PFL Challenger Series explained

PFL Challenger Series is an American mixed martial arts competition produced by the Professional Fighters League. Male and female MMA prospects will compete for a slot in the upcoming PFL tournament season and a chance at $1 million. The Series will have a rotating celebrity guest panel, featuring personalities in film, athletics, and music. Mike Tyson, along with NFL stars Ray Lewis and Todd Gurley have served as judges.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Season One

The PFL Challenger Series will debut on fuboTV. The eight events will stream on consecutive Friday nights starting Feb. 18, and run through March. It will also air on its linear network, Fubo Sports Network.^[4]

Week 1 - February 18

PFL Challenger Series 1
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 18, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[5]

• Bruce Souto

Week 2 - February 25

PFL Challenger Series 2
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 25, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[6]

• Jarrah Al Silawi
• Chris Mixan was signed to a development league contract

Week 3 - March 4

PFL Challenger Series 3
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 4, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[7]

• Martina Jindrová

Week 4 - March 11

PFL Challenger Series 4
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 11, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[8]

• Boston Salmon

Week 5 - March 18

PFL Challenger Series 5
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 18, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[9]

• Bruno Miranda

Week 6 - March 25

PFL Challenger Series 6
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 25, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[10]

• Adam Keresh

Week 7 - April 1

PFL Challenger Series 7
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	April 1, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

The event will feature every fighter making their mixed martial arts debut.^[11]

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[12]

• Alexei Pergande was signed to a development league contract

Week 8 - April 8

PFL Challenger Series 8
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	April 8, 2022
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[13]

• Simeon Powell

Season 2

Week 1 - January 27

PFL Challenger Series 9
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	January 27, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[14]

• Thad Jean

Week 2 - February 3

PFL Challenger Series 10
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 3, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[15]

• Amanda Leve

Week 3 - February 10

PFL Challenger Series 11
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 10, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[16]

• Abraham Bably

Week 4 - February 17

PFL Challenger Series 12
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 17, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[17]

• Elvin Espinoza

Week 5 - February 24

PFL Challenger Series 13
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	February 24, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[18]

• Desiree Yanez

Week 6 - March 3

PFL Challenger Series 14
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 3, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[19]

• Brahyan Zurcher

Week 7 - March 10

PFL Challenger Series 15
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 10, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[20]

• Impa Kasanganay

Week 8 - March 17

PFL Challenger Series 16
Promotion:	PFL Challenger Series
Date:	March 17, 2023
Venue:	Universal Studios Florida
City:	Orlando, Florida, United States

Contract awards

The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:^[21]

• Denzel Freeman

See also

• List of PFL events
• List of current PFL fighters

External links

• • PFL event results at Tapology
• WSOF event results at Sherdog

Notes and References

1. Web site: Newswire. MMA Fighting. 2022-01-19. PFL Challenger Series debuts Feb. 18 on Fubo Sports Network. 2022-01-20. MMA Fighting. en.
2. Web site: Stitt. Anthony. PFL Challenger Series Gearing Up For Debut, With Undiscovered Talent Set To Get A Big Break. 2022-01-20. Forbes. en.
3. Web site: 2021-12-14. PFL Announces "Challenger Series" To Scout Up-And-Coming Talent. 2022-01-20. MMA News.
4. Web site: 2021-12-09. Everything you need to know about PFL’s Challenger Series. 2022-01-20. FanSided. en-US.
5. Web site: 2022-02-19. PFL Challenger Series 1 live stream and results: Bruce Souto wins first contract. 2022-02-19. MMA Junkie. en-US.
6. Web site: Al Silawi earns contract –– but two major surprises follow. 2022-02-26. www.pflmma.com.
7. Web site: Sherdog.com . Martina Jindrova Awarded Professional Fighters League Contact at PFL Challenger Series 3 . 2022-03-05 . Sherdog . en.
8. Web site: Staff . 2022-03-11 . PFL Challenger Series 4 Full Results . 2022-03-12 . Cageside Press . en-US.
9. Web site: Sherdog.com . Overweight Bruno Miranda Wins Contract at PFL Challenger Series 5 . 2022-03-19 . Sherdog . en.
10. Web site: Sherdog.com . Professional Fighters League Signs Adam Keresh Following PFL Challenger Series 6 Stoppage . 2022-03-26 . Sherdog . en.
11. Web site: Sherdog.com . PFL Challenger Series on April 1 to Feature Fighters Making Pro MMA Debuts . 2022-03-09 . Sherdog . en.
12. Web site: 2022-04-02 . PFL Challenger Series 7 results: Alexei Pergande earns contract in pro debut . 2022-04-02 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
13. Web site: Sherdog.com . Professional Fighters League Signs Simeon Powell in Wake of PFL Challenger Series 8 Rout . 2022-04-09 . Sherdog . en.
14. Web site: Sherdog.com . Professional Fighters League Signs Thad Jean on Week 1 of PFL Challenger Series . 2023-01-28 . Sherdog . en.
15. Web site: Wells . Matthew . 2023 PFL Challenger Series 2 results: Amanda Leve wins unanimous decision, PFL contract . MMA Junkie . 4 February 2023 . 4 February 2023.
16. Web site: Abraham Bably nets Professional Fighters League deal on PFL Challenger Series 3. Sherdog.com. Brian Knapp. 2023-02-10. 2023-02-10.
17. Web site: Undefeated Lightweight Elvin Espinoza Earns Contract at PFL Challenger Series Week 4 . Sherdog . 18 February 2023 . en.
18. Web site: Sherdog.com . Desiree Yanez Wins Contract at PFL Challenger Series 5 . 2023-03-03 . Sherdog . en.
19. Web site: Wells . Matthew . 2023 PFL Challenger Series 6 results: Brahyan Zurcher wins featherweight contract with submission win . MMA Junkie . 4 March 2023 . 4 March 2023.
20. Web site: Kirven . J.L. . Light Heavyweight Impa Kasanganay Secures Contract on PFL Challenger Series 7 . Sherdog . 11 March 2023 . en.
21. Web site: Denzel Freeman earns final PFL Challenger Series 2023 contract. Sherdog.com. Tyler Treese. 2023-03-17. 2023-03-18.