PFL Sioux Falls featured multiple fights with notable Russian participation. Gadzihi Rabadanov defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Sergey Bilostennyy scored a third-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira. Magomed Magomedov won by split decision against Leandro Igo (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), while Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by unanimous decision (30-27 across the board). Other notable results included Logan Storley defeating Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision in the main event, and Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi with a third-round TKO.
PFL's Sioux Falls card delivered a string of decisive finishes and decision victories on May 3, 2026, headlined by Logan Storley and featuring strong performances from several Russian fighters across the card.
In the main event, American wrestler Logan Storley outpointed Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision to improve to 18-4-0. The 32-year-old from the United States is one of the most efficient wrestlers in PFL competition, averaging 8.75 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a remarkable 75.37 percent accuracy rate — numbers that make him a consistent threat on the feet and on the mat alike.
Gadzihi Rabadanov earned a hard-fought unanimous decision over Alexander Chizhov, with two judges scoring the bout 30-27 and a third seeing it 29-28. Sergey Bilostennyy added a more emphatic result, stopping Renan Ferreira by TKO in the third round.
Magomed Magomedov, known as "Tiger," picked up a split decision win over Leandro Higo, with scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. The 33-year-old Russian carries a 21-5-0 record and brings above-average precision to his striking game, connecting at 63.4 percent accuracy. His Brazilian opponent Higo, 36, entered at 23-7-0 and owns a 59.81 percent striking accuracy of his own, making for a technically disciplined matchup on the feet.
Rasul Magomedov rounded out the notable Russian contingent with a dominant 30-27 sweep on all three scorecards against Rafael Xavier.
Simeon Powell also delivered a stoppage, finishing Emiliano Sordi via third-round TKO.
Why it matters
- Storley's unanimous decision extends his winning run and reinforces his standing as a top welterweight in the PFL system
- Bilostennyy's TKO of the experienced Ferreira sends a statement in the heavyweight division
- Multiple Russian athletes performing well across the card signals continued depth from that talent pool in PFL rosters
