PFL Sioux Falls featured multiple notable results. Gadji Rabanadov defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Sergey Bilostennyi finished Renan Ferreira by TKO in the third round. Magomed Magomedov won via split decision over Leandro Igo (30-27, 28-29, 30-27), while Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by unanimous decision (30-27 across all scorecards). Logan Storley beat Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision in the main card action. The event showcased several fighters from the Russian MMA scene competing on the PFL platform.
PFL Sioux Falls delivered a series of decisive results on May 3, with Gadji Rabanadov, Sergey Bilostennyi, Magomed Magomedov, Rasul Magomedov, and Logan Storley all picking up victories across the card.
Rabanadov opened the notable results with a unanimous decision over Alexander Chizhov, taking all three scorecards with two judges scoring it 30-27 and one 29-28. Bilostennyi provided the night's most emphatic finish, stopping Renan Ferreira by TKO in the third round. Rasul Magomedov added another unanimous decision to his record, sweeping Rafael Xavier on all three scorecards at 30-27.
Magomed "Tiger" Magomedov, the 33-year-old Russian fighter carrying a 21-5 record, edged Leandro Higo by split decision, earning the nod on scores of 30-27 and 30-27 against one dissenting card of 28-29. Magomedov brings precision to his striking, landing at a 63.4 percent accuracy rate, and kept that efficiency on display over three rounds. Higo, the 36-year-old Brazilian known as "Alter" with a record of 23-7, offered durability but could not overcome the judges' margins. Higo connects on nearly 60 percent of his significant strikes despite one of the lower output rates in the division, making him difficult to finish even when down on the cards.
Logan "Storm" Storley closed out the main card with a unanimous decision over Florim Zendeli. The 32-year-old American owns an 18-4 record and is one of the more relentless pressers in his division, averaging 8.75 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing significant strikes at a 75.37 percent clip — a standout accuracy figure at any level of competition.
Why it matters
- Bilostennyi's TKO finish over Ferreira carries heavyweight title implications in the PFL format
- Storley's decision win keeps him in contention at welterweight with another dominant performance
- Magomed Magomedov's split decision result leaves his divisional standing less settled after a contested bout with Higo
