Get the latest update on Cris Cyborg’s next opponent in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Find out who she will be facing and the implications of this matchup. Don’t miss the highly anticipated clash between Cyborg and Pacheco.
| Cris Cyborg’s next opponent revealed: Larissa Pacheco
| PFL founder Donn Davis announces that Cyborg’s first PFL opponent will be Larissa Pacheco, not Kayla Harrison. This decision sets the stage for a champion versus champion bout.
| Kayla Harrison expresses eagerness to fight Cyborg but won’t wait indefinitely.
| The matchup between Cyborg and Pacheco promises to be a highlight in PFL’s calendar, building anticipation for future matchups.
| PFL’s decision showcases the ever-evolving landscape of women’s MMA and the high-caliber matchups it continues to produce.
Cris Cyborg’s Next Opponent Revealed
In an unexpected turn of events, it has been announced that Cris Cyborg’s first opponent in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) will be none other than the 2023 women’s featherweight champion, Larissa Pacheco. This surprising decision comes after PFL’s recent acquisition of Bellator, paving the way for a champion versus champion showdown.
PFL founder Donn Davis stated, ‘It’s champ vs. champ. Cris will fight Kayla in 2024. We believe that Larissa has earned this opportunity.’ While this news may disappoint fans eagerly awaiting a Cyborg vs. Kayla Harrison matchup, Davis assures that Harrison will still face top-tier competition in the future.
Meanwhile, Kayla Harrison, fresh off her victory over Aspen Ladd at the PFL World Championship, expressed her eagerness to step into the cage against Cyborg. However, she made it clear that she won’t wait indefinitely, stating, ‘I’m not going to wait. I want to get in the cage and try to beat the s*** out of her. That’s it.’
The upcoming fight between Cyborg and Pacheco is expected to be a highly anticipated event in the PFL calendar, setting the stage for an eventual clash between Cyborg and Harrison. This development highlights the ever-evolving landscape of women’s MMA and the caliber of matchups it continues to produce.
With a strong focus on top-tier competition, PFL’s decision has set an exciting course for the women’s featherweight division, leaving fans eagerly anticipating future matchups.
