
PFL World Championship 2022 results: Larissa Pacheco upsets Kayla Harrison to become lightweight champion of 2022
Friday night at the PFL World Championship 2022 event, Larissa Pacheco shocked the world, defeating Kayla Harrison via unanimous decision (48-47, 47-47, 48-47) to claim the PFL women’s lightweight world title and $1 million.
After five hard, back-and-forth rounds, the 28-year-old Brazilian fighter was declared the victor. The 25-minute affair highlighted the improved skills of both women, on the ground and on the feet.
Larissa Pacheco makes the walk!
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Here comes @KaylaH!!
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Effortless grappling by Kayla Harrison!
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Larissa Pacheco goes for a submission!
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Super smooth takedown transitions for Kayla. https://t.co/GiX5Bowoq9
— Funky (@Benaskren) November 26, 2022
Larissa Pacheco finding her range and letting her hands go!
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Larissa Pacheco battles back with her own crafty grappling!
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This looks like the 4th round goes to Larissa Pacheco. We go to the 5th and final round!
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Kayla Harrison forced to dig deep after four competitive rounds 😳 #PFLWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/BJXEqBFMBW
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) November 26, 2022
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 PFL WOMEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION @pachecolarissa_!!!!#PFLWorldChampionship pic.twitter.com/QxOXZyYQSK
— PFL (@PFLMMA) November 26, 2022
Pacheco improves her overall record to 19-4-0, becoming the first woman to defeat Harrison. Harrison falls to 15-1-0 overall.
PFL World Championship 2022 took place on November 25, 2022, from the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States.
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