Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Gadzhi Rabadanov
RussiaGadzhi Rabadanov
27-5-2
RESULT

Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Elvin Espinoza (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Elvin Espinoza
NicaraguaElvin Espinoza
“El Nica”
10-2-0
Friday, June 21, 2024
Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, United States

Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Elvin Espinoza by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season, held Friday, June 21, 2024 at Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City.

Judges' Scorecards

Steve Faragher
#RabadanovEspinoza
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Ron McCarthy
#RabadanovEspinoza
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Dennis McMahon
#RabadanovEspinoza
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

3
Rabadanov
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0
Espinoza
●30–27 Rabadanov×3
All 3 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Rabadanov
0%
Espinoza
2 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Rabadanov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Rabadanov
R2
100%
Rabadanov
R3
100%
Rabadanov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Gadzhi Rabadanov vs Elvin Espinoza?

Gadzhi Rabadanov defeated Elvin Espinoza by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season, held Friday, June 21, 2024 at Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City.

What were the judges' scorecards for Gadzhi Rabadanov vs Elvin Espinoza?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Gadzhi Rabadanov won the decision.

Referee
Tyler Tomlinson
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Gadzhi Rabadanov 39%61% Elvin Espinoza

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

27-5-2
Record
10-2-0
1578
Elo rating
1657
2
Win Streak
0
33
Age
33
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
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Stance
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Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Russia
Nationality
Nicaragua

Striking Profile

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SLpM
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Str. Acc.
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SApM
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Str. Def.
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Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
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TD Acc.
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TD Def.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • L
    Alfie Davis
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  • W
    Kevin Lee
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    TKO · R1 · 2:37 · Lightweight
  • W
    Marc Diakiese
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    Knockout · R1 · 0:32 · Lightweight
Elvin Espinoza · 3-2
  • L
    Mads Burnell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Gadzhi Rabadanov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Adam Piccolotti
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024
    Knockout · R3 · 2:23 · Lightweight
  • W
    Keoni Diggs
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2023 PlayoffsFri, Aug 4, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Damir Ferhatbegovic
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: LightweightsFri, Feb 17, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 1:53 · 158 lb Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
29.0
Avg sig. strikes
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5.00
Avg takedowns
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4:23
Avg control time
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29
Career high strikes
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5
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Gadzhi Rabadanov
Strike target
Elvin Espinoza
41%
Head
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52%
Body
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7%
Leg
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Gadzhi Rabadanov
Strike position
Elvin Espinoza
0%
Distance
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17%
Clinch
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83%
Ground
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