Caolan Loughran, a 29-year-old mixed martial artist from Tyrone, is preparing for a critical match against Ballymena's Alan Philpott on April 16 at the SSE Arena in Belfast. Loughran, who has a record of 10 wins and 3 losses, expressed that a defeat in this fight would effectively end his career. Following a disappointing loss to Jack Cartwright in his PFL debut, he is determined to bounce back. Loughran stated, 'If I lose to him I am finished. What stock do I have then?' He believes Philpott's style is 'stylistically perfect' for him, and he has been training intensively with a new team, returning to Belfast after years in Liverpool. This fight marks a significant moment in his career, as it is only his second professional match in Belfast, where he had a successful amateur career. Loughran aims to impress his local supporters and showcase the improvements he has made since his last fight.