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PFL Bantamweight

Caolán Loughran VS Alan Philpott

Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

11-4-0 Record 21-18-0, 1 NC
29 Age 33
168 cm Height 173 cm
173 cm Reach —
unknown Stance unknown
73% Finish rate 67%
45% KO rate 24%
27% Sub rate 43%

Result Summary

Caolán Loughran def. Alan Philpott Submission (face crank) · R1 1:11

Caolán Loughran put together an absolute masterclass in offensive grappling, making quick work of Alan Philpott in just over a minute. Loughran charged out from the opening bell, completely smothering Philpott with relentless forward pressure. Before Philpott could even establish his footwork or throw a meaningful strike, Loughran secured a body lock, lifted him off the canvas, and delivered a thunderous mat return. Philpott attempted to scramble back to his feet, but he exposed his back in the process. Loughran pounced on the mistake with terrifying speed, sinking both hooks in while they were still in transition. Flattening Philpott out, Loughran instantly slid his forearm under the chin and locked in a deep, inescapable rear-naked choke. The squeeze was immense, forcing a desperate tap from Philpott at exactly 1:11 of the very first round.

Fight Overview

Loughran (10‑3) is a solid striker with knockout power, while Philpott (21‑17) is a veteran with a high‑volume fighting style. Fans can anticipate a battle of experience versus youthful aggression.

Keys to Victory

Caolán Loughran

  1. Loughran – Use crisp, powerful punches to capitalize on Philpott’s slower pace.
  2. Loughran – Aim to finish the fight early before Philpott’s cardio wanes.
  3. Loughran – Keep distance and avoid Philpott’s volume attacks.

Last 5 fights

Caolán Loughran

  1. L Jack Cartwright Decision · R3 5:00 · 3 OCT 2025
  2. W Nathan Fletcher Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 MAR 2025
  3. L Jake Hadley Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024
  4. W Angel Pacheco Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 MAR 2024
  5. L Taylor Lapilus Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 SEPT 2023

Alan Philpott

  1. L Lewis McGrillen-Evans Submission · R2 3:17 · 10 MAY 2025
  2. W Tomoya Hirakawa KO · R1 4:26 · 8 FEB 2025
  3. L Rod Costa Submission · R3 3:34 · 10 FEB 2024
  4. W Shaun Etchell Submission · R2 1:07 · 8 SEPT 2023
  5. L Abdalla Biayda Submission · R2 2:43 · 11 FEB 2023

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