PFL Sioux Falls delivered several notable results featuring Russian and international fighters. Gadji Rabadanov defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), while Sergey Bilostenniy secured a third-round TKO victory over Renan Ferreira. Magomed Magomedov earned a split decision win over Leandro Igo (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), and Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by unanimous decision (30-27 across all scorecards). Other results included Logan Storley defeating Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision, Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi via third-round TKO, and Tayla Santos finishing Kihui Yang with a first-round TKO. The event featured multiple decision victories and finishes across various weight classes.
PFL Sioux Falls produced a string of finishes and decision victories on Saturday, with Gadji Rabadanov, Sergey Bilostenniy, and Magomed Magomedov among the night's winners.
Bilostenniy, a 29-year-old Russian heavyweight standing six-foot-one with a 75-inch reach, improved to 14-4 with a third-round TKO over Renan Ferreira. The finish was consistent with his aggressive output — he lands 1.17 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of nearly 65 percent, numbers that reflect a striker who is both busy and precise.
Magomed Magomedov, known as "Tiger," earned a split decision over Leandro Higo by scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. The 33-year-old Russian carries a 21-5 record and stands five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach. He lands 0.65 significant strikes per minute and connects at a 63 percent clip, making him a technically sound offensive fighter. Higo, a 36-year-old Brazilian at 23-7, brought precision of his own — he strikes at nearly 60 percent accuracy — but the judges ultimately favored Magomedov.
Gadji Rabadanov defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision, with two judges scoring it 30-27 and one judge seeing it 29-28.
Why it matters
- Bilostenniy's TKO of Ferreira positions him as a legitimate heavyweight contender in the PFL's revamped format
- Magomedov's split decision win over the experienced Higo adds a meaningful victory to his résumé at 21-5
- The card also featured Logan Storley over Florim Zendeli, Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi by TKO, and Tayla Santos finishing Kihui Yang in the first round, underscoring the depth of PFL's current roster
