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PFL 8: 2023 Playoffs
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- Friday 08.18.2023 at 07:30 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: ESPN | Prelims: ESPN+
- Promotion: Professional Fighters League
- Tapology Accounts: Dan Hardy | PFLMMA
- Ownership:
- Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden
- Location: New York City, New York, United States
- Enclosure: Cage
- Ring Announcer: Andy Shepherd
- Post-Fight Interviews: Dan Hardy
- MMA Bouts: 7
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Renan Ferreira defeats Maurice Greene via KO/TKO, Punch to Ground Strikes | 4:46 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Larissa Pacheco defeats Olena Kolesnyk via KO/TKO, Punches | 0:14 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Denis Goltsov defeats Jordan Heiderman via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 4:16 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Marina Mokhnatkina defeats Amber Leibrock via Submission, Armbar | 1:45 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Nathan Kelly defeats Damion Nelson via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Danilo Marques defeats Satoshi Ishii via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Maíra Mazar defeats Kaytlin Neil via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses
bout announced
Denis Goltsov vs. Jordan Heiderman at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
bout announced
Larissa Pacheco vs. Olena Kolesnyk III at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
bout announced
Renan Ferreira vs. Marcelo Nunes at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
bout announced
Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Amber Leibrock at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
06.20.2023 | 6:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 79th
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
Greatest trilogy in MMA history?
06.21.2023 | 11:02 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 862nd
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
Pacheco gonna be way faster than last yr and Kolesnyk didn't like getting hit last yr and it's probably gonna be worse this go-round
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Amber Leibrock, TKO, R2
I'm going against the majority, even tho that was a vicious KO by Pacheco
"Keep on keeping on"
bout announced
Nathan Kelly vs. Damion Nelson at 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
bout announced
Chris Mixan vs. Eddy George at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
bout announced
Abraham Bably vs. Anthony Wint at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
bout announced
Danilo Marques vs. Satoshi Ishii at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
bout announced
Laureano Staropoli vs. Ben Egli at 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
bout announced
Kaytlin Neil vs. Maíra Mazar at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
bout announced
Louie Sutherland vs. Daiqwon Buckley at
07.12.2023 | 6:02 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 17th with 6 others
Danilo Marques, TKO, R1
Ishii is washed sadly.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
07.17.2023 | 11:34 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 240 Points | Tied for 1003rd
bout status update
Ferreira vs. Nunes Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
bout announced
Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene at 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
07.23.2023 | 9:09 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 689th
Laureano Staropoli, DEC
Staropoli is like one of the only people ever who has actually improved since going to mma factory. He fights so much more aggressive now & it’s actually not a slog to watch his fights. That being said, he is still having close fights with bad fighters, it’s not like he’s suddenly a world beater. However, he should beat this old bjj guy who’s been brought in to lose
Neil vs. Mazar
Kaytlin Neil, DEC
Neil is really bad but I’d be shocked if she loses this. Her size for the divison is crazy
Sutherland vs. Buckley
Daiqwon Buckley, TKO, R1
Buckley is really undersized and that loss to heiderman is a terrible look but I don’t rate Sutherland at all. He has like one round of gas and is super sloppy
* Edited at 07.23.2023, 9:11 AM ET *
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.23.2023 | 9:17 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 689th
Maurice Greene, TKO, R1
Why do I have the weird feeling greene pulls off the upset here. I mean he shouldn’t but renan is such a waste of talent. He doesn’t know how to use his size and against someone equally as big I think he’s gonna have a lot of trouble
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
Gotta love how kolesnyk is somehow winning fights in the pfl
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R1
Heiderman is really chinny and also shouldn’t be in playoffs
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Marina Mokhnatkina, SUB, R1
Still shocked leibrock actually got a win
Kelly vs. Nelson
Nate Kelly, SUB, R1
Not sure why kelly is getting a step down. Nelson is solid but he’s one of those guys who’s decent everywhere but not amazing anywhere. Kelly should drag him out and sub him
Mixan vs. George
Chris Mixan, DEC
George is absolutely terrible. I remember watching him death has and get subbed by the first real person he fights. I don’t rate mixan that highly but his hands are nice. He’s also someone with a pulse which means George will struggle
Bably vs. Wint
Anthony Wint, TKO, R1
I definitely shouldn’t trust the former football player but I don’t think Bably is really all that great. I remember he just wrestled Sutherland the whole fight but it wasn’t impressive. I assume wint is more explosive and atheltic than Bably. He will probably look good riund 1 then gas if he doesn’t get the finish
Marques vs. Ishii
Satoshi Ishii, DEC
Ishii has turned into a pretty solid mma fighter but it doesn’t change the fact he’s boring as ****. He will just lay n pray the whole fight. Marques is actual trash. No clue how he let nunes ko him. He is a big guy who does a lot of nothing and that’s about it. This will be a snoozer but Ishii wins by being better
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
07.26.2023 | 7:13 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 1005th
Renan Ferreira, DEC
Greene made it to a decision vs the Russian Monster so he is real tough for sure..... If he wins I would be happy for him, rooting for him even.. Not a pretty record but **** it just put him down ha
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R2
The future is uncertain for Kolesnyk being Ukrainian.... One thing is certain though, she is gonna have an Amazonian gun slinging psycho coming at her.... Fingers crossed
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R1
This guy is a Russian Monster..... Only true fellow monsters like Ante Delija or top MMA alpha HW's will defeat him in his HW prime... I wouldnt want to fight him if I was a HW **** that ha... Only if we are allowed melee weapons
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Amber Leibrock, TKO, R2
Marina has a good sambo background but I hope Leibrock ko's her to a living hell... She has California grit, use it.....
Kelly vs. Nelson
Nate Kelly, SUB, R1
Kelly didnt get picked for the main even with a good win... Maybe he will get lucky.... Million dollars number #1
Mixan vs. George
Chris Mixan, DEC
That mullet wont win you fights
Bably vs. Wint
Abraham Bably, TKO, R2
Man I like this fight.... Could be a brutal war
Marques vs. Ishii
Satoshi Ishii, DEC
The Japanese Chad! Marques last loss was a bad one... But he has been a lot more active than Ishii... Ishii is like a human wall though he has been getting into kickboxing... I dunno gun fight at your own peril against Brazilians. Better to judo swamp him
Staropoli vs. Egli
Laureano Staropoli, TKO, R2
I think Egli's nickname, I dunno.... Staropli's last 3 wins though I like them a lot and Carl Booth (British guy who brutally ko'ed a Dagestani), yeah another tough night at the office for Egli best of luck man
Sutherland vs. Buckley
Daiqwon Buckley, DEC
I like to root for Scots (whatever race/type ha) But Buckley is at Kill Cliff thats maybe the top team in all of MMA right now.... Fingers crossed
"I am the greatest blonde man in the world. I am Tru Viking." - Alexander Gustaffsson / "The world must bow to my glory. I am a God amongst mortals. They must pay me tribute in wine and concubine for my deeds." - Jon Jones "
08.05.2023 | 8:09 AM ET
What an absolute disaster that would be.
08.09.2023 | 7:38 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 165th
Renan Ferreira, TKO, R1
Ferreira should advance to the finals easily.
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
Easy work for Pacheco.
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R2
Denis Goltsov should advance to the finals easily.
event start time updated
From Friday, August 18 at 6:00pm ET to Friday, August 18 at 6:30pm ET
bout status update
Staropoli vs. Egli Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
08.13.2023 | 2:41 PM ET
Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1115th
08.14.2023 | 4:33 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 290 Points | Tied for 793rd
Renan Ferreira, TKO
not confident
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, DEC
Pacheco ITD 100%
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Jordan Heiderman, DEC
gonna be close . can goltsov wrestle?
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Marina Mokhnatkina, DEC
O2.5 prob a lot of groundwork
Bably vs. Wint
Abraham Bably, TKO, R2
U 2.5
Sutherland vs. Buckley
Daiqwon Buckley, TKO, R1
prob U2.5
08.15.2023 | 1:05 AM ET
Predictions: 3 of 3 Winners, 0 Perfect, 150 Points | Tied for 1115th
08.15.2023 | 10:01 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 4 of 5 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 1005th
Renan Ferreira, TKO, R2
Renan is one of the most athletically gifted MMA fighter ever, dude's got every physical tool to be a killer, hopefully his skillset and fight IQ also catches up to his physical abilities
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, DEC
Would have liked to see Oleyna vs Marina for Final
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R1
Cool nick Name, dudes a monster, devastating power and concussive ground and pount, with Cappelozza and Delija out of this season, I am excited for Goltsov vs Renan
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Marina Mokhnatkina, DEC
Not much to say
Marques vs. Ishii
Satoshi Ishii, SUB, R2
*** such a random fight never expected it, also I am surprised Satoshi is only 36, thought he would in his 40s
"Don't let him Bully you son "
08.15.2023 | 6:19 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 17th with 6 others
Renan Ferreira, TKO, R1
Can’t believe Delija didn’t finish him. Ferreira will though, he’s too powerful.
Pacheco vs. Kolesnyk III
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
I feel so bad for Kolesnyk. Her third fight with Pacheco who has beat her quickly the first 2 fights. Expect Pacheco to do it again, even quicker than the first 2 fights.
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R2
Goltsov is the best Heavyweight in PFL. Hits like a truck and his GNP is elite. Heiderman looks good and has good wins, but man, Goltsov is too good. Can’t believe he hasn’t won a million yet. This is his year though.
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Marina Mokhnatkina, SUB, R1
Mokhnatkina could honestly win it all. Not saying she will, Pacheco is a tough customer, but Marina will definitely beat Leibrock who only has one good win.
Mixan vs. George
Eddy George, DEC
First of all, Eddy George is from my home state, so I can’t pick against him. Second of all, Oduwole is not a bad first loss, and George has faced better comp than Mixan.
Neil vs. Mazar
Kaytlin Neil, DEC
Mazar is a horrible pickup by the PFL. She has no grappling whatsoever and didn’t even win her Challenger Series fight. Neil, on the other hand, did win her Challenger Series fight and is a grappler. Neil will win by Sub or UD.
Sutherland vs. Buckley
Daiqwon Buckley, DEC
If Buckley decides to stand and bang then he’s losing but I don’t think he’s stupid. He’s gonna grind out Sutherland.
"I kind of try to focus on the moment, in the present. That’s humility. That’s being humble. That’s not setting no expectation. That’s going out there, enjoying the game, competing at a high level.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo"
08.15.2023 | 7:51 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 1072nd
Satoshi Ishii, DEC
Marques sucks
"It’s about Drive, It’s about Power"
08.16.2023 | 10:58 AM ET
"“It’s tight” - Daniel Cormier"
08.16.2023 | 12:04 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 355 Points | Tied for 379th
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R3
Olena looks beautiful 😍 in this picture she's s hot 🔥 woman.The dual abilities of a fighter with the looks aswell
Goltsov vs. Heiderman
Denis Goltsov, TKO, R2
Of course a guy called Chad tried to soccer kick Heiderman
Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock
Marina Mokhnatkina, DEC
Marina by Bunda power 😅
Mixan vs. George
Chris Mixan, TKO, R2
None of the wins or losses have shown up when you press on the Wor the L it doesn't tell you how they won or lost.Its the same on every fight so far 💯
event start time updated
From Friday, August 18 at 6:30pm ET to Friday, August 18 at 7:00pm ET
bout status update
Bably vs. Wint Changed from Confirmed to Cancelled
08.17.2023 | 1:52 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 4 Winners, 1 Perfect, 200 Points | Tied for 1072nd
Maurice Greene, TKO, R2
Renan is dog****
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
08.17.2023 | 10:40 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 107th
Larissa Pacheco, TKO, R1
I got nothing to say
"I fell off harder then those monkeys jumping on the bed"
08.17.2023 | 11:56 AM ET
Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 689th
Daiqwon Buckley misses weight by 7.5 pounds, at heavyweight
Olena kolesnyk misses weight for like the 5th time in her career (she is so fat it’s insane)
Chris mixan no showed weigh ins
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"