PFL Chicago: Carmouche vs. Bishop 2

Liz Carmouche

Liz Carmouche is a highly accomplished United States mixed martial artist competing in the Flyweight division with a professional record of 25-8-0. A former Bellator Flyweight Champion, she is known for her powerful grappling and finishing instincts. Her recent performances include a third-round knockout of Jena Bishop in August 2025, a unanimous decision victory over Elora Dana, and a first-round stoppage of Ilara Joanne, extending her current winning streak to three.

Jena Bishop

Jena Bishop is a highly accomplished American mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner competing in the flyweight division of the PFL. Standing 5'4" with a 66.5-inch reach, she holds a professional record of 9 wins and 3 losses. Known for her elite submission skills and technical grappling foundation, she recently faced Liz Carmouche at the 2025 PFL World Tournament after securing back-to-back victories against Ekaterina Shakalova and Kana Watanabe earlier in the year.

Timur Khizriev

Timur Khizriev is an undefeated Russian featherweight competing in the PFL, holding a perfect professional record of 18-0-0. Standing 5'8" with a 69-inch reach, he is known for a highly disciplined and technical fighting style. Most recently, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Brendan Loughnane in November 2024. This followed wins against Gabriel Braga, Enrique Barzola, and Brett Johns during the 2024 season, as well as a victory over Justin Gonzales in Bellator.

Gabriel Braga

Gabriel Braga is a Brazilian featherweight competing in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) with a professional record of 16 wins and 3 losses. Standing 5'9" with a 72-inch reach, he is known for his technical striking and resilience. In his recent outings, he suffered a first-round loss to Jesus Pinedo in June 2025, which followed a submission victory over Frederik Dupras and a unanimous decision win against Jeremy Kennedy at the 2024 PFL Championships.

Sarvarjon Khamidov

Sarvarjon Khamidov is a professional mixed martial artist from Tajikistan with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'6" with a 68-inch reach, he competes in the bantamweight division and utilizes a foundation in freestyle wrestling. Most recently, he competed at PFL World Tournament 6 in June 2025, where he faced Magomed Magomedov. Prior to that, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Marcirley Alves and a submission win via rear-naked choke against Kevin Petshi.

Rafael do Nascimento

Rafael do Nascimento is a Brazilian bantamweight competitor with a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses. Competing primarily in the LFA organization, he is known for a highly versatile and technical grappling game. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Shuya Kamikubo. Prior to that, he showcased his finishing ability with a ninja choke against Arnold Jimenez and a rare calf slicer against Brandon Altomare.

Oualy Tandia

Oualy Tandia is an undefeated welterweight fighter from France with a professional record of 5-0-0. Standing 190cm with a 200cm reach, he utilizes his significant physical frame to dominate opponents in Hexagone MMA. His recent performances include a third-round knockout of Romain Debienne via right cross, a first-round knee finish against Alix JeanGuillaume, and a ground-and-pound victory over Sahel Walizada, showcasing his versatile finishing ability.

J.P. Saint Louis

J.P. Saint Louis is a United States professional mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division. Born on September 18, 1992, he stands 5'10" with a 72.5-inch reach and holds a professional record of 12 wins and 5 losses. He is currently on a five-fight winning streak. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Tyler Ray at the 2025 PFL World Tournament and a second-round guillotine choke win against Daniel Morrison.

Emiliano Sordi

Emiliano Sordi is an Argentinian mixed martial artist with a professional record of 26-13-1, competing in the Light Heavyweight division. Known for his aggressive finishing ability and knockout power, he rose to international prominence by winning the 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Championship. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, having secured first-round finishes over Tom Breese via rear-naked choke, and both Marcos Brigagão and Hugo Lezama via punches.

Abraham Bably

Abraham Bably is an English heavyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 8-2-0. Standing 5'10" with a 74-inch reach, he is known for his explosive striking and finishing ability within the PFL (Professional Fighters League). He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a 21-second knockout via punches against Justin Clarke in December 2025, following first-round stoppages of Joffie Houlton and Paul-Emmanuel Gnaze.

Shannon Clark

Shannon Clark is a Canadian flyweight MMA fighter with a professional record of 7-1-0. Standing 5'5" with a 64.5-inch reach, she has established herself as a prominent competitor in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA). Known for her resilience and well-rounded skill set, she recently secured back-to-back victories in LFA, defeating Beatriz Consuli via unanimous decision in November 2025 and Cheyanne Bowers via split decision in January 2025.

Lucero Acosta

Lucero Acosta is a professional mixed martial artist from Mexico who competes in the flyweight division of Combate Global. Standing 5'6" with a 69-inch reach, she currently holds a 6-2-0 record and is on a four-fight winning streak. Known for her aggressive and well-rounded style, her recent victories include a unanimous decision over Abril Anguiano in April 2025, a TKO win against Manuela Marconetto, and a first-round guillotine choke submission over Silvia Juaneda.

Cássio Barão

Cássio Barão is a Brazilian lightweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. Competing primarily in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), Barão is known for his explosive finishing ability and striking power. His recent performances include a first-round knockout victory over João Souza in May 2026 and a unanimous decision win against Kauê Vaz in February 2025, showcasing his ability to succeed both in rapid finishes and over the distance.

Kevin Pease

Kevin Pease is an undefeated American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division. Standing 5'8" with a 72-inch reach, he holds a professional record of 8-0-0 and is currently on a ten-fight winning streak. He is known for a versatile grappling game and consistent performance across major regional and national stages. In his most recent outing at CFFC 154, he secured a first-round victory via rear naked choke against William Starks.

Gamid Khizriev

Gamid Khizriev is an undefeated Russian lightweight prospect with a professional record of 5-0. Competing in organizations such as UAE Warriors and AMC Fight Nights, he is known for a versatile finishing ability both on the feet and on the ground. In his most recent outing at UAE Warriors 61, he secured a third-round triangle choke victory over Asliddin Eshankulov. This followed a split decision win against Abdullo Khodzhaev and a first-round armbar submission of Shyngys Maratov.

Michael Boylan

Michael Boylan is an undefeated American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division. Standing 6'0", he has built a professional record of 6-0-0, characterized by a high finishing rate. His recent performances include a first-round knockout of Mike Lindquist in November 2025 and a first-round stoppage of Kendall Whited in August 2025. He also secured a submission via rear naked choke against Myles McDonald and a nine-second victory over Jon Milledge.

Paulina Wiśniewska

Paulina Wiśniewska is a professional mixed martial artist from Poland who competes in the Flyweight division. She currently holds a record of 6 wins and 1 loss, primarily competing in PFL Europe. Known for her finishing ability, her recent performances include a split decision result against Sabrinna de Sousa, a first-round rear-naked choke victory over Jessica Cunha, and a dominant 20-second TKO win against Valentina Scatizzi.

Chelsea Hackett

Chelsea Hackett is an Australian flyweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 4-3-1. Known for her strong foundation in Muay Thai and kickboxing, she currently competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Her recent competitive run includes a first-round submission victory over Ky Bennett via rear-naked choke in August 2023, followed by challenges against Jena Bishop and Dakota Ditcheva during the 2024 PFL Regular Season.

Cobey Fehr

Cobey Fehr is a bantamweight mixed martial artist from the United States with a professional record of 3-0. Standing 5'6", he utilizes a wrestling foundation to control the pace of his bouts. He is currently on a four-fight winning streak across his amateur and professional career. Most recently, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Michael Jamiyandorj at Tuff-N-Uff 148 in September 2025. This followed a quick first-round submission via rear naked choke against Orlando Ortega.

Rosario Romero

Rosario Romero is an undefeated professional mixed martial artist from the United States with a record of 4-0-0. Competing in the bantamweight division at 135.6 lbs and standing 5'7", Romero has established a strong presence in the Up Next Fighting (UNF) organization. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Miguel Peimbert in May 2026 and a first-round knockout of Thom Landeros in January 2026. He also holds decision wins over Jesse Langarica and Khaleel Pearson.

Eliezer Kubanza

Eliezer Kubanza is a professional mixed martial artist from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with an 8-1-0 record. Competing in the Welterweight division, he is known for a powerful striking style and exceptional reach of 74.5 inches. He recently secured a first-round victory over François Mozou at PFL Africa 4 in December 2025. This followed a high-stakes appearance on Dana White's Contender Series and a successful undefeated run in BRAVE CF featuring multiple knockout finishes.

Trey Waters

Trey Waters is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States with a record of 9 wins and 2 losses. Competing in the UFC's Welterweight division, he is known for his exceptional height and reach for the weight class. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Billy Ray Goff and a successful promotional debut where he defeated Josh Quinlan by unanimous decision. Waters is a former LFA Welterweight Champion, having earned the title with a knockout win.

Noah Hermosillo

Noah Hermosillo is a featherweight mixed martial artist from the United States with a foundation in wrestling. Standing 5'7", he has demonstrated versatility by securing victories through both technical grappling and striking pressure. His recent performances include a unanimous decision win over Amir Ilhomov in June 2025, a first-round rear-naked choke submission against Martial Attitso in March 2025, and a unanimous decision victory over J.R. Kazalas in April 2024.

Caden Cox

Nationality: United States Record: 2-0-0 (Professional MMA) Organization: WLF MMA / PFL Fighting Style: Mixed Martial Arts (Grappling and Striking) Caden Cox is an American featherweight mixed martial artist with a professional record of 2-0-0. He is known for a versatile skill set that combines finishing ability on the feet and the ground. In his professional debut at WLF MMA 81 in January 2025, he secured a first-round victory via left hook and hammerfists. He followed this with another stoppage win at WLF MMA 91 in January 2026, defeating Degaxue with a rear naked choke in the third round. Prior to his professional career, he competed on the regional circuit, earning multiple wins via strikes and decision.

Benita van Rooij

Record: 7-1-0 Nationality: Netherlands Organization: UAE Warriors, Levels Fight League (LFL) Fighting Style: Kickboxing / Grappling Benita van Rooij is a strawweight contender known for her high-pressure "Dutch style" kickboxing and opportunistic submission skills. She began her professional career with a dominant six-fight win streak, frequently finishing opponents in the second round via rear-naked choke. Recently, she secured a victory at UAE Warriors 67 in February 2026, bouncing back from her first career loss in a title bout. She is recognized for her aggressive pace and resilient fighting spirit.

Giulliany Perêa

Giulliany Perêa is a Brazilian atomweight fighter with a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'3" with a 61-inch reach, she has competed in prominent organizations including Invicta FC and Shooto Brasil. Known for her grappling and finishing ability, her recent performances include a split decision result against Giuliana Cosnard, a first-round Kimura submission over Kailane Guedes, and a ground-and-pound victory over Fabiana Silva at Shooto Brasil 133.

Levan Khabalaev

Levan Khabalaev is an undefeated United States lightweight with a professional record of 5-0-0. Standing 6'2", he utilizes a kickboxing foundation to maintain a high finishing rate. He recently secured a first-round victory over Chamy Delva at PFL New York via knee to the body and ground strikes. His previous wins include a unanimous decision over Elvin Romero at CFFC 147 and three consecutive first-round stoppages across LFA, FFC, and WAK-1F.

Morquez Forest

Morquez Forest is a 31-year-old mixed martial artist from the United States with a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss. Standing 5'9" and competing in the lightweight division, Forest is known for a versatile freestyle foundation. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak, most recently securing a unanimous decision victory over Ashton Charlton at CFFC 151 in March 2026. This followed a decision win against Paulo Machado and a first-round knockout of Nate Williams.