PRESSURE makes diamonds and Caolan Loughran put himself under plenty of it to produce a sparkling performance in Atlantic City, inspired by the UFC’s own precious jewel.
‘The Don’ proved he’s far from done as he finally got his octagon career up and running with a unanimous decision victory over a game Angel Pacheco.
The Irish bantamweight, a former Cage Warriors champion, is a hot prospect but lost a close decision on debut to Taylor Lapilus last September in Paris.
However, taking inspiration from fan favourite Dustin ‘The Diamond’ Poirier, who made his name with back-to-back victories over Conor McGregor in 2021, Loughran put his one and only defeat behind him and is now determined to climb the 135lb division.
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