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Helen Peralta
Born (1988-07-10) July 10, 1988 (age 35)
Dominican Republic[1]
Other namesIansã
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
DivisionFlyweight (115—125 Ib)
Reach65[2] in (165 cm)
Fighting out ofFairfield, Iowa
TeamMartinez BJJ
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins6
By knockout1
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

Background[edit]

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[edit]

Invicta Fighting Championships[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 6 wins 5 losses
By knockout 1 2
By decision 5 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–5 Flore Hani Decision (unanimous) OFL 2 December 22, 2023 3 5:00 Tahiti, French Polynesia
Loss 6–4 Lisa Mauldin TKO (punches) PFL Challenger Series 13 February 24, 2023 3 3:51 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win 6–3 Aline Pereira Decision (unanimous) LFA 147 November 18, 2022 3 5:00 Sloan, Iowa, United States
Loss 5–3 Poliana Botelho Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey September 28, 2022 3 5:00 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States
Win 5–2 Elise Pone Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 45: Zappitella vs. Delboni II January 12, 2022 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 4–2 Caitlin Sammons Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 44: A New Era August 27, 2021 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Flyweight debut.
Loss 3–2 Laura Gallardo Decision (split) CFFC 96 May 28, 2021 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 3–1 Jennifer Chieng Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella September 17, 2020 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Catchweight (120 lb) bout.
Loss 2–1 Kay Hansen TKO (punches) Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin September 1, 2018 3 4:16 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 2–0 Cheyanne Vlismas Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner May 4, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 1–0 Jade Ripley TKO (punches) Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad January 13, 2018 1 2:22 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Strawweight debut.
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 Kaytlin Neil Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Peña vs. Team Nunes May 10, 2022 (air date) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 30 Quarter-final.

[24]

Bare knuckle boxing career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.

Bare-knuckle boxing record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 1 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
NC 2–0 (1) Lailane Mota No Contest (accidental headbutt) BYB 24: Saturday Super Brawl February 10, 2024 2 0:14 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 2–0 Maia Kahunaele KO (punches) BKFC 9: Lobov vs. Knight 2 November 16, 2019 1 1:57 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Non-title bout.
Win 1–0 Christine Ferea Decision (unanimous) BKFC 7: Alers vs. Garcia August 10, 2019 5 2:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Won the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Tatum, Rob. "Helen Peralta – Invicta Fighting Championships". Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  2. ^ "Helen Peralta ("Iansã") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  3. ^ "Helen Peralta signs multi-fight contract with BYB Extreme Fighting Series". FanSided MMA. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  4. ^ a b "Who is TUF 30 fighter Helen Peralta ?". FanSided. 2022-02-11. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  5. ^ "Invicta Fighting Championships 27 Results | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. ^ "Invicta Fighting Championships 29 Results | Fightful News". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  7. ^ Anderson, Jay (2018-05-04). "Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  8. ^ MyMMANews (2018-09-01). "Invicta FC 31 results - Virna Jandiroba vs. Janaisa Morandin". MyMMANews. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  9. ^ "Invicta FC 42's Jennifer Chieng: 'Your Mind Knows Your Fears'". Combat Press. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  10. ^ "Invicta FC 42 weigh-in results: COVID scratches two fights, but title bout is on". MMA Junkie. 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  11. ^ Bissell, Tim (2020-09-18). "Invicta FC 42 Results and Video Highlights: Alesha Zappitella claims atomweight gold with a Von Flue choke". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  12. ^ Murray, Doug (2021-05-27). "CFFC 96: Jones vs. Cleveland - Three Fights To Look Out For". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  13. ^ "CFFC 96 Results". MMA Sucka. 2021-05-28. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  14. ^ Newswire. "Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote faces Danielle Taylor, Lisa Verzosa meets Taneisha Tennant". fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  15. ^ Tatum, Rob (2021-08-28). "Invicta FC 44: A New Era Official Results and Recap". Invicta Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  16. ^ "Invicta FC 45: Helen Peralta vs. Elise Pone added". MMA Crossfire. 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  17. ^ "Invicta FC 45: Zappitella vs. Delboni 2 live stream and results". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  18. ^ "TUF Season 30: UFC champions Julianna Pena & Amanda Nunes faceoff as coaches". FIGHTMAG. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  19. ^ Anderson, Jay (24 August 2022). "Multiple Fights Announced for Invicta FC 49 in Oklahoma". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  20. ^ King, Kristen (2022-09-29). "Invicta FC 49 results, highlights: Jillian DeCoursey dethrones Jéssica Delboni in the first round". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
  21. ^ Critchfield, Tristen (31 October 2022). "Alex Pereira's Sister to Make Pro MMA Debut at LFA 147 on Nov. 10". sherdog.com. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  22. ^ Sherdog.com. "LFA 147 - Melo vs. Costa". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
  23. ^ "2023 PFL Challenger Series 5 results: Desiree Yanez earns PFL contract with unanimous decision win". MMA Junkie. 2023-02-25. Retrieved 2023-02-27.
  24. ^ Sherdog.com. "Helen". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  25. ^ "Helen Peralta signs multi-fight contract with BYB Extreme Fighting Series". FanSided MMA. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  26. ^ "BKFC 7 Results: Jim Alers stops Leonard Garcia, Chase Sherman wins heavyweight title". MMA Fighting. 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  27. ^ "BKFC 9 Results: Jason Knight avenges loss to Artem Lobov with fifth-round KO, Joey Beltran captures heavyweight title". MMA Fighting. 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2024-03-23.

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