The Professional Fighters League will continue its short residency in Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater when the PFL Playoffs air on August 23. Lightweights and Welterweights highlight the final event before the PFL Finals. The event will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
The main event sees Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos in lightweight action.
A pro boxer with a 9-6-3 record, Collard started in MMA in 2011. "Cassius" is 2-0 this season, beating Yamato Nishikawa and Stevie Ray to advance.
Burgos was 8-3 in the UFC before signing with the PFL. He lost against Olivier Aubin-Mercier in April and beat Nishikawa in June. "Hurricane" replaced Natan Schulte, who was removed after the PFL deemed he and Raush Manfio didn't put in their "best efforts" during their fight against one another.
The other lightweight fight features Aubin-Mercier vs. Bruno Miranda. Last year's champion, Aubin-Mercier beat Anthony Romero after the Burgos win to advance. He has won eight in a row since joining the PFL.
Miranda beat Ahmed Amir and Alex Martinez to advance.
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In welterweight action, Sadibou Sy faces Carlos Leal.
Last year's winner, Sy beat Jarrah Al-Silawi and Shane Mitchell via 2023's contender for Knockout of the Year to advance, whereas Leal beat Davis Zawda and Dilano Taylor. "The Lion" lost against Sy in the playoffs last season.
The other welterweight bout will feature Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Solomon Renfro.
Here's all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, card, and more:
When is 2023 PFL 9?
PFL 9 is on August 23. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card at 9 p.m. ET. The main event, featuring Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos, should start around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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| Region | Date | Prelim Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Wednesday, August 23 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Wednesday, August 23 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 6 p.m. ET | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Wednesday, August 23 | 11:30 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. BST | 5:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Thursday, August 24 | 8:30 a.m. AEST | 11 a.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
How to watch 2023 PFL 9
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+, FUBO |
| Canada | TSN | — |
| UK and Ireland | — | DAZN |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
In the U.S., the prelims of 2023 PFL 9 will begin on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+. It is also available to stream on FUBO, which includes a free trial.
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Fight fans can watch the 2023 PFL season on DAZN, while those in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
2023 PFL 9 price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform
DAZN monthly subscription: £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month
DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
Where is 2023 PFL 9?
PFL 9 takes place at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater in New York. The arena can hold up to 5,600 people.
Betting odds for 2023 PFL 9
Betting odds are currently unavailable for this card. The Sporting News will provide updates when available.
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2023 PFL 9 fight card
Main card
- Clay Collard vs. Shane Burgos; PFL Lightweight Semi-Final bout
- Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Bruno Miranda; PFL Lightweight Semi-Final bout
- Sadibou Sy vs. Carlos Leal; PFL Welterweight Semi-Final bout
- Magomed Magomedkerimov vs. Solomon Renfro; PFL Welterweight Semi-Final bout
- Biaggio Ali Walsh vs. Ed Davis; Amateur bout
Prelims
- Alexei Pergande vs. Shawn Stefanelli; Featherweights
- Mostafa Rashed Neda vs. Korey Kuppe; Middleweights
- Abigail Montes vs. Michelle Montague; Featherweights
- Abdullah Al-Qahtani vs. David Zelner; Featherweights
- John Caldone vs. Nathaniel Grimard; Featherweights
- Louis Sutherland vs. Daiqwon Buckley; Heavyweights