The Manchester pride won the 2022 PFL featherweight title with a first-round TKO victory over Pedro Carvalho. The win gives Loughnane six points in the featherweight standings, the 15th knockout win of his career, and moves him one step closer to returning to the PFL Playoffs.
The night’s main event featured a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Andrei Koreshkov and Magomed Umalatov. Both fighters showed great technical ability, with Umalatov pulling away to secure a unanimous decision and maintain his perfect record.
Logan Storey faced Shamil Musayev in a welterweight bout. Musaev put in an impressive performance, KOing Storey in the second round. As a result, Musaev now has a record of 17 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw (10 KOs), giving him five points in the division.
2023 PFL featherweight runner-up Gabriel Braga unleashed a flurry of hits against Justin Gonzalez, earning an emotional first-round knockout win and scoring six points. Braga dedicated this victory to his father Diego, who he lost in January.
Goiti Yamauchi and Neiman Gracie faced off in a three-round welterweight bout. Yamauchi won a fierce battle and won a unanimous decision, improving his overall record to 29 wins and 6 losses and gaining three points in the standings.
Kai Kamaka and Bubba Jenkins displayed skill and determination at featherweight. Kamaka defeated Jenkins by unanimous decision to earn three points and extend his winning streak to four.
Adam Boric and Enrique Barzola faced off over three rounds in a featherweight bout. The judges gave Borix a unanimous decision, awarding him three points in the PFL Global Season standings.
Timur Khizriyev and Brett Johns stepped into the PFL Smart Cage for the PFL Global Season Featherweight bout. The two men exchanged blows over three rounds, but it was Khizryev who took the three points in the division with a unanimous decision.
The welterweight bout continued with Laureano Staropoli facing Murad Ramazanov. After a brief exchange, Ramazanov scored Staropoli with a rear-naked choke in the first round, earning him six points.
The first PFL Global Season Welterweight bout featured Don Mudge and Brennan Ward. Madge used his superior wrestling technique to secure the victory by submitting Ward in the first round, earning him six points.
In an alternate PFL featherweight bout, Tyler Diamond clashed with Otto Rodriguez. Both men gave it all to the PFL Smart Cage, but Diamond ultimately won by unanimous decision.
Kicking off the night was a PFL welterweight showcase match between Romain Dubienne and Thad Jean. Jean quickly ended the fight, knocking Devienne out at 2:07 in the first round.
PFL Chicago Main Card Results
Magomed Umaratov (15-0) def. Andrei Koreshkov (27-5) unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Brendan Loughnane (27-5) def. Pedro Carvalho (13-8) 1st round TKO (1:26)
Shamil Musayev (16-0-1) def. Logan Story (15-2) 2nd round KO (0:27)
Gabriel Braga (13-1) def. Justin Gonzalez (14-4) 1st round KO (4:59)
Goichi Yamauchi (29-6) def. Neiman Gracie (12-5) unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kai Kamaka (13-5-1) def. Bubba Jenkins (21-8) unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
early card results
Adam Borix (18-2) def. Enrique Barzola (20-7-2) unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28 x3)
Timur Khizriyev (15-0) def. Brett Johns (20-4) unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Murad Ramazanov (12-0, 1 NC) def. Laureano Staropoli (13-6) 1st round submission
Don Mudge (11-4-1) def. Brennan Ward (17-8) 1st round submission
Tyler Diamond (13-3) def. Otto Rodriguez (14-2) unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Thad Jean (7-0) def. Romain Dubienne (10-5) 1st round KO (2:07)
