03-05-26
Larissa Pacheco made a statement in her Karate Combat debut, stopping Julia Stasiuk with a brutal finish in the co-main event of Karate Combat 61.
Competing at KC Apex in Miami, Pacheco unleashed a combination of strikes that sent Stasiuk sliding off the side of the pit, sealing a highlight-reel stoppage in her first appearance for the promotion.
The bout marked Pacheco’s return to 135 pounds and her first fight since a unanimous decision loss to Cris Cyborg in October 2024, a result that ended her 10-fight winning streak.
A former PFL champion, Pacheco parted ways with the organization following that defeat and is considering a return to the UFC or fighting under the Most Valuable Promotions banner.
