Former champions and hopeful contenders highlight the continuation of the PFL Playoffs with PFL 8 on August 18. Both heavyweights and female featherweights will be in action.
PFL 8 takes place at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater in New York. It will be streamed on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
The main event will be a heavyweight semi-final bout between Renan Ferreira and Maurice Greene.
Ferreira joined the PFL in 2021 and is 4-1 with three no-contests with the promotion. He fought Rizvan Kuniev to a no-contest in April but beat Matheus Scheffel via knockout to advance.
Greene joined the PFL in 2022. He defeated Marcelo Nunes in April but lost to Ante Delija in June. Despite the loss, he is in the semi-finals as a replacement for the injured Marcelo Nunes.
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Larissa Pacheco vs. Olena Kolesnyk in featherweight action is the co-main event.
Beating Kayla Harrison last season to become lightweight champion, Pacheco has thrived at featherweight, taking care of former Bellator champion Julia Budd and Amber Leibrock to advance.
Kolesnyk joined the PFL in 2022 and is 2-0 this season, beating Aspen Ladd and Yoko Higashi. She lost to Pacheco in the 2022 PFL Semi-Finals.
The other semi-final bouts are Denis Goltsov vs. Jordan Heiderman (heavyweight) and Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock (featherweight).
Goltsov beat Denis Goltsov and Yorgan De Castro to advance, while Heiderman advanced early following an injury to Patrick Brady.
Mokhnatkina beat Yoko Higashi and Evelyn Martins, and while Leibrock lost against Pacheco, she moved forward thanks to a win against Martina Jindrova.
Where exactly can fans watch the start of the PFL Playoffs? Here's all you need to know about the event, from streaming information to price.
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How to watch 2023 PFL 8
| 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 8 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.
Fight fans can watch the 2023 PFL season on DAZN, while those in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
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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 8 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 |
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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.
When is 2023 PFL 8?
PFL 8 is on August 18. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card at 9 p.m. ET. The main event, featuring Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene, 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) | Friday, August 18 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, August 18 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 6 p.m. ET | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, August 19 | 11:30 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. BST | 5:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Saturday, August 19 | 8:30 a.m. AEST | 11 a.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
2023 PFL 8 fight card
Main card
- Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene; Heavyweight Semi-Final bout
- Larissa Pacheco vs. Olena Kolesnyk; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Denis Goltsov vs. Jordan Heiderman; Heavyweight Semi-Final bout Marina
- Mokhnatkina vs. Amber Leibrock; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Nathan Kelly vs. Damion Nelson; Featherweights
Prelims
- Danilo Marques vs. Satoshi Ishii; Heavyweights
- Kaytlin Neil vs. Maira Mazar; Flyweights
- Louis Sutherland vs. Daiqwon Buckley; Heavyweights