Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mads Burnell
DenmarkMads Burnell
9-3-0
RESULT

Mads Burnell def. Elvin Espinoza (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Elvin Espinoza
NicaraguaElvin Espinoza
“El Nica”
10-2-0
Friday, August 16, 2024
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, United States

Mads Burnell defeated Elvin Espinoza by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 16, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood.

Judges' Scorecards

Christopher Edgehill
#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
Dorian Mirasola
#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
Eliseo Rodriguez
#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928

Media Scores

4
Burnell
–
0
Espinoza
●29–28 Burnell×3●29–27 Burnell
All 4 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

100%
Burnell
0%
Espinoza
3 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Burnell100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Espinoza
R2
100%
Burnell
R3
100%
Burnell

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mads Burnell vs Elvin Espinoza?

Mads Burnell defeated Elvin Espinoza by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Friday, August 16, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood.

What were the judges' scorecards for Mads Burnell vs Elvin Espinoza?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 29–28 — Mads Burnell won the decision.

Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Mads Burnell 30%70% Elvin Espinoza

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

9-3-0
Record
10-2-0
1490
Elo rating
1637
0
Win Streak
0
32
Age
33
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
—
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Denmark
Nationality
Nicaragua

Striking Profile

1.28
SLpM
—
41%
Str. Acc.
—
2.71
SApM
—
51%
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

3.45
TD Avg.
—
47%
TD Acc.
—
22%
TD Def.
—
0.40
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Mads Burnell · 2-3
  • L
    Robert Watley
    PFL World Tournament 9: 2025 FinalsFri, Aug 15, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 2:43 · Welterweight
  • L
    Jay-Jay Wilson
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First RoundFri, Apr 18, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 4:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Elvin Espinoza
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Clay Collard
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Michael Dufort
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 1:03 · Lightweight
Elvin Espinoza · 3-2
  • L
    Mads Burnell
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Gadzhi Rabadanov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Adam Piccolotti
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Apr 12, 2024
    Knockout · R3 · 2:23 · Lightweight
  • W
    Keoni Diggs
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2023 PlayoffsFri, Aug 4, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Damir Ferhatbegovic
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: LightweightsFri, Feb 17, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 1:53 · 158 lb Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
16.7
Avg sig. strikes
—
3.00
Avg takedowns
—
5:46
Avg control time
—
20
Career high strikes
—
6
Career high TDs
—

Strike Distribution

Mads Burnell
Strike target
Elvin Espinoza
74%
Head
—
16%
Body
—
10%
Leg
—
Mads Burnell
Strike position
Elvin Espinoza
58%
Distance
—
8%
Clinch
—
34%
Ground
—