The Professional Fighters League’s regular season has ended, and now it is time to see who is one step closer to winning $1 million. The 2023 PFL Playoffs are set to begin with the first fight card on August 4.
PFL 7 takes place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The event will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K. This card features semi-final bouts in the featherweight and light heavyweight divisions.
The main event will be Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo in a semi-final bout at the featherweight limit. A multi-time medalist in freestyle wrestling, Jenkins turned pro in 2011. "Bad Man" has competed for Bellator and Brave CF before joining the PFL in 2021. He lost to Chris Wade in the PFL semi-finals in 2021 and Brendan Loughnane in the 2022 tournament finals. This season, Jenkins beat Wade and submitted Sung Bin Jo in June to advance.
Pinedo turned pro in 2013. With 12 wins via knockout, the fighter from Peru joined the PFL in 2023. He lost his first fight with the promotion in April against Gabriel Braga. In one of the biggest upsets of the season, Pinedo beat Loughnane via knockout to advance to the semi-finals.
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The co-main event will see a light heavyweight semi-final fight in Josh Silveira vs. Ty Flores. The son of American Top Team head coach Conan Silveira, Josh turned pro in 2019. He joined the PFL through the Challenger Series in 2022, beating Mohamad Juna. He went 1-1 in 2022, and he's 2-0 this year, beating Sami Kei via submission and Delan Monte via TKO to advance.
Flores turned pro in 2015. A former Dana White's Contender Series alum, he joined the PFL in 2023. The Denver-born fighter beat Delan Monte and Dan Spohn, both via unanimous decision, to advance.
In other playoff action, Braga faces Wade in a featherweight bout. Wade was eliminated but returned as a replacement fighter for the injured Movlid Khaybulaev.
Finally, Marthin Hamlet faces Impa Kasanganay in light heavyweight action.
Here's all you need to know about the event, including time, channel, card, and more.
When is 2023 PFL 7?
The start of the PFL Playoffs is on August 4. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card at 9 p.m. ET. The main event, featuring Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo, 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 4 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, August 4 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 6 p.m. ET | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, August 5 | 11:30 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. BST | 5:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Saturday, August 5 | 8:30 a.m. AEST | 11 a.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
How to watch 2023 PFL 7
| 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 7 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 7 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 7?
The start of the PFL Playoffs takes place at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The arena can hold up to 3,100 people.
Betting odds for 2023 PFL 7
Per BetOnline:
- Bubba Jenkins is the -400 favorite, while Jesus Pinedo is the -400 underdog
- Josh Silveira is the -465 favorite, while Ty Flores is the +365 underdog
- Gabriel Braga is the +140 favorite, while Chris Wade is the +110 underdog
- Impa Kasanganay is the -275 favorite, while Marthin Hamlet is the +215 underdog
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2023 PFL 7 fight card
Main card
- Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Josh Silveira vs. Ty Flores; Light Heavyweight Semi-Final bout
- Gabriel Braga vs. Chris Wade; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Marthin Hamlet vs. Impa Kasanganay; Light Heavyweight Semi-Final bout
- Elvin Espinoza vs. Keoni Diggs; Lightweights
Prelims
- Thad Jean vs. Ali Omar; Welterweights
- Desiree Yanez vs. Lisa Mauldin; Flyweights
- Anthony Ivy vs. Carson Hardman; Welterweights
- Chelsea Hackett vs. Ky Bennett; Flyweights
- Billy Elekana vs. Chuck Campbell; Light Heavyweights
