PFL World Tournament 5 – Logan Storley vs Masayuki Kikuiri

In the intense heat of battle at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on June 12, 2025, Logan “Storm” Storley and Masayuki “Kiku” Kikuiri clashed in a pivotal welterweight showdown during the PFL World Tournament 5 semifinals.

From the opening sequence, Storley wasted no time enforcing his wrestling pedigree—shooting in and dragging Kikuiri to the fence before dominating with ground-and-pound. He swarmed with elbows and relentless pressure, nearly ending the fight in the first round as Kikuiri struggled beneath him.

Despite a spirited response in the second round—Kikuiri landed several sharp strikes—Storley repeatedly neutralized his opponent with calculated level changes, takedowns, and punishing knees while controlling the pace and position .

In the final frame, Storley remained methodical. He kept the fight grounded, pinned Kikuiri to the cage, and kept the pressure on until the horn, securing dominant positional control throughout .

When the scorecards were announced, Storley earned a unanimous decision victory—30–27, 29–27, and 29–28—to punch his ticket to the welterweight finals and improve to 18–3 overall.

This win marked a masterclass in wrestling-driven MMA—Storley’s suffocating takedowns, smart positioning, and ground resilience overshadowed Kikuiri’s striking, cementing his status as a top contender in the tournament.