New champion, Larissa Pacheco preaches respect to Kayla Harrison after dethroning PFL star

Larissa pacheco is the new PFL lightweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Crowned in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) of the PFL, after making history and dethroning Kayla harrison, Larissa pacheco He doesn't care about provocations. The organization's new star, the Brazilian, who won the category tournament after surpassing the North American in points, avoided friction with her rival. In an interview at Decagon, the athlete preached respect for the former 'queen' of the company.

“I still have a few more years to work, improve. It was a great fight. Too much respect. She is a great athlete. As she once said, I motivated her to be better and she motivated me to be better,” said Pacheco.

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This Friday, Pacheco made history in the organization. Facing the company's biggest star, the Brazilian was able to shock the world and take away Kayla's unbeaten record, which lasted 15 engagements.

In addition to wearing the lightweight belt, Larissa has more to celebrate. The athlete also took home a check for US$1 million (approximately R$5,3 million).