Brendan Loughnane has been with the PFL since 2019, winning a championship in 2022. He has become a recognizable face for the PFL, adapting to the Regular Season format. After a loss in 2023, Loughnane took a break and feels refreshed for the 2024 season.
In an interview with MMASucka.com, Loughnane discussed the importance of his time off, feeling rejuvenated for the upcoming season, and his views on his main event fight with Kai Kamaka. Loughnane expressed his love for fighting and how the PFL format has kept him actively competing throughout the season.
“I love fighting. I just got used to regular competition [with PFL] and just being in it, keeping my weight low and dieting. I couldn’t imagine starting over again and having one or two fights a year, it would be so strange to me.”
Loughnane, a long-time fighter with the PFL, noted that the focus in training is on maintaining health and weight throughout the season. The break allowed him to recover and realize the importance of resting.
“You just have to stay healthy, you really have to stay healthy. I’m sure the new guys and girls are feeling the stress of it now in August, this thing started in April, it ain’t easy let me tell you. I didn’t know I needed it [rest] until I knew I needed it but I’ve come back revitalized, refreshed, and enjoying it again. I just was able to do a lot of healing, took up things like yoga and now I’m in the fire again and I’m really enjoying it.”
Facing Kai Kamaka in a highly anticipated bout, Loughnane expressed respect for his opponent and is eager to end his winning streak.
“Good opponent, solid, comes from a great gym, he seems like a nice guy, I’m looking forward to it. These are the type of guys I want to be fighting, he’s on a five-fight winning streak that I’ll be looking to break. That [compliment] means a lot coming from a veteran like him, he’s had a lot of fights himself, I’m a fan of his style, I think we make for a very fan-friendly fight.”
The Semifinals of the 2024 PFL Featherweight and Welterweight Playoffs will feature a fan-friendly fight with a rejuvenated Brendan Loughnane aiming for another title. Watch the full interview above for more insights from Loughnane.
