Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Rasul Magomedov
Lion
10-0-0
RESULT

Rasul Magomedov def. Rafael Xavier (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Rafael Xavier
Kratos
15-9-0
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, United States

Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli, held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Rasul Magomedov won the decision.

Fight stats

Rasul Magomedov
Rafael Xavier
0
Knockdowns
0
11 of 15
Significant strikes
14 of 21
73%
Sig. strike accuracy
67%
114 of 127
Total strikes
28 of 36
3 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
-
0
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
10:33
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
8 of 12
Head
2 of 3
2 of 2
Body
7 of 13
1 of 1
Leg
5 of 5
7 of 11
Distance
14 of 21
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
4 of 4
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
2 of 3
Sig. str.
3 of 4
36 of 39
Total str.
8 of 9
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
4:06
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
7 of 9
Sig. str.
5 of 9
30 of 32
Total str.
5 of 10
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
2:56
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
2 of 3
Sig. str.
6 of 8
48 of 56
Total str.
15 of 17
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:31
Ctrl
0:00

Judges' Scorecards

#MagomedovXavier
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#MagomedovXavier
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#MagomedovXavier
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

3
Magomedov
-
0
Xavier
30-27 Magomedov×3
All 3 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

100%
Magomedov
0%
Xavier
1 fan scorecard submitted
30-27 Magomedov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Magomedov
R2
100%
Magomedov
R3
100%
Magomedov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Rasul Magomedov
-600
86% implied win probability
Open: -665Best: -465
Rafael Xavier
+402
20% implied win probability
Open: +458Best: +468

Average moneyline across 13 sportsbooks.

SportsbookRasul MagomedovRafael Xavier
Bet105-624+439
BetAnything-550+340
BetOnline-550+400
BetUS-550+325
Betway-699+450
Bookmaker-635+468
Bovada-600+425
Cloudbet-465+342
DraftKings-580+380
FanDuel-620+460
Pinnacle-652+454
Stake-625+360
SXBet-760+388

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier?

Rasul Magomedov defeated Rafael Xavier by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli, held Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Rasul Magomedov won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Rasul Magomedov vs Rafael Xavier?

The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Rasul Magomedov won the decision.

Referee
Jason Herzog
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Rasul Magomedov 68%32% Rafael Xavier

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

10-0-0
Record
15-9-0
1786
Power Index rating
1659
0
Win Streak
1
31
Age
35
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
-
Stance
-
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Bahrain
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

1.53
SLpM
3.06
59%
Str. Acc.
392%
1.93
SApM
1.76
40%
Str. Def.
-344%

Grappling Profile

3.50
TD Avg.
0.00
78%
TD Acc.
-
-
TD Def.
57%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • W
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  • W
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Rafael Xavier · 3-2
  • W
    PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez · Jul 26, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
    PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli · May 2, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
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    TKO · R1 · 0:27 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
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    Split Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
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    TKO · R2 · 1:27 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 9 fights
23.0
Avg sig. strikes
27.4
4.00
Avg takedowns
0.00
7:20
Avg control time
0:07
35
Career high strikes
73
5
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Rasul Magomedov
Strike target
Rafael Xavier
70%
Head
75%
20%
Body
19%
11%
Leg
6%
Rasul Magomedov
Strike position
Rafael Xavier
15%
Distance
74%
3%
Clinch
26%
82%
Ground
0%