33 Facts About Brendan Loughnane

Brendan Loughnane was born on December 5,1989 and is a British professional mixed martial artist.

Brendan Loughnane competes in the Featherweight division of the Professional Fighters League.

Brendan Loughnane grew up around sports, having played football at a junior level for Stockport County FC He lived close to Jesse Lingard and would occasionally go to his house to play football.

Brendan Loughnane quickly fell in love with the sport and, after only three months of training, he had his first amateur fight at the age of 18.

Brendan Loughnane went on to win his first five amateur fights before turning professional in 2010.

Brendan Loughnane appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes in 2012 joining Team UK in the lightweight bracket after replacing Michael Pastou who suffered an injury in episode two which left him unable to compete.

Brendan Loughnane started the tournament off well with a unanimous decision victory over Patrick Iodice.

Brendan Loughnane lost to Mike Wilkinson by unanimous decision on 15 December 2012 at UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson ultimately missing out on the opportunity to win a UFC contract.

In 2013 Brendan Loughnane joined Full Contact Contender where he became the FCC Lightweight Champion after defeating Jason Cooledge via unanimous decision shortly later.

Brendan Loughnane defended the title once with a win over Ali Maclean.

In 2014 Brendan Loughnane signed with BAMMA where he competed at Featherweight.

Brendan Loughnane returned in 2016 and reclaimed the FCC Lightweight title with a knockout win over David Lee, making him a two-time champion and would go on to collect two stoppage victories under the Tanko FC banner against Eden Newton and Paul Cook.

Brendan Loughnane signed with Absolute Championship Akhmat and made his debut on 11 March 2017 at ACB 53 with a knockout win over Mike Wilkinson whom he had previously lost to on his UFC debut.

Brendan Loughnane faced Pat Healy on July 22,2017, at ACB 65: Silva vs Agnaev.

Brendan Loughnane faced Paata Tsxapelia on November 25,2017, at ACB 75: Gadzhidaudov vs Zielinski, winning the bout via head kick knockout in the third round.

Brendan Loughnane made his PFL debut against Matt Wagy on October 7,2019, at PFL 7, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Brendan Loughnane faced Sheymon Moraes on April 23,2021, at PFL 1.

Brendan Loughnane won the bout via KO in the first round, picking up his first stoppage victory in PFL.

Brendan Loughnane was initially scheduled to face Boston Salmon on June 24,2022, at PFL 5, however Salmon was forced to pull out for unknown reasons and was replaced by Ago Huskic.

Brendan Loughnane won the bout via unanimous decision and secured a spot in the playoffs for the second year running.

Brendan Loughnane faced Chris Wade in the Semifinals of the Featherweight tournament on August 20,2022, at PFL 9.

Brendan Loughnane won the bout via unanimous decision to advance to the final.

Brendan Loughnane faced Bubba Jenkins in the finals of the Featherweight tournament on November 25,2022, at PFL 10.

Brendan Loughnane won the bout via TKO stoppage in the fourth round to win the $1 million collective tournament pool.

Brendan Loughnane started the 2023 season against Marlon Moraes on April 1,2023, at PFL 1.

Brendan Loughnane won the bout in the second round, after a barrage of leg kicks left Moraes unable to continue to fight.

Brendan Loughnane faced Jesus Pinedo on June 8,2023, at PFL 4.

Brendan Loughnane lost the fight via knockout early into the first round, the first stoppage of his MMA career.

Brendan Loughnane faced Pedro Carvalho on April 19,2024 at PFL 3.

Brendan Loughnane won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Brendan Loughnane next faced Justin Gonzales at PFL 6 on June 28,2024.

Brendan Loughnane won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage due to a cut in round 2.

Brendan Loughnane faced Kai Kamaka III in the semifinals of the 2024 Featherweight tournament on August 23,2024 at PFL 9.