Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 Set for PFL Chicago Flyweight Title

Liz Carmouche will face Jena Bishop for the inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Championship in the main event of PFL Chicago on Friday, October 16, at Wintrust Arena.

The full fight card for the show is finalized, with the title fight headlining and a featherweight rematch between Timur Khizriev and Gabriel Braga serving as co-main event. PFL Chicago airs live on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and the ESPN App.

Why Carmouche vs. Bishop Is a Rematch

This is the second meeting between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop. The two fought in the 2025 PFL World Tournament final, a bout Carmouche won by third-round TKO to claim that year's tournament title. Carmouche, a former Bellator women's flyweight champion, enters the rematch at 26-8 and ranked No. 2 in the division. Bishop, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt ranked No. 4, is 11-3 and has won her fights since that loss by first-round submission.

The stakes are higher this time. Instead of a tournament trophy, the winner walks away as the first PFL Women's Flyweight World Champion in company history.

What's at Stake Competitively

Carmouche already has the finish on her resume against this exact opponent, stopping Bishop inside three rounds last year. But Bishop has rebuilt her case since, running off consecutive first-round submissions that put her right back in position for a title shot. That gives this rematch a different texture than a typical run-it-back: Bishop has to prove the first fight doesn't define how the second one goes, while Carmouche has to show the finish wasn't a one-off.

Betting markets will likely treat Carmouche as the favorite given her prior finish and championship experience, but Bishop's grappling resume, including ADCC experience and a string of quick submissions, makes her live in any scramble. A fight that revisits familiar territory for both fighters tends to hinge on adjustments, and whichever corner made the sharper changes since last year's final is worth watching closely as fight week approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop 2?

Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop meet on Friday, October 16, in the main event of PFL Chicago at Wintrust Arena.

What title is on the line at PFL Chicago?

Carmouche and Bishop are fighting for the inaugural PFL Women's Flyweight World Championship, the first title ever awarded in that division.

Have Carmouche and Bishop fought before?

Yes, Liz Carmouche beat Jena Bishop by third-round TKO in the 2025 PFL World Tournament final, and the two now rematch for the flyweight title.