Jena Bishop Makes History, Captures Inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight Title at PFL Chicago
CHICAGO (October 16, 2026) – The Professional Fighters League returned to Wintrust Arena for PFL Chicago, where Jena Bishop captured the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship in the main event.
Bishop (12-3) used her superior grappling to neutralize former Bellator champion and 2025 PFL World Tournament champion Liz Carmouche (26-9). After surviving a strong opening round, Bishop controlled much of the remaining five-round contest and threatened with a rear-naked choke in the third. Carmouche survived, but Bishop earned a unanimous decision victory, with all three judges scoring the fight 48-47.
In the co-main event, undefeated featherweight Timur Khizriev (19-0) edged Gabriel Braga (17-4) by split decision after 15 competitive minutes, keeping his perfect record intact.
Bantamweight contender Sarvarjon Khamidov (18-1) continued his rise with a first-round knockout of Rafael do Nascimento (13-3), dropping his opponent with a left hook before finishing with hammerfists.
Undefeated welterweight Oualy Tandia (6-0) made a successful PFL debut, earning a unanimous decision over JP Saint Louis (12-6) with a well-rounded striking and grappling performance.
With the victory, Bishop adds another world championship to her résumé and makes history as the PFL’s first women’s flyweight champion.
PFL Chicago Quick Results
Main Card
- Jena Bishop def. Liz Carmouche by unanimous decision (48-47 x3) — wins inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship.
- Timur Khizriev def. Gabriel Braga by split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29).
- Sarvarjon Khamidov def. Rafael do Nascimento by KO (punches), Round 1, 1:49.
- Oualy Tandia def. JP Saint Louis by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28 x2).
Preliminary Card
- Eliezer Kubanza def. Trey Waters by KO (punches), Round 1, 1:36.
- Emiliano Sordi def. Abraham Bably by TKO (punches), Round 2, 3:13.
- Kevin Pease def. Cassio Barao by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 3:28.
- Shannon Clark def. Lucero Acosta by TKO (punches), Round 3, 1:59.
- Gamid Khizriev def. Michael Boylan by TKO (elbows), Round 1, 3:04.
- Cobey Fehr def. Rosario Romero by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 0:58.
- Levan Khabalaev def. Brock Hammer by TKO (strikes), Round 1, 1:01.
- Paulina Wisniewska def. Chelsea Hackett by unanimous decision (29-28 x3).
- Noah Hermosillo def. Cade Cox by TKO (body kick and punches), Round 3, 1:43.
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