Gadzhi Rabadanov
Cuts the cage, changes levels, drowns opponents in control time.
Fight Plan: Gadzhi Rabadanov
A coach-ready game plan — historical weaknesses opponents have exploited and what to drill in camp.
- Can be out-pointed by high-volume technical strikers if unable to secure the takedown
- Sometimes relies on a single-strike power approach when striking is stagnant
- Drill takedown defense and cage-wall scrambles
- Stack southpaw sparring partners in camp
- Underhook battles and posture work off the back
Fighter fingerprint
Six-axis profile — the shape tells you the style at a glance.
Wrestling and Fight IQ are the standout edges; opponents should expect their game plan to lean on these. Finishing is the lowest axis — exploit it.
- Aggression68
- Cardio84
- Wrestling92
- Fight IQ85
- Distance Control83
- Finishing56
Prep for camp: Gadzhi Rabadanov
Recommendations a coach can act on tomorrow — opponent tendencies, drills, and the sparring styles to stack against this fight.
- Utilizes a high-pressure Combat Sambo base to initiate clinch exchanges and takedowns
- Employs heavy ground-and-pound once top control is established to force openings
- Displays improved counter-striking as seen in quick-finish KOs of Diakiese and Lee
- Drill reactive sprawls — bait the shot off your right hand
- Pad work on cutting their right-side cage exits
- Match their pace through round 2, then turn the screws in 3
- Win exchanges with volume, not single shots — they walk through power
- Posture and frame drills off bottom — never give up the back
- Southpaw pressure striker
- Chain-wrestling D1 partner
- High-output kickboxer with heavy leg kicks
- Black-belt grappler comfortable on bottom
See it on film
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Entries, cage control, scrambles, submissions
Last 3 performances, full rounds and post-fight breakdowns
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How Gadzhi has changed
Trend lines across the last three years of tape.
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Stylistic neighbors
Closest matches across attributes, finish profile, and discipline — useful for sparring partner selection.
Status / Injuries
No recently reported injuries.
Checked 6/21/2026
Recent Form
- W2026-05-02vs Alex ChizovU Dec · R3 · PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli
- L2025-08-15vs Alfie DavisU Dec · R5 · 2025 PFL World Championships
- W2025-06-20vs Kevin LeeKO/TKO · R1 · 2025 PFL Semifinals
- W2025-04-18vs Marc DiakieseKO/TKO · R1 · 2025 PFL First Round
- W2024-11-29vs Brent PrimusU Dec · R3 · PFL Event
Availability
Recently competed in May 2026.
Attribute Profile
Scouting Summary
Gadzhi Rabadanov is a elite Combat Sambo-based fighter out of the Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov School, characterized by his suffocating wrestling and heavy top control. While primarily a grappler, he has developed significant knockout power in his hands, making him a dual-threat in the PFL lightweight division. He excels at dictated pacing and neutralizing his opponents' offensive weapons through physical dominance.
Primary source ↗Tendencies
- Utilizes a high-pressure Combat Sambo base to initiate clinch exchanges and takedowns
- Employs heavy ground-and-pound once top control is established to force openings
- Displays improved counter-striking as seen in quick-finish KOs of Diakiese and Lee
- Uses a methodical pace to drain opponents' energy against the fence
Signature Moves
- Single-leg takedown to back take
- Overhand right counter
- Pressure wrestling against the cage
- Sambo-style trips and hip tosses
Weaknesses
- Can be out-pointed by high-volume technical strikers if unable to secure the takedown
- Sometimes relies on a single-strike power approach when striking is stagnant