It was another successful homecoming in the MMA career of Logan Storley, as the former standout wrestler from South Dakota defeated Florim Zendeli in the PFL Sioux Falls main event.
Storley, in typical fashion, scored a strong early takedown. Zendeli was not only unable to get out of his grasp, but he also was deducted two points in the first round for repeated fence grabs.
Zendeli held his own defensively in the first half of the second round, and he even landed close shots that opened a cut on Storley. Zendeli went for a throw, but Storley rolled through and managed to get right back in control.
Logan Storley Wrestles His Way To Clean Decision Win Over Florim Zendeli At PFL Sioux Falls
Zendeli looked to get his striking going in the early portion of the third round. Storley, however, scored another takedown halfway through the frame, remaining in top control until the horn.
All three judges scored the bout 30-25 for Storley.
Storley, the former Bellator welterweight champion, has now won four of his last five. Storley competed in last year’s Welterweight World Tournament, defeating Joseph Lucaino and Masayuki Kikuiri before losing to Thad Jean in the final.
This loss snaps a seven-fight unbeaten streak for Zendeli. Zendeli defeated Tomas Langowski, Jack Grant, and Daniele Miceli to capture the 2024 PFL Europe welterweight title. He then fought in Abu Dhabi this past October, defeating Omar El Dafrawy.