Liz Carmouche, the first woman to ever fight inside the UFC, has built an illustrious career across multiple promotions, earning titles in both Bellator MMA and, most recently, the PFL. Her historic 2013 clash with Ronda Rousey remains iconic, as Carmouche came closer than anyone at the time to defeating the UFC star.
At 41, Carmouche continues to prove her legacy in women’s MMA. Her recent victory over Jena Bishop to claim PFL flyweight gold solidifies her among the elite, joining Cris Cyborg as one of the few female fighters to capture championships in multiple major promotions. She now holds an impressive record, winning 12 of her last 13 fights, with her only defeat in that stretch coming against Valentina Shevchenko in a UFC title bout.
Speaking with MMA Junkie, Carmouche reflected on her accomplishments:
“I have done a lot. When you’re caught up in the moment of just trying to evolve as much as possible, prepare for fights, you kind of lose the perspective of some of the things you’ve accomplished… maybe I should be in the UFC Hall of Fame or something like that. I certainly hope so.”
The UFC Hall of Fame currently features only three women: Ronda Rousey, Amanda Nunes, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. With her groundbreaking role in UFC history and sustained success across MMA, Carmouche is now making a strong case to be next in line for induction.
