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Jena Bishop avenged her previous loss to Liz Carmouche, pulled off a major upset and was crowned the new PFL women’s flyweight champion on Friday. Carmouche and Bishop first fought in August 2025 at PFL Charlotte.

MMA News / On Tap Sports Net / October 17

PFL Chicago 2 at Wintrust Arena: Jena Bishop takes home PFL Women’s Flyweight title

PFL Chicago 2 took over Wintrust Arena on Friday night as the Professional Fighters League made its return to downtown Chicago with 13 bouts on Friday night, headlined by Jena Bishop winning the PFL Women’s Flyweight Championship in the Main Event.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 16

PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 Live Results & Highlights

With the PFL's return to Chicago set to commence tonight at Wintrust Arena, MMAKO is back on-site,led by me, to bring all the play-by-play, result-by-result updates from throughout the evening.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Ex-UFC Female Veteran Forced to Shave Her Head to Make Weight for PFL Championship Bout

42-year-old Liz Carmouche has made her choice: the chance to win the inaugural PFL women’s flyweight title is worth more that a few strands of her hair.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 16

PFL Chicago: Stream Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 for Free, Plus Full Card & Odds

The PFL is back in Chicago once again with another stacked night of fights. MMAKO has all the details, as it will be on-site for all the action Friday night at Wintrust Arena.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 16

Boxing & UFC this weekend (16 October–18 October 2026): every fight, time and channel

It's a busy weekend in combat sports — 6 cards between Friday and Sunday, headlined by Liz Carmouche vs Jena Bishop on ESPN 2. Here's every fight, what time it starts, and where to watch in the UK and US.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 15

PFL Chicago Weigh-In Results

The official weigh-ins for PFL Chicago took place on Thursday and the event is set for tomorrow night at Wintrust Arena in the Windy City. The main event

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 15

Watch MMA legend Liz Carmouche shave her head to make weight for PFL Chicago title fight

Liz Carmouche had to go the extra mile to make championship weight on Thursday. The MMA legend is looking to add another accolade to her résumé inside the cage at Friday’s PFL event in Chicago, Illinois.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Liz Carmouche discredits Ronda Rousey for helping her opponent dethrone her of PFL title

Liz Carmouche has given her reaction to her upcoming opponent Jena Bishop training with Ronda Rousey ahead of their title fight this Friday. This coming Friday, the PFL returns to Chicago for a women’s flyweight title fight main event between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 23

PFL Chicago Card Set With Two Title Rematches

The Professional Fighters League announced the complete lineup for its October return to Chicago, topped by a pair of rematches that will settle unfinished business from previous seasons.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 27

PFL Adds Khamidov Versus Do Nascimento To Chicago Card

The Professional Fighters League has added a bantamweight matchup to its Oct. 16 Chicago card. Sarvarjon Khamidov will face Rafael do Nascimento, promotion officials confirmed to Sherdog.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 26

Rousey Trains Bishop Ahead Of Carmouche Rematch

Jena Bishop has enlisted UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey to help prepare for the biggest fight of her career. The Professional Fighters League released a photo showing Bishop training with Rousey ahead of her rematch with Liz Carmouche for the inaugural PFL women's flyweight championship, according to Sherdog.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 19

Carmouche Gets Bishop Rematch For New PFL Flyweight Title

Liz Carmouche will defend her position as the division's top contender when she meets Jena Bishop in a rematch for the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title Oct.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 31

Ditcheva Rejects 'Diva' Label After Carmouche Complaints

Dakota Ditcheva denied picking her opponents and rejected complaints that she operates as the diva of PFL's flyweight division. The promotion's biggest star was supposed to face Denise Kielholtz in February after recovering from injury but suffered another setback that pushed the bout to Friday's New York card.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

A.J. McKee dominates Isbulaev, Carmouche submits Araujo at PFL

A.J. McKee dragged undefeated Kazakh prospect Salamat Isbulaev into deep water and drowned him over three rounds Saturday night. The former Bellator featherweight champion won a unanimous decision in the PFL San Diego headliner at Pechanga Arena, handing Isbulaev his first career defeat and improving to 3-0 since dropping back to 145 pounds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 28

PFL San Diego salaries revealed: Isbulaev earned $10K to lose

Main event loser Salamat Isbulaev walked away with $10,000 from Saturday's PFL San Diego card after dropping a decision to A.J. McKee, according to figures released by the California State Athletic Commission.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 25

Viviane Araujo eyes PFL title shot with Carmouche win at San Diego

Viviane Araujo knows a win over Liz Carmouche at PFL San Diego on Saturday would likely put her in line for a championship bout. The former UFC flyweight contender meets Carmouche — the promotion's most recent tournament winner at 125 pounds — in a June 27 clash that carries major implications despite no belt being at stake.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 19, 2025

After winning the PFL Women’s Flyweight World Tournament, what’s next for Liz Carmouche?

This past weekend was a major weekend for combat sports. Kicking things off in Charlotte was the PFL with the conclusion of three of their world tournaments.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 15, 2025

Liz Carmouche knocks out Jena Bishop to win the PFL Women’s Flyweight World Tournament

The PFL was in Charlotte, North Carolina tonight where we saw the conclusion of three world tournaments. In the co-main event, former Bellator flyweight champion Liz Carmouche (25-8) was looking to capture her first title in PFL as she took Jena Bishop (9-3).

MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 6, 2024

Exclusive: Liz Carmouche rides eight-fight win streak and revitalized career approach into PFL 4

Liz Carmouche was at a pivotal moment in her combat sports career. Coming off a 2019 loss to Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight title, Carmouche made a complete change.