PFL Sioux Falls results featured several notable performances by Russian fighters. Gadzhimurad Rabadev defeated Alexander Chizhov by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27, 29-28. Sergey Bilostennyy scored a third-round technical knockout over Renan Ferreira. Magomed Magomedov defeated Leandro Igo by split decision with scores of 30-27, 28-29, 30-27. Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by unanimous decision with all judges scoring 30-27. Other results included Logan Storley defeating Florim Zendeli, Simeon Powell stopping Emiliano Sordi in round three, and several other decisive victories across multiple weight classes.
Russian fighters delivered a string of strong performances at PFL Sioux Falls on May 3, 2026, headlined by Gadzhimurad Rabadev earning a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Chizhov, with two judges scoring the bout 30-27 and a third scoring it 29-28.
Rabadev's win over Chizhov was among the most closely watched results on the card, with the wider scorecards reflecting a competitive but ultimately one-sided affair on two of the three judges' cards.
Magomed Magomedov, known as "Tiger," also picked up a split decision win, edging Leandro Higo by scores of 30-27, 28-29, and 30-27. The 33-year-old Russian carries a record of 21-5 and brings notable precision to his striking game, landing at a 63.4 percent accuracy rate. Higo, a 36-year-old Brazilian with a 23-7 record, is himself a technically precise fighter, connecting on nearly 60 percent of his significant strikes, but it was not enough to sway the majority of judges on the night.
Elsewhere on the card, Sergey Bilostennyy stopped Renan Ferreira by technical knockout in the third round, adding another highlight-reel finish to a night that saw multiple stoppages. Rasul Magomedov swept all three judges against Rafael Xavier, with every card reading 30-27. Logan Storley defeated Florim Zendeli, and Simeon Powell stopped Emiliano Sordi in round three.
Why it matters
- Russian fighters dominated multiple bouts across weight classes, signaling strength in depth within the PFL roster
- Bilostennyy's third-round TKO over the high-profile Ferreira is a significant result in the heavyweight division
- Magomed Magomedov's precision striking and split decision win keeps him in contention in his division despite a closer-than-expected scorecard
