Liz Carmouche advocates for more women's weight classes in PFL

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Liz Carmouche advocates for more women's weight classes in PFL
Summary

Liz Carmouche, a key figure in women's MMA, has called for the PFL to introduce more weight classes for female fighters. Currently, the PFL lacks a bantamweight division, a category Carmouche considers essential for better representation and fighter health. After her recent victory over Viviane Araujo at PFL San Diego, Carmouche emphasized the importance of diversity in weight classes, stating that women come in various body types. She expressed concern over the decline of growth in existing divisions and suggested that implementing new weight classes would enhance opportunities for female athletes. Carmouche anticipates her next fight might be for the inaugural flyweight title in the PFL.

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  • Carmouche argues for bantamweight division in PFL.
  • She submitted Viviane Araujo at PFL San Diego.
  • PFL currently only offers a women's flyweight class.
  • Carmouche believes diversity in weight classes is vital.
  • Next fight may be for PFL flyweight title.
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Liz Carmouche: "I want to keep adding weight classes because women are not just two body types. It's ridiculous,."

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