At PFL Sioux Falls, several notable results emerged with strong performances from Russian fighters. Logan Storley defeated Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision, while Gadzhimurad Rabadanov defeated Alexander Chizhov unanimously (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Sergey Bilostenny scored a significant third-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira in heavyweight action. Magomed Magomedov earned a split decision over Leandro Igo (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), and Rasul Magomedov won unanimously against Rafael Xavier (30-27 across the board). Other results included Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi in round three, Sabrina de Sousa winning unanimously over Cheyenne Bowers, and Taila Santos scoring a first-round TKO over Kailin Yi.
PFL Sioux Falls delivered a card heavy with Russian talent on May 3, 2026, headlined by Sergey Bilostenny's third-round TKO stoppage of Renan Ferreira in a heavyweight clash that sent a statement through the division.
Logan Storley, the 32-year-old American nicknamed "Storm," picked up another strong performance with a unanimous decision over Florim Zendeli. Storley holds an 18-4 record and has built his reputation as one of the most relentless wrestlers in MMA, averaging 8.75 takedowns per 15 minutes while also posting a striking accuracy of over 75 percent — a rare combination of grappling volume and precision on the feet.
Russian fighter Magomed Magomedov, known as "Tiger," edged Leandro Higo by split decision with scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. The 33-year-old from Russia carries a 21-5 record and connects at a 63 percent striking accuracy rate, landing 0.65 significant strikes per minute. His opponent, Higo, the 36-year-old Brazilian known as "Alter," owns a 23-7 record and brings a 59 percent striking accuracy to the cage, though his output of 0.4 significant strikes per minute made it a difficult night to generate sustained offense.
Why it matters
- Bilostenny's TKO over the well-known Ferreira in heavyweight action makes him a credible title threat in the PFL heavyweight picture
- Storley's win extends his record to 18-4 and reinforces his case as one of the premier welterweights in PFL competition
- The Magomedov-Higo split decision keeps both fighters in contention, though the close scores leave questions about Magomedov's path forward
- Russian fighters claimed multiple victories across the card, strengthening their collective presence in several PFL divisions
Gadzhimurad Rabadanov also earned a unanimous decision over Alexander Chizhov, while Rasul Magomedov swept the scorecards against Rafael Xavier with 30-27 across all three judges. Taila Santos added a first-round TKO finish over Kailin Yi, and Simeon Powell stopped Emiliano Sordi in round three.
