Viviane Araujo prepares for pivotal bout against Liz Carmouche at PFL San Diego
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Viviane Araujo faces Liz Carmouche in a flyweight bout at PFL San Diego on June 27. Araujo seeks to secure a title shot with a victory after a successful debut in April. Carmouche, the reigning tournament champion, has notable wins and is on a strong run since 2020. Araujo acknowledges Carmouche's strengths but is focused on controlling the fight's pace and strategy. This matchup is expected to be a significant test for both fighters, with title implications looming for Araujo.
- •Araujo's fight against Carmouche is on June 27 at PFL San Diego.
- •Carmouche is the PFL's flyweight tournament champion.
- •Araujo aims for a decisive win to claim title contention.
- •Both fighters have extensive experience in MMA and strong résumés.
- •The matchup could impact the title race in the PFL flyweight division.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — PFL San Diego’s Viviane Araujo targets title shot with a win over Liz Carmouche
"“Vivi” faces fellow former UFC standout Liz Carmouche in a crucial flyweight contenders' bout on Saturday at PFL San Diego.
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