Logan Storley Bio
Logan Storley (born September 8, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist and folkstyle wrestler. He competed in the welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Bellator MMA, where he was the former interim Bellator Welterweight World Champion. Nicknamed “Storm,” he built his reputation as one of the top wrestling-based fighters of his era.
Standing 5 feet 9 inches tall with a 71.5-inch reach, Storley has been active in professional mixed martial arts since 2015. He has been associated with Kill Cliff FC since 2017 and fights out of Webster, South Dakota. He is widely recognized for blending elite collegiate wrestling credentials with a steadily evolving striking and decision game inside the cage.
Early Life and Background
Logan Storley was born on September 8, 1992, in Roslyn, South Dakota, and grew up in the small community. He began wrestling at the age of five, an early start that laid the foundation for a long amateur career. The wrestling culture of the upper Midwest gave him a steady stream of training partners and competitions throughout his childhood.
He later graduated from Webster High School as a decorated wrestler, compiling a varsity record of 262 wins and 3 losses across six seasons of eligibility. He captured six SDHSAA state titles and also won the 2009 Fargo Nationals in freestyle. In 2010, he won the NHSCA National Championship as a junior, and in 2011 he was named the Junior Hodge Trophy winner, one of the most prestigious honors in scholastic wrestling.
After high school, Storley took his talent to the University of Minnesota, where he competed for the Golden Gophers and earned a degree in business and marketing. He graduated in 2015 with a 119–27 collegiate record, having become a four-time NCAA Division I All-American.
Path to MMA
Storley chose to transition from folkstyle wrestling to mixed martial arts following the conclusion of his senior college season. His grappling base gave him an immediate advantage in early professional bouts, and he quickly assembled a small but notable amateur development trail before signing with a major promotion.
His wrestling pedigree opened the door to Bellator MMA, where he was able to test his skill set against experienced welterweights. He carried a wrestling-first style into the cage, relying on top control, pressure, and grinding decisions while gradually adding striking layers. That foundation helped him rise quickly through the Bellator ranks and later transition to the Professional Fighters League.
Logan Storley Career
Early Career (2015–2017)
Logan Storley began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2015, fighting in regional promotions across the United States. He amassed an unbeaten record of five wins before signing with Bellator, with every victory coming by first-round knockout. That finishing rate quickly drew attention from major promotions looking for wrestling-based welterweight prospects.
He joined Kill Cliff FC in 2017, a training camp that has housed several top mixed martial artists, and used the platform to sharpen his striking and conditioning. The early knockout streak also demonstrated that his offense was not limited to takedowns, even though his wrestling remained his most reliable base.
Bellator MMA Debut and Rise (2017–2022)
Storley made his Bellator debut on July 14, 2017, at Bellator 181, defeating Kemmyelle Haley by technical knockout in the second round. He followed that performance with a unanimous decision win over Marc Secor at Bellator 186, marking the first non-stoppage victory of his career. He then strung together a series of decision wins and a second-round technical knockout of A. J. Matthews at Bellator 204.
His first major setback came on November 12, 2020, at Bellator 252, when he lost a split decision to fellow unbeaten Yaroslav Amosov in a back-and-forth fight. Storley responded by winning his next two bouts, including a unanimous decision over Neiman Gracie at Bellator 274, to insert himself back into title contention. Replacing Amosov in the main event, he then faced Michael “Venom” Page on May 13, 2022, at Bellator 281 and won the interim Bellator Welterweight World Championship via split decision.
Bellator Title Era (2022–2023)
With interim gold in hand, Storley was booked into a unification bout against reigning champion Yaroslav Amosov on February 25, 2023, at Bellator 291. The rematch did not go his way, and he lost by unanimous decision in a grueling five-round contest. Despite the loss, the championship picture had elevated his profile as one of the division’s top contenders.
He returned to the win column on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298, headlining against Brennan Ward and earning a second-round technical knockout victory. The finish showed that his hands had continued to develop alongside his wrestling-heavy base.
Professional Fighters League Era (2024–2025)
Storley made his PFL debut on April 19, 2024, at PFL 3, where he lost to Shamil Musaev by second-round knockout. He bounced back on June 28, 2024, at PFL 6, defeating replacement opponent Luca Poclit by unanimous decision after Laureano Staropoli withdrew. He was then officially revealed as part of the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament roster on February 11, 2025.
In the tournament opener, Storley faced Joseph Luciano after Magomed Umalatov missed weight, winning by unanimous decision. He followed that with another unanimous decision win over Masayuki Kikuiri in the semifinals at PFL 5 on June 12, 2025, before falling to Thad Jean by unanimous decision in the finals at PFL 8 on August 1, 2025.
Style and Strengths
Storley is a wrestling-first welterweight whose foundation is built on takedowns, top control, and grinding pace. Over time he has added sharper boxing and leg kicks, allowing him to win exchanges on the feet as well as on the mat. His ability to mix decisions, stoppages, and effective clinch work has made him a difficult out for any opponent.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among his defining moments, Storley’s split decision win over Michael “Venom” Page to claim the interim Bellator welterweight title stands out as his career highlight. The 2011 Junior Hodge Trophy, his six SDHSAA state titles, and four NCAA Division I All-American honors further define his decorated wrestling background.
Logan Storley Career Wins
Across Bellator and the Professional Fighters League, Logan Storley has compiled a professional record that reflects both his finishing ability early on and his growing reliance on decisions as a veteran. His wins have come against a mix of prospects, contenders, and former champions across two major promotions.
Bellator Highlights
Storley captured the interim Bellator Welterweight World Championship by defeating Michael “Venom” Page via split decision at Bellator 281 in 2022. He also earned a high-profile unanimous decision win over Neiman Gracie at Bellator 274 and a second-round technical knockout of Brennan Ward in the Bellator 298 main event. His decision win over Joaquin Buckley at Bellator 197 and his technical knockout of E. J. Brooks at Bellator 233 further highlight his versatility.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside the Bellator cage, Storley scored a unanimous decision win over Luca Poclit at PFL 6 in 2024, followed by back-to-back unanimous decisions over Joseph Luciano and Masayuki Kikuiri in the 2025 PFL Welterweight Tournament. He also added a unanimous decision win over Florim Zendeli in the main event of PFL Sioux Falls in 2026.
Logan Storley Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Publicly available information about Logan Storley’s family background is limited. He has frequently credited his upbringing in small-town South Dakota, and the regional wrestling community, for shaping his competitive drive.
Personal Life
Storley resides in Webster, South Dakota, the same community where he attended high school. He has a degree in business and marketing from the University of Minnesota and is known by the nickname “Storm” inside the cage.
2025 Season Performance
Logan Storley’s 2025 campaign centered on the PFL Welterweight Tournament, where he was officially announced as a participant on February 11, 2025. He opened the bracket against Joseph Luciano after Magomed Umalatov missed weight, controlling the fight and earning a unanimous decision to advance to the semifinals.
In the semifinals at PFL 5 on June 12, 2025, Storley posted another unanimous decision win over Masayuki Kikuiri, leaning on his usual blend of pressure and grappling. The run carried him into the tournament finals at PFL 8 on August 1, 2025, where he ultimately fell to Thad Jean by unanimous decision.
Although the finals ended in defeat, the season reaffirmed his place among the top welterweights in the Professional Fighters League. With continued development of his striking and his established wrestling base, Storley remains a perennial threat in a deep and competitive 170-pound field.
