Logan Storley proved once again that Sioux Falls remains his fortress, delivering a commanding performance against Florim Zendeli in the PFL Sioux Falls main event Saturday night at the Sanford Pentagon.

The former interim Bellator lightweight champion overwhelmed the 2024 PFL Europe welterweight champion with relentless wrestling, setting the tone immediately and never allowing Zendeli to establish rhythm. Storley’s pressure forced multiple defensive infractions, including two cage grabs that led referee Kevan MacDonald to deduct two crucial points.

Logan Storley strengthens title case with wrestling masterclass

With complete control from the opening round, Storley imposed his elite grappling and punished every mistake from Zendeli. The American standout cruised to a unanimous 30-25 decision on all scorecards, further solidifying himself as a serious title contender in the PFL welterweight division currently ruled by Ramazan Kuramagomedov.

Storley’s suffocating style and unbeaten history in Sioux Falls once again elevated his championship credentials, making his case for a future welterweight title opportunity impossible to ignore.

In the co-main event, 2024 PFL lightweight world champion Gadzhi Rabadanov reinforced his elite status by outclassing 2025 PFL Europe champion Alex Chizov. Rabadanov used his dominant grappling arsenal to secure seven takedowns, effectively neutralizing Chizov’s offense and controlling the pace from start to finish.

Despite brief striking moments from Chizov, Rabadanov’s pressure and positional dominance left little doubt, earning him a clear unanimous decision and preserving his standing among PFL’s top lightweight stars.

Simeon Powell shines while Bilostennyi stuns Renan Ferreira

England’s Simeon Powell delivered one of the night’s biggest breakout performances by defeating former PFL champion Emiliano Sordi. Powell remained composed against the battle-tested veteran, survived dangerous exchanges, and eventually capitalized with a fight-ending TKO in round three.

Sergey Bilostennyi also delivered a career-defining statement by stopping Renan Ferreira in a thrilling heavyweight battle. After dropping Ferreira early, Bilostennyi maintained control on the mat before sealing the finish with a devastating right hook late in the third round.

Magomed Magomedov opened the main card with a hard-fought split decision victory over veteran Leandro Higo. While Higo threatened with a deep guillotine, Magomedov’s stronger closing round proved decisive on the judges’ scorecards.

PFL Sioux Falls showcased elite finishes, dominant grappling, and major divisional implications, with Logan Storley’s statement win standing tallest on a night packed with championship ramifications.