Kayla Harrison cries at press conference after defeat to Larissa Pacheco: 'It hurt and it will hurt for a while'

K. Harrison couldn't hide his tears at the press conference after PFL 10. (Photo: Twitter @pflmma)

With the end of his reign in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) after the defeat Larissa pacheco in PFL 10, the North American Kayla harrison did not hide his emotion at the press conference after the show. To the journalists present, the former judoka did not want to make excuses for her defeat, she accepted the setback with dignity and was not ashamed to cry and admit that the negative result against the Brazilian really hurt her.

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“I want kids everywhere to know this, to hear it: I fell tonight. I fell face down on the floor. I lost in front of the whole world, it hurt and it will hurt for a while. But it's also an opportunity for growth and an opportunity for me to become a better fighter, a better person, and that's also part of my legacy. Not just the wins, but what I do during the losses too,” said Kayla.

The American also spoke about the legacy she intends to leave for people, especially her children, and stated that she intends to continue being a 'mirror' even in difficult times.

“My legacy is not just what I do inside the ring. It's how I carry myself out of the cage. I think about what I want my children to know and I'm not ashamed of myself tonight. I'm proud. I went there, fought and lost. But I can hold my head high and carry myself with dignity. I think a true champion appears in good times and bad,” concluded Harrison.

With the loss to Larissa in the judges' decision, Kayla lost her reign in the lightweight division after two consecutive titles and also her unbeaten record as an MMA professional. The American now has a record in the sport of 15 triumphs and just one setback.