PFL Chicago results: Jena Bishop stuns Liz Carmouche for flyweight title, Dakota Ditcheva demands next
Bishop avenged her loss to Carmouche to claim the vacant PFL flyweight belt. Afterward, Ditcheva called for her long-awaited title shot in February or March.
Jena Bishop emerged victorious in a hard-fought contest against Liz Carmouche, claiming the vacant PFL flyweight title during the main event of PFL Chicago. Bishop, who had previously lost to Carmouche, displayed remarkable determination to secure the win. After enduring early adversity, Bishop rallied in the second and third rounds, ultimately taking Carmouche's back in the final round to force a submission.
Following the main event, Bishop faced Dakota Ditcheva, who had been cleared to return to full contact training following a hand injury. Ditcheva expressed her desire to challenge Bishop for the belt in February or March. The night's co-main event pitted Timur Khizriev against Gabriel Braga, resulting in a split decision victory for Khizriev.
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