The Professional Fighters League descends upon the Windy City on Saturday night, bringing a high-stakes championship doubleheader and a stacked card of elite mixed martial arts action to the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. MMA Fighting has complete, live coverage of the PFL Chicago results, featuring the highly anticipated rematch between former long-reigning Bellator flyweight champion Liz Carmouche and contender Jena Bishop with the vacant PFL 125-pound title hanging in the balance.
Saturday night’s main event serves as a classic championship collision between two of the most disciplined and accomplished grapplers in the division. Carmouche enters the cage firmly established as one of the preeminent female fighters in the sport today. Currently holding the No. 14 spot in the MMA Fighting Pound-for-Pound Rankings, the seasoned veteran has carved out an incredible late-career resurgence. Her journey to this championship rematch is underpinned by a remarkable streak of consistency and dominance. Carmouche has rattled off four consecutive victories and has walked away victorious in 13 of her past 14 professional bouts.
Her path back to championship gold runs through Bishop, a formidable test who has earned her way back to a title opportunity through sheer persistence and skill. Bishop has proven herself to be a major threat in the flyweight division, winning four of her past five fights to secure another crack at Carmouche. The two elite athletes are already intimately familiar with one another inside the cage, having squared off previously in a tense 2025 PFL tournament final. In that first encounter, Carmouche managed to edge out the victory, but Bishop has used the setback as fuel to retool, refine her skills, and climb her way back to the summit of the division. With a vacant PFL flyweight title waiting for the victor, the stakes could not be higher for either competitor as they prepare to trade leather and showcase their grappling prowess under the bright lights of Chicago.
While the main event features a battle for divisional supremacy, the featherweight co-main event promises an explosive clash of styles. Undefeated rising star Timur Khizriev steps into the cage to test his flawless record against seasoned PFL veteran Gabriel Braga. Khizriev has steadily built a reputation as one of the most formidable and technically sound prospects on the roster, relying on suffocating pressure, exceptional wrestling, and relentless conditioning to dismantle his opponents. However, facing a seasoned veteran like Braga represents a massive step up in competition and experience. Braga has battled the best the PFL has to offer, utilizing his crisp striking and well-rounded game to navigate deep into tournament brackets and high-profile matchups. The featherweight co-main event serves as a crucial measuring stick for Khizriev’s championship aspirations and a golden opportunity for Braga to derail an undefeated hype train.
The remainder of the main card on ESPN2 delivers high-level entertainment across multiple weight classes. In a pivotal bantamweight clash, Sarvarjon Khamidov squares off against Rafael do Nascimento, offering fans a matchup defined by speed, technical striking, and high-paced grappling exchanges. Opening up the televised main card, Oualy Tandia meets J.P. Saint Louis in a bout designed to set an explosive tone for the evening’s marquee fights.
Prior to the main card broadcast, the preliminary card streaming live on the ESPN App features a deep lineup of international talent, promotional newcomers, and established veterans looking to make a statement. The preliminary bouts span several weight classes and feature compelling matchups from top to bottom. In the welterweight division, Eliezer Kubanza locks horns with Trey Waters in what promises to be a powerful collision of physical athletes. Heavyweights Emiliano Sordi and Abraham Bably step into the cage for a battle of the big men where one clean shot can alter the course of the fight in an instant.
The preliminary lineup also showcases Cassio Barao taking on Kevin Pease, while Shannon Clark goes toe-to-toe with Lucero Acosta in a matchup expected to deliver plenty of action. Gamid Khizriev faces Michael Boylan, Cobey Fehr takes on Rosario Romero, and Levan Khabalaev battles Brock Hamer in a series of bouts crucial for fighters looking to climb the PFL organizational ladder. International flavor fills the card as Paulina Wisniewska meets Chelsea Hackett, and Benita van Roiij squares off against Giulliany Perea.
Action on the early preliminary card has already produced highlight-reel moments for the Chicago crowd. In a thrilling featherweight preliminary encounter, Noah Hermosillo secured a decisive victory over Caden Cox, finishing the fight in impressive fashion via technical knockout due to a devastating body kick followed by a barrage of punches at the 1:43 mark of the third round.
With a vacant championship on the line, a clash of undefeated talent against seasoned veterans, and a packed arena of passionate MMA fans in Chicago, the PFL Chicago card delivers an unforgettable night of martial arts competition. Stay tuned to MMA Fighting for ongoing live results, round-by-round updates, and comprehensive post-fight analysis as the action unfolds live from the Wintrust Arena.
