Gadzhi Rabadanov

28-5-2PFL #2Lightweight

RussiaLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-0

Last fight: Win vs Tracy Reeder · TKO · Aug 22, 2026

28-5-2 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Tracy ReederTKO · R1 4:38

PFLPFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira·August 22, 2026

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Gadzhi Rabadanov holds a professional MMA record of 28-5-2. Rabadanov has 36 professional MMA bouts on record. Rabadanov has won 29 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 13 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: August 22, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR, RIZIN.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 160 lbs73 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jul 1, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Eagles MMA

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 1% in division

One-Shot Power

99 · top 1% in division

Sniper

98 · top 1% in division

Punch power95

Kick power99

Punch speed99

Kick speed97

Accuracy98

Takedowns98

Ground striking99

Submissions93

Chin77

Body strength88

Cardio85

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 28-5-2 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.61per min

65% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.97per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.16per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed83%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Gadzhi Rabadanov sits in the top 25.

All MMA

#1 Most knockdowns in a round, Welterweight4

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

WIN
vs Tracy Reeder
PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira· Aug 22, 2026· Lightweight· 28-5-2 vs 12-6
TKO
R1 · 4:38
WIN
vs Aleksandr Chizov
PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs Zendeli· May 2, 2026· 160 lb Catchweight· 27-5-2 vs 13-4
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alfie DavisTitle bout
PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 Finals· Aug 15, 2025· Lightweight· 26-5-2 vs 20-5-1
DEC
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Lee
PFL World Tournament 6: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 20, 2025· Welterweight· 26-4-2 vs 20-9
KO
R1 · 2:37
WIN
vs Marc Diakiese
PFL World Tournament 3: 2025 First Round· Apr 18, 2025· Welterweight· 25-4-2 vs 18-8
KO
R1 · 0:32
WIN
vs Brent Primus×1Title bout · Title win #1
PFL 2024 Championships· Nov 29, 2024· Lightweight· 24-4-2 vs 15-4
KO
R3 · 2:31
WIN
vs Michael Dufort
PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 16, 2024· Welterweight· 23-4-2 vs 13-6
TKO
R2 · 1:51
WIN
vs Elvin Espinoza
PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 21, 2024· Welterweight· 22-4-2 vs 10-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Solomon Renfro
PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 12, 2024· Welterweight· 21-4-2 vs 11-5
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pieter Buist
Bellator 297: Nemkov vs Romero· Jun 16, 2023· 20-4-2 vs 17-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Koji Takeda
Bellator MMA vs Rizin· Dec 31, 2022· 20-4-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Koji Takeda
RIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Lightweight· 19-4-2 vs 15-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bobby King
Bellator 283: Lima vs Jackson· Jul 22, 2022· 18-4-2 vs 12-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Bellator 276: Borics vs Burnell· Mar 12, 2022· 17-4-2 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Daniel Carey
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs McKee· Jul 31, 2021· 16-4-2 vs 7-5
TKO
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Valery Gritsutin
Eagle FC 33· Feb 9, 2021· Lightweight· 15-4-2 vs 10-8
UD
LOSS
vs Mehdi Dakaev
Eagle FC 30· Dec 4, 2020· Lightweight· 14-4-2 vs 12-2
UD
WIN
vs João Paulo Silva×1Title bout · Title win #1
GFC 24· Feb 9, 2020· Lightweight· 14-3-2 vs 10-5
UD
WIN
vs Oton Jasse
GFC 22· Dec 13, 2019· Lightweight· 13-3-2 vs 19-6
TKO
R3 · 2:02
WIN
vs Steven Siler
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2019 Regular Season· May 22, 2019· Featherweight· 12-3-2 vs 32-18-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bekbolot Abdylda
Fight Nights Global 90· Oct 19, 2018· Lightweight· 11-3-2 vs 11-5
UD
WIN
vs Igor Tarytsa
Fight Nights Global 83· Feb 22, 2018· Lightweight· 10-3-2 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Turgunaly Abdullaev
Fight Nights Global 74· Sep 29, 2017· Featherweight· 9-3-2 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 4:59
DRAW
vs Evgeniy Ignatiev
Fight Nights Global 61· Mar 11, 2017· Featherweight· 8-3-2 vs 9-1-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Kuat Khamitov
Fight Nights Global 57· Dec 16, 2016· Lightweight· 8-3-1 vs 20-4-1
SUB
R3 · 3:47
WIN
vs Ruslan Yamanbaev
Fight Nights Global 51· Sep 25, 2016· Catchweight· 8-2-1 vs 2-6-1
SUB
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Vadim Kharin
Altay League· Sep 14, 2014· Featherweight· 7-2-1 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 2:24
WIN
vs Viskhan Magomadov
Kavkaz League· Aug 10, 2014· Welterweight· 6-2-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 4:57
LOSS
vs Gusein Esenbaev
I.D MMA 6: Esenbaev vs. Rabadanov· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 5-2-1 vs 5-0
TKO
WIN
vs Asalbek Kalandarov
Open Dag FC 5· Sep 20, 2013· Lightweight· 5-1-1 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:16
WIN
vs Arslan Zagirov
Open Dag FC 3· Aug 25, 2013· Lightweight· 4-1-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:57
DRAW
vs Islam Kamaev
Kavkaz League· Jul 7, 2013· Lightweight· 3-1-1 vs 0-0-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Rustam Khasanov
I.D MMA 3· Mar 23, 2013· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 4:27
LOSS
vs Gusein Esenbaev
I.D MMA 3· Mar 23, 2013· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Zagir Kazakov
I.D MMA 3· Mar 23, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Evgeny Sokha
Octagon MMA Warriors 2013· Feb 21, 2013· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 4:14

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Official PFL Ranking

Gadzhi Rabadanov's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #2 Lightweight
Peak: #2 Lightweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 7

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1855▲8
Peak: 1856Jun 20, 2025
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gadzhi Rabadanov fight next?

Gadzhi Rabadanov has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Gadzhi Rabadanov's record?

Gadzhi Rabadanov's professional MMA record is 28-5-2.

Who is Gadzhi Rabadanov fighting next?

Gadzhi Rabadanov's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Gadzhi Rabadanov fight last?

Gadzhi Rabadanov most recently fought Tracy Reeder at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs Vieira on Saturday, August 22, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Gadzhi Rabadanov fight in?

Gadzhi Rabadanov fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Gadzhi Rabadanov have?

Gadzhi Rabadanov has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Gadzhi Rabadanov?

Gadzhi Rabadanov is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Gadzhi Rabadanov weigh?

Gadzhi Rabadanov weighs 160 lbs (73 kg).

What is Gadzhi Rabadanov's reach?

Gadzhi Rabadanov has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Gadzhi Rabadanov?

Gadzhi Rabadanov is 33 years old (born Jul 1, 1993).

Where is Gadzhi Rabadanov from?

Gadzhi Rabadanov is from Russia.

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