The Professional Fighters League returns with a high-stakes event as PFL Chicago prepares to deliver an action-packed fight card from top to bottom. Headlining the evening is a championship clash in the women’s flyweight division, alongside a deeply talented lineup of preliminary and main card bouts featuring established veterans and surging prospects looking to make their mark on the promotion. Fight fans around the globe will be tuning in as the organization brings another major night of mixed martial arts competition to the forefront.
Sherdog’s live round-by-round coverage for PFL Chicago is set to begin on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET, providing comprehensive insights into every exchange inside the cage. For viewers looking to watch the action unfold live and catch the premier matchups, the main card—anchored by the women’s flyweight championship headliner—will broadcast on Friday, Oct. 16, at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN 2, with streaming options also available through official PFL platforms.
The weight-ins have concluded without major incident, with athletes successfully hitting their marks across various divisions. As the fighters step on the scales and finalize their preparations, attention turns entirely to the matchups themselves. Below is the full breakdown of the bouts slated for the event, featuring the fighters, their official weigh-in measurements, and the structural setup for Sherdog’s live scoring as the action plays out across the rounds.
Noah Hermosillo vs. Caden Cox
Kicking off the focus on individual matchups, featherweights Noah Hermosillo and Caden Cox are set for a pivotal showdown. Hermosillo weighed in successfully at 146 pounds, while his opponent, Cox, came in right behind him at 145.6 pounds. Both athletes are looking to establish early momentum in a division known for its high pace and relentless pressure. Sherdog’s panel of judges—Brian Knapp, Sean Sheehan, and Mike Sloan—will be tracking every striking exchange, grappling transition, and positional control across all three scheduled rounds to deliver round-by-round scoring before the official result is read.
Paulina Wisniewska vs. Chelsea Hackett
In the women’s flyweight division, Paulina Wisniewska meets Chelsea Hackett in what promises to be a compelling tactical battle. Both competitors tipped the scales identically at 125.6 pounds, showcasing professional discipline and readiness heading into fight night. Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan are assigned to score the bout round by round, evaluating how Wisniewska and Hackett manage distance, utilize their striking arsenals, and defend against takedowns over three rounds of action.
Levan Khabalaev vs. Brock Hamer
Moving up to the lightweight division, Levan Khabalaev steps into the cage against Brock Hamer. Khabalaev registered a weight of 155 pounds, while Hamer came in slightly heavier at 156 pounds, both safely within the lightweight limit. The stylistic clash between these two lightweights offers plenty of intrigue for fans of the 155-pound landscape, with Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan providing expert scoring across the three-round duration.
Cobey Fehr vs. Rosario Romero
Bantamweight action takes center stage as Cobey Fehr faces off against Rosario Romero. Fehr officially weighed in at 136 pounds, closely matched by Romero, who stepped off the scale at 135.8 pounds. The lighter weight classes are renowned for rapid transitions and high-volume striking, making this a matchup where judges Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will need to closely monitor effective aggressiveness and grappling exchanges throughout the three rounds.
Gamid Khizriev vs. Michael Boylan
The lightweight division continues to showcase depth as Gamid Khizriev takes on Michael Boylan. Khizriev hit the scale at 155.6 pounds, while Boylan weighed in at an even 155 pounds. With both fighters coming in fully prepared, this bout has all the ingredients of a hard-fought contest. Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will be scoring each round as the fighters look to secure a definitive victory.
Shannon Clark vs. Lucero Acosta
Women’s flyweight action returns as Shannon Clark squares off against Lucero Acosta. Clark weighed in at 125.8 pounds, with Acosta registering 125 pounds flat. This pairing brings high energy to the division, and the judges—Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan—will meticulously evaluate the striking and grappling dynamics over three competitive rounds.
Cassio Barao vs. Kevin Pease
In another high-stakes lightweight pairing, Cassio Barao faces Kevin Pease. Barao weighed in at 154.2 pounds, while Pease checked in at 155.6 pounds. Both athletes are eager to make an impact, and Sherdog’s scoring trio of Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will be locked in to assess who dictates the pace and controls the center of the cage across the scheduled three rounds.
Emiliano Sordi vs. Abraham Bably
Stepping up to the light heavyweight division, veteran Emiliano Sordi meets Abraham Bably. Sordi weighed in at 205.2 pounds, matched closely by Bably at 205.8 pounds. Given the power inherent in the light heavyweight division, this matchup carries the constant threat of a finish. Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will score the action round by round, keeping a close eye on power punches, clinch work, and mat returns.
Trey Waters vs. Eliezer Kubanza
In the welterweight division, Trey Waters locks horns with Eliezer Kubanza. Waters successfully made weight at 170.4 pounds, while Kubanza came in right behind at 170.2 pounds. The 170-pound weight class is historically one of the most competitive in mixed martial arts, and this bout will be closely scrutinized by judges Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan as the fighters battle through three rounds.
J.P. Saint Louis vs. Oualy Tandia
Welterweights J.P. Saint Louis and Oualy Tandia are also set to collide. Saint Louis weighed in at 172.8 pounds, while Tandia hit the limit at 170 pounds. The scoring panel consisting of Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will evaluate how both athletes handle the tactical nuances of the fight across the three-round duration before the official decision is rendered.
Rafael do Nascimento vs. Sarvarjon Khamidov
Dropping back down to bantamweight, Rafael do Nascimento takes on Sarvarjon Khamidov. Do Nascimento weighed in at 135.4 pounds, with Khamidov registering 135.8 pounds. Speed and technical precision will be vital in this matchup, and Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan will score each round based on effective striking, grappling dominance, and control.
Timur Khizriev vs. Gabriel Braga
In a high-profile featherweight encounter, Timur Khizriev meets Gabriel Braga. Khizriev weighed in at 145.4 pounds, while Braga came in at 145.8 pounds. This featherweight clash features two elite competitors looking to position themselves near the top of the organizational ladder. The three-round battle will be scored closely by Knapp, Sheehan, and Sloan.
PFL Women’s Flyweight Title Fight: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop
At the pinnacle of the card, the PFL Women’s Flyweight Championship takes center stage as veteran standout Liz Carmouche defends her status against challenger Jena Bishop. Carmouche successfully weighed in at 125 pounds, while Bishop came in just under at 124.6 pounds.
As a championship main event, this bout is scheduled for five championship rounds, giving both fighters ample opportunity to showcase their elite skill sets. Sherdog’s judging panel—Brian Knapp, Sean Sheehan, and Mike Sloan—will score all five rounds, analyzing every championship minute as Carmouche and Bishop battle for divisional supremacy before the official championship result is announced.
