The Professional Fighters League kept the momentum rolling with an action-packed PFL Sioux Falls event, blending PFL Europe talent with rising stars hungry for their next big opportunity. Here's a look at the matchups that make sense after the dust settled.
At welterweight, the title picture remains cloudy with champion Ramazan Kuramagomedov's status uncertain. While Shamil Musaev and Magomed Umalatov lead the division rankings, Logan Storley made a statement with his wrestling dominance, climbing from the No. 4 spot. A clash with Umalatov could set the stage for Musaev to either face Thad Jean—who defeated Storley in last year's tournament—or wait for his next title shot. Storley proved he's still a force, but he'll need another win or two before entering championship contention.
In the lightweight division, Rabadanov has been clear: he won't fight for the title while his close friend Usman Nurmagomedov holds the belt. After a gritty back-and-forth win over Aleksandr Chizov, Rabadanov should set his sights on a rematch with the last man to beat him, Davis. That fight would keep Rabadanov near the top of the rankings while Nurmagomedov continues his reign.
The light heavyweight division is brimming with young contenders ready to prove themselves. Cory Powell bounced back from a tough start against former champion Emiliano Sordi, landing a devastating knee in the third round to close the show. Powell's last loss came against 2025 tournament champion Antonio Carlos Jr., who also beat Josh Cauley. With the division heating up, these fighters will need to start facing each other to separate from the pack.
In the women's flyweight division, De Sousa kept her undefeated record intact with a razor-close win over newcomer Cheyanne Bowers. She should get a significant step up in competition against veteran Da Silva, who impressed in her PFL debut with a unanimous decision over Sumiko Inaba earlier this year.
The welterweight main event delivered fireworks, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting summer of PFL action.