PFL held an event in Sioux Falls featuring several Russian fighters. Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Aleksandr Chizov by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27. Sergey Bilostenny stopped Renan Ferreira by TKO in the third round. Magomed Magomedov earned a split decision over Leandro Igo, with judges scoring it 28-29, 30-27, and 30-27. Rasul Magomedov won unanimously against Rafael Xavier with all three judges scoring it 30-27. Logan Storley also competed on the card, defeating Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision.
PFL returned to Sioux Falls on May 3, 2026, with a card headlined by a pair of Russian finishers making strong statements in their respective divisions.
Gadzhi Rabadanov, the 32-year-old Russian with a record of 26-5-2, picked up a unanimous decision victory over Aleksandr Chizov, with judges scoring the bout 29-28, 30-27, and 30-27. Standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, Rabadanov is a disciplined grappler who averages 3.43 takedowns per 15 minutes and connects on his strikes at a rate of 56 percent accuracy.
Sergey Bilostenny delivered the most emphatic result of the night, stopping Renan Ferreira by TKO in the third round. The stoppage adds another finish to Bilostenny's record in what was a marquee heavyweight clash.
Magomed Magomedov, known as Tiger, earned a split decision over Leandro Higo by scores of 28-29, 30-27, and 30-27. The 33-year-old Russian carries a record of 21-5-0 and brings sharp hands to every fight, posting a striking accuracy of 63 percent — among the higher marks at his weight class. Higo, the 36-year-old Brazilian with a record of 23-7-0, kept it competitive enough to steal one judge's card but could not secure the majority.
Rasul Magomedov made it a dominant night for Russian fighters, sweeping all three judges 30-27 against Rafael Xavier for a clean unanimous decision win.
Logan Storley rounded out the notable results, defeating Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision to keep his name relevant in the welterweight picture.
Why it matters
- Bilostenny's TKO of Ferreira reshuffles the heavyweight division, where finishes carry significant weight in seeding and title conversations.
- Rabadanov's decision win extends his record to 26-5-2 and reinforces his standing as a consistent grappling threat.
- Magomedov's split decision over Higo keeps the Russian contender in the mix, though the narrow margin on one card signals Higo remains a difficult opponent at 23-7-0.
