It is never a truly quiet day during a Professional Fighters League fight week, and the energy reached a palpable peak as athletes stepped onto the scales for the latest major promotional stop. The Professional Fighters League officially finalized its upcoming fight card following a smooth and drama-free weigh-in session, ensuring that all 13 scheduled bouts are officially locked in for fight night. Topping the bill is a high-stakes women’s flyweight championship rematch that promises to deliver high-level mixed martial arts action, with both the reigning titleholder and her challenger successfully hitting their marks without any issues.
The main event features reigning champion Liz Carmouche putting her belt on the line against top contender Jena Bishop. Both fighters successfully made weight during the official proceedings, clearing the final administrative hurdle before they step back into the cage to settle unfinished business. This upcoming encounter serves as a direct rematch of their highly competitive championship clash from last year, an affair that ultimately ended when Carmouche landed a definitive knockout blow in the third round to retain her dominant grip on the division. With all competitors successfully making weight, the entire 13-fight lineup is officially set to move forward as planned.
Liz Carmouche enters this championship defense carrying the undisputed status of a true legend within women’s mixed martial arts. Boasting a formidable professional record of 26-8, the veteran fighter has consistently remained at the absolute pinnacle of the sport through multiple eras of competition. Known to fans and peers alike by her moniker "Girl-Rilla," Carmouche has proven nearly unstoppable in recent years and has not tasted defeat since dropping a decision to Taila Santos back in 2024. Demonstrating her trademark professionalism and discipline on the scales, the 42-year-old champion stepped up and weighed in right on the 125-pound limit, looking sharp, focused, and ready for another grueling five-round battle. Prior to securing this anticipated rematch, Carmouche added another stellar performance to her legendary resume by cruising to a one-sided unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo, further cementing her status as the gold standard of the flyweight weight class.
On the other side of the championship equation stands Jena Bishop, who is determined to avenge her previous loss and capture the coveted PFL flyweight crown. While Bishop came up short in her first meeting against Carmouche, the 40-year-old challenger carries immense confidence into this second encounter. Representing the state of Missouri, Bishop has steadily rebuilt her momentum and put together an impressive pair of victories since their initial championship bout. Among those wins was a statement-making submission victory over Ariane Lipski da Silva, showcasing the grappling prowess and relentless pressure that earned her another crack at the gold. Demonstrating her commitment to the championship limit, Bishop tipped the scales at 124.6 pounds, safely under the flyweight championship threshold and fully prepared for the five-round title fight ahead.
The undercard for the event features an extensive lineup of talent spanning multiple weight classes, with every single fighter successfully navigating the scale during the official weigh-ins. In the featherweight division, Timur Khizriev weighed in at 145.4 pounds to prepare for his matchup against Gabriel Braga, who successfully made weight at 145.8 pounds. Bantamweight action is also locked in as Rafael do Nascimento hit the mark at 135.4 pounds, while his opponent Sarvarjon Khamidov registered at 135.8 pounds.
In the welterweight division, J.P. Saint Louis weighed in at 172.8 pounds ahead of his bout against Oualy Tandia, who came in cleanly at the 170-pound limit. Another compelling welterweight pairing features Trey Waters hitting 170.4 pounds to face Eliezer Kubanza, who weighed in at 170.2 pounds. Moving up to the light heavyweight division, veteran Emiliano Sordi stepped on the scale at 205.2 pounds, while Abraham Bably registered at 205.8 pounds to complete their matchup.
Lightweight competition on the card features Cassio Barao, who weighed in at 154.2 pounds, preparing to face Kevin Pease, who registered at 155.6 pounds. In a flyweight preliminary pairing, Shannon Clark weighed 125.8 pounds, matching up against Lucero Acosta, who hit the 125-pound mark precisely. Another lightweight clash showcases Gamid Khizriev at 155.6 pounds meeting Michael Boylan, who weighed in at 155 pounds.
Additional preliminary action includes a bantamweight bout between Cobey Fehr, who weighed 136 pounds, and Rosario Romero, who hit 135.8 pounds. At lightweight, Levan Khabalaev weighed in at 155 pounds to face Brock Hamer, who registered at 156 pounds. In the women’s flyweight division, Paulina Wisniewska weighed 125.6 pounds, mirroring the exact weight of her opponent, Chelsea Hackett, who also registered at 125.6 pounds. Rounding out the official weigh-in results, featherweight competitors Noah Hermosillo and Caden Cox hit the scales at 146 pounds and 145.6 pounds respectively.
The entire event is scheduled to broadcast for fans watching from home, with comprehensive coverage available through digital and televised platforms. The early card preliminary bouts will kick off in the evening, streaming live on the ESPN app to accommodate fans looking to catch the action from the very beginning. As the night progresses, the broadcast will transition to the main card matchups on ESPN, culminating in the highly anticipated women’s flyweight championship rematch between Liz Carmouche and Jena Bishop as they write the next chapter of their competitive rivalry inside the cage.
