Carmouche Defeats Bishop for PFL Flyweight Title

Fight Overview

Liz Carmouche faced Jena Bishop for the women's flyweight championship at PFL Chicago, held on October 16, 2026. Carmouche successfully made weight after cutting her hair to meet the 125-pound limit. This fight marked Carmouche's chance to secure a title in yet another major promotion, following her previous title fight in the UFC and a championship win in Bellator MMA.

Carmouche's Path to Victory

At 42 years old, Carmouche entered the fight after winning the 2025 World Tournament at flyweight. Although she had a one-off fight against Viviane Araujo before this title bout, the veteran was determined to add another title to her resume. Bishop, who had previously lost to Carmouche in the tournament, came into this match on a two-fight win streak, both victories coming by submission.

Event Details

PFL Chicago took place at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The event was broadcast live in the U.S. on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, and the ESPN App.

Full Results

The main card featured:

• Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
• Timur Khizriev vs. Gabriel Braga
• Sarvarjon Khamidov vs. Rafael do Nascimento
• Oualy Tandia vs. JP Saint Louis

Preliminary card results included:

• Emiliano Sordi def. Abraham Bably by TKO, Round 2
• Kevin Pease def. Cassio Barao by submission
• Shannon Clark def. Lucero Acosta by TKO
• Gamid Khizriev def. Michael Boylan by TKO
• Cobey Fehr def. Rosario Romero by submission
• Levan Khabalaev def. Brock Hammer by TKO
• Paulina Wisniewska def. Chelsea Hackett by unanimous decision
• Noah Hermosillo def. Cade Cox by TKO.