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Pivotal womenâs flyweight clash booked for PFL San Diego co-main event
TL;DR
Liz Carmouche will face Viviane Araujo in a crucial women's flyweight match at PFL San Diego on June 27. The fight will serve as the co-main event, with both fighters ranked in the top ten of the PFL's 125-pound division.
Key points
- Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo at PFL San Diego
- Fight scheduled for June 27 at Pechanga Arena
- Carmouche ranked No. 2, Araujo ranked ninth in PFL flyweight division
- Main card airs on ESPN 2 at 10 p.m. ET
- Prelims available on ESPN app at 7 p.m. ET
Liz CarmoucheViviane AraujoA.J. McKeeSalamat Isulaev
Liz Carmouche won the PFL flyweight tournament in 2025. | PFL MMA
A womenâs flyweight tilt with championship implications will serve as the PFL San Diego co-headliner.
Liz Carmouche will square off against Viviane Araujo on June 27 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, the promotion announced on Wednesday. Carmouche is currently No. 2, while Araujo checks in at ninth in Professional Fighters Leagueâs 125-pound rankings. PFL San Diego is headlined by a featherweight clash pitting A.J. McKee against Salamat Isulaev. The PFL San Diego main card airs on ESPN 2 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the prelims will be broadcast via the ESPN app at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Championship Credentials
A San Diego native, the 42-year-old Carmouche comes off a 3-0 campaign in 2025 in which she won the PFL flyweight tournament. During that run, âGirl-Rillaâ bested Ilara Joanne, Elora Dana and Jena Bishop â earning two of her victories via knockout or technical knockout. Carmouche is a former Bellator MMA flyweight champion and two-division title challenger in the UFC. Her ledger includes notable triumphs over the likes of (twice), , , Kaitlyn Cerminara, and .
Q&A
What is the date and location of the PFL San Diego event featuring Carmouche and Araujo?
The PFL San Diego event is scheduled for June 27 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego.
What are the current rankings of Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araujo in the PFL flyweight division?
Liz Carmouche is ranked No. 2, while Viviane Araujo is ranked ninth in the PFL's 125-pound rankings.
Who is headlining the PFL San Diego main card alongside Carmouche and Araujo?
The main card is headlined by a featherweight clash between A.J. McKee and Salamat Isulaev.
