PFL Challenger Series is an American

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promotion. Young and up-and-coming male and female MMA prospects will compete for a slot in the PFL tournament season and a chance at $1 million. Each week, the PFL Challenger Series will consist of a celebrity guest panel featuring personalities in film, athletics, and music.

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, along with NFL stars

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and

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, are just a few of the names who will decide who gets a shot in the league.

Season One

The PFL Challenger Series will debut on

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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,

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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