PFL Challenger Series 2023: Schedule, Card, Streaming details
PFL Challenger Series 2023 is an 8-night MMA event series from PFL where the fighters will compete in hope of earning contracts to join the PFL regular season.
The series will start on January 27, 2023, and will continue until March 17. Each week, 8 fighters from a particular weight class will compete in 4 MMA bouts. The contract winners will be determined by a judging panel which will comprise of combat sports champions and celebrity guests.
The winning participants from week 1 to week 7, who fail to earn a contract, will have the chance to showcase their skills once more time on week 8.
Check below to get the complete fight card line-ups, date, location, start time and more details from PFL Challenger Series 2023.
How To Watch
PFL Challenger Series 2023 will be available for online streaming on Fubo Sports Network in various countries including the United States, Canada, and various other countries. You can check the below link to check the event on Fubo TV. We will add details of the broadcast for other countries when available.
Week 1- Welterweight
- Date: January 27, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 1 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Barbosa vs. Itso Babulaidze | 3 Rounds, Welterweight | Itso Babulaidze won via unanimous decision(30-27, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Eric Alequin vs. Thad Jean | 3 Rounds, Welterweight | Thad Jean won via unanimous decision(30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |
| Zach Juusola vs. Jozef Wittner | 3 Rounds, Welterweight | Zach Juusola won via unanimous decision(30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |
| Kendly St. Louis vs. Nick Alley | 3 Rounds, Welterweight | Kendly St. Louis won submission(rear-naked choke) at 0:17 of round 2 |
PFL Contract Winner: Thad Jean
Week 2- Women’s Featherweight
- Date: February 03, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 2 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Leve vs Naranjargal Tsend-Ayush | 3 Rounds, Women’s Featherweight | Amanda Leve won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Jeslen Mishelle vs Evelyn Martins | 3 Rounds, Women’s Catchweight | Evelyn Martins won via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:40 of round 2 |
| Jackie Cataline vs Senna van de Veerdonk | 3 Rounds, Women’s Featherweight | Jackie Cataline won via TKO (punches) at 4:09 of round 1 |
| Michelle Montague vs Shaquita Amador Woods | 3 Rounds, Women’s Featherweight | Michelle Montague won via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:45 of round 2 |
PFL Contract Winner: Amanda Leve
Week 3- Heavyweight
- Date: February 10, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 3 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Ras Hylton vs Danilo Marques | 3 Rounds, Heavyweight | Danilo Marques won via submission at 2:33 of round 2 |
| Isaiah Pinson vs Vitor Resende | 3 Rounds, Heavyweight | Isaiah Pinson won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Abraham Bably vs Hassan Graham | 3 Rounds, Heavyweight | Abraham Bably won via TKO at 3:56 of round 1 |
| Louie Sutherland vs Alton Meeks | 3 Rounds, Heavyweight | Louie Sutherland Won via TKO at 1:25 of round 2 |
PFL Contract Winner: Abraham Bably
Week 4- Lightweight
- Date: February 17, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Elvin Espinoza vs Damir Ferhatbegović | 3 Rounds, Lightweight | Elvin Espinoza won via submission(rear-naked choke) at 1:53 of round 2 |
| Manoel Sousa vs Paulo Laia | 3 Rounds, Lightweight | Manoel Sousa won via split decision(29-28, 29-28, 28-29) |
| Antonio Caruso vs Anthony Romero | 3 Rounds, Lightweight | Anthony Romero won via unanimous decision(30-26, 30-26, 30-26) |
| Charlie Decca vs José Aguayo | 3 Rounds, Lightweight | Charlie Decca won via unanimous decision(30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |
PFL Contract Winner: Elvin Espinoza
Week 5- Women’s Flyweight
- Date: February 24, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 5 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Maira Mazar vs Desiree Yanez | 3 Rounds, Women’s Flyweight | Desiree Yanez won via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Kaytlin Neil vs Griet Eeckhout | 3 Rounds, Women’s Flyweight | Kaytlin Neil won via unanimous deicison (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) |
| Shanna Young vs Sandra Lavado | 3 Rounds, Women’s Flyweight | Shanna Young won via unanimous deicison (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Helen Peralta vs Lisa Mauldin | 3 Rounds, Women’s Flyweight | Lisa Mauldin won via TKO at 3:51 of round 3 |
PFL Contract Winner: Desiree Yanez
Week 6- Featherweight
- Date: March 3, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 6 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Brahyan Zurcher vs David Evans | 3 Rounds, Featherweight | Brahyan Zurcher won via submission(rear-naked choke) at 1:37 of round 2 |
| Nathan Kelly vs Zachary Hicks | 3 Rounds, Featherweight | Nathan Kelly won via submission(arm triangle choke) at 2:30 of round 1 |
| Ago Huskić vs Gabriel Alves Braga | 3 Rounds, Featherweight | Gabriel Braga won via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 29-28) |
| Vikas Singh Rhul vs Vikas Singh Ruhil | 3 Rounds, Featherweight | James Gonzalez won via TKO at 4:20 of round 1 |
PFL Contract Winner: Brahyan Zurcher
Week 7- Light Heavyweight
- Date: March 10, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
Also See: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 7 Live Results
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Impa Kasanganay vs Osama Elseady | 3 Rounds, Light Heavyweight Bout | Impa Kasanganay won via KO at 4:15 of round 1 |
| Taylor Johnson vs Trey Williams | 3 Rounds, Light Heavyweight Bout | Taylor Johnson won via TKO at 1:20 of round 1 |
| Billy Elekana vs. Tristan Overvig | 3 Rounds, Light Heavyweight Bout | Billy Elekana won via unanimous decision(29-27, 29-27, 29-27) |
| Monte Morrison vs Roland Dunlap | 3 Rounds, Light Heavyweight Bout | Roland Dunlap won via unanimous decision(29-27, 29-27, 29-27) |
PFL Contract Winner: Impa Kasanganay
Week 8
- Date: March 17, 2023
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Universal Studios Florida, Orlando, Florida, US
| Matchup | Rounds & Weight Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Kendly St. Louis vs Paulo Henrique Laia | 3 Rounds, Lightweight Bout | Kendly St. Louis won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) |
| Jackie Cataline vs Evelyn Martins | 3 Rounds, Women’s Featherweight Bout | Evelyn Martins won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Denzel Freeman vs Raiden Kovacs | 3 Rounds, Heavyweight Bout | Denzel Freeman won TKO at 0:27 of round 1 |
| Sanon Sadeck vs Ali Omar | 3 Rounds, Welterweight Bout | Ali Omar won via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27) |
PFL Contract Winner: Denzel Freeman