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Helen Peralta
Dominican mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter (born 1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Helen Peralta (born July 10, 1988) is a Dominican mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of Invicta Fighting Championships, and a bare knuckle boxer for BYB Extreme Fighting Series competing in their featherweight division.[3]
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Background
Peralta started mixed martial arts training after understanding she would be fighting people without legal consequences instead of getting herself into trouble.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
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Invicta Fighting Championships
Peralta made her Invicta debut on January 13 2018 against Jade Ripley at Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad. She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[5]
Her second fight in Invicta was set on May 4, 2018 at Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner against Cheyanne Vlismas. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[6][7]
Peralta fight under Cage Fury Fighting Championships on September 1, 2018 facing Kay Hansen at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[8]
After two fights in Invicta, Peralta fought Olympic boxer, Jennifer Chieng, at Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella on September 17, 2022.[9][10] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
On May 28, 2021, Peralta faced Laura Gallardo at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 96.[12] She lost the fight via split decision.[13]
Return to Invicta Fighting Championships
Caitlin Sammons was the opponent she faced of her return to Invicta FC on August 27, 2021 at Invicta FC 44: A New Era.[14] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Peralta faced Elise Pone on January 12, 2022 at Invicta FC 45: Zappitella vs. Delboni II.[16] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Peralta was one of the contenders of The Ultimate Fighter 30 on 2022 installment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)-produced reality television series The Ultimate Fighter on ESPN+ for the women's flyweights weight class.[18]
I would love to be the next ultimate fighter. I would love to be the UFC champion but most importantly, I just wanted the mic because I have something to say, but nobody cares right now. I want to be a motivational speaker and I want to teach people how to find the badass in themselves but unless I can prove that it's possible, it's just hot air like everyone else.[4]
Peralta faced Poliana Botelho at Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey on September 28, 2022.[19] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]
Legacy Fighting Alliance
Peralta faced Aline Pereira at Legacy Fighting Alliance 147: Melo vs. Costa on November 18, 2022.[21] Peralta won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
Professional Fighters League
Peralta faced Lisa Mauldin on February 24, 2024 at PFL Challenger Series 13, losing the bout via ground and pound TKO in the third round.[23]
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Mixed martial arts record
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| 11 matches | 6 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 5 | 3 |
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
Bare knuckle boxing career
Peralta was the former Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Champion. It was reported in November 2023 that she signed a multi-fight deal to fight with BYB.[25]
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Helen Peralta made her bare-knuckle fighting debut against Christine Ferea for the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship at BKFC 7: Alers vs. Garcia on August 10, 2019. She defeated Ferea by unanimous decision to become the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Champion.[26]
Peralta next faced Maia Kahunaele in a non-title match at BKFC 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 on November 16, 2019. Peralta won the fight by first-round knockout.[27]
BYB Extreme
After a four-year absence, Helen Peralta made her return to bare-knuckle fighting by signing with BYB Extreme Fighting Series. In her return, she faced Lailane Mota at BYB 24: Saturday Super Brawl on February 10, 2024. The bout ended in a no contest after an accidental clash of heads rendered both fighters unable to continue.
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Bare-knuckle boxing record
| 5 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
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