The 2023
Professional Fighters League Playoffs continue Friday in new
York City with
PFL 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The action airs live on ESPN+ and then
continues on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET.
Round 1
Tommy Santana is the referee for tonight’s first fight. Mazar comes
out swinging but comes up short. Neil throws a kick that is caught,
and the two clinch against the cage. They separate, with not much
happening besides a few knees. Neil lands a nice right hand that
rocks Mazar. Neil is staying on the outside and using her range,
forcing Mazar to try to swing to close the distance. Neil works the
jab, although she’s mostly punching air rather than connecting.
Mazar lands a leg kick. Neil catches Mazar as she comes in and once
again stumbles her opponent. Neil puts together her offense,
connecting with a right hand after throwing a left high kick. Mazar
clinches against the cage and the round expires after Neil lands a
solid knee in the clinch.
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Neil
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Neil
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Neil
Round 2
The second round begins with Neil taking the center. Mazar is more
aggressive, coming out and throwing push kicks. A high kick from
Mazar is blocked. Mazar continues to kick, and Neil isn’t throwing
much back at her. Neil backs away when Mazar rushes in. Neil is
hesitant to throw, and Mazar is working well from the outside by
leading with calf kicks. Another low kick lands for Mazar, and Neil
is moving much slower.
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Mazar
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Mazar
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Mazar
Round 3
Both women come out throwing leg kicks. Mazar is the more active
fighter, throwing leg kicks and staying busy. Neil starts working
her jab and finds some success. Neither woman finds their target
much, often coming up short. Neil throws an axe kick. Mazar is
outpointing Neil but isn’t doing any damage. Two minutes are left,
and it is anyone’s fight. Mazar continues to land leg kicks and the
occasional 1-2. They briefly clinch, and Neil lands a big knee.
Neil follows Mazar and scores another knee to the face that
bloodied up Mazar. Neil stuffs a takedown attempt and ends the
fight by throwing a series of punches. A big momentum shift for
Neil.
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Neil (29-28 Neil)
Lev Pisarsky scores the round: 10-9 Neil (29-28 Neil)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Neil (29-28 Neil)
The Official Result
Maira Mazar def. Kaytlin Neil via split decision (28-29, 29-28,
29-28); R3, 5:00.
2023 PFL Playoffs Women’s Featherweight Semifinal:
Marina
Mokhnatkina (145) vs. Amber
Leibrock (145.8)
Round 1
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 2
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 3
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
The Official Result
2023 PFL Playoffs Heavyweight Semifinal:
Denis
Goltsov (243) vs. Jordan
Heiderman (247.2)
Round 1
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 2
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 3
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
The Official Result
2023 PFL Playoffs Women’s Featherweight Semifinal:
Larissa
Pacheco (146) vs. Olena
Kolesnyk (147.8: Missed Weight)
Round 1
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 2
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 3
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
The Official Result
2023 PFL Playoffs Heavyweight Semifinal:
Renan
Ferreira (259.6) vs. Maurice
Greene (261.8)
Round 1
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 2
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round:
Round 3
Sherdog Scores
Tyler Treese scores the round:
Lev Pisarsky scores the round:
Brian Knapp scores the round: