PFL fighter Liz Carmouche is advocating for the creation of more weight divisions in women's MMA. The veteran competitor has publicly voiced her desire to see the sport grow its offerings for female athletes.
Veteran MMA fighter Liz Carmouche is calling on the Professional Fighters League to expand its women's divisions, arguing that the sport needs more weight class options to support the growing pool of female talent competing at the highest level.
Carmouche, who fights out of The Arena, brings considerable credibility to the conversation. Known as "Girlrilla," the 42-year-old American carries a professional record of 13 wins and 7 losses and has spent years competing near the top of women's mixed martial arts. Standing five-foot-six with a 66-inch reach, she is a well-rounded orthodox fighter who lands 2.78 significant strikes per minute at a 54 percent accuracy rate and averages 2.57 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect a diverse, technically grounded game built over a long career.
Her public push comes at a moment when women's MMA continues to gain mainstream attention, yet still operates with fewer divisional options than the men's side of the sport in most promotions.
Why it matters
- Carmouche's longevity and profile give her advocacy added weight inside the sport.
- Additional weight classes would give more female athletes a competitive home at their natural size.
- The PFL's tournament format, if extended to new women's divisions, could create fresh title opportunities and prize money for fighters currently without a natural weight class fit.
- Broader divisional offerings could also attract free agents and emerging prospects who currently have limited options outside the UFC.
Carmouche has not indicated which specific weight classes she believes the PFL should add, but her willingness to speak publicly on the issue signals she intends to use her platform to push the conversation forward within the promotion.
