Liz Carmouche continued her dominant run, submitting former UFC contender Viviane Araujo with a guillotine choke in the second round of the PFL San Diego co-main event. The former Bellator flyweight champion and PFL tournament winner made quick work of her opponent inside Pechanga Arena, earning her latest victory by submission.
Carmouche, known as "Girl-Rilla," showcased her grappling prowess against Araujo, who had little answer for the relentless pressure. The finish came at an unstated time in the second round, marking another emphatic win for the veteran fighter. After the bout, Carmouche called for a move to the bantamweight division, signaling a potential shift in her career trajectory.
Also on the card, Khasan Magomedsharipov secured a quick finish in his return from a two-year layoff, defeating a former UFC fighter. The younger brother of Zabit Magomedsharipov showed no ring rust, dispatching his opponent in rapid fashion during the San Diego event.
The submission victory adds to Carmouche's legacy as one of the most accomplished women in MMA, with titles across multiple promotions. Her callout of the bantamweight division suggests she is seeking new challenges after conquering the flyweight ranks.
Both fighters will likely see their respective futures clarified in the coming weeks, with Carmouche eyeing a move up in weight and Magomedsharipov re-establishing himself after his extended absence.
"I want the bantamweights," Carmouche said in her post-fight interview, according to Yahoo Sports. "I've done everything at 125 pounds."