Updated May 2, 2026, 10:07 p.m. ET
Larissa Pacheco returned to action, adding another clip to her highlight reel.
In the co-main event of Karate Combat 61, former PFL champion Pacheco left her opponent, Julia Stasiuk, sliding off the side of the pit after landing a vicious combination of strikes. The event took place at KC Apex in Miami.
Pacheco, who hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to Cris Cyborg in October 2024, looked stellar in her Karate Combat debut, which also served as a test returning to 135 pounds. Pacheco entered with a clear experience advantage, but the tomahawk elbow finish was still a sight to witness.
Check out video of the finish below (via Instagram):
Pacheco parted ways with the PFL after her loss to Cyborg, which snapped a 10-fight winning streak. With her options open, Pacheco is eyeing a potential return to the UFC or fighting under the Most Valuable Promotions banner.
