Liz Carmouche’s Elbows and Pressure Ended Elora Dana’s
Liz Carmouche defeated Elora Dana by unanimous decision at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita on June 20, 2025. All three judges scored the women’s flyweight semifinal 30–27, sending Carmouche into the PFL World Tournament final against Jena Bishop.
An opening reversal produced damaging offense
Carmouche attacked immediately and completed an early takedown. Dana later caught a kick and brought her down from the clinch, but Carmouche reversed and established top position.
Dana threatened submissions from underneath. Carmouche answered a triangle attempt with a slam and landed elbows that produced substantial swelling on Dana’s forehead, turning a difficult grappling exchange into an offensive opportunity.
Ground strikes accompanied the standing pressure
Both women traded punches and kicks in the second round. Carmouche eventually secured another takedown, delivered short elbows and briefly moved into a crucifix.
Dana continued answering on the feet in the third, including body kicks and combinations. Carmouche met the pressure with counters and body-lock clinches, then finished with another forceful exchange.
Experience carried Carmouche into the final
The decision handed Dana her first professional defeat after eight wins. She had reached the semifinal by beating Diana Avsaragova in her PFL debut.
Carmouche, a former Bellator flyweight champion, advanced after an opening-round victory over Ilara Joanne. Wichita added another step to her tournament campaign, achieved through reversals, damaging elbows and the ability to keep responding when Dana attempted to change positions.
Sources
- MMA Fighting: June 20 Wichita venue, semifinal assignments and official results
- PFL: takedowns, submission defense, elbows and both fighters’ tournament routes
