PFL Challenger Series Week 2 results
By Brian Cook
PFL Challenger Series Week 2 live results
The Professional Fighters League returns for week two Friday, Feb.3, 2023, live from Universal Studios, Orlando, FL. The second installment features the women’s featherweight division. Eight fighters will be looking to join such fighters as Aspen Ladd and Julia Budd in the division.
In the challenger series debut episode, Thad Jean defeated Eric Alequin via a unanimous decision to win the contract. The fans and a panel of judges decide the contract winner from the winning fighters. President of the PFL Ray Sefo is the tie-breaker if needed.
Amanda Leve vs. Naranjargal Tsend-Ayush is the featured bout of the night. Leve is an exceptional grappler with an IBJJF World Championship. Across the cage is a very live underdog Tsend-Ayush, a highly decorated judoka, competing in judo at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Leading up to that featured fight, highly touted American Top Team product Evelyn Martins faces off against Jeslen Mishelle. Mishelle had two PFL Challenger Series victories in 2022, one of those victories over Jackie Cataline, also on this card facing another judoka Senna Van De Veerdonk.
A former New Zealand National Wrestling Team member, Michell Montague, battles with Shaquita Woods, who makes her pro debut. Montague also won her PFL Challenger Series fight in 2022.
Although the ladies in these four fights have very few pro bouts, only two have suffered defeat. Of course, the contract winner will face a much steeper climb in the PFL, but last season proved anything can happen.
PFL Challenger Series Week 2 live results
- Amanda Leve def. Naranjargal Tsend-Ayush via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Evelyn Martins def. Jeslen Mishelle via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 1:40
- Jackie Cataline def. Senna van der Veerdonk via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:09
- Michelle Montague def. Shaquita Amador Woods via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 2, 4:45
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