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PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE CHALLENGER SERIES HEAVYWEIGHT ROSTER AND MATCHUPS ANNOUNCED FOR MARCH 25 ON FUBO SPORTS NETWORK

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The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will continue its Challenger Series on March 25 at 9 p.m. ET from Universal Studios, Orlando, focusing on heavyweight battles. The series highlights MMA talent seeking contracts for the PFL Regular Season. Out of 500 fighters vying for a spot, only eight will earn contracts. Featured matchups include Bevon Lewis vs. Marcelo Nunes and Giacomo Lemos vs. Brett Martin. Fans can engage with predictive games on fuboTV during the live event, making it interactive. Fubo Sports Network is the exclusive broadcast partner for this series.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced that the PFL Challenger Series will continue from Universal Studios in Orlando, FL on Friday, March 25 at 9 p.m. ET with heavyweight action. The PFL Challenger Series airs live exclusively on Fubo Sports Network, the live TV network from sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO).

The PFL Challenger Series is a platform in which MMA fighters can earn a PFL contract and an opportunity to compete in the PFL Regular Season. The PFL continues to innovate the sport of MMA by expanding opportunities for exceptional fighters from around the globe.

500 fighters from around the globe sought glory in the inaugural PFL Challenger Series only 8 fighters, one per week, will earn PFL Season or developmental contracts in hopes of joining a future Season.

"The PFL continues to innovate and seek the best talent in the world." said Ray Sefo, President of Fighter Operations of PFL. "I cannot wait for the heavyweight to take to the cage and see if they have what it takes to join the deepest, most talented roster in all of MMA."

The last time MMA fans saw Bevon Lewis in the cage he was 185-pounds with promise. He will return to action as a heavyweight. Lewis (7-3) will make his divisional debut against the talented Marcelo Nunes. Nunes (7-1) is a BJJ champion who has finished all seven of his victories, five of them coming by way of submission.

Giacomo Lemos is considered the top Brazilian heavyweight prospect and he will be looking to prove it when he steps into the Challenger Series. Lemos (7-0), is a finisher who has not yet heard a final bell, stopping all seven of his wins inside the distance. He will face LFA 2019 heavyweight tournament champion Brett Martin. A Michigan-native, Martin (10-1) comes to the PFL on a six-fight win streak and will be looking to stake his claim to a 2022 Season roster spot.

Adam Keresh is an undefeated heavyweight out of Israel who has proven to be a knockout machine. Keresh (4-0) has finished all of his opponents via strikes with three of those going down in the first round. His opponent will be Chad Johnson who also sports a 100-percent finishing rate. Johnson (6-3) has big time power and will be looking for another KO in hopes of securing a PFL contract.

The final bout at heavyweight will feature a pair of former football players. In his time at Temple University, Daiqwon Buckley was a bruising fullback, he'll look to continue to bruise his opponents as he makes the transition to MMA full time. Buckley (1-0) is coming off a victory in his pro debut over former NBA first rounder Royce White. He'll be facing former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Jon Cunningham who is coming off a victory in his professional debut as well. Cunningham (1-0) trains out of the legendary Jackson-Wink camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Heavyweight Matchups - March 25

Bevon Lewis vs. Marcelo Nunes
Giacomo Lemos vs. Brett Martin
Adam Keresh vs. Chad Johnson
Daiqwon Buckley vs. Jon Cunningham

Viewers watching the PFL Challenger Series can also interact with the heavyweight live competitions through fuboTV's popular predictive, free-to-play games to earn points and compete for a cash prize. During the bouts, fans can answer predictive questions about the action all on one screen using their remote control. Fubo Sportsbook, now live in Iowa and Arizona, is also the exclusive gambling sponsor of the PFL Challenger Series.

Fubo Sports Network is fuboTV's linear TV network dedicated to featuring sports stories on and off the field. Fans can stream live sports, original programming and partner content on Fubo Sports Network as part of fuboTV's subscription packages of 100+ sports, news and entertainment channels.

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SOURCE Professional Fighters League (PFL)

FAQ

When will the PFL Challenger Series take place on Fubo Sports Network?

The PFL Challenger Series will take place on March 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

What are the key heavyweight matchups for the PFL Challenger Series?

Key heavyweight matchups include Bevon Lewis vs. Marcelo Nunes and Giacomo Lemos vs. Brett Martin.

How many fighters are competing for contracts in the PFL Challenger Series?

Out of 500 fighters, only 8 will earn contracts in the PFL Challenger Series.

What opportunities does the PFL Challenger Series offer to fighters?

The series offers fighters a chance to earn a PFL contract and compete in the PFL Regular Season.

How can fans engage with the PFL Challenger Series on Fubo?

Fans can engage through predictive games on fuboTV during the live event, competing for cash prizes.

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