PFL 2023 Challenger Series: Meet the welterweights, including only man to beat UFC champ Alex Pereira in MMA

The PFL’s Challenger Series will return Jan. 27 with eight consecutive weeks of fights across eight divisions.

The Challenger Series debuted earlier this year with PFL developmental contracts or spots in upcoming seasons awarded by a judging panel. This year, Dilano Taylor won a spot in the regular season and went on to reach the $1 million final.

Wednesday, the promotion announced the fighters for its first Challenger Series event for 2023, which will feature welterweights.

Get a quick glimpse of the eight hopefuls below.