The Professional Fighters League’s latest event features a pivotal featherweight contest as organization mainstay Brendan Loughnane takes on Bellator MMA standout Pedro Carvalho at PFL 3 this Friday in Chicago. A match is scheduled. There, at Wintrust Arena, the two will begin competing for the top spot at 145 pounds and the $1 million prize at the end of the season.
Loughnane entered the zone with a fiery showing and won five straight, but his most recent bout fell apart with a knockout loss to Jesus Pinedo. The 2022 PFL featherweight champion will be eager to repeat his success in the regular season format when he faces Carvalho. On the other hand, “The Game” can always be expected to do well. Although currently on a two-game losing streak, the 28-year-old Carvalho is looking forward to making a bold move against a gaming rival like Loughnane.
Ahead of the Loughnane vs. Carvalho clash in the Windy City, let’s take a look at some of the statistical intricacies that connect the two sides.
26: Loughnane proved himself as a seasoned fighter with 26 wins in 31 professional fights.
14: Loughnane has 14 wins by knockout, which confirms his dynamic ability to finish fights.
11: Loughnane has only one submission win on his record, but has 11 decision wins in his career. This confirms that he can take a more long-term and cautious approach if necessary.
3: Loughnane was a three-time Full Contact Contender lightweight champion.
1: Loughnane has lost only one of his five professional losses, with Pinedo taking that honor and developing a reputation as a fighter to be reckoned with.
6: Carvalho, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu who trains with John Kavanagh of SBG Ireland, has six submission wins in his career.
5: Carvalho also has five decision wins, most notably against Mats Burnell at Bellator 285. He hasn’t raised his hand since.
3: Carvalho has suffered three knockout losses in his career, to Patricio Freire, Jay-Jay Wilson, and Aaron Pico.
