PFL Sioux Falls results: Logan Storley grounds Florim Zendeli for lopsided homecoming win

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PFL Sioux Falls results: Logan Storley grounds Florim Zendeli for lopsided homecoming win

PFL Sioux Falls results: Logan Storley grounds Florim Zendeli for lopsided homecoming win

The former Division I standout is now 8-0 when competing in his home state of South Dakota.

PFL Sioux Falls results: Logan Storley grounds Florim Zendeli for lopsided homecoming win

The former Division I standout is now 8-0 when competing in his home state of South Dakota.

Logan Storley once again proved why he's the undisputed king of South Dakota MMA. The former Division I wrestling standout delivered a masterclass in ground control Saturday night, dominating Florim Zendeli via unanimous decision (30-25 across all scorecards) in the welterweight main event of PFL Sioux Falls. With this victory, Storley improved to an impeccable 8-0 when competing in his home state at the Sanford Pentagon.

"South Dakota, thank you guys so much. From the first fight until now, every time I go into camp, every time I fight, it's for you guys," an emotional Storley told the crowd post-fight. "It's for this state—the greatest state. So thank you guys for showing up."

The 33-year-old four-time Division I All-American stuck to his wrestling-heavy game plan, needing just three takedowns—one per round—to ground the Albanian fighter and smother him under relentless top pressure. Zendeli, 27, dug himself into an early hole after two point deductions for fence grabs in the opening round, desperately trying to halt Storley's takedowns. From there, the outcome was all but sealed. Every time Zendeli appeared to find his rhythm on the feet in the second and third rounds, Storley would flip the switch with a perfectly timed takedown.

"He's an awkward guy," Storley said of Zendeli. "He's got a 76-inch reach, he moves different, but I got to my game plan and put the pressure on and hurt him."

The former Bellator interim welterweight champion is now 4-2 in six appearances since joining the PFL following the Bellator sale in 2023. For Storley, this wasn't just another win—it was a statement performance in front of his home fans, reminding everyone that when he fights in South Dakota, he's virtually unbeatable. The lopsided scorecards reflected a fight that was never truly in doubt, as Storley's wrestling pedigree proved too much for Zendeli to handle.

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