Logan Storley grew up dominating the world of wrestling, going on to become a multiple-time champion in high school and a four-time NCAA All-American at the University of Minnesota. The Kill Cliff FC product found success in Bellator, going 10-2 in the promotion with wins over Neiman Gracie and Brennan Ward – as well as beating Michael “Venom” Page to become interim Bellator welterweight champion. Storley fought in last year’s regular season, losing to Shamil Musaev and defeating Luca Poclit.
Though it’s on major short notice, Joseph Luciano is receiving the opportunity of a lifetime tonight with a sudden opportunity to go from alternate to competing in the 2025 PFL World Tournament. Luciano has submission in seven of his 10 victories as a pro and is a former regional welterweight champion in his native Australia. He competed at the Bellator Champions Series card in London this past September, defeating Steven Hill via submission.
Who will win and advance on to the welterweight semifinals?
Round 1
Left hand from Storley. Luciano with a counter strike. Storley grabs a hold of Luciano and brings him to the mat. Storley works his way to Luciano’s back while Luciano tries to get away. Storley demonstrating strong wrist control. Storley lands several right hands as Luciano tries to get to his feet. Luciano does so, but Storley is still pressing. Knee from Storley. Storley gets another takedown as he smothers Luciano with pressure.
Storley looking for a potential arm-triangle. Storley continues to pressure Luciano with punches, as well as a couple of knees to the body. Luciano makes his way to his feet again, but he’s struggling to get Storley away from him. Storley throws a knee. Storley aims knees toward one of Luciano’s legs, trying to weaken his base. One-two and a front kick by Luciano in the closing seconds after he frees himself. Storley does get in one more punch that connects before the bell.
Round 2
Luciano misses a kick. Storley looks for a level change, but Luciano gets away. Luciano does it again. The two exchange in the center, with Storley landing an overhand. Front kick to the body by Luciano. Luciano with a front kick-right hand combination. Storley finally grabs hold of Luciano and brings him back to the ground. Storley looks to transition over Luciano’s knees into side control. Luciano tries to defend but Storley lands to the head. Storley looks to pressure Luciano more, laying in ground work to make it harder for Luciano to get back to his feet.
Storley, in half-guard, trying to get hooks in. Elbow from Storley. Another stronger elbow from Storley! Storley lands several right hands to the head. Deep underhook from Luciano. Storley transitions into full mount with about 40 seconds left in the round. Another elbow from Storley, who finishes the round on top.
Round 3
Round kick from Luciano. A leg kick from Luciano. Storley presses Luciano and grabs a hold of him, bringing him right back to the ground yet again. Storley has back control of Luciano. Luciano tries to get away, but Storley has his arms under Luciano’s and around his body. Storley with a couple of knees to the legs of Luciano. Luciano is back on his feet…and Storley brings him straight back to the floor after only a second. Storley is not allowing Luciano to have any sort of base.
Luciano is on his side, up against the fence, while Storley remains in complete top control. Luciano appears to be going for some sort of ankle lock, but Storley is about two steps ahead. Storley with a couple of punches to the head of Luciano as he continues to ride the wrist control. Luciano tries to get to his feet, but Storley brings him right back down. Storley with a couple of left hands as Luciano makes his way to his feet. Storley rains down left hands until the bell.
Complete wrestling domination by Logan Storley.
OFFICIAL RESULT
Logan Storley def. Joseph Luciano by Unanimous decision (30-27 x3) in a welterweight first round fight.
Storley improves his record to 17-3.
He moves to the semifinals where he will face Masayuki Kikuiri.
