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Kayla Harrison Believes Pacheco’s Power and Hunger Will Be Too Much for Aging Cris Cyborg

pfl 3 Kayla Harrison Decorated MMA and Olympic champion Kayla Harrison has offered her opinion on the upcoming showdown between Larissa Pacheco and…

Decorated MMA and Olympic champion Kayla Harrison has offered her opinion on the upcoming showdown between Larissa Pacheco and MMA legend Cris Cyborg.

Kayla Harrison on Larissa Pacheco vs. Cris Cyborg

Kayla Harrison was a multi-time gold medalist in the Olympics and a multi-time PFL MMA world champion. After a loss to Brazil’s Larissa Pacheco, Harrison jumped over to the UFC. The US-born Olympian has since submitted former champion Holly Holm.

Brazil’s Cris Cyborg will be seeking her fifth MMA world title in the PFL as she takes on Pacheco on October 19. Cyborg has captured gold in Bellator, Strikeforce, Invicta, and the UFC.

Kayla Harrison predicted that Pacheco would defeat Cyborg in their fight at PFL: Battle Of The Giants. This event will be part of the debut of the promotion’s PPV Super Fights division, with both the winner of this fight and the main event between Francis Ngannou and Renan Ferreira receiving a new Super Fights belt.

“I think Pacheco wins. She’s young, I mean unless she’s been goofing off, you know. Couple mil will do that sometimes. Couple mil in the bank account makes it hard to get out of bed but she’s young, she’s hungry, she keeps getting better, she’s got real power. Cyborg’s at the end of her career.”

Harrison believes that Pacheco’s youth and hunger give her an advantage, provided she remains dedicated despite her financial success. She noted that Cyborg, at 39, is in the latter stages of her career, which might work in Pacheco’s favor. Harrison pointed out that Cyborg, who began her career in 2005, has not shown significant progress or growth in her fight strategy, unlike Pacheco.

“Yeah I think she’s a little bit older and I just think that we like we haven’t seen a lot of progress from her like I don’t see her fight IQ growing. I haven’t seen progression really, she fights the same way now that she fought, you know, however long ago so I think Pacheco is gonna win.”

Harrison is back competing later this year at UFC 307.

PFL 9 2024 Playoffs: Results and Highlights

Live from Washington DC, PFL 9 2024 Playoffs went down on Friday night featuring semi-final matchups in the welterweight…

Live from Washington DC, PFL 9 2024 Playoffs went down on Friday night featuring semi-final matchups in the welterweight and featherweight divisions. Let’s take a look at the results and highlights for PFL 9 2024.

PFL 9 2024 Highlights

In the featherweight main event, PFL champion Brendan Loughnane continued his quest for a second PFL championship. The British fighter secured his spot in the finals by defeating UFC veteran Kai Kamaka III over three rounds.

Russia’s Timur Khizriev defeated Gabriel Braga to remain with a perfect spotless record and improve to 17-0. The Dagestani athlete has a smothering top game and dangerous hands

Now, in the finals at 145 pounds with one million dollars on the line, Brendan Loughnane will face Timur Khizriev later this year.

The Russian athlete Magomed Umalatov kept his perfect record intact as he defeated Neiman Gracie by decision. The unbeaten Shamil Musaev defeated ONE standout Murad Ramazanov.

Later this year, with one million dollars on the line, in the PFL welterweight final, Magomed Umalatov will face Shamil Musaev. One of these undefeated fighters will receive their first career loss.

PFL 9 2024 Results

Featherweight Semifinal Main Event: Brendan Loughnane def. Kai Kamaka III by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Welterweight Semifinal Co-Main Event: Magomed Umalatov def. Neiman Gracie by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight Semifinal: Timur Khizriev def. Gabriel Braga by Split Decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight Semifinal: Shamil Musaev def. Murad Ramazanov by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight: Mukhamed Berkhamov def. Ray Cooper III by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight: Enrique Barzola def. Tyler Diamond by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight: Jose Perez def. Jesse Stirn by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight: Maxwell Djantou Nana def. Kent Mafileo by KO (Punch): Round 2 – 4:50
Welterweight: Shido Boris Esperança def. Tyler Hill by TKO (Punches): Round 1 – 3:31

Cris Cyborg Looking to Make History by Collecting Her Fifth World Title in MMA

Later this year, Cris Cyborg will be looking to defeat Larissa Pacheco and capture a PFL title. The inaugural…

Later this year, Cris Cyborg will be looking to defeat Larissa Pacheco and capture a PFL title. The inaugural PFL Super Fight belt will be on the line on October 19 live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cris Cyborg

The Brazilian athlete has been a trailblazer in the world of women’s MMA. She fought Gina Carano in Strikeforce in the first female MMA fight on primetime television in the US. She’s collected numerous titles including the UFC, Strikeforce, Invicta, and Bellator. Additionally, she has competed in professional boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and submission grappling, and is well feared for her knockout power.

On X, formerly Twitter, she said:

“My next opponent is 10 years younger. She’s won 10 fights in a row, 7 of those by 1st round KO. She is the betting favorite. She ran Judo Kayla off. Oct. 19th a win over Larissa Pacheco makes me PFLMMA champion and gives me my 5th world championship.“

Here is an outline of the titles Cris Cyborg has won throughout her impressive career.

Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight Championship (2009)

Opponent: Gina Carano
Method: Technical Knockout (TKO) in the first round
Year: 2009

Invicta FC Featherweight Championship (2013)

Opponent: Marloes Coenen
Method: TKO in the fourth round
Year: 2013

UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship (2017)

Opponent: Tonya Evinger
Method: TKO in the third round
Year: 2017

Bellator Women’s Featherweight Championship (2020)

Opponent: Julia Budd
Method: TKO in the fourth round
Year: 2020

Larissa Pacheco

Brazil’s Larissa Pacheco is a two-time PFL tournament champion. Currently, she is riding an impressive ten-fight win streak. She has impressive wins over veterans such as Sarah Kaufman, Olena Kolesnyk, Julia Budd, and Olympic medalist Kayla Harrison.

Larissa Pacheco and Cris Cyborg will both be looking to capture PFL gold later this year. Also featured on the card will be Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira.

“Nate Diaz Ducked” – Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz in MMA Offered but Diaz Declined

Jake Paul was aiming to fight Nate Diaz in an MMA match in the PFL. The two fought in…

Jake Paul was aiming to fight Nate Diaz in an MMA match in the PFL. The two fought in boxing with ‘The Problem Child’ getting his hand raised against the UFC veteran. The PFL had made offers to both Jake Paul and Nate Diaz, but apparently, Diaz declined the match.

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz in MMA?

Yesterday, Paul hosted the PFL press conference between heavyweights Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira. This is the UFC lineal heavyweight champion taking on the Bellator and PFL king Ferreira.

YouTube celebrity Jake Paul has been able to make a name for himself in the world of boxing taking on big-name UFC athletes. His wins include Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz, and Anderson Silva, among others.

But Paul wants an MMA fight in the PFL. According to him, the fight was offered to UFC veteran Nate Diaz but the Stockton-born athlete declined the match. It would be Jake Paul’s debut in professional MMA after several wins in professional boxing.

At the PFL press conference yesterday, Jake Paul explained what’s needed for him to compete in MMA. Paul said:

“We’ve made offers. Nate Diaz ducked it. It’s just about having the right name. And I’m ready. I want an MMA fight. I think it would be super, super fun. I don’t think a boxer in their prime has gone over to MMA … I’m down but I just want a big name and a big fight.”

The US-born Nate Diaz had a lengthy career in the UFC, making his debut in 2007 and leaving the organization in 2022 after having an impressive 27 matches. Afterward, Diaz competed in boxing fights against the likes of Jorge Masvidal, who he defeated, and Jake Paul, who he lost to. Nate Diaz is likely best known for his matchups against the superstar Conor McGregor. Later this year, Jake Paul will box against all-time great Mike Tyson.

Nate Diaz calls for Jake Paul boxing rematch on New Year's Eve MMA fight trilogy — Mandatory Credit: Sam Hoddle

“I was the one requesting Jon Jones” Francis Ngannou Tried to book the heavyweight showdown

In a PFL press conference, the heavyweight king Francis Ngannou responded to Dana White’s recent words on a potential…

In a PFL press conference, the heavyweight king Francis Ngannou responded to Dana White’s recent words on a potential Jon Jones fight.

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

UFC president Dana White recently said that the UFC attempted to book Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou for the heavyweight title, but Ngannou didn’t want the fight. In the past, Dana White has explained that Jones was asking for too much money, but more recently he has different answers.

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When asked about Dana White’s most recent comments on a Jon Jones fight, Ngannou explained:

“I was the one requesting Jon Jones. It was Jon Jones who didn’t want to fight me according to them. Every time they have the sit-down meeting they tell me ‘It can’t happen, Jon Jones doesn’t want to fight anymore’ … The guy who controls the narrative can say whatever he wants”

Francis Ngannou won the UFC heavyweight title in 2021 and vacated it in 2022. Jon Jones did not move up to heavyweight until 2023 and does not have any fights booked. Ngannou, the lineal champion, will face Renan Ferreira live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 19 in the PFL. Since Jones has been inactive, Ngannou has taken multiple boxing matches against top-ranked athletes.

On trying to deal with Jon Jones in booking him against Ngannou, in 2021, Dana White had said:

“We tried to work with Jon, and we eventually have to move on because realistically, and in all honesty, Derrick Lewis is the guy who deserves the fight. Derrick Lewis is a heavyweight, he beat Francis Ngannou, he’s looked good in his last couple of fights, he’s ranked in the top three, I think, and he deserves the fight. That’s the fight that should happen. We’ll just roll and do what we do. When Jon’s ready, he’ll let us know.”

Dana White Blames Francis Ngannou Over Jon Jones Fight Falling Through

UFC President says that it is the fault of the former UFC heavyweight champion that we never say Francis…

UFC President says that it is the fault of the former UFC heavyweight champion that we never say Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones. In a recent interview, White squarely points the finger at the Cameroonian athlete.

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

Let’s take a closer look at the timeline and clarify what Dana White said about Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones.

Jon Jones

Jon ‘Bones’ Jones has been a superstar in the UFC for more than a decade. The US-born star the record for the youngest champion in UFC history in 2011 and then defended his title against multiple former UFC champions. Legal issues, controversies, and performance-enhancing drugs have all been part of the Jones story in the UFC.

Francis Ngannou

Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou’s life story resonated with international audiences as an inspiration. He worked in mines as a child, was ready to die on his walk across Africa, was arrested, then homeless, and eventually became the UFC heavyweight champion.

Ngannou walked away from the UFC and joined the PFL. But having never lost the crown, Ngannou holds the lineal UFC heavyweight title which packs many more championships in MMA with it. He then booked blockbuster boxing matches against boxing champions and will compete in MMA later this year with the PFL, fighting in October.

He left the UFC over various issues citing treatment being top of the list. Now, he is free to box and fight in MMA. Plus, with the PFL, he is supporting children in Africa with his foundation and MMA organization.

Joe Rogan claims Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury fight wad fixed they could pull it off

Jones and Ngannou Timeline

Jon Jones fought in 2020 and vacated his light heavyweight title, but was inactive until 2023. Ngannou won the UFC heavyweight title in 2021, defended it in 2022, then left the UFC in 2022. ‘Bones’ Jones did not compete in heavyweight until 2023.

Francis Ngannou Opens Up About the Grief of Losing His Son Kobe pic.twitter.com/76bJgkTDPP

— Timothy Wheaton MMA (@TimWheatonMMA) August 8, 2024

Dana White

Despite the timeline making it clear who was not willing to fight, Dana White is still blaming Francis Ngannou. In a recent interview, he said:

“I have zero animosity towards Francis. Francis was out of my world a long time ago. [Sean Shelby] and Mick [Maynard] are another story. It’s a long story. [Shelby] did everything he could in his power to make Jon Jones vs. Francis. The fight did not happen and let me tell you what, it wasn’t because of Jon Jones.” [Ht MMAFighting]

White adds:

“Jon is one of the challenging guys to deal with”

Francis Ngannou confirms plan for PFL debut fight with Renan Ferreira in October

Path to Jones vs. Ngannou

As it currently stands, Jon Jones has not fought since early 2023 but is not willing to face anyone except Stipe Miocic. Miocic has been inactive since 2021 and has not had a victory since 2020. Tom Aspinall is holding and defending the UFC heavyweight interim title, but Jones refuses to fight him.

Francis Ngannou has been booked to fight the powerful striker, the towering, Renan Ferreira on October 19. Ferreira knocked out the Bellator champion in just a few seconds and is also a PFL heavyweight champion.

Francis Ngannou wants to still fight Jon Jones, the PFL leaders and CEOs have said they are willing to book the fight, and the coaching staff of Ngannou said they’re ready. The only party refusing is Dana White and Jon Jones.

BREAKING: Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira was just confirmed hours ago. It will be taking place on October 19 in the Professional Fighters League. This fight event will feature the inaugural PFL Superfight Belts @francis_ngannou #PFLMMA pic.twitter.com/1sNKCqY8cv

— Timothy Wheaton MMA (@TimWheatonMMA) August 7, 2024

Ngannou said:

“I think the UFC have to figure it out and get to a point to figure out that some stuff can be done, maybe cross-promotion in order to give the fans what they want. To make this fight happen. As soon as they get that, as soon as they decide to give that to the fans, everything will be okay. All the parties are down for the fight except one.”

PFL leader Donn Davis said:

“The fight that I believe could happen is Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. And I think that fight can happen in Saudi Arabia.”

In an interview, Donn Davis told me:

“Unlike the UFC, we would say yes to a fight, yes to an event, yes to [a] collaboration. Anything that is compelling. We’re not dogmatic about working with anybody on anything. But it’s gotta be a big idea. And then we’d say yes.”

Francis Ngannou is active in both boxing and MMA, facing challengers and world champions. His next match is on October 19 while Jones currently has nothing booked.