Desiree Yanez is now an official Professional Fighters League (PFL) fighter.
The 2023 PFL “Challenger Series” continued to unfold at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida tonight (Friday, February 24, 2023), adding Desiree Yanez to the PFL roster after an impressive unanimous decision victory and aggressive against Maíra Mazar (8-5).
Check out some of his highlights below.
Yanez (7-4) is now riding a two-fight winning streak and will likely enter the new PFL women’s flyweight season. The 33-year-old is a Bellator and Combate veteran, going 0-2 at Bellator before being released.
The other runner up for the PFL contract was Lisa Maudlin, who had the only finish of the night. She stopped Helen Peralta, who had just picked up a win over Alex Pereira’s sister.
The other two week five winners came from the same gym, Syndicate MMA – located in Las Vegas.
First up was former UFC fighter Shanna Young (9-5), who returned to the win column with a dominating performance over Sandra Lavado.
Ancient ultimate fighter Season 30 cast member Kaytlin Neil (7-4) picked up a unanimous decision victory over Katherine Corogenes.
At the end of week five, Yanez joins lightweight Elvin Espinoza (watch), heavyweight Abraham Bably (watch), featherweight Amanda Leve and welterweight Thad Jean as winners of the PFL “Challenger Series” contract. so far this year.
Check out the official results:
Kaytlin Neil defeats. Katherine Corogenes via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Shanna Young beats. Sandra Lavado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Desiree Yanez defeated. Maira Mazar via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
Lisa Mauldin beats. Helen Peralta via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 3:51
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