Larissa Pacheco is among those who are concerned about Kayla Harrison’s ability to safely cut to the women’s bantamweight division.
Pacheco (23-4) has fought Harrison three times in her career, going 1-2 in their matchups under the PFL banner. All three of those fights were contested at lightweight, which is 20 pounds heavier than the weight Harrison (16-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will attempt to compete at when she makes her anticipated UFC debut on April 13 vs. Holly Holm at UFC 300.
Harrison has fought as low as women’s featherweight in her career, but 135 pounds will mark new territory. Pacheco has felt Harrison’s size and strength in the cage before during, and she said she was surprised the two-time Olympic gold medalist made this commitment for a new division..
