Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Mads Burnell
RESULT

Mads Burnell def. Elvin Espinoza (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Elvin Espinoza
El Nica
10-2-0
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, United States

Mads Burnell defeated Elvin Espinoza by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Mads Burnell won the decision.

Fight stats

Mads Burnell
Elvin Espinoza
1
Knockdowns
0
-
Significant strikes
-
-
Sig. strike accuracy
-
84 of 184
Total strikes
72 of 106
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
-
1
Submission attempts
0
-
Reversals
-
-
Control time
-

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
21 of 59
Total str.
24 of 36
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-
ROUND 2
1
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
40 of 81
Total str.
25 of 40
0 of 0
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
-
Sig. str.
-
23 of 44
Total str.
23 of 30
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
-
Ctrl
-

Judges' Scorecards

#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
#BurnellEspinoza
1910
2109
3109
Total2928

Media Scores

4
Burnell
-
0
Espinoza
29-28 Burnell×329-27 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

Betting Odds

Mads Burnell
-128
56% implied win probability
Open: -111Best: +124
Elvin Espinoza
+336
23% implied win probability
Open: -113Best: +2000

Average moneyline across 10 sportsbooks.

SportsbookMads BurnellElvin Espinoza
BetAnything+100-130
BetMGM-105-115
BetOnline+105-125
BetUS-120-120
Betway-2000+700
Bovada-105-115
Cloudbet+124-148
DraftKings-8500+2000
FanDuel-112-112
MyBookie-125-110

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Mads Burnell vs Elvin Espinoza?

Mads Burnell defeated Elvin Espinoza by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs, held Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Hard Rock Live, Hollywood. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, Mads Burnell won the decision.

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 53%47% Elvin Espinoza

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

9-3-0
Record
10-2-0
1787
Power Index rating
1766
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
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  • L
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 4:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 15, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 20, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 11, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 1:03 · Lightweight
Elvin Espinoza · 3-2
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs · Aug 15, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 20, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 11, 2024
    Knockout · R3 · 2:23 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2023 Playoffs · Aug 3, 2023
    · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4: Lightweights · Feb 17, 2023
    Submission · R2 · 1:53 · 158 lb Catchweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 6 fights
16.7
Avg sig. strikes
-
2.63
Avg takedowns
1.83
5:46
Avg control time
-
20
Career high strikes
-
6
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Mads Burnell
Strike target
Elvin Espinoza
74%
Head
-
16%
Body
-
10%
Leg
-
Mads Burnell
Strike position
Elvin Espinoza
34%
Distance
0%
5%
Clinch
0%
62%
Ground
100%