Result
Rasul MagomedovDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
Details(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Elo swing+11Rasul Magomedov (1713 → 1724)-11Rafael Xavier (1593 → 1582)
DateMay 2, 2026
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueSanford Pentagon
BroadcastFANDUEL
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W
10-0-0Rasul Magomedov
L
Kratos | 15-9-0Rafael Xavier
Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Pending
Details :(30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
Rasul Magomedov
Elo1736Good
3Y trend1581 → 1736
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Rafael Xavier
Elo1603Solid
3Y trend1588 → 1603
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Rasul Magomedov won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Rasul Magomedov led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Rasul Magomedov and Rafael Xavier across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Rasul MagomedovRafael Xavier
Elo edge
Rasul Magomedov1736+13 last move
Rafael Xavier1603+21 last move
Why they are ranked here
Rasul Magomedov#16 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1736 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Alexey Polpudnikov (rated 1716 at the time): +26.
- Last 5 fights
- 5 wins, 0 losses, +77 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 3 points behind #15 Makhmud Muradov, 1 ahead of #17 Nick Maximov.
- Opposition
- Opponents averaged 1547 Elo over the last 10 fights. Beating higher-rated opponents is worth more.
Rafael Xavier#105 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1603 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tyson Pedro (rated 1614 at the time): +21.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Pavol Langer (rated 1481 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +28 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #104 Sergey Starodub, 1 ahead of #106 Sedriques Dumas.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Rasul MagomedovvsRafael Xavier
Control time
10:33vs0:00
Total strikes
114vs28
Takedowns
3vs0
Sig. strikes
11vs14
Finishing profile
Rasul MagomedovKO/TKO leads 40% of wins
Rafael XavierKO/TKO leads 73% of wins
Common opponents
No clean shared-opponent match found in tracked pro MMA history.
Round stats
Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from PFL SIOUX FALLS : STORLEY VS ZENDELI. Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier quick answers
Who won Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier?
Rasul Magomedov won Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier by Decision (unanimous) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier on?
Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier is listed on PFL SIOUX FALLS : STORLEY VS ZENDELI.
What are the records for Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier?
Rasul Magomedov enters with a 10-0-0 record and Rafael Xavier enters with a 15-9-0 record.
What division is Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier?
Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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