PFL adds Sarvarjon Khamidov versus Rafael do Nascimento to Chicago card

The Professional Fighters League expanded its Oct. 16 Chicago event, confirming Sarvarjon Khamidov vs. Rafael do Nascimento at bantamweight.The PFL Chicago lineup is headlined by the undisputed women's flyweight title rematch, Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop, and recently added Denis Goltsov vs. Maxwell Djantou Nana at heavyweight.Khamidov enters off a second-round submission in June over PFL tournament finalist Justin Wetzell, his first appearance of 2026.Do Nascimento, a Legacy Fighting Alliance veteran, debuted in the PFL with a second-round submission of Lewis McGrillen-Evans.Khamidov, a veteran of Bellator MMA and the PFL, has advanced steadily through bantamweight, while do Nascimento brings recent form into Chicago.Promotion officials confirmed the pairing to Sherdog.