Carmouche, Bishop Run It Back for PFL Flyweight Title

Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop will rematch for the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title on Oct. 16 at PFL Chicago, with the card headlining Wintrust Arena.

The rematch marks the first new championship created since PFL's merger with Most Valuable Promotions. Carmouche stopped Bishop in the third round when the two first met last August, and the pair will now settle the score with the vacant 125-pound belt on the line.

What Happened in the First Fight

Carmouche took the first meeting between the two by third-round stoppage last August, handing Bishop what remains her most recent loss. Since then, both women have pushed their names into title contention. Bishop answered that setback with first-round stoppage wins over Borena Tsertsvadze and Ariane Lipski da Silva, while Carmouche has kept rolling, adding a submission win over Viviane Araujo this past June to push her winning streak to four fights.

PFL CEO John Martin called the matchup a milestone for the promotion. "The inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Championship is another milestone for our organization and a testament to the incredible talent competing across our roster," Martin said. "Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop have already proven they're among the very best in the world, and there's no better stage than Chicago to crown the first champion in this division."

Betting Angle

Carmouche enters this rematch with real momentum and a finish over Bishop already on her resume, which should make her the favorite once sportsbooks post a line for Chicago. Bishop's counter-argument is tangible too: back-to-back first-round finishes since the loss show a fighter who has sharpened her finishing instincts rather than shrinking from the setback. For bettors, the key number to track once odds open will be how much value the market gives Bishop given her recent stoppage form, since a rematch after a finish often prices the first winner as a heavier favorite than the discrepancy in output actually suggests.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop fight again?

Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop meet in a rematch on Oct. 16 at PFL Chicago, held at Wintrust Arena.

What title is on the line between Carmouche and Bishop?

The fight is for the inaugural, vacant PFL women's flyweight championship, the first new title created since PFL's merger with Most Valuable Promotions.

Who won the first fight between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop?

Liz Carmouche won the first meeting by third-round stoppage last August, and the two now run it back for the vacant flyweight belt.