British featherweight standout Brendan Locknane returns to the Chicago Octagon this Friday for PFL.
After suffering a disappointing loss last summer, Loughnane will be looking to get back in the win column and return to the elite form that saw them win the 2022 PFL Tournament. He will face Bellator veteran Pedro Carvalho in the co-main event and Manchenian’s commitment. statement.
Brendan Locknain speaks on talkSPORT
Speaking with Adam Catterall on the new talkSPORT MMA channel, Loughnane reflected on the huge UFC 300 event and then talked about his next fight in Chicago. He said of his opponent Carvalho:
“I think it’s me and Pedro.” [Carvalho] We are in a very similar position at the moment. Looking at our losses, I lost to two champions, Mobrid. [Khaybulaev] and [Jesus] Pinedo, look how he lost. [Aaron] With Pico [Patricky] Being a pit bull, we’re kind of at a world class level, but we’ve also lost to other world class people. “
He continued, “Here’s a statement from this guy. It’s been a long camp, so it was a big point to prove to myself, especially after having to pull myself off the canvas in my last fight. ” he said. In June 2023, many fans were shocked by a surprising first round TKO loss to eventual champion Jesus Pinedo. Loughnane has only ever lost by decision, never by decision.
First TKO loss
He then explained his reaction and response during training to the first TKO loss of his career.
“I’ve never been knocked out before. I’ve fought over 50 fights and never been knocked out. I’ve only been dropped out once.” [Ryoji] Kudo: It was truly an overseas experience. “So when it happened, it took me a while to process it. And that’s when I trained with Conor McGregor. And I was having a great round when it happened. It got me motivated again, his backhand tested my chin a few times and I realized it was still working.” Quoted from talkSPORT MMA.
Loughnane has trained with many top UFC stars, including Rafael Fiziev and Aljamain Sterling, and is currently one of the best fighters outside of the UFC. The PFL regular season featherweight division includes Brett Johns, Adam Borichs and Timur Khizuriyev, all of whom will compete this Friday.
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