PBP PFL 2022 Championships, Fri. 11/25, 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT PBP Discussion Thread

[JoeRowe]

Any media doing post-fight shows? Probably a stupid question considering it's PFL but I'm buzzing because this card delivered. Not $50 worth but a fun free stream

 

[PurpleStorm]

@SaigeVanZant you got 11 out of 12. Woo hoo! Congratulations. Mighty impressive.

 

[Alphaboy]

That's not the biggest upset in MMA history.

 

[Char Jawz]

Yeah, definitely really worked on her counter grappling. TDD, Reversals, and Get Ups all markedly improved.

Plus her striking is improved, especially power and using it against wrestler types (uppercuts, knees, striking from the bottom). Pretty much improved everywhere. She's only 28 too, so there's room and time for more improvement.

 

[Goat Poster]

If this was in UFC it seems at least 1 of 3 if not all of them would give it to Kayla. Anyone disagree?

Is judging in PFL better or they didn't want to fuck with the 1st PPV?

 

[ExitLUPin]

Well luckily I hedged

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I wouldve thought a finish if she won. Wasnt confident in her gas tank.

 

[UFConFOX]

Bidding adiue to this thread but want to leave this little piece here.

From a July interview with Pacheco re: Ali's comments that Kayla would be favorite over Cyborg/Nunes. This reads like a Khabib assessment. It is so on point it's scary. When you know your opponent THIS well, you just have to execute your game plan and you're in w/ a great chance.

“I totally disagree [that Harrison would be the favorite against Justino or Nunes],” Pacheco stated firmly. “Besides being pioneers, ‘Cyborg’ and Amanda are complete MMA fighters. I fought eight rounds with Kayla. She is strong in what she proposes to do, apply judo in MMA, but she is not skilled in striking – not even on the ground. She is in an evolving process of MMA. The fact is that most of her opponents enter the cage afraid of her size, athleticism and all the marketing. Kayla needs to improve a lot [of her] MMA abilities to be considered favorite against these two legends.”

Excerpt from: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/L...arrison-Out-in-2022-PFL-Finals-Matchup-187422

 

[JoeRowe]

If this was in UFC it seems at least 1 of 3 if not all of them would give it to Kayla. Anyone disagree?

Is judging in PFL better or they didn't want to fuck with the 1st PPV?

PFL has had some bad decisions too. Rory/Tibau & a cpl of the Collard Ls come to mind. If they put on as many shows as the UFC I'm sure there would be similar judging results.

 

[Stan]

Larissa learned after watching the Kayla vs Marina fight Kayla was beatable even while in top position and she went out and proved it tonight. The PFL cash cow the self anointed Queen Kayla just got beaten off her high horse.

 

[brackis1]

Turned out to be a memorably weird card!

 

[Anewt]

I wouldve thought a finish if she won. Wasnt confident in her gas tank.

I leant to her sticking and moving to try avoid the clinch. Wasn't quite how I expected the fight to go tho.

If my multi hadn't made it to the final fight correctly I wouldn't have placed those bets heh.

 

[brackis1]

Plus her striking is improved, especially power and using it against wrestler types (uppercuts, knees, striking from the bottom). Pretty much improved everywhere. She's only 28 too, so there's room and time for more improvement.

I wonder if she tries to cut to 145 and move to the UFC.
Curious how long 155lb division can last.

 

[BEATDOWNS]

Turned out to be a memorably weird card!

We were seconds from witnessing a death with Wilkinson and Akhemedov my lord did Peterson shit the bed on that one..

 

[brackis1]

We were seconds from witnessing a death with Wilkinson and Akhemedov my lord did Peterson shit the bed on that one..

Booze and cigarettes are too expensive for him in NYC I guess.

 

[You Will Vote For Dreyga]

Holy shit!!!

I saw that Larissa beat Harrison!!!!

How the fuck did that happen???!!

 

[johny ringo]

Gotta hide her face after being exposed.

That mug should be hidden for less.

 

[Bluesbreaker]

Holy shit!!!

I saw that Larissa beat Harrison!!!!

How the fuck did that happen???!!

Harrison dominated a round, then got tired and did bugger all.

 

[neomage2021]

If this was in UFC it seems at least 1 of 3 if not all of them would give it to Kayla. Anyone disagree?

Is judging in PFL better or they didn't want to fuck with the 1st PPV?

They are the same judges...

 

[svmr_db]

What if PFL fakes a failed drug test for Pacheco so they can make the fight a N/C & Harrison can go back to being undefeated?

 

[Better Every Day]

W145: Aspen Ladd (9-3) gets the split decision over Julia Budd (16-4). Ladd wins her PFL debut.

I'm surprised. I thought Ladd would lose for sure.