Pat Healy, I fought. A number of UFC stars were cageside to watch the event, including former two-division champion Georges St-Pierre, bantamweight title holder Aljamain Sterling and Khamzat Chimaev. Im embracing the five rounds, Loughnane said. Came back, blew my knee out in my last fight so I havent gotten to be very active, they forget about the dominance you had when you were in there, the records you were holding. Brendan Loughnane on PFL championship win: 'I'm one of the best 145ers on planet earth' Danny Segura. Covid just ended. Israel Adesanya said it doesnt matter that he and Kamaru Usman lost their belts, UFC Africa is still undeniable. Ray (left) and Loughnane have both won 25 time in their careers. newsletter, Stephen Wonderboy Thompson reveals what Kevin Holland said to him during UFC Orlando main event, Morning Report: Paddy Pimblett fires back at Jake Paul: Hell never have it with someone on an even playing field, Alex Morono replaces Robbie Lawler, faces Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 282. Lets be honest about something here, Im one of the best 145ers on planet earth in any organization. Come on, man. BKFC 34: Best photos from Hollywood, Fla. Twitter reacts to Stephen Thompson's corner stoppage TKO of Kevin Holland at UFC on ESPN 42, UFC 282: Make your predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev (Updated), Reports: Former champion T.J. Dillashaw notifies UFC of retirement, 'Waiting for justice': Fighters react to UFC ban, NSAC suspension of James Krause, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Thats how serious I was about this sh*t. I didnt come here to play around. The 2022 PFL finals take place Friday at Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York. France's Olivier Giroud does not think "we have seen the best" of Kylian Mbappe and looks ahead to the World Cup quarter-final against England. But he still wants to see Paul fight a true boxer. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. And if you want to strike, good luck with that too.. from Bloody Elbow: Last laugh - Brendan Loughnanes $1 million PFL title recalls 2019 UFC snub from MMA Fighting: Nate Diaz officially hits free agency after being removed from UFC roster He follows UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, former UFC middleweight title holder Michael Bisping and ex-Bellator light-heavyweight champion Liam McGeary. Brendan Loughnane reacts to Conor McGregor tweet, feels no need to have last word with Dana White. The 2022 PFL finals took place Friday at Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York. Chael Sonnen sees Conor McGregors latest controversy as another example of the UFC star "trolling" fans and media. Loughnane isnt interested in changing his mind. Its really playing in his head every time I say it. Brendan Loughnane says hes already prepared for plenty of fighters with Bubba Jenkins style. Here is everything you need to know about the Fight Card for the PFL World Championship 2022 on Friday, November 25th 2022. "Forget the belt, forget the million, it's about the performance," he said. Loughnane, 32, wore American Jenkins down with strikes before earning a fourth-round TKO. Pacheco, 28, was a huge underdog going into the bout with America's Harrison, 32, whom she has lost to twice previously, but edged a back-and-forth contest to convince all three judges of victory. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! She spurred me on when we didn't have a pound in the back and now look at what we've got," said Loughnane. Oops. The year 2012 was the 20th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. What more can I say on that?. catchphrase, worked many of the biggest fights from 1970s, 80s and 90s. Last updated on 26 November 202226 November 2022.From the section Mixed Martial Arts. Something went wrong. I fought Tyler Diamond. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/2022-pfl-championships-brendan-loughnane-calls-himself-one-of-the-best-featherweights-on-earth, post-fight press conference (via MMA Sucka), Emotional Kayla Harrison takes first MMA loss on the chin, unwilling to make excuses: 'I lost in front of the whole world and it hurt', Reinvented Larissa Pacheco stuns Kayla Harrison to win 2022 PFL championship, 'Can't compete like a real man': Cody Garbrandt, UFC fighters react to T.J. Dillashaw's retirement. Marlon Moraes is ready for the next chapter of his career after putting the UFC behind him. Marlon Moraes addresses health concerns ahead of his 2022 PFL World Championship matchup with Sheymon Moraes. It is the first major MMA organization in which individual athletes compete Bellator 290 adds a fight between Sabah Homasi and Brennan Ward, two of the most violent strikers in the promotion's welterweight history. Brendna Loughnane isnt interested in having the last word with Dana White. The same goes for White. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN+. Apparently, some fighters havent fully gotten that memo, or perhaps they think Loughnane is more eager than he is to get another shot in the UFC after its president Dana White famously snubbed him. Stephen Thompson says he fought with renewed aggression at UFC Orlando because he wanted to prove hes still a top fighter. He is also only the fourth Briton to win a title in a major MMA promotion. Sign up for the At long last, Brendan Loughnane is a PFL champion. When Conor speaks, though, everyone listens. Hes brought it up in every interview, so theres got to be some truth to it. And of the European side. Im a five-round fighter, I always have been. Join Ariel Helwani for another star-studded edition of The MMA Hour featuring Zhang Weili, Stephen Thompson, Rafael dos Anjos, and Matheus Nicolau. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. This is change your familys life type of [stuff]. Times are hard. T.J. Dillashaw notifies UFC of retirement following latest shoulder surgery. Matt Brown discusses the recent betting scandal that has embroiled the UFC including James Krause effectively being banned from the promotion during an ongoing investigation. The pressure, when people talk about this pressure, I just had to deal with a hell of a lot of pressure in the semis to even get here, and I pulled out the best performance of my career, or one of them. Please enter a valid email and try again. Achraf Hakimi scores the winning penalty to send Morocco into the quarter-finals of the World Cup at the expense of Spain. Besides, more UFC veterans are already making their way to the UFC, no doubt lured in part by the big payouts possible in the tournament. Vanessa Demopoulos signature celebration has involved both Joe Rogan and Michael Bisping so far. In the lightweight title fight, Stevie Ray failed in his attempt to become the first Scottish champion in a major MMA promotion as he lost to Canada's Olivier Aubin-Mercier. Please enter a valid email and try again. The event at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theatre, described by the PFL as the "richest night in MMA", saw six world title fights, each with a winner-takes-all $1m prize. Loughnane has little to say looking back at that moment in time. 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Of course, its hard to forget the time Loughnane was on the verge of signing with the UFC. Visit The Quieter New York Times Island Of Bonaire, Everything You Need to Know About The Disney Wish- Lots and Lots of Lounges. Chris Gutierrez was amazed that Marc Montoya followed up on his promise to be at his fight at UFC 281 in New York City. I really think I stop him. Michael Bisping was in awe during the UFC Orlando main event this past weekend. Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callouts, even revealing he offered to fight Chimaev at UFC 283 in Rio at 205 pounds. Terence Crawford says Errol Spences team and the business of boxing are the reasons the two men arent fighting yet. Loughnane has little to say looking back at that moment in time. I said, Youre a punch bag. I dont need to prove myself to you.. Ray (left) and Loughnane have both won 25 time in their careers. Tears flowed in the cage as a gold belt was wrapped around his waist and he hoisted a $1 million check. At long last, Brendan Loughnane is a PFL champion. Brendna Loughnane isnt interested in having the last word with Dana White. Why Marbella On The Costa Del Sol Is Perfect For A Family Vacation, Looking For Peace & Quiet? It was still very much appreciated, especially considering where he came from and what he sacrificed to make it to that point. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. One defector, Shane Burgos, wasnt able to make his PFL debut in a superfight against Marlon Moraes. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for 2022 PFL Championships. Episode 7: Unwise Words. Check out the numbers behind Friday's Bellator 289 event, which features a pair of championship fights. I think hes going to get tired. Loughnane also acknowledged how effective of a fighter his opponent this weekend truly is, but was confident in his own ability to find a finish.I think I stop Bubba, I really do. Thank you PFL and to all these people who spent their money to come here tonight. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/brendan-loughnane-tko-knockout-bubba-jenkins-2022-pfl-featherweight-title, 'Can't compete like a real man': Cody Garbrandt, UFC fighters react to T.J. Dillashaw's retirement. This is $1 million on the line. Round one was a sign of things to come as Loughnane attacked Jenkins' lead leg with calf kicks, while denying a number of takedown attempts from the 34-year-old. Mills Lane, who became famous for his raspy "Let's get it on!" In the fourth round Loughnane dropped Jenkins with a straight right before the referee stopped the fight after a series of follow-up punches on the ground. (Photo by Cooper Neill) Look what I just did to him. The Mancunian becomes the first British PFL champion in history. I keep saying it to him. I believe Im a better fighter than I was then, anyway. Loughnane was once on the fringes of the UFC but was not offered a contract, but he has forged a successful career in the PFL. Although Loughnane has been competing under the PFL banner since 2019, he didnt make a serious dent in the competition until last year. You just watched a young lad achieve his dream.. The Professional Fighters League, formerly known as the World Series of Fighting prior to April 2017, is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion that was started in 2012 and based in Washington, District of Columbia.. I just think its deep water time, and thats whats going to happen.. Loughnane competed on Dana Whites Contender Series and looked good, picking up a win over Bill Algeo in 2019. What a performance, what a performance. 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Ikram Aliskerov (13-1-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Makhachkala, Russia and the #1st ranked Pro Mens Middleweight in Middle East. 2012 started with UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes and ended with UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2.The year saw the successful UFC Featherweight title defense by Jos Aldo, the crowning of Carlos Condit as the Interim I was arguing with him back and forth, Loughnane said of his interaction with Boston Strong. It was today, I woke up to this sweet, like, Brendan, no-name Loughnane, you need to fight me and become the real champ., I was like, mate, youre terrible. This is change your familys life type of [stuff]. A bit of a name now. Everyone here, thank you.". Theres only one guy thats ever been successful at actually getting me down and controlling me on the ground for a round and that was Movlid. Kayla Harrison says shes disappointed with her performance against Larissa Pacheco: I normally shine under the bright lights. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Oops. Brendan Loughnane achieved his dream of becoming PFL champion. Were us. October 19, 2022. So I just feel so much more confident coming into this one.. Dive into the action behind the scenes of the epic drama. Pretty much for the last 10 years, everyone Ive fought has tried to take me down, so its nothing new. Im excited to get into them deep waters Im a five-round fighter, Bubbas not, so Ill prove that on the night. Something went wrong. I fought all these good, high-level wrestlers throughout my career, and nothing new. That three-round fighter thing is really hurting him. Ive fought so many wrestlers in the past now, Loughnane told MMA Junkie. Here is a complete guide to the 2022 PFL Championship Finals, including the start time, fight card, PPV price, and more. Jenkins stumbled backward, and Loughnane kept the pressure on. Ben Wall joins Team UK in a food fight. Ive had this up on my wall since I joined the PFL. The UFC 282 countdown video features the top two fights Saturday night. UFC, sign Brendan Loughnane. This is $1 million on the line. Join Ariel Helwani for another star-studded edition of The MMA Hour featuring Kayla Harrison, Brendan Loughnane and Marlon Moraes in studio. "That's why I'm crying. Britain's Dakota Ditcheva continued the impressive start to her career as she knocked out Katherine Corogenes in the first round. Ray retired after parting ways with the UFC in 2020 when injuries and the coronavirus pandemic coincided, resulting in a lack of fight opportunities, but rebuilt his career when the PFL offered him an opportunity this year. Who doesnt want to see Brendan Loughnane and Shane Burgos? catchphrase, worked many of the biggest fights from 1970s, 80s and 90s. Featherweight UFC vet Charles Rosa greeted Loughnanes win with a mixture of shade, dismissal, and a request to fight. Watch Louis Theroux's no-holds-barred chat with comedian Katherine Ryan on BBC iPlayer now. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Brendan Loughnane vs. Bubba Jenkins featherweight championship Ante Delija vs. Matheus Scheffel heavyweight championship Aspen Ladd vs. Julia Budd womens featherweight Dustin Poirier posts gruesome photo of staph infection that has him in the hospital. With Jenkins against the fence, Loughnane landed punches and eventually a final knee. Here is the updated lineup for the 2022 PFL World Championships. BRENDAN LOUGHNANE HAS DONE IT! We had a guy in Chris Wade who did really well in the UFC, gave Islam [Makhachev] his toughest fight in the UFC, and hes talking all this, hes been a season finalist, x, y, z, and then hes coming over and sitting as close as we are saying, Im going to hold you down and beat you up in front of 6,000 of your friends and family! Im like, s***, if I dont show up, he will actually do that. Loughnane especially dominated Jenkins in the second. Mills Lane, who became famous for his raspy "Let's get it on!" I dont know when theyll start learning that thats not easy to do, and on Friday night, I will prove it again that its not a walk in the park to grab ahold of me.. Congrats on the win @BrendanMMA. Mills Lane, who became famous for his raspy "Let's get it on!" Thats why I was so emotional when I finished him, I was just like, Wow, its over the goal Ive had,' Loughnane told reporters at the post-fight press conference (via MMA Sucka). But in the fourth, Loughnane landed a straight right hand. What are you talking about? Terence Crawford gives Jake Paul props for putting in the work in boxing. Jason House, the manager of Brandon Moreno, looks back on the storied rivalry between his client and Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of their fourth meeting at UFC 283. UFC strawweight champ Zhang Weili expects to fight flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko someday. I'm emotional. Oh yeah, theyre all on it now, Loughnane said Monday on The MMA Hour. Who are you? Tyson Fury has a dim view of how his life has gone since defeating heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko in 2015. The veteran fighter won the PFL featherweight title and the $1 million prize after stopping Bubba Jenkins (19-6) in a fourth-round TKO on Friday night in New York at 2022 PFL Championships. There you go, Loughnane said. Sign up for the Hell face Bubba Jenkins in the featherweight tournament finals this Friday, and with $1 million on the line, Loughnane knows that this is his moment. Loughnane thinks Jenkins tends to tire as the fight goes on, and with five rounds to claim gold, the Brit thinks it only favors him. Ive always been a five-round fighter. Ive never, ever publicly once said anything bad. Yet, UFC president Dana White criticized Loughnane for going for a takedown in the last seconds of the fight, and named that the main reason why Loughnane did not get a contract. 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Its not unrealistic to think he could wind up face-to-face with the man who sent him down another career path. catchphrase, worked many of the biggest fights from 1970s, 80s and 90s. : Brendan Loughnane vs. Bubba Jenkins What a finish for Delija, who came up short last year in the $1 million fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Brendan Loughnane defeats Patrick Iodice by unanimous decision. During his post-fight interview he was joined in the cage by his mother. Derrick Lewis was scheduled to fight this last Saturday, headlining UFC Fight Night against Sergey Spivak. Loughnane used leg kicks throughout the fight to soften Jenkins up. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Morning Report: Michael Bisping: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland might have been the best fight weve ever seen. Out of nowhere. Loughnane already has conquered the test when he topped standout wrestlers like Tyler Diamond and Chris Wade, and only has lost to Movlid Khaybulaev in his past 11 fights. But Loughnane hasnt forgotten about the featherweight vet. Bellator 290 adds a fight between Sabah Homasi and Brennan Ward, two of the most violent strikers in the promotion's welterweight history. Delija lost via decision to Bruno Cappelozza, who was forced out of these playoffs due to injury, last year. Joe Rogan: Conor McGregor looks like his piss would melt that USADA cup; McGregor responds. Bella Thorne Supports Kanye Wests Total Ban from Twitter: If Thats What Free Speech Is, Then F*** Free Speech! Final result: Delija def. He knows hes in for the toughest fight of his life on Friday. Ditcheva, 24, landed a right hand which dropped America's Corogenes, causing the referee to wave off the fight for her second win in the PFL, extending her unbeaten record to seven. His semi-final victory over Chris Wade was a major turning point, he says. Somewhere during a 48-hour bender with his mates, someone pointed out McGregors unqualified endorsement of his skills a call for the UFC to sign him. Pretty much for the last 10 years, everyone Ive fought has tried to take me down, so its nothing new. Its another day at the office.. UFC strawweight and former stripper Vanessa Demopoulos has gone from one hazardous line of work to another. "I believe I'm one of the best featherweights in the world in any organisation and I proved that tonight.". Please check your email for a confirmation. People are going to fight their ass off. Loughnane stopped Jenkins at the 2:38 mark of the round. I was like, I didnt say anything. He was like, Im sure Ive seen something somewhere.. Yet, UFC president Dana White criticized Loughnane for going for a takedown in the last seconds of the fight, and named that the main reason why Loughnane did not get a contract. Matt Brown reacts to betting scandal in UFC: Long story short, James Krause is f*****. Who doesnt want to see that fight? he asked. Brendan Loughnane reflects on his 2022 PFL championship win and the journey to get there. Edmen Shahbazyan feels reborn after relocating to Las Vegas to begin training at Xtreme Couture full time, which helped him move on from what had become a toxic situation at his old gym. Join Ariel Helwani for another star-studded edition of The MMA Hour featuring Chael Sonnen, Kayla Harrison, Glover Teixeira, and Olivier Aubin-Mercier. The PFL featherweight competes Nov. 25, as he takes on Brendan Loughnane in the co-main event of the 2022 PFL Championships in New York. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for 2022 PFL Championships. PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane is on the cusp of changing his life forever. Read about our approach to external linking. BKFC 34: Best photos from Hollywood, Fla. Twitter reacts to Stephen Thompson's corner stoppage TKO of Kevin Holland at UFC on ESPN 42, UFC 282: Make your predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev (Updated), Reports: Former champion T.J. Dillashaw notifies UFC of retirement, 'Waiting for justice': Fighters react to UFC ban, NSAC suspension of James Krause, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Best fight of the finals: Brendan Loughnane vs. Bubba Jenkins. "This woman here is my rock. Britain's Brendan Loughnane expertly dismantled Bubba Jenkins to win the featherweight title and $1m (840,000) at the Professional Fighters League World Championship in New York. Brendan Loughnane says he's already prepared for plenty of fighters with Bubba Jenkins' style ahead of the 2022 PFL featherweight final. Loughnane discussed how big this is for himself and his family in a recent interview with The MMA Hour. Despite defeat, Ray can look back on a productive season, securing two victories over former UFC champion Anthony Pettis to reach the final, when two years ago he was retired from the sport. Jan Blachowicz tells how he found out he was fighting for the lightweight title after landing in Las Vegas. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Everyone thought Wade was going to come to England and walk through me again, another American wrestler that everyone thought was just going to take me down and hold me down. LAS VEGAS Bubba Jenkins is enjoying the high stakes in his return to the cage. This list is an up-to-date roster of those fighters currently under contract with the PFL. Brendan Loughnane (25-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) ATLANTIC CITY, NJ JUNE 09: Brendan Loughnane steps onto the scale during the PFL 4 weigh-ins at Ocean Casino Resort on June 9, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Kayla Harrison revealed on Wednesday that she only has three fights remaining on her deal with the PFL. A money in the bank uk/Europe signing. Theres f*king plenty left in the tank, Loughnane said. Loughnane knows McGregor, so it wasnt totally random. Chris Wade was a prime example of how I can negate and deal with wrestlers, and I think Bubba knows that. Joe Rogan indicated he believes Conor McGregor has taken performance-enhancing drugs and has found a loophole with USADA. And I still dont, because really, what happened there as a result, I did this, and the one thing [White said about me] was, Well, if Im wrong, show me. Remember that one? Loughnane stopped Jenkins at the 2:38 mark of the round. I mean And then, Loughnane pointed to his belt. Loughnane's victory comes three months after. These featherweights are two of the most entertaining fighters on the card, both in and out of the cage. People are going to fight their ass off. Loughnane upset Chris Wade in the semifinals after a pair of regular season decisions to reach the final against Jenkins. The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an American mixed martial arts league founded by venture capitalist Donn Davis in 2017 and launched in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) promotion in 2017 by MMAX Investment Partners. Enough said. Please check your email for a confirmation. Watch the whole dramatic shootout as Yassine Bounou saves three penalties as Morocco stun Spain after a goalless draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_2").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); document.getElementById("ak_js_3").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Would love your thoughts, please comment. but was not offered a contract, but he has forged a successful career in the PFL. Loughnane (26-4) took out Bubba Jenkins (19-6) with a fourth-round TKO to win the PFLs 2022 featherweight season and $1 million. Loughnane (26-4) took out Bubba Jenkins (19-6) with a fourth-round TKO to win the PFLs 2022 featherweight season and $1 million. I dont believe Bubba is Movlid, and I believe Im going to impose my will on him. Michael Chandler doesnt fault Dustin Poirier for biting his finger at UFC 281. Their dream home turned into a nightmare: A brand-new paranormal cold-case investigation. Brendna Loughnane isnt interested in having the last word with Dana White. In a little over a week, Loughnane will be at the T-Mobile Arena to corner his longtime friend and teammate, UFC middleweight Darren Till. The 'Stockport Iniesta' reprised his role on the left last week against Southampton. It was extreme pressure it was the most pressure Ive ever felt. UFC featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez would rather be fighting for the undisputed belt, but hell take on Josh Emmett as a bridge to the title at UFC 284. Last Fight: November 25, 2022 in PFL; Weight Class: Featherweight | Last Weigh-In: 144.8 lbs Affiliation: Manchester Predators; PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane is on the cusp of changing his life forever. As the fight wore on Jenkins' shin swelled, slowing his movement, which allowed Loughane to increase the pressure and land a number of combinations. Its going to take someone very f*cking good to beat me. Manchester Evening News - Covering central and Greater Manchester, including news from Oldham, Rochdale and Glossop. Record since UFC exit: 8-2. In the main event, Brazil's Larissa Pacheco stunned two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison as she earned a unanimous decision win to secure the women's lightweight title. Beautiful. But he has no desire to have the last word. Join Ariel Helwani for another star-studded edition of The MMA Hour featuring Tyson Fury - Alex Pereira, Larissa Pacheco and Brendan Loughnane all in studio - as well as Jan Blachowicz. Featherweight Championship Final: Brendan Loughnane vs. Bubba Jenkins Lightweight Championship Final: Stevie Ray vs. O. Aubin-Mercier Light Heavyweight Championship Final: Omari Akhmedov vs. Posted on Published: November 23, 2022- Last updated: November 24, 2022, Categories Brendan Loughnane, Islam Makhachev, UFC, UFC Champion, UFC Featherweight Championship, UFC Fighters. Renato Moicano explains why he would love to fight Conor McGregor following his submission win over Brad Riddell at UFC 281. Brendan Loughnane talks about his upcoming fight with Bubba Jenkins on Friday at the PFL Championships. Bellator 290 adds a fight between Sabah Homasi and Brennan Ward, two of the most violent strikers in the promotion's welterweight history. Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for murder of Tieli Alves, attempted murder of UFC fighter Raulian Paiva. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Ray, 32, was floored by a swift right hook towards the end of the second round, causing the referee to step in and end the contest. Can You Use A Drone While On Vacation In Spain? A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Joe Rogan: Conor McGregor looks like his piss would melt that USADA cup; McGregor responds. Brendan Loughnane (144.8) vs. Bubba Jenkins (145.0) Kayla Harrison (154.4) vs. Larissa Pacheco (154.2) Plus there will be a non-title women's featherweight fight; Aspen Ladd (145.4) vs. Julia Budd (146.0) Prelim bouts are airing at this time on ESPN+ on the regular service and switches to PPV at 8 p.m. for the main card. Im here for it.. Lets go. Unless otherwise cited, all records are retrieved from tapology.com BKFC 34: Best photos from Hollywood, Fla. Twitter reacts to Stephen Thompson's corner stoppage TKO of Kevin Holland at UFC on ESPN 42, UFC 282: Make your predictions for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev (Updated), Reports: Former champion T.J. Dillashaw notifies UFC of retirement, 'Waiting for justice': Fighters react to UFC ban, NSAC suspension of James Krause, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Do you think Brendan Loughnane will claim PFL gold? To Michael Chandler, nothing has changed about his approach to fighting despite being called "our Arturo Gatti" by UFC President Dana White. Former UFC star Ray was so stunned by the strike, he asked former training partner Aubin-Mercier what knocked him out. Pick: Brendan Loughnane. He certainly gives it a try in his New World Order Mouth-watering recipes which will make everyone happy regardless of the result on the pitch. Loughnane (25-4) meets Jenkins (19-5) in the featherweight final at Fridays 2022 PFL Championships at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw has made the decision to retire from MMA following shoulder surgery after his recent loss to Aljamain Sterling. I thought it was really nice, Loughnane said. Loughnane used leg kicks throughout the fight to soften Jenkins up. Responding to critics who said he unjustly passed on Loughnane, whose last-second takedown attempt on the Contender Series cost him a UFC contract, the UFC president was unapologetic. Why would he just come out of nowhere [and say] you have to prove yourself against me? 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Loughnane is confident the victory cements him as one of the best featherweights today. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/pfl-featherweight-championship-final-brendan-loughnane-opinion-elite-wrestler-bubba-jenkins-nothing-new, 'Can't compete like a real man': Cody Garbrandt, UFC fighters react to T.J. Dillashaw's retirement. Loughnane earned 150 for his first amateur fight in 2008. Bubba Jenkins vs. Brendan Loughnane. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I remember an interview that was done like, If Im wrong about this kid, then show me. There you go. 145 lbs. Please check your email for a confirmation. Britain's Brendan Loughnane expertly dismantled Bubba Jenkins to win the featherweight title and $1m (840,000) at the Professional Fighters League World Championship in New York. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Loughnane (26-4) envisioned this moment since he signed with the promotion in 2019. Loughnane's victory comes three months after Edwards' title win, capping a fine year for British MMA. Alex Pereira calls for Brendan Schaub to put his money where his mouth is if hes so confident Pereira would lose to Khamzat Chimaev. Once known as an almost-was in the UFC, Loughnane is now fielding tweets from none other than Conor McGregor and getting called out by octagon vets. Ryan Spann regrets not training more seriously sooner and details his weight miss at UFC 281. Pearson announces the last welterweight quarter-final fight; Brad Scott vs. Xavier Lucas; The UFC has decided to have James Vainikolo fight his way into the semi-finals. Loughane fell to his knees in tears following the victory. Thank you. I know that with the skill set that I brought to Wade, and what Ive added in the last eight weeks I didnt think it was even possible to raise my ceiling at this age and with this experience, but Ive raised it again, and I cant wait to show everyone. Join Ariel Helwani for another star-studded edition of The MMA Hour featuring Michael Chandler, Terence Crawford, Ryan Spann, and Vanessa Demopoulos. Brendan Loughnane (26-4-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Manchester, England and the #35th ranked Top Featherweight MMA fighter. HE IS THE 2022 PFL FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION!!!!!! Let us know in the comments. Anyone that thinks they can just come in and wrestle me and hold me down, good luck. Check out the numbers behind Friday's Bellator 289 event, which features a pair of championship fights. Loughnane picked up the biggest win of his career this past Friday, beating Bubba Jenkins in the featherweight finals of the Season 4 PFL tournament. A back story with the company. Last fight: TKO win over Olena Kolesnyk at 2022 PFL Playoffs 3 on Aug. 20, 2022. I was out in the pub, still drinking, and someone was like, Hey, Conor just tweeted you. It was really random. Brendan Loughnane Ready for Life Changing PFL Money he didnt make a serious dent in the competition until last year. Exciting fighter. Joe Rogan indicated he believes Conor McGregor has taken performance-enhancing drugs and has found a loophole with USADA. Loughnane enters the cage on the strength of a three-fight winning streak. I was on [Michael] Bispings podcast last week, and said to me, I remember when you said something about Dana after what had happened, and actually, I didnt, Loughnane said. When he stepped onto the MMA Hour set, Loughnane was just coming off a long celebration with what he said was 300 to 400 of his compatriots from the U.K. and Ireland. The defeat was the first of Harrison's 16-fight career and ended her quest to become the first three-time champion in PFL history. 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