Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2021 Playoffs
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Taylor Guardado
United StatesTaylor Guardado
“No Mercy”
5-3-0
RESULT

Taylor Guardado def. Mariana Morais (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Mariana Morais
BrazilMariana Morais
“The Razor”
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States

Taylor Guardado defeated Mariana Morais by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2021 Playoffs, held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

Judges' Scorecards

Eliseo Rodriguez
#GuardadoMorais
1910
2109
3910
Total2829
John Rupert
#GuardadoMorais
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
Michael Tate
#GuardadoMorais
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Media Scores

3
Guardado
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0
Morais
●29–28 Guardado×3
All 3 media scorecards▾
  • Jillian DeCoursey · CombatPress.com29–28Guardado
  • MMAMania.com29–28Guardado
  • Sherdog.com29–28Guardado

Fan Scorecards

0%
Guardado
20%
Draw
80%
Morais
5 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Morais80%●29–29 Draw20%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
80%
Morais
R2
100%
Guardado
R3
100%
Morais

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Taylor Guardado vs Mariana Morais?

Taylor Guardado defeated Mariana Morais by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2021 Playoffs, held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

What were the judges' scorecards for Taylor Guardado vs Mariana Morais?

The judges scored it 28–29, 29–28, 29–28 — Taylor Guardado won the decision.

Referee
Gary Copeland
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Taylor Guardado 60%40% Mariana Morais

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

5-3-0
Record
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1558
Elo rating
1485
0
Win Streak
0
34
Age
30
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'4"
163 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
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Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

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