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PFL Challenger Series 1 live stream and results

Watch a live stream of the PFL’s new Challenger Series right here on MMA Junkie.

PFL Challenger Series 1 takes place Friday at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla., and you can watch a live stream of the event right here on MMA Junkie.

The PFL’s Challenger Series is new for 2022, with athletes gunning for a PFL contract that could either serve as a developmental deal or earn them a spot directing into the regular season to compete for its $1 million prize. One fighter from a specific division each week will earn the contract.

PFL Challenger Series 1 features light heavyweights and is headlined by [autotag]Josh Silveira[/autotag], the son of famed American Top Team coach Conan Silveira, taking on [autotag]Mohamed Juma[/autotag].

Below is the complete lineup and results for PFL Challenger Series 1:

  • Josh Silveira vs. Mohamed Juma
  • Alexander Poppeck vs. Taylor Johnson
  • Travis Davis vs. Bruce Souto
  • Miles Amos vs. Karl Williams

PFL Challenger Series 1 set for Feb. 18 in Orlando, features light heavyweight prospects

PFL’s new Challenger Series officially kicks off on Feb. 18 at Universal Studios in Orlando.

PFL’s new Challenger Series officially kicks off on Feb. 18 at Universal Studios in Orlando.

Promotion officials today revealed the first episode of the prospects-based series will feature light heavyweight talent, including LFA double champ [autotag]Josh Silveira[/autotag] (7-0) and Dana White’s Contender Series veteran [autotag]Alexander Poppeck[/autotag] (12-3).

Additional light heavyweights tapped for PFL Challenger Series 1 include [autotag]Joao Paulo Fagundes[/autotag] (7-0), [autotag]Taylor Johnson[/autotag] (7-3), [autotag]Mohamed Juma[/autotag] (8-2), [autotag]Simeon Powell[/autotag] (4-0) and [autotag]Bruce Souto[/autotag] (14-3). Matchups are expected to be announced shortly.

The new series airs exclusively on Fubo Sports Network and sees athletes gunning for a PFL contract that could either serve as a developmental deal or see them enter directly into the promotion’s regular season and its $1 million prize. One fighter each week will earn the contract.

“The Challenger Series is a first-of-its-kind MMA competition where fighters from all backgrounds and experiences get a shot to prove themselves in front of a panel of combat sports legends and global icons,” PFL president Ray Sefo stated. “I’m excited to get to Orlando to evaluate these talented athletes who will put it all on the line to live out their dreams of becoming a world champion.”