Brendan Loughnane doesn’t believe his late takedown was the only reason he didn’t get a contract last week on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Loughnane, a veteran featherweight from England, put on a striking clinic against Bill Algeo on June 18, winning all three rounds. After the four-fight card wrapped up in Las Vegas, Loughnane seemed to be a favorite to receive a UFC contract. But UFC president Dana White opted against signing him, because he landed a takedown with less than 10 seconds left in the fight.
Loughnane, however, can’t wrap his head around the idea that one takedown cost him a shot in the Octagon.