Karate Fight 52 took place on Friday, January 24, 2025 in Miami, Florida and was broadcast live on Karate Fight’s social media platforms and UFC Fight Pass. The event featured a co-headliner in the 130-pound women’s catchweight division, with Aline Pereira scoring a second-round TKO victory over Amanda Torres.
In the fight, Pereira displayed the impressive precision and power that she became known for. After a dominant opening round, Pereira found his second moment and landed a devastating left hook that dropped Torres. She followed up with ground and pound strikes, forcing the referee to intervene and stop the match. It was a decisive finish that cemented Pereira’s place as a rising star in karate combat.
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With this win, Aline Pereira improves to 2-0 in karate combat. At 33 years old, Pereira is carving her way into the world of combat sports while standing in the shadow of her older brother, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. Like her brother, Aline has dangerous and impressive skills. This has been honed through years of professional kickboxing experience, including Glory Kickboxing.
The fight was contested at 130 pounds, raising questions as to which division Pereira would advance. Due to her size and skill, she has the versatility to compete at 125 pounds (flyweight) or 135 pounds (bantamweight) in karate combat. If she continues to build her reputation, a shot at one of the karate combat division titles could be on the horizon.
