Logan Storley is set to face Florim Zendeli in the main event of PFL Sioux Falls on May 2nd. The familiar venue, the Sanford Pentagon, holds significance for the former Bellator MMA interim welterweight champion due to his history in amateur wrestling and strong local support.
“It’s always fun to get back and compete there,” Storley stated regarding the fight’s proximity to his hometown. “A lot of people that I know are from Sioux Falls. A main fan base of mine that has supported my MMA career and wrestling career.”
The fighter acknowledged that familiarity with the venue can offer a mental edge. “You know kind of what things are going to look like,” he explained. “I think that does help. But for me, it’s just the support, right? The people that have supported you your whole career. I think that means the most to me and is special.” This support, he added, motivates him to “fight through every position and dominate. Set a high pace and look for a finish, for the fans.”
Logan Storley Outlines Path to Victory at PFL Sioux Falls
Analyzing his opponent, 2024 PFL Europe welterweight champion Florim Zendeli, Storley described him as a “long, really long guy for 170.” He noted Zendeli’s toughness, his ability to recover after being rocked, and his proficiency in the clinch. Storley’s strategy to counter these attributes involves “set[ting] a high pace, get[ting] to my positions, make[ing] them work, and be[ing] explosive.”