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  • Ex-PFL Fighter Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault Outside Nightclub In Florida

    A professional MMA fighter has been arrested in Florida on a serious felony charge following an alleged incident in Key West.

    The 33-year-old welterweight was taken into custody in the early hours of May 18 and booked into Monroe County jail on one count of sexual battery. He was later released after posting a $50,000 bond.

    The fighter has been identified as Logan Storley. According to police reports, the situation began at a bar on Duval Street, where he allegedly made repeated advances toward a woman who attempted to avoid him. Investigators claim the encounter escalated after both individuals left the venue, with the alleged assault taking place in a nearby alley.

    Witnesses from a neighboring establishment reportedly saw the incident unfold and intervened. Authorities say “Storm” attempted to leave the scene but was stopped by a staff member and held until officers arrived. The woman was transported to a medical facility for examination.

    Police also noted the presence of alcohol, and the South Dakota native declined to speak with investigators without an attorney after being read his rights.

    The arrest comes just weeks after his most recent fight. “Storm” competed on May 2, earning a unanimous decision win over Florim Zendeli at PFL Sioux Falls. He is no longer part of the PFL roster, with reports indicating the separation occurred prior to the incident.

    A former Bellator standout and accomplished collegiate wrestler, Storley holds a professional record of 19-4. His arraignment is expected in early June as the legal process moves forward.

  • Hometown Hero Logan Storley Scores Decision At PFL Sioux Falls

    Hometown Hero Logan Storley Scores Decision At PFL Sioux Falls

    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.

  • PFL Sioux Falls Results: Storley vs. Zendeli Live Updates And Highlights

    PFL Sioux Falls Results: Storley vs. Zendeli Live Updates And Highlights

    PFL Sioux Falls results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature a welterweight bout between Logan Storley and Florim Zendeli. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Logan Storley vs. Florim Zendeli – Welterweight Main Event

    Storley, a former four-time NCAA Division-I All-American wrestler, was successful in Bellator, going on to be a one-time Bellator welterweight champion, before the promotion was purchased by the PFL. Storley is 3-2 in PFL thus far, which includes making it to last year’s welterweight World Tournament final, coming up short against Thad Jean.

    Zendeli enters tonight with an 11-1-1 professional MMA record. In 2024, he defeated Tomasz Langowski, Jack Grant, and Daniele Miceli in 2024 to become that year’s PFL Europe welterweight champion. He then competed in Abu Dhabi this past October, defeating Omar El Dafrawy.

    The co-main event will be a lightweight contest featuring Gadzhi Rabadanov and Aleksandar Chizov.

    Rabadanov came over to the PFL from Bellator and went on to defeat Solomon Renfro, Elvin Espinoza, Michael Dufort, and Brent Primus to win the 2024 PFL lightweight title. He then competed in the PFL Lightweight World Tournament last year, defeating Marc Diakiese and Kevin Lee before losing to Alfie Davis in the final.

    After a rough 0-2 start in PFL, Chizov defeated Mark Ewen, Claudio Pacella, and Connor Hughes to capture the 2025 PFL Europe lightweight title.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from PFL Sioux Falls!

    How to Watch PFL Sioux Falls

    • Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
    • Venue: Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    • Streaming: ESPN Unlimited (full card), ESPN2 (main card), ESPN+ (prelims)
    • Prelims: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
    • Main Card: 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

    PFL Sioux Falls Quick Results

    • Main Event: Logan Storley vs. Florim Zendeli — Logan Storley def. Florim Zendeli via unanimous decision (30-25 x3)
    • Co-Main: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Aleksandr Chizov — Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Aleksandar Chizov via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
    • Simeon Powell vs. Emiliano Sordi — Simeon Powell def. Emiliano Sordi via TKO (Rd. 3, 3:05)
    • Renan Ferreira vs. Sergey Bilostenniy — Sergey Bilostenniy def. Renan Ferreira via TKO (Rd. 3, 1:56)
    • Magomed Magomedov vs. Leandro Higo — Magomed Magomedov def. Leandro Higo via split decision (30-27 x2, 28-29)

    PFL Sioux Falls Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 7 PM ET)

    Heavyweight: Maxwell Djantou Nana vs. Karl Williams

    Result: Maxwell Djantou Nana def. Karl Williams via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27 x2)

    Welterweight: Brett Bye vs. Taylor Michels

    Result: Brett Bye def. Taylor Michels via TKO (Rd. 1, 3:40)

    Lightweight: Angel Alvarez vs. Bryce Logan

    Result: Angel Alvarez def. Bryce Logan via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2)

    Women’s Flyweight: Taila Santos vs. Yan Qihui

    Result: Taila Santos def. Yan Qihui via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:02)

    Featherweight: Humberto Bandenay vs. Kim Sang-won

    Result: Kim Sang-won def. Humberto Bandenay via TKO (Rd. 2, 2:56)

    Women’s Flyweight: Cheyanne Bowers vs. Sabrinna de Sousa

    Result: Sabrinna de Sousa def. Cheyanne Bowers via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Light Heavyweight: Rasul Magomedov vs. Rafael Xavier

    Result: Rasul Magomedov def. Rafael Xavier via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)

    Main Card (ESPN2, 10 PM ET)

    Bantamweight: Magomed Magomedov vs. Leandro Higo

    Result: Magomed Magomedov def. Leandro Higo via split decision (30-27 x2, 28-29)

    Heavyweight: Renan Ferreira vs. Sergey Bilostenniy

    Result: Sergey Bilostenniy def. Renan Ferreira via TKO (Rd. 3, 1:56)

    Light Heavyweight: Simeon Powell vs. Emiliano Sordi

    Result: Simeon Powell def. Emiliano Sordi via TKO (Rd. 3, 3:05)

    Lightweight: Gadzhi Rabadanov vs. Aleksandr Chizov

    Result: Gadzhi Rabadanov def. Aleksandar Chizov via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Welterweight: Logan Storley vs. Florim Zendeli

    Result: Logan Storley def. Florim Zendeli via unanimous decision (30-25 x3)

  • PFL World Tournament Week 8 Results & Highlights

    PFL World Tournament Week 8 Results & Highlights

    The first of three events to mark the conclusion of the PFL’s 2025 World Tournaments goes down in Atlantic City, New Jersey tonight — and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

    The World Tournament is the spiritual successor to the season-and-the-playoffs has had since its inaugural season in 2018. As part of the changes in format to the PFL upon the official folding of the Bellator brand earlier this year, the PFL changed its global season to a single-elimination tournament format, adding more weight classes, eight fighters per weight class.

    First-round action took place in April and May, with June — previously hosting the second leg of the regular season — hosting semifinal action. This month will see the conclusion of these tournaments, with eight winners receiving PFL World Tournament title belts and $100,000.

    This evening will be headlined by the welterweight tournament final that sees undefeated rising star Thad Jean taking on former interim Bellator welterweight champion Logan Storley. Jean made it to the finals through a first-round knockout of Mukhamed Berkhamov and a split decision win over former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson. Storley, meanwhile, scored a pair of decision wins over Joseph Luciano and Masayuki Kikuiri.

    The co-main event will be the featherweight tournament final that features a pair of former champions — 2021 PFL featherweight champion Movlid Khaybulaev and 2023 PFL featherweight champion Jesus Pinedo. The unbeaten Khaybulaev reached the finals with decision wins over Jeremy Kennedy and Kim Tae-kyun. Pinedo, meanwhile, scored finishes of Adam Borics and Gabriel Braga (the latter being a trilogy bout between the two).

    2025 PFL World Tournament Week 8 Results & Highlights

    Main Card:

    • Welterweight Final: Thad Jean def. Logan Storley via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
    • Featherweight Final: Movlid Khaybulaev def. Jesus Pinedo via submission (arm-triangle choke) (R5, 1:17)
    • Featherweight: Asael Adjoudj def. Yves Landu via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Middleweight: Jordan Newman def. Eslam Baset via TKO (fighter retirement) (R1, 5:00)

    Preliminary Card:

    • Catchweight (160 lbs): Jakub Kaszuba def. Sergio Cossio via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Lightweight: Kyle Driscoll def. Husein Kadimagomaev via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27)
    • Featherweight: Frederik Dupras def. Nathan Kelly via technical submission (guillotine choke) (R2, 4:38)
    • Welterweight: Sarek Shields def. Nick Meck via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) (R1, 5:00)
    • Featherweight: Tom Pagliarulo def. Matt Turnbull via KO (R1, 4:36)

    Matt Turnbull vs. Tom Pagliarulo

    Sarek Shields vs. Nick Meck

    Nathan Kelly vs. Frederik Dupras

    Husein Kadimagomaev vs. Kyle Driscoll

    Jakub Kaszuba vs. Sergio Cossio

    Jordan Newman vs. Eslam Baset

    Asael Adjoudj vs. Yves Landu

    Movlid Khaybulaev vs. Jesus Pinedo

    Thad Jean vs. Logan Storley

  • Logan Storley: “Give [Thad Jean] That First Loss and Win a World Title” in PFL 2025 Finals

    Logan Storley respects Thad Jean heading into their welterweight tournament title fight inside the PFL Smart Cage on August 1st, but he is focused on getting a measure of redemption against someone who bested one of his teammates. Storley appeared on Bowks Talking Bouts and touched on the points-based structure he was a part of last season and contrasted it with the more straight-ahead, defined tournament bracket this year.

    The former Bellator MMA interim champion prefers the win-and-advance bracket style this year and while it has certain hallmarks to his days as an amateur wrestler with the single elimination tournament style, it also feels like this year is easier for PFL fans to understand things better, according to the tournament finalist. On route to said finals, Storley secured a pair of unanimous decision wins over Joseph Luciano as well as Masayuki Kikuiri, and when touching upon that path to the PFL finals, Storley said,

    “They were both big, strong kids, you know. So really just setting the pace on them and dominating the grappling. Getting your ground and pound in there. Making sure there’s no questions about it, you know. Dominate those fights and set a really good pace. I felt like I did that.”

    Speaking to Thad Jean’s path through this year’s tournament, he punched his ticket to the finals to face Storley here by defeating one of Storley’s Kill Cliff FC teammates, Jason Jackson. When touching upon that tendril of this matchup in the coming days, Logan Storley stated,

    “He’s a talented young kid. Good striker, a lot of power, athletic. Does a good job in all positions. Jason and him had an extremely close fight, and Thad obviously got the nod. So you know, I was impressed with the way Thad competed so far this whole season. I’m excited to go out there and represent Kill Cliff and go get this W for our gym. For myself, for my coaches, you know, all those people that support you. But yeah, no, he’s performed great so far.”

    In the pre-fight lead up Jean described Storley as a one-dimensional fighter with a singular wrestling-minded approach. When responding to that characterization some fighters have of him and even some fans have of him that he comes to the cage with a myopic approach to the contest, Logan Storley quipped,

    “Everyone can say whatever they want, right. You look at the best of the best, a lot of them have been wrestlers, right, who go to their game plan. Dominate guys and maul guys and drag them into deep waters. So I’m gonna do what I’m the best at. So you can say it’s one-dimensional, whatever you want, but not very many people have ever been able to stop it.”

    “So I’m going to continue setting a high pace, dragging guys to deep waters, and just competing at the highest level. That’s what I think I do better than anyone is just compete. Ability to make changes mid-fight, ability to push the pace, ability to win scrambles, and the ability to always try to win every single position. So yeah, I think that’s kind of what I do. So I guess if people call it one-dimensional, they can call it one-dimensional [laughs].”

    Logan Storley on the headlines to come and showing his level

    As for what the headlines will read when the dust settles post-August 1st, Logan Storley said,

    “That I’m the best in the world. That nobody can hang with my wrestling. That the pace, smothering, scrambles after scrambles, that’s what I do better than anyone else. So I think that’s what the headlines will read. Just a high, high pace and a smothering pace and just me competing in all positions. Being focused for twenty-five minutes was enough to go out there and really be dominant.”

    When asked if there is an additional degree of satisfaction to handing an unbeaten fighter his first loss, and while that surging fighter has been bantering with you no less, Logan Storley stated,

    “Yeah, I mean, for sure. You always want to go out there and you want to be that guy to give them their first loss and show them that there’s levels and that he’s not quite there yet. So that’s my plan is to go out there and set the bar and give him that first loss and win a world title.”

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  • ‘Super NyQuil’ – Fans Critical Of Logan Storley’s Performance As He Moves On To PFL World Tournament Finals

    ‘Super NyQuil’ – Fans Critical Of Logan Storley’s Performance As He Moves On To PFL World Tournament Finals

    Logan Storley’s wrestling was on full display as he took a decision win over Masayuki Kikuiri at the PFL World Tournament event in Nashville to clinch a spot in the welterweight final.

    From the opening bell, Storley imposed his gameplan with relentless wrestling and pressure, delivering on early takedown attempts and suffocating top control and ground-and-pound. Kikuiri showed some resilience with the pressure, and he appeared to do some damage with his striking during the second round.

    Storley, however, repeatedly grounded him and maintained control with clinch knees and mat returns. Storley continued his grind in the third round, delivering more on takedowns and pressure against the fence, leaving Kikuiri little room to do much damage, as the former Bellator interim champion cruised to a decision win.

    Logan Storley Earns Welterweight Final Spot In PFL World Tournament With Win Over Masayuki Kikuiri

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    Storley has now won four of his last five, showing some rebounding after losing his welterweight title shot against Yaroslav Amosov in February 2023 and missing the playoffs in the 2024 PFL season.

    Kikuiri now sees a five-fight win streak snapped, which included three straight finishes between Bellator and PFL performances.

  • Bellator 274 Results & Highlights: Storley def. Gracie

    Bellator 274 has wrapped up, and we’ve got you covered with the live results and highlights!

    In the main event, the #4 Bellator MMA ranked welterweight Neiman Gracie took on the #5-ranked Logan Storley in a five-round main event. In the co-main event, the #9-ranked Andrey Koreshkov took on UFC vet Chance Rencountre. Below, you can find the highlights from both bouts followed by the fast results of Bellator 274!

    Andrey Koreshkov def. Chance Rencountre 

    Logan Storley def. Neiman Gracie

    Bellator 274 Quick Results

    MAIN CARD

    • Logan Storley def. Neiman Gracie via unanimous decision (48-47, 50-45, 49-46)
    • Andrey Koreshkov def. Chance Rencountre via TKO (spinning back kick): R1, 0:38
    • Adam Piccolotti def. Georgi Karakhanyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)
    • Brennan Ward def. Brandon Bell via TKO (punches): R 2, 0:32
    • Davion Franklin def. Said Sowma via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

    PRELIMINARY CARD 

    • Nick Browne def. Mandel Nallo via TKO (punches): R2, 2:20
    • Jaylon Bates def. Chris Disonell via submission (rear-naked choke): R3, 3:39
    • Bobby King def. Aviv Gozali via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R1, 5:00
    • DeAnna Bennett def. Justine Kish via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26×2)
    • Jordan Newman def. Cody Herbert via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27×2)
    • Justin Montalvo def. Corey Samuels via TKO (punches): R1, 2:43
    • Isaiah Hokit def. Theodore Macuka via submission (rear-naked choke): R1, 3:59
    • Jonathan DiLorenzo def. Orlando Mendoza via submission (D’arce choke): R1, 1:07