PFL 8 Results: Ferreira vs. Greene Fight Recap
MMA Hook presents the outcomes of the PFL 8 event showcasing the Ferreira vs. Greene fight card held at The Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York City.
The headlining contest featured a heavyweight semifinal showdown between Renan Ferreira and Maurice Greene. The main event was complemented by another heavyweight semifinal bout between Denis Goltsov and Jordan Heiderman.
In addition, the featherweight tournament semifinals took center stage with Larissa Pacheco facing Olena Kolesnyk and Marina Mokhnatkina taking on Amber Leibrock.
Let’s take a look at the results from PFL 8:
Main Card (Aired on ESPN/ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET)
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Renan Ferreira emerged victorious over Maurice Greene via a knockout achieved with punches at 4 minutes and 46 seconds into the first round.
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Larissa Pacheco secured a win against Olena Kolesnyk by earning a technical knockout through punches just 14 seconds into the opening round.
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Denis Goltsov triumphed over Jordan Heiderman by forcing a submission via arm-triangle choke at 4 minutes and 16 seconds into the first round.
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Marina Mokhnatkina displayed her skills by submitting Amber Leibrock with an armbar at 1 minute and 45 seconds into the first round.
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Nathan Kelly won a unanimous decision victory over Damion Nelson, with the judges scoring the match 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in favor of Kelly.
Preliminary Card (Aired on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET)
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Danilo Marques secured a unanimous decision victory over Satoshi Ishii, with the judges’ scores reading 29-28, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Marques.
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Maira Mazar emerged triumphant over Kaytlin Neil, as the split decision from the judges went 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in favor of Mazar.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MMA matchups
What were the main highlights of the PFL 8 event?
The PFL 8 event featured notable highlights, including Renan Ferreira’s dominant victory over Maurice Greene via a first-round knockout. Larissa Pacheco and Marina Mokhnatkina also stood out with quick finishes in their featherweight tournament semifinal matchups.
Who were the main fighters in the heavyweight semifinals?
Renan Ferreira faced off against Maurice Greene in one of the heavyweight semifinal bouts. Denis Goltsov and Jordan Heiderman also competed in the other heavyweight semifinal matchup on the main card.
How did Renan Ferreira secure his victory?
Renan Ferreira secured his victory over Maurice Greene with an impressive knockout achieved through punches at 4 minutes and 46 seconds into the first round.
Which fighters advanced in the featherweight tournament?
Larissa Pacheco and Marina Mokhnatkina advanced in the featherweight tournament by earning victories in their respective semifinal matchups. Pacheco won via TKO against Olena Kolesnyk, and Mokhnatkina won by submitting Amber Leibrock with an armbar.
What were the results of the other matches on the main card?
Denis Goltsov secured a victory over Jordan Heiderman by submitting him with an arm-triangle choke at 4 minutes and 16 seconds into the first round. Nathan Kelly won a unanimous decision over Damion Nelson, with the judges scoring the match 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28 in favor of Kelly.
Who emerged victorious in the preliminary card matchups?
Danilo Marques secured a unanimous decision victory over Satoshi Ishii, while Maira Mazar won a split decision against Kaytlin Neil.
When and where did the PFL 8 event take place?
The PFL 8 event took place at The Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York City. The main card aired on ESPN/ESPN+ at 9 p.m. ET, and the preliminary card aired on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET.
More about MMA matchups
- PFL Official Website
- Renan Ferreira’s Profile
- Maurice Greene’s Profile
- Larissa Pacheco’s Profile
- Marina Mokhnatkina’s Profile
- Denis Goltsov’s Profile
- Jordan Heiderman’s Profile
- Nathan Kelly’s Profile
- Satoshi Ishii’s Profile
- Maira Mazar’s Profile
- Kaytlin Neil’s Profile
5 comments
nathan kelly, unanimous decison, pretty tight match, judjes had diffrnt viewz tho!
denis goltsov, arm-triangle choke? serious skills man, heiderman didnt c it comin’!
oh man, did u c that? ferreira totally smashed greene in like no time! ko punch rocks!
pacheco n mokhnatkina woooo, they jst took it 2 a whole new level, quik tko n submission, amazin!
mokhnatkina’s armbar, BAM! leibrock had no chance, tapped out in secz!