MMA Match Preview: Jack Cartwright (12-2) vs. Caolan Loughran (10-2)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Coca‑Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Time: Main card begins 7:00 p.m. local (3:00 p.m. GMT / 11:00 a.m. ET)

Promotion: PFL Champions Series: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2

Division: Bantamweight (140‑lb contract weight)

Injury Report

Jack Cartwright (12‑2, England): No reported injuries; enters healthy after a full camp.

Caolan Loughran (10‑2, Ireland): Cleared to fight; no major injuries reported.

Fighter Matchups

Jack Cartwright

Style: Aggressive striker with knockout power.

Strengths: Pressure, finishing instinct, durability.

Recent Form: 2‑2 in last four; rebounded with a decision win earlier in 2025.

Keys to Win: Push pace early, avoid takedowns, look for power shots in exchanges.

Caolan “The Don” Loughran

Style: Well‑rounded, with strong boxing and grappling.

Strengths: Volume striking, cardio, clinch control.

Recent Form: 3‑1 in last four; bounced back from UFC release with two PFL wins.

Keys to Win: Use pressure boxing, mix in takedowns, wear Cartwright down over three rounds.

Fight History

First Meeting: This is their first professional bout.

Career Notes: Both fighters are UK prospects with Cage Warriors experience; Loughran has been the more consistent performer at the elite level.

Betting Trends

Loughran: 7 of 10 wins by finish; has covered as a favorite in 4 of last 5.

Cartwright: 9 of 12 wins by KO/TKO; but both career losses came against top‑level competition.

Market Sentiment: 10 of 11 MMA Junkie analysts picked Loughran to win.

FIGHT ODDS

Jack Cartwright                 + 340

Caolan Loughran              – 470

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, October 2, 2025