Larissa Pacheco was named Fighter of the Week on the WMMA rankings after her sensational 45-second knockout over Amber Liebrock at PFL 5 on Friday. With this amazing performance, Pacheco cemented her position as one of the world’s best featherweight fighters.
Last week, Amanda Nunes won Fighter of the Week at UFC 289 with a commanding unanimous decision win over Irene Aldana. Her victory for Nunes was accompanied by the historic announcement of her retirement from mixed martial arts.
Pacheco’s victory in PFL 5 added another special highlight to her already impressive career. Known for her knockout power, Pacheco has amassed an impressive collection of finishes throughout her career. But her superiority goes beyond her devastating striking ability.
The Brazilian fighter showed extraordinary growth and improvement match after match. Last year, she avenged her last two losses to Kayla Harrison before finally defeating her to become the 2022 PFL lightweight champion. This year, Pacheco moved to featherweight and successfully made the playoffs, securing a spot in the final four of this year’s championship contenders.
Pacheco’s combination of skill, knockout prowess, and rapid growth has established her as a formidable force in the featherweight division and a strong contender for the title of World’s Best Featherweight Fighter. I’m here.
Congratulations to Larissa Pacheco on her well-deserved honor as Fighter of the Week in the WMMA rankings for her outstanding performance in PFL 5. We eagerly look forward to witnessing her continued success and her accomplishments as she continues to rise in the featherweight ranks.
