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Storley vs. Zendeli Headlines PFL Sioux Falls, Live on ESPN2 May 2
The Professional Fighters League is set to make its debut in South Dakota with a stacked card, as Professional Fighters League brings PFL Sioux Falls to the Sanford Pentagon on May 2.
Headlining the event is South Dakota’s own Logan Storley, who looks to defend home turf in a high-stakes welterweight clash. The former interim Bellator champion and current No. 3-ranked contender enters with an 18-4 record, taking on the surging No. 6-ranked Florim Zendeli (11-1-1). For Storley, the bout represents more than just rankings—it’s a chance to shine in front of a hometown crowd and reassert himself as a top force in the division.
In the co-main event, lightweight contender Gadzhi Rabadanov (26-5-2), ranked No. 2, faces Latvia’s Alex Chizov (13-3). Rabadanov has been one of the PFL’s most consistent performers, and a win here could solidify his position for a title opportunity.
The main card also features several compelling matchups across multiple divisions. At light heavyweight, No. 6 Simeon Powell (11-2) squares off with former champion Emiliano Sordi (26-13-1), while heavyweight action sees No. 2 Renan Ferreira (13-5) take on No. 6 Sergei Bilosteeniy (14-4). Bantamweight action rounds out the main card with No. 4 Magomed Magomedov (21-5) facing veteran Leandro Higo (23-7).
The preliminary card adds depth with a mix of rising prospects and established names. Undefeated Rasul Magomedov (8-0) meets Rafael Xavier (14-8) in a light heavyweight bout, while Peru’s Humberto Bandenay (27-9) clashes with South Korea’s Sang Won Kim (14-6-1) at featherweight.
In women’s flyweight action, Taila Santos (22-4) takes on Qihui Yan (25-5), alongside Cheyanne Bowers (7-2) facing undefeated Sabrinna de Sousa (5-0). Elsewhere, Angel Alvarez (10-2) meets Bryce Logan (13-9) at lightweight, and Brett Bye makes his professional debut against Taylor Michels (1-0) at welterweight.
Kicking off the night, Cameroon’s Maxwell Djantou Nana (7-2) returns to action against Karl Williams (10-5) in a heavyweight bout.
The event will air live in the United States on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes at 10 p.m. ET, with the preliminary card streaming on ESPN+ beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
With a mix of hometown pride, divisional implications, and international talent, PFL Sioux Falls is shaping up to be one of the promotion’s most compelling events of the year.
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