Jena Bishop wins PFL flyweight title at PFL Chicago

Jena Bishop won the inaugural PFL women’s flyweight world championship by defeating Liz Carmouche via unanimous decision at PFL Chicago. The rematch, held at the Wintrust Arena, saw Bishop overcome an early onslaught from Carmouche to secure the title after five rounds. All three judges scored the bout 48-47 in favor of Bishop.

Prior to the fight, Carmouche gained attention by shaving her head to successfully make the 56.7 kg flyweight limit. Bishop also met the weight requirements, recording 56.5 kg. The victory marks a significant reversal for Bishop, who had previously lost to Carmouche in the 2025 tournament.

Other notable results from the PFL Chicago card included Timur Khizriev defeating Gabriel Braga via split decision and Oualy Tandia winning against J. P. Saint Louis via unanimous decision. Paulina Wiśniewska also secured a victory over Chelsea Hackett by unanimous decision.