Brendan Loughnane nonetheless feels elite, however he is aware of that received’t final eternally.
The 2022 PFL featherweight champion is at a stage in his profession when it’s not in regards to the cash or the titles, however as an alternative having fun with what he won’t be able to within the close to future. Turning 35 in December, Loughnane (29-5) feels he’s getting near the tip, and that’s why he’s had a shift of mentality.
“I received a belt; it’s proper there. I received the cash, and I’ve invested it nicely,” Loughnane advised MMA Junkie Radio. “I’m purely doing this for the love of martial arts and displaying my abilities and getting up each day and coaching and doing it till the wheels fall off.
“Let’s have it proper: I’m 34. I’m within the twilight of my profession. I’m within the final quarter of my profession, and I wish to get pleasure from each final second of it, and that’s the place I’m at.”
Loughnane returns to the cage this Friday in the principle occasion of PFL Playoffs 3, which fits down at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. He takes on Kai Kamaka (14-5-1) within the semifinal bout of the 2024 PFL featherweight playoffs.
So far as who he expects to see within the remaining in November, Loughnane believes he’ll find yourself preventing Timur Khizriev (16-0), who fights Gabriel Braga (14-1) additionally at this Friday’s PFL occasion.
“I feel Timur,” Loughnane mentioned. “I feel his wrestling shall be a bit an excessive amount of for Braga, however I’ve been incorrect earlier than. I really like Braga, and he’s received an amazing story, and he’s an amazing man. Both of these two guys. Let’s simply consider Kai Kamaka. … I’ll rise to it, and I’ll beat him.”
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