What happened: PFL added a bantamweight bout to its Oct. 16 Chicago card at Wintrust Arena. The booking marks Sarvajon Khamdiov's return to the PFL cage against Rafael Do Nasicmento.
Why it matters: The addition firms up the Chicago lineup one month out from fight night. It gives the bantamweight division another dated matchup on the 2026 calendar.
What to watch: Watch for PFL to announce the bout order and remaining Chicago matchups.