It’s main event time at PFL 4.
2022 PFL Featherweight Champion Brendan Loughnane is back in action against Peruvian powerhouse Jesus Pinedo, where both men look to secure their place in the PFL Playoffs. The headliner takes place at Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Round 1:
Pinedo starts off very aggressive on the feet, throwing strikes at a fast pace. Loughnane lands clean on Pinedo who takes it like a champ, asking for more. In close quarters, Pinedo lands a beautiful knee that sends Loughnane down to the canvas. Pinedo continues to punish Loughnane with punches on the ground before the referee steps in to save Loughnane. Jesus Pinedo punched his ticket to the PFL playoffs and shocked the world in the process.
Official result: Jesus Pinedo defeats Brendan Loughnane by KO (knee and punches) in round 1 (1:34)
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