Logan Storley came into the MMA world as an accomplished wrestler, winning six state titles and ending his high school wrestling career with a 262-3 record. A four-time NCAA All-American at Minnesota, Storley signed with Bellator in 2017 and went 10-2. At Bellator 281, Storley defeated Michael “Venom” Page to capture the Interim Bellator Welterweight Championship. Storley lost his title unification bout to Yaroslav Amosov but rebounded with a second-round finish of Brennan Ward at Bellator 298.

 

Shamil Musaev has not tasted defeat once in the sport – at the amateur or pro level. Musaev built his name across MMA promotions in Europe and Asia, with 11 pro wins coming via a finish, including nine knockouts. Musaev, a medalist at the 2019 U23 World Wrestling Championships and the 2019 and 2022 Russian National Championships, most recently fought in July, scoring a first-round finish of Alexey Kunchenko.

 

Which man will get the coveted first victory to begin their PFL career, let alone their PFL season?

 

 

Round 1

 

Storley came out on the front foot right away. Low kick is missed by Storley. Musaev circles on the outside. Storley comes forward. Storley grabs a leg and presses Musaev against the SmartCage. Storley tries for a trip but he can’t get it. Musaev is able to shake Storley’s attempts off. Front kick from Musaev. Left hook from Storley. Body kick by Musaev. Combination by Storley. Musaev lands a knee.

 

Right hand from Storley. Left hand from Storley. One-two from Musaev. Front kick by Musaev. Left hand from Storley. Low kick from Musaev. Right hand from Storley. Combination inside by Storley. Kick to the top of the leg by Musaev. Spinning back kick to the body lands on Storley. Storley loses his balance. Big knee from Musaev. Musaev with a right hand. Kick to the body of Storley. Uppercut and a left hand from Musaev. Jab to the body from Musaev. Right hand by Storley catches Musaev’s attention. Right hand by Musaev cracks Storley. Combination by Musaev. Musaev wobbles Storley! Musaev with a big knee and a flurry! Storley survives but his legs are gone!

 

 

 

Round 2

 

Storley tries to bring pressure right away, but he walks right into a right hand and gets dropped! Musaev nearly gets into full mount. Storley tries to stand, but Musaev lands a left hand on the chin! Storley is OUT!

 

 

What a statement by Shamil Musaev!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Shamil Musaev defeats Logan Storley by 2nd Round KO (0:27) in a welterweight regular season bout