Best fights of Liz Carmouche
Over 16 years as a professional, Liz Carmouche has compiled a 26-8 (18) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Liz Carmouche submits Viviane Araújo
On June 27, 2026 Liz Carmouche faced Viviane Araújo in a flyweight bout. Carmouche was 42 years old with a record of 25-8, and Araújo was 39 with a record of 14-7. Carmouche was on a 3-fight winning streak and Araújo was coming off a win. Carmouche submitted Viviane Araújo via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Liz Carmouche defeats Jennifer Maia
On July 14, 2018 Liz Carmouche faced Jennifer Maia in a flyweight bout. Carmouche was 34 years old with a record of 11-6, and Maia was 29 with a record of 15-4-1. Carmouche was coming off a loss, while Maia was on a 6-fight winning streak. Carmouche won via unanimous decision.
3. Liz Carmouche KOs Juliana Velasquez
On April 22, 2022 Liz Carmouche fought Juliana Velasquez for the Bellator Women's flyweight title. Carmouche was 38 years old with a record of 16-7, and Velasquez was 35 with a record of 12-0. Carmouche was on a 3-fight winning streak and Velasquez was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Carmouche stopped Juliana Velasquez via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
4. Liz Carmouche defeats Vanessa Porto
On April 9, 2021 Liz Carmouche faced Vanessa Porto in a flyweight bout. Carmouche was 37 years old with a record of 14-7, and Porto was 37 with a record of 22-8. Carmouche was coming off a win and Porto was on a 4-fight winning streak. Carmouche won via unanimous decision.
5. Liz Carmouche KOs Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
On October 7, 2023 Liz Carmouche defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Ilima-Lei Macfarlane. Carmouche was 39 years old with a record of 19-7, and Macfarlane was 33 with a record of 13-2. Carmouche was on a 6-fight winning streak and Macfarlane was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carmouche stopped Ilima-Lei Macfarlane via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Liz Carmouche loses to Alexis Davis in their 2nd fight via split decision
On December 9, 2017 Liz Carmouche faced Alexis Davis in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Carmouche was 33 years old with a record of 11-5, and Davis was 33 with a record of 18-7. Carmouche was on a 2-fight winning streak and Davis was coming off a win. Carmouche lost via split decision. Went the distance with Davis.
7. Liz Carmouche submits Juliana Velasquez in their 2nd fight
On December 9, 2022 Liz Carmouche defended her Bellator Women's flyweight title against Juliana Velasquez. It was their second meeting. Carmouche was 38 years old with a record of 17-7, and Velasquez was 36 with a record of 12-1. Carmouche was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Velasquez was coming off a loss. Carmouche submitted Juliana Velasquez via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Liz Carmouche KOs Kana Watanabe in 35 seconds
On June 25, 2021 Liz Carmouche faced Kana Watanabe in a flyweight bout. Carmouche was 37 years old with a record of 15-7, and Watanabe was 32 with a record of 10-0-1. Carmouche was on a 2-fight winning streak and Watanabe was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Carmouche stopped Kana Watanabe via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Liz Carmouche loses to Valentina Shevchenko in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On August 10, 2019 Liz Carmouche fought Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC Women's flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Carmouche was 35 years old with a record of 13-6, and Shevchenko was 31 with a record of 17-3. Carmouche was on a 2-fight winning streak and Shevchenko was on a 3-fight winning streak. Carmouche lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Shevchenko.
10. Liz Carmouche loses to Taila Santos via unanimous decision
On August 2, 2024 Liz Carmouche faced Taila Santos in a flyweight bout. Carmouche was 40 years old with a record of 22-7, and Santos was 31 with a record of 21-3. Carmouche was on a 9-fight winning streak and Santos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carmouche lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Santos.