Sarvarjon Khamidov knocks out Rafael do Nascimento in Round 1 at PFL Chicago

Stoppage via punches at 1:49 lifts Khamidov to 18-1.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

#PFLChicago results: Sarvarjon Khamidov def. Rafael do Nascimento via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 1:49 Full coverage: Via @MMAJunkie on X

What happened: Sarvarjon Khamidov stopped Rafael do Nascimento with punches 1:49 into the opening round on the PFL Chicago main card on ESPN 2. The bout went ahead after both fighters cleared the scale at Friday's official weigh-ins.

Why it matters: The first-round finish advances Khamidov to 18-1 overall as he builds momentum in the PFL ranks. For do Nascimento, the defeat halts the run he started with a submission victory in his promotional debut at PFL Austin in July.

By the numbers: Result: Khamidov def. do Nascimento via KO (punches) at 1:49 of Round 1. Updated record: Khamidov moves to 18-1.

What to watch: Official post-fight medical suspensions and subsequent PFL matchmaking assignments will determine when both fighters return to the cage.

Sources

@MMAJunkie 2026-10-17T04:17:27.454285+00:00

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