The lame duck PFL returns to the most beloved city in the country this fall, and a trio of new fights have been added to the lineup.
Liz Carmouche rematches Jena Bishop for the inaugural PFL women's flyweight title in the main event of PFL Chicago, which takes place Oct. 16 at Wintrust Arena. The PFL earlier this year announced a merger with Jake Paul's MVP, and it will be folded into that promotion in 2027.
Along with the title bout, the promotion overnight announced three new fights in support: Denis Goltsov (17-1) takes on Maxwell Djantou Nana (13-2) at heavyweight. Sarvarjon Khamidov (37-9) meets Rafael Do Nascimento (9-2) at bantamweight. And former Bellator lightweight title challenger Alexander Shabliy (25-4) takes on Landry Ward (11-3).
With the additions, the PFL Chicago lineup now includes:
- Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop – for inaugural women's flyweight title
- Denis Goltsov vs. Maxwell Djantou Nana
- Rafael Do Nascimento vs. Sarvarjon Khamidov
- Alexander Shabliy vs. Landry Ward
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Denis Goltsov, Alexander Shabliy among new additions to PFL Chicago
