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Larissa Pacheco Unimpressed by Kayla Harrison’s ‘Pretty Average’ 2022 PFL Debut

Larissa Pacheco has unfinished business with Kayla Harrison.

The Brazilian faced Harrison twice in 2019, dropping a pair of decisions – including a five-round defeat in the PFL lightweight final. Pacheco believes she is a far different fighter now than she was back then.

“The 2019 Larissa was the return of a person who had been off for multiple years, coming off injuries. Still hurt as a matter of fact,” Pacheco said at a PFL media day. “The 2022 Larissa is an athlete and she is fully prepared, not skipping a single training session.