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Carmouche vs. Bishop 2 Will Decide Vacant PFL Women’s Flyweight Title

PFL has elevated the rematch to fill a vacancy created by Dakota Ditcheva’s injury and to inaugurate a standalone women’s flyweight world championship.

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Overview

  • The rematch is booked for Oct. 16 at WinTrust Arena in Chicago and the ESPN main card is set to start at 9 p.m. ET.
  • Dakota Ditcheva is sidelined after breaking both hands during her PFL New York win and undergoing surgery, which opened the division for a vacant title fight.
  • Liz Carmouche previously beat Jena Bishop by third-round TKO in the 2025 PFL tournament final and arrives in Chicago with a recent win over Viviane Araujo.
  • Jena Bishop has rebounded with consecutive first-round finishes this year and brings elite grappling credentials, including a BJJ black belt, an IBJJF No-Gi world title, and ADCC experience.
  • PFL is positioning this belt as a separate women’s flyweight world championship rather than the tournament prize, and Carmouche has said she would like Dakota Ditcheva next in March if she wins and Ditcheva recovers.