Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Brendan Loughnane def. Kai Kamaka III (Decision)
Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Anthem, Washington D.C., United States
Brendan Loughnane defeated Kai Kamaka III by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Anthem, Washington D.C..
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
5
Loughnane
–
1
III
●29–28 Loughnane×4●30–27 Loughnane●29–28 III
All 6 media scorecards▾
- Seán Sheehan · SevereMMA.com30–27Loughnane
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com29–28Loughnane
- Edwin Ayala · Sherdog.com29–28Loughnane
- Matthew Wells · MMAJunkie.com29–28Loughnane
- Daniel Yanofsky · The Sporting News29–28Loughnane
- Tyler Treese · Sherdog.com29–28III
Fan Scorecards
75%
Loughnane
25%
III
12 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Loughnane41.7%●29–28 III25%●29–28 Loughnane25%●29–27 Loughnane8.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
83%
Loughnane
R2
50%
Loughnane
R3
75%
Loughnane
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Brendan Loughnane vs Kai Kamaka III?
Brendan Loughnane defeated Kai Kamaka III by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight main event of Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Anthem, Washington D.C..
What were the judges' scorecards for Brendan Loughnane vs Kai Kamaka III?
The judges scored it 29–28, 28–29, 30–27 — Brendan Loughnane won the decision.
Referee
Mario Yamasaki
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Brendan Loughnane 64%36% Kai Kamaka III
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
17-3-0
Record
18-8-1
1645
Elo rating
1549
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
31
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
England
Nationality
United States
Striking Profile
6.23
SLpM
5.49
63%
Str. Acc.
59%
6.70
SApM
6.03
53%
Str. Def.
55%
Grappling Profile
1.50
TD Avg.
1.45
30%
TD Acc.
53%
92%
TD Def.
55%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.20
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Brendan Loughnane · 3-2
- LProfessional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 23, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 28, 2024TKO · R2 · 3:34 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 19, 2024TKO · R1 · 1:26 · Featherweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2023 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 8, 2023Knockout · R1 · 1:34 · Featherweight
Kai Kamaka III · 3-2
- L
- WUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs DuncanSat, Apr 4, 2026Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
- LProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 23, 2024Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 28, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 19, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 1 fight · 6 fights
75.0
Avg sig. strikes
66.3
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.17
1:54
Avg control time
2:33
75
Career high strikes
114
0
Career high TDs
5
Strike Distribution
Brendan Loughnane
Strike target
Kai Kamaka III
48%
Head
42%
15%
Body
41%
37%
Leg
16%
Brendan Loughnane
Strike position
Kai Kamaka III
89%
Distance
84%
11%
Clinch
13%
0%
Ground
3%