Lightweight Matchups Set for PFL Challenger Series on March 18

Lightweight matchups set for PFL Challenger Series on March 18 https://t.co/Vmw3eaRxnA

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The lightweight matchups have been finalized for the PFL Challenger Series event on March 18.

The promotion on Tuesday the following four pairings: Road FC veteran Bruno Miranda vs. Rose City Fight Club representative Carson Frei; former Valor FC champion Damir Ferhatbegovic vs. City Kickboxing export B.J. Bland; Olivier Aubin-Mercier training partner Michael Dufort vs. Elevation Fight Team member Arut Pogosjan and unbeaten Israeli Yanal Ashmoz vs. Wiggins, Miss., native Dennis Hughes Jr.

One winner from that group will receive a contract to compete in the lightweight division during the 2022 PFL season, or at the very least, a developmental deal that could put them on the track to join the organization for a future season.

The card takes place at Universal Studios and airs on Fubo Sports Network beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.