The Professional Fighters League (PFL) 2 event brought some intense action to the MMA world. The night was filled with stunning victories, but one of the most memorable moments was Larissa Pacheco’s impressive performance against the former Bellator champion Julia Budd. In a gripping fight, Pacheco outpointed Budd to secure her spot in the women’s featherweight division standings. Let’s dive into the results and highlights of this exciting matchup.
Larissa Pacheco secured a victorious appearance in the Professional Fighters League’s (PFL) 2023 season, defeating ex-Bellator featherweight champion Julia Budd in the PFL 2 headliner. The featherweight bout was held at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, with Pacheco taking third place in regular-season point standings behind Marina Mokhnatkina and Amber Leibrock, who picked up earlier victories on the preliminary card. Budd’s best work came in the second and third rounds, but Pacheco’s superior grappling and submission threats led to reversals of position and ground-and-pound in the final moments of the fight, impressing judges.
Cappelozza, the Season 3 heavyweight tourney winner, took six points and the lead in heavyweight standings, scoring the win against Matheus Scheffel with a right hand and finishing the job just 2:15 into the first round. Scheffel showed promise, but was unable to avoid danger and Cappelozza made a powerful statement about his chances in the Season 5 tourney.
Aspen Ladd lost her majority decision against Olena Kolesnyk, who took fourth place in the featherweight standings with two regular-season points. Biaggio Ali Walsh won his third amateur fight by thumping Isaiah Figueroa with his powerful right hand. Maurice Greene defeated Brazilian Marcelo Nunes in the second round with a volley of strikes, while early finishes marked Amber Leibrock’s and Marina Mokhnatkina’s victories.
In conclusion, PFL 2 delivered another exciting night of fights with Larissa Pacheco proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the women’s featherweight division by outpointing former Bellator champion Julia Budd. With more action-packed events on the horizon, fans can look forward to seeing who will come out on top in the PFL season. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the Professional Fighters League.
