L. Pacheco defeated O. Kolesnyk in the first round. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Hot weather for the PFL playoffs in the women's lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). After the North American accused the other three semifinalists of being afraid to face her, the Brazilian Larissa pacheco She was not shaken by the provocation and stated that she 'waits' for the two-time champion in the grand final. The statements took place after the show last Friday (25).
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“It doesn’t matter who I fight, they’re all going to fall. I don’t care if I’m first or fourth (placed), they’re all scared of fighting me and I’m not scared of them”, Kayla teased at the press conference after the event.
Qualified for the semifinals, Larissa pacheco He was not shaken by the ex-judoka's 'prick', he showed confidence in his work and stated that he hopes to meet her in the season's decision.
“I arrived here and came to do what I trained to do. I have completed my work. My opponent (Helena Kolesnyk) didn't make weight and I still accepted the fight, risking losing. Regarding Kayla saying that we are not at her level, that is not my problem. I'm here focused on a job, focused on a direction and I'll meet it in the final”, replied the Brazilian.
The athletes have already measured forces on two occasions in the PFL decagon. Both duels took place in 2019. In the regular season of that season, the American won by unanimous decision from the judges. In the grand final of the tournament, another triumph for Kayla who took home the belt and the US$1 million prize.
The Brazilian Larissa pacheco finished the 2021 regular season in first place in the women's lightweight tournament. In the semifinals, the Tupiniquim fighter will face the North American fighter Taylor Guardado in a duel scheduled for August 27th. In the same event, on the other side of the key, Kayla harrison will face New Zealander Genah Fabian.
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