PFL Challenger Series is an American
mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting combat sport, sport based on strike (attack), striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
competition produced by the
Professional Fighters League
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. 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
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, along with NFL stars
Ray Lewis
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and
Todd Gurley have served as judges.
Season One
The PFL Challenger Series will debut on
fuboTV
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. 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.
Week 1 - February 18
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Bruce Souto
Week 2 - February 25
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Jarrah Al Silawi
*Chris Mixan was signed to a development league contract
Week 3 - March 4
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Martina Jindrová
Week 4 - March 11
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Boston Salmon
Week 5 - March 18
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Bruno Miranda
Week 6 - March 25
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Adam Keresh
Week 7 - April 1
The event will feature every fighter making their mixed martial arts debut.
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Alexei Pergande was signed to a development league contract
Week 8 - April 8
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Simeon Powell
Season 2
Week 1 - January 27
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Thad Jean
Week 2 - February 3
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Amanda Leve
Week 3 - February 10
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Abraham Bably
Week 4 - February 17
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Elvin Espinoza
Week 5 - February 24
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Desiree Yanez
Week 6 - March 3
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
* Brahyan Zurcher
Week 7 - March 10
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*
Impa Kasanganay
Week 8 - March 17
Contract awards
The following fighters were awarded contracts with the PFL:
*Denzel Freeman
See also
*
List of PFL events
*
List of current PFL fighters
List of current PFL fighters records current PFL fighters' information, country origins, recent fighter signings and departures, fight schedules and results and the champion of each division. Unlike the UFC, PFL does allow its fighters to compete ...
References
External links
*
PFL event results at TapologyWSOF event results at Sherdog
{{MMA organizations
Challenger Series