Helen Peralta
Dominican mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter (born 1988)
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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]
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic[1]
| Helen Peralta | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 10, 1988 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic[1] |
| Other names | Iansã |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
| Division | Flyweight (115—125 Ib) |
| Reach | 65[2] in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Fairfield, Iowa, United States |
| Team | Martinez BJJ |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
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]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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) | Octo Fighting League 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 | September 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Hinton, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Elise Pone | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 45 | January 12, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Caitlin Sammons | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 44 | August 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Loss | 3–2 | Laura Gallardo | Decision (split) | Cage Fury FC 96 | May 28, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Jennifer Chieng | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 42 | 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 | September 1, 2018 | 3 | 4:16 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Cheyanne Vlismas | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 29 | May 4, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jade Ripley | TKO (punches) | Invicta FC 27 | January 13, 2018 | 1 | 2:22 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Strawweight debut. |
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| 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. |
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 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 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.
Bare-knuckle boxing record
| 5 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 3–1 (1) | Jamie Driver | Decision (unanimous) | BKB 42: Music City Brawl | June 21, 2025 | 5 | 2:00 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | BKB Women's Super Lightweight title eliminator. |
| Win | 3–0 (1) | Monica Medina | TKO (punch) | BYB 28: Bourbon Street Brawl | July 13, 2024 | 1 | 1:16 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | Won the inaugural BYB Women's Featherweight Championship. Knockout of the Night. |
| NC | 2–0 (1) | Lailane Mota | NC (accidental headbutt) | BYB 24: Saturday Super Brawl | February 10, 2024 | 2 | 1:14 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Accidental clash of heads rendered Peralta unable to continue. |
| Win | 2–0 | Maia Kahunaele | KO (punches) | BKFC 9 | November 16, 2019 | 1 | 1:57 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Non-title bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Christine Ferea | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 7 | August 10, 2019 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Won the Police Gazette Women's Featherweight American Championship. |