Two formidable fighters are set to go head-to-head in the co-feature of the PFL: Battle of the Giants event. Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will be making her PFL debut against two-time PFL champion Larissa Pacheco. This match-up is highly anticipated as both fighters bring impressive winning streaks and titles to the octagon.
Cris Cyborg, with a record of 27-2 in MMA, is coming off a successful defense of her women’s featherweight title in her last fight at Bellator 300. Since then, she has ventured into the world of boxing with two decisive victories. However, her true passion lies in MMA, where she has been on a seven-fight winning streak. Cyborg’s aggressive fighting style and knockout power make her a force to be reckoned with in the cage.
Pacheco’s Winning Ways
On the other side of the octagon, Larissa Pacheco boasts an impressive record of 23-4 in MMA, with two PFL championships under her belt. In 2022, she pulled off a major upset by defeating Kayla Harrison to win the women’s lightweight championship. Pacheco followed up this victory with another title win in the women’s featherweight division. With a 10-fight winning streak, Pacheco is in peak form heading into the showdown with Cyborg.
DraftKings has set the odds for the Cyborg vs. Pacheco fight as a close one, with Pacheco being a slight favorite at -115 and Cyborg at -105. The fight is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at The Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
The clash between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco promises to be an intense battle between two top-tier fighters. With their impressive records and fighting styles, both athletes are sure to leave everything in the cage. MMA fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this showdown of giants in what is gearing up to be a fight for the ages.