There are excellent battles in the preliminary card for PFL 8 that will offer plenty of betting opportunities. One of those fights that you should check out is the heavyweight bout between Danilo Marques and Satoshi Ishii.

Danilo Marques Betting Preview

Marques is looking to bounce back after a recent first round knockout defeat against Marcelo Nunes back in June earlier this year. This snapped his previous three-fight winning streak dating back to February of last year.

His fighting resume shows that he has 14 wins that consist of four knockouts, seven submissions, and three decisions. Eight of his 14 victories have resulted in a first round finish and four of his five losses have come by knockout.

He has moved around a few different fighting leagues over the years, most notably with the UFC (2-2), PFL (2-1), and the Legacy Fighting Alliance (0-1). A handful of these were against quality fighters, making a strong case to win for this battle.

Marques is currently ranked as the 81^st best heavyweight fighter in the world. He also has a reach of 77.5 inches, which could help in this battle.

Satoshi Ishii Betting Preview

Ishii is aiming to extend his two-fight winning streak with another quality win here. His most recent victory was a first round TKO against Charlie Milner back in June of last year.

His fighting resume shows that he has 25 wins that consist of three knockouts, 12 submissions, and 10 decisions. 14 of his 25 victories have resulted in a first round finish and he has six losses each by knockouts and decisions.

He has had some quality performances in various leagues over the years, but has not been as successful as he would have hoped. He has gone 1-2 in the PFL, 0-2 in Bellator, and even 1-2 in RIZIN Fighting Federation.

Ishii is currently ranked as the 142^nd best heavyweight fighter in the world. He also has a reach of 74 inches, which might affect him in this fight.

Game Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The following moneyline from MyBookie is revealing that Danilo Marques is a slight favorite to win this showdown. This will be a close battle, making this an appealing fight to look into.

Both fighters have plenty of quality matchups and the ability to finish fights early. Marques nearly has a seven inch height advantage and has a few inches over his reach, giving him a great opportunity to land strikes. Look for Marques to win by knockout.

Final Pick: Take Danilo Marques to Win at -150