Larissa Pacheco shocks the world, takes Kayla Harrison's unbeaten record and wins the PFL belt

Larissa pacheco is the new PFL lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @PFLMMA

Larissa pacheco shocked the world! The Brazilian made history by overcoming the 'untouchable' status Kayla harrison in the main fight of PFL 10 Final, an event that defined the tournament champions, on Friday night (25), in New York (USA). The triumph came with a unanimous decision from the judges, after 25 minutes of balanced confrontation.

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After a convincing performance, Pacheco wins the first match against Harrison. Previously, the Brazilian had two stumbles against the former champion.

Betting on the future of women's MMA, Kayla suffered the first defeat in her career. Before the confrontation against Larissa, the American had achieved 15 victories in a row.

In addition to the belt, Pacheco has plenty of reasons to celebrate. The tournament title accompanies the dream check of US$1 million (around R$5,3 million).

The fight

The confrontation began with Harrison risking a low kick in the opening seconds. The Brazilian saved her attacks and waited for the best moment to strike. With just over a minute, Kayla got the first takedown and started trying transitions. On top, the champion managed the advantage, while the Tupiniquim only protected itself. In the final seconds, the North American moved away and attacked the Brazilian, still down, with kicks to the base. Close to the end of the stage, Kayla reached the back and attempted a rear naked choke, but there was no more time.

In the second round, the Brazilian knocked the North American off balance with a low kick right at the beginning. After the good moment of the Tupiniquim, Harrison shortened and started to put pressure on his opponent in the clinch, on the bars. After insistence, Kayla managed to take down, but Larissa ended up on top in an advantageous position. Harrison managed to get to his feet and pressed Pacheco again near the bars. In the final seconds, Larissa surprised the North American with a series of straight shots. At a disadvantage in the exchange, Harrison took the fight to the ground and looked for the submission, but the timer ran to zero.

The third round started with Kayla looking for the takedown early on. Pacheco protected himself, but the champion's technique ended up standing out. From below, Larissa threw punches from below, while Harrison managed the result. Almost halfway through the stage, Pacheco entered a triangle and tried to surprise the North American. After the scare, Kayla managed to get out of position and put pressure on the Brazilian again. On top, the North American got the mount and was rehearsing a katagatame. The stage ended with the champion striking with ground and pound.

In the fourth round, Harrison attacked first, with a clean overhand to the Brazilian's face. Larissa responded in kind and walked towards the champion. In the first minute, Pacheco was taken down and Kayla continued in an advantageous position. Near the final minute, Pacheco managed to stay on his feet, but Harrison remained 'glued' to his opponent. In the final seconds, the fighters remained on their feet, but the American returned to grappling, until the bell sounded.

The fighters began the last round measuring strength in the center of the decagon. In the first minute, Harrison started a grappling fight and pressed the Brazilian against the bars. Larissa reversed the position, but Kayla surprised her with a takedown. Halfway through the stage, Harrison remained 'glued' to the Brazilian's right leg, trying to put her opponent's back on the ground. Pacheco responded with punches and tried to intimidate the champion. Almost in the final minute, Harrison had the advantage again and managed to stay on top on the canvas. The round ended with Harrison managing the position.

PFL Finals 2022 Results

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Larissa pacheco derrotou Kayla harrison in the unanimous decision of the judges (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) – Fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Brendan Loughnane derrotou Bubba Jenkins by technical knockout at 2m38s of R4 – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg:): Before Delija derrotou Matheus Buffa by technical knockout (punches) at 2m50s of R1 – Fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Aspen ladd derrotou julia budd in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Olivier Aubin-Mercier defeated Stevie Ray with a knockout at 4m40s of R2 - Fight for the belt

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Sadibou Sy defeated Dilano Taylor via unanimous decision by the judges (49-46, 49-26, 49-26) – Fight for the belt

Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Omari Akhmedov defeated Rob Wilkinson by technical knockout 5m from R2- Fight for the belt

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sheymon Moraes derrotou Marlon moraes by technical knockout (punches) at 58s of R3

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Natan schulte finished Jeremy Stephens with a katagatame 1m32s from R2

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Magomed Magomedkerimov derrotou Gleison Tibau in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Dakota Ditcheva defeated Katherine Corogenes by knockout at 4:20 of R1

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Biaggio Ali Walsh defeated Tom Graesser by knockout at 45s of R1

PFL Finals 2022 Stats

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