Gadji Rabadanov knocked out Tracy Reeder late in the first round at PFL Tampa, extending his winning streak to two consecutive victories. Rabadanov improves to 28-5-1 with the finish, while Reeder falls to 12-6 after having his five-fight winning streak snapped.
Gadji Rabadanov delivered a first-round knockout of Tracy Reeder in the closing seconds of round one at PFL Tampa, earning a decisive finish that continued his recent momentum.
Rabadanov improves to 28-5-1 with the victory, now riding a two-fight winning streak. The finish adds another stoppage to what is already a lengthy and accomplished professional career spanning more than three dozen bouts.
Reeder suffered the first loss in a considerable stretch of form, as the knockout snapped a five-fight winning streak he had built heading into the contest. He falls to 12-6 overall, though the run he put together before Saturday night spoke to his recent development as a competitor.
Why it matters
- Rabadanov's record of 28-5-1 places him among the more experienced fighters on the PFL roster, and a two-fight streak strengthens any case he makes for a higher-profile matchup.
- Reeder had used his five-fight winning streak to establish himself as a rising name, making this setback a significant step back in his progression.
- A first-round finish inside the PFL's season or tournament format can carry meaningful point implications, depending on where this result fits within the bracket or standings.
