After a successful start to the PFL Playoffs, the Professional Fighters League returns to New York, with heavyweights and featherweights competing for a spot in the PFL Finals. PFL 8 takes place at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater on August 18 and will be streamed on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
The main event will be Renan Ferreira vs. Maurice Greene in heavyweight action.
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 is a former UFC fighter who joined the PFL in 2022. Greene beat Marcelo Nunes in April but lost against Ante Delija in June. He replaces Marcelo Nunes, who withdrew due to injury.
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Another heavyweight fight will be Denis Goltsov vs. Jordan Heiderman.
The main featherweight fight will be Larissa Pacheco vs. Olena Kolesnyk. Last year’s winner at lightweight, Pacheco beat Julia Budd and Amber Leibrock to advance. Kolesnyk joined the PFL in 2022 and lost to Pacheco in the 2022 PFL Semi-Finals. She is 2-0 this season, beating Aspen Ladd and Yoko Higashi.
The other featherweight bout features Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Leibrock.
Here's all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, card, and more.
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 |
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.
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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 |
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 8?
PFL 8 is inside Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater in New York. The arena can hold up to 5,600 people.
Betting odds for 2023 PFL 8
Betting odds are currently unavailable for this card. The Sporting News will provide updates when available.
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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
