PFL Sioux Falls produced several significant results featuring multiple Russian fighters. Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. Sergey Bilostenny scored a third-round technical knockout victory over Renan Ferreira. Magomed Magomedov won by split decision over Leandro Igo with scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 30-27. Other notable results included Logan Storley defeating Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision, and Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi in the third round. The event showcased multiple finishes and competitive decisions across various weight classes.
PFL Sioux Falls delivered a strong showing from Russian fighters on May 3, 2026, with Gadzhi Rabadanov and Sergey Bilostenny both earning victories in separate bouts on the card.
Rabadanov, a 32-year-old Russian standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, improved his record to 26-5-2 with a unanimous decision win over Alexander Chizhov. Two judges scored the bout 30-27 and one had it 29-28. Rabadanov brings a methodical grappling-oriented style, averaging 3.43 takedowns per 15 minutes, and he strikes with notable accuracy at 56 percent despite a measured output of 0.76 significant strikes per minute.
Bilostenny added a highlight-reel finish to the night by stopping Renan Ferreira via technical knockout in the third round. The heavyweight contest was one of the more anticipated matchups on the card given Ferreira's reputation as a finisher.
Elsewhere on the card, Magomed Magomedov, known as Tiger, earned a split decision over Leandro Higo by scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. Magomedov, 33 and from Russia, carries a 21-5-0 record and strikes with impressive accuracy at 63 percent. Higo, the 36-year-old Brazilian nicknamed Alter with a 23-7-0 mark, showed durability but could not secure the nod from two of the three judges.
Rasul Magomedov also picked up a clean unanimous decision over Rafael Xavier, with all three judges returning 30-27 scores. Logan Storley defeated Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision, and Simeon Powell stopped Emiliano Sordi in the third round to round out the notable results.
Why it matters
- Rabadanov's win keeps him in contention in his division with an unbeaten PFL run built largely on takedown pressure
- Bilostenny's finish over Ferreira carries significant weight in the heavyweight bracket
- The depth of Russian talent on display at Sioux Falls reinforces their growing presence across PFL's roster
