PFL Challenger Series
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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]
Week 1 - February 18
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]
| PFL Challenger Series 1 | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | PFL Challenger Series |
| Date | February 18, 2022 |
| Venue | Universal Studios Florida |
| City | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight | Josh Silveira | def. | Mohamed Juma | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 1:52 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Taylor Johnson | def. | Alexander Poppeck | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Bruce Souto | def. | Travis Davis | KO (flying knee and punches) | 1 | 4:43 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Karl Williams | def. | Miles Amos | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) | 3 | 5:00 | |
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight (177 lb) | Jarrah Al Silawi | def. | Michael Lilly | KO (knee) | 1 | 2:54 | |
| Welterweight | Dilano Taylor | def. | Mark Martin | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Carlos Leal | def. | Korey Kuppe | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:56 | |
| Catchweight (173.6 lb) | Chris Mixan | def. | Nathan Pierce | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:29 | [a] |
- ↑ Originally a welterweight bout; Pierce missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Lightweight | Martina Jindrova | def. | Jacqueline Cavalcanti | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Lightweight | Jackie Cataline | def. | Camee Adams | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:41 | |
| Women's Lightweight | Jeslen Mishelle | def. | Julia Dorny | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:51 | |
| Women's Lightweight | Michelle Montague | def. | Olivia Parker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:57 | |
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Featherweight | Reinaldo Ekson | def. | Mike Barnett | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight | Edwin Cooper Jr. | def. | Troy Lamson | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (148.6 lb) | Boston Salmon | def. | Do Gyeom Lee | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Featherweight | Brahyan Zurcher | def. | Scottie Stockman | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
- ↑ Originally a featherweight bout; Lee missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight (156.2 lb) | Bruno Miranda | def. | Carson Frei | TKO (punches) | 3 | 3:40 | [a] |
| Lightweight | Damir Ferhatbegovic | def. | B.J. Bland | KO (punches) | 1 | 2:41 | |
| Lightweight | Michael Dufort | def. | Arut Pogosjan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 4:02 | |
| Lightweight | Yanal Ashmouz | def. | D.J. Hughes Jr. | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
- ↑ Originally a lightweight bout; Miranda missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight | Marcelo Nunes | def. | Bevon Lewis | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 2 | 2:39 | |
| Heavyweight | Giacomo Lemos | def. | Billy Swanson | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:33 | |
| Heavyweight | Adam Keresh | def. | Chad Johnson | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:34 | |
| Heavyweight | Daiqwon Buckley | def. | Jon Cunningham | TKO (punches) | 2 | 1:46 | |
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]
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight (172.6 lb) | Andrija Stankovic | def. | Louis Brewington | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Lightweight | Christian Turner | def. | Chayanne Serrano | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Alexei Pergande | def. | Joe Hamm | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 2 | 4:42 | |
| Heavyweight | Rakim Talley | def. | Santino Zurita | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight | Daeri Alderman | def. | Jaylong McDaniel | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
- ↑ Originally a welterweight bout; Brewington missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight (175.6 lb) | Carlos Leal | def. | Chris Brown | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Light Heavyweight | Simeon Powell | def. | Tobias Baker | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Lightweight | Jeslen Mishelle | def. | Jackie Cataline | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (148.2 lb) | Ali Zebian | def. | Aaron Blackie | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | [b] |
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Welterweight | Itso Babulaidze | def. | Lucas Barbosa | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Thad Jean | def. | Eric Alequin | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Zach Juusola | def. | Jozef Wittner | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (175 lb) | Kendly St. Louis | def. | Nick Alley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 2:17 | |
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Featherweight | Amanda Leve | def. | Naranjargal Tsend-Ayush | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Catchweight (146.8 lb) | Evelyn Martins | def. | Jeslen Mishelle | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:38 | [a] |
| Women's Featherweight | Jackie Cataline | def. | Senna van der Veerdonk | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:09 | |
| Women's Featherweight | Michelle Montague | def. | Shaquita Amador Woods | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 4:45 | |
- ↑ Originally a featherweight bout; Martins missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight | Danilo Marques | def. | Ras Hylton | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 2:33 | |
| Heavyweight | Isaiah Pinson | def. | Vitor Resende | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight | Abraham Bably | def. | Hassan Graham | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:56 | |
| Heavyweight | Louie Sutherland | def. | Alton Meeks | TKO (knee and punches) | 2 | 1:25 | |
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Catchweight (157.2 lb) | Elvin Espinoza | def. | Damir Ferhatbegović | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:53 | [a] |
| Lightweight | Manoel Sousa | def. | Paulo Henrique | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Anthony Romero | def. | Antonio Caruso | Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Charlie Decca | def. | José Aguayo | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
- ↑ Originally a lightweight bout; Ferhatbegović missed weight.
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Flyweight | Kaytlin Neil | def. | Katherine Corogenes | Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) | 3 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Catchweight (127.6 lb) | Shanna Young | def. | Sandra Lavado | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | [b] |
| Women's Flyweight | Desiree Yanez | def. | Maíra Mazar | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Flyweight | Lisa Mauldin | def. | Helen Peralta | TKO (punches) | 3 | 3:51 | |
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Featherweight | Brahyan Zurcher | def. | David Evans | Submission (neck crank) | 2 | 1:37 | |
| Featherweight | Nathan Kelly | def. | Zachary Hicks | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 1 | 2:30 | |
| Featherweight | Gabriel Alves Braga | def. | Ago Huskić | Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Featherweight | James Gonzalez | def. | Vikas Singh Rhul | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:20 | |
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Light Heavyweight | Impa Kasanganay | def. | Osama Elseady | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:15 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Taylor Johnson | def. | Trey Williams | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:20 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Billy Elekana | def. | Tristan Overvig | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Roland Dunlap | def. | Montè Morrison | Decision (unanimous) (29–27, 29–27, 29–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:[20]
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 |
| Main Card (FuboTV) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Lightweight | Kendly St. Louis | def. | Paulo Henrique | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Featherweight | Evelyn Martins | def. | Jackie Cataline | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Heavyweight | Denzel Freeman | def. | Raiden Kovacs | TKO (head kick and punches) | 1 | 0:27 | |
| Welterweight | Ali Omar | def. | Sanon Sadeck | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) | 3 | 5:09 | |
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:[21]
- Denzel Freeman
See also
References
- ↑ Newswire, MMA Fighting (2022-01-19). "PFL Challenger Series debuts Feb. 18 on Fubo Sports Network". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ↑ Stitt, Anthony. "PFL Challenger Series Gearing Up For Debut, With Undiscovered Talent Set To Get A Big Break". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ↑ "PFL Announces "Challenger Series" To Scout Up-And-Coming Talent". MMA News. 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about PFL's Challenger Series". FanSided. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ↑ "PFL Challenger Series 1 live stream and results: Bruce Souto wins first contract". MMA Junkie. 2022-02-19. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ↑ "Al Silawi earns contract –– but two major surprises follow". www.pflmma.com. Retrieved 2022-02-26.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Martina Jindrova Awarded Professional Fighters League Contact at PFL Challenger Series 3". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ↑ Staff (2022-03-11). "PFL Challenger Series 4 Full Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Overweight Bruno Miranda Wins Contract at PFL Challenger Series 5". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Professional Fighters League Signs Adam Keresh Following PFL Challenger Series 6 Stoppage". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "PFL Challenger Series on April 1 to Feature Fighters Making Pro MMA Debuts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- ↑ "PFL Challenger Series 7 results: Alexei Pergande earns contract in pro debut". MMA Junkie. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-04-02.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Professional Fighters League Signs Simeon Powell in Wake of PFL Challenger Series 8 Rout". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Professional Fighters League Signs Thad Jean on Week 1 of PFL Challenger Series". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ Wells, Matthew (4 February 2023). "2023 PFL Challenger Series 2 results: Amanda Leve wins unanimous decision, PFL contract". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (2023-02-10). "Abraham Bably nets Professional Fighters League deal on PFL Challenger Series 3". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
- ↑ "Undefeated Lightweight Elvin Espinoza Earns Contract at PFL Challenger Series Week 4". Sherdog. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Desiree Yanez Wins Contract at PFL Challenger Series 5". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
- ↑ Wells, Matthew (4 March 2023). "2023 PFL Challenger Series 6 results: Brahyan Zurcher wins featherweight contract with submission win". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ↑ Kirven, J.L. "Light Heavyweight Impa Kasanganay Secures Contract on PFL Challenger Series 7". Sherdog. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ↑ Tyler Treese (2023-03-17). "Denzel Freeman earns final PFL Challenger Series 2023 contract". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
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