Luis Palomino

Palomino began his career with a 3–0 record in the Absolute Fighting Championship promotion, one of which being a victory over future The Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor Jeremy May via unanimous decision.

In his final fight prior to joining Bellator, Palomino fought John Mahlow for the XFC Lightweight Championship, in a bout that was featured on the Inside MMA show.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13488/mma-regional-fight-scene-dec-15-edition.mma|title=MMA Regional Fight Scene: Dec. 15 edition|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 15, 2008|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=October 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015173132/http://mmajunkie.com/news/13488/mma-regional-fight-scene-dec-15-edition.mma|url-status=dead}} Palomino lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the fifth round.

Palomino then joined Bellator to take part in their Bellator Season One: Featherweight Tournament. His opening round fight was against Estevan Payan at Bellator 1.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14450/bellator-fighting-championships-week-i-weigh-in-results.mma|title=Bellator Fighting Championships Week 1 weigh-in results|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 3, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109152701/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14450/bellator-fighting-championships-week-i-weigh-in-results.mma|url-status=dead}} Palomino lost the bout via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14460/masvidal-alvarez-and-others-kick-off-bellators-debut-tourneys-live-and-official-results.mma|title=Masvidal cruises, Alvarez survives scare at Bellator's debut event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 4, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=November 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111034245/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14460/masvidal-alvarez-and-others-kick-off-bellators-debut-tourneys-live-and-official-results.mma|url-status=dead}}

Despite his elimination from the featherweight tournament, Palomino stayed with the Bellator promotion and continued in the featherweight division.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14812/two-fighters-miss-weight-at-bellators-week-6-weigh-ins-in-texas.mma|title=Two fighters miss weight at Bellator's Week 6 weigh-ins in Texas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 8, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109153041/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14812/two-fighters-miss-weight-at-bellators-week-6-weigh-ins-in-texas.mma|url-status=dead}} His opponent at Bellator 6 was Nick Gonzalez and Palomino defeated him via TKO (punches) in the second minute of the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14820/featherweight-tourney-finals-set-at-bellators-week-6-event-in-texas.mma|title=Featherweight tourney finals decided at Bellator Week 6 event in Texas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 9, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=November 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121122042349/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14820/featherweight-tourney-finals-set-at-bellators-week-6-event-in-texas.mma|url-status=dead}}

Palomino next faced Troy Gerhart at Bellator 12 in a 150lb bout{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15245/bellators-four-championship-finalists-make-weight-for-season-ending-week-12-event.mma|title=Bellator's four championship finalists make weight for season-ending Week 12 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 18, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=October 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015174459/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15245/bellators-four-championship-finalists-make-weight-for-season-ending-week-12-event.mma|url-status=dead}} and defeated him via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15262/tourney-favorites-eddie-alvarez-and-hector-lombard-learn-title-fate-at-bellators-season-finale.mma|title=Tourney favorites Eddie Alvarez and Hector Lombard learn title fate at Bellator Week 12|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 20, 2009|access-date=June 17, 2010|archive-date=November 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112150751/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15262/tourney-favorites-eddie-alvarez-and-hector-lombard-learn-title-fate-at-bellators-season-finale.mma|url-status=dead}}

After the first season of Bellator ended, Palomino took a few fights outside of the promotion. Palomino lost his first fight to eventual The Ultimate Fighter winner Jonathan Brookins via submission (rear naked choke) in the second round. Palomino followed the loss up with two victories including wins over Rafael Dias by TKO and Jorge Masvidal via split decision.

In his next Bellator appearance at Bellator 21, Palomino defeated Jose Figueroa via unanimous decision in a lightweight bout.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19493/bellator-21-recap-curran-edges-imada-in-surprising-split-fujii-stays-unbeaten.mma |title=Bellator 21 recap: Curran edges Imada in surprising split; Fujii stays unbeaten |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612104508/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19493/bellator-21-recap-curran-edges-imada-in-surprising-split-fujii-stays-unbeaten.mma |archivedate=June 12, 2010 }}

Palomino then stayed with Bellator into the third season. His first fight of the season was against Yves Edwards at Bellator 24,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19978/eddie-sanchez-and-neil-grove-meet-in-bellator-24-heavyweight-tourney-opener.mma|title=Eddie Sanchez and Neil Grove meet in Bellator 24 heavyweight-tourney opener|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|accessdate=July 19, 2010|archive-date=November 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112124310/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19978/eddie-sanchez-and-neil-grove-meet-in-bellator-24-heavyweight-tourney-opener.mma|url-status=dead}} which he lost via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20260/bellator-24-recap-aguilar-fujii-grove-advance-lombard-wins-quick.mma|title=Bellator 24 recap: Aguilar, Fujii, Grove advance; Lombard wins quick|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 12, 2010|access-date=September 21, 2010|archive-date=November 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112124631/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20260/bellator-24-recap-aguilar-fujii-grove-advance-lombard-wins-quick.mma|url-status=dead}}

Palomino signed with local promotion Championship Fighting Alliance, Palomino quickly made his CFA debut on May 6, 2012 in Miami, Florida against Peter Grimes for the inaugural CFA Featherweight championship at CFA's inaugural event; CFA: The Title. Palomino defeated Grimes by submission due to an armbar at 4:59 of round 4.

Palomino returned at CFA 04: Izquierdo vs. Cenoble on December 17, 2011 in Coral Gables, Florida against well known journeyman Charles Bennett. Palomino was able to use his speed advantage to counter punch the aggressive Bennett and ultimately knocked Bennett out at 3:59 of the first round. Palomino became only the second man to knock Bennet out.

Palomino was scheduled to fight former Maximum Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion Antonio McKee at CFA 06 on 13 April 2012 in Coral Gables, Florida. McKee was forced off the card due to an injury and was replaced by James Warfield, the fight was originally scheduled for the CFA Lightweight Championship but Warfield did not make the required weight of 155 pounds thus rescheduling the fight to a non-title bout. Warfield knocked Palomino down in the first round but Palomino was able to recover and control the rest of his fight by using his unorthodox and fast striking to pick Warfield thus winning by unanimous decision.

Palomino next faced 2x Hero's Grand Prix winner and Strikeforce veteran Gesias Cavalcante at CFA 07: Never Give Up on 30 June 2012 in Coral Gables, Florida. Palomino became the first man to ever finish Cavalcante and he did so via third-round knockout due to punches.

Palomino returned to action at CFA 09 on 19 January 2013 when he faced PRIDE veteran Luiz Firmino for the CFA Lightweight Championship, Palomino lost a unanimous decision after being constantly outgrappled and taken down throughout the fight.

Palomino bounced back from his previous defeat on 24 May 2013 at CFA 11 by knocking out Robert Washington in the first round.

Palomino faced The Ultimate Fighter 8 winner Efrain Escudero at CFA 12 on 12 October 2013.{{cite news |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweight-Veterans-Efrain-Escudero-Luis-Palomino-to-Collide-at-CFA-12-in-Florida-57145|title=Lightweight Veterans Efrain Escudero, Luis Palomino to Collide at CFA 12 in Florida|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2013-10-03}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Palomino made his WSOF debut on January 18, 2014 in Hollywood, Florida against Jorge Patino, Palomino won via second-round knockout.

Palomino faced champion Justin Gaethje for the WSOF Lightweight Championship at WSOF 19 on March 28, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/wsof-19-gaethje-vs-palomino-set-for-march-28-at-phoenixs-comerica-theatre|title='WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino' set for March 28 at Phoenix's Comerica Theatre|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie Staff |date=2015-02-06|accessdate=2015-02-12}} He lost the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the third round.

Palomino faced Gaethje in a rematch on September 18, 2015 at WSOF 23. It was again a back-and-forth battle that Palomino lost via TKO in the second round.

Palomino next entered WSOF's one night Lightweight tournament to determine the number one contender for the Lightweight Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/World-Series-of-Fighting-to-Unleash-OneNight-8Man-Tournament-in-November-93663|title=World Series of Fighting to unleash one-night, 8-man tournament in November|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2015-10-07}} He faced Rich Patishnock in the quarter-finals and won via knockout in the first round. He then faced Brian Foster in the semifinals and lost via TKO in the second round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/wsof-25-live-video-stream-and-official-results-8-p-m-et|title=WSOF 25 results: Brian Foster caps unlikely comeback, KOs Joao Zeferino to win tourney|date=November 20, 2015|publisher=MMA Junkie|accessdate=November 20, 2015}}

Palomino faced Chechen fighter Musa Khamanaev on January 13, 2017 at ACB 51.{{Cite web|url=http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|title=2017: The first events - ACB 51, ACB 52|access-date=2016-12-22|archive-date=2016-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215013554/http://acbmma.com/en/news/2017-first-events-acb-51-acb-52-8756_221|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

In the second fight he faced Marcos Vinicius Schmitz on May 20, 2017 at ACB 61. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Palomino faced Yusuf Raisov on August 19, 2017 at ACB 67. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

After signing a three-fight contract with the BKFC, Palomino made his debut in bare-knuckle boxing against Elvin Brito at BKFC 10 on February 15, 2020. Palomino won the fight via unanimous decision and advanced to the four-man BKFC Super Welterweight Tournament finals.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/bare-knuckle-fc-10-results-highlights-hector-lombard-decisions-david-mundell-debut|title=BKFC 10 results, highlights: Hector Lombard decisions David Mundell in debut|date=February 16, 2020|work=MMAjunkie.com}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CfReIJcrY-e|title=BKFC 26 Bonuses|date=June 26, 2022|author=BKFC|publisher=instagram.com}}

Palomino was initially scheduled to face Jim Alers at BKFC 11 on March 14, 2020 for the Lightweight Championship, but the event was postponed to take place on June 20, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite tweet|date=March 13, 2020|number=1238291144968155137|user=bareknucklefc|title=We regret to inform that #BKFC11 in Wichita, Kansas has been postponed until June. Official statement will be made Friday morning. }} The event was subsequently postponed yet again and two weeks before the rescheduled date July 24, 2020, Alers withdrew after his camp member tested positive for COVID-19 and was replaced by Isaac Vallie-Flagg.{{cite instagram|postid=CCbwb03JjnN|user=bareknucklefc|date=July 9, 2020|title=BKFC 11 update Alers is out Vallie-Flagg is in|author=Bare Knuckle FC}} Palomino claimed the title via first-minute knockout.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2020/07/bkfc-11-hernandez-vs-wilson-results/|title=BKFC 11 Video and Results: Palomino Blasts Vallie-Flagg for the Title|date=July 24, 2020|publisher=combatpress.com}}

The bout with Alers was then rebooked to take place at BKFC 14 on November 13, 2020. Palomino successfully defended his championship via first-minute knockout.{{cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/11/14/21564734/bkfc-14-results-highlights-luis-palomino-crushes-alers-retain-title-boxing-news-2020-bare-knuckle|title=BKFC 14 results and highlights: Luis Palomino crushes Jim Alers in 44 seconds to retain 155-pound title|date=November 14, 2020|publisher=badlefthook.com|author=Scott Christ}}

In his second title defense attempt, Palomino faced Tyler Goodjohn at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. Palomino retained his title and won the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/6/27/22552384/bkfc-18-results-luis-palomino-calls-out-jorge-masvidal-after-retaining-title-with-win-tyler-goodjohn|title=BKFC 18 results: Luis Palomino calls out Jorge Masvidal after retaining title with win over Tyler Goodjohn|author=Damon Martin|date=June 27, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

He next faced Dat Nguyen at BKFC 22 on November 12, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/10/16/bkfc-announces-three-major-matchups/|title=BKFC Announces Three Major Matchups|date=October 16, 2021|author=Andrew Harbaugh|website=mmasucka.com}} He successfully defended the title via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/11/bkfc-22-live-and-official-results|title=BKFC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt outpoints Hector Lombard to win cruiserweight title|date=November 12, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTcBT6JdIe|title=BKFC Miami Bonuses|date=November 16, 2021|author=BKFC|publisher=instagram.com}}

He successfully defended his title by defeating Martin Brown at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 on February 19, 2022 via unanimous decision.

Following his routing of Brown, Palomino set his sights on becoming the first two-division champion in the BKFC. He faced off against welterweight champion Elvin Brito at BKFC 26 on June 24, 2022. He won by the welterweight championship by unanimous decision. In a January 2024 interview, Palomino said he was stripped of the welterweight belt.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=750150936640855&t=1090|title=The Mike & Mish Show ep 251: Luis Palomino, Steven Townsel, Taylor Starling, and Isaac Doolittle|publisher=facebook.com|author=Mish'N Accomplished Podcast|date=2024-01-25|access-date=2024-10-12}}

Palomino faced James Lilley and defended his lightweight title on June 23, 2023 at BKFC 45: Hollywood and won by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/23/bkfc-45-palomino-lilley-results/|title=BKFC 45: Palomino vs. Lilley Full Results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2023-06-23|access-date=2024-10-12}}

In a January 2024 interview, Palomino said he was no longer fighting in the lightweight division and would vacate the belt because there was no money or big fights in the division.

On February 2, 2024 at BKFC 57 in Hollywood, Florida, Palomino fought Austin Trout for the vacant BKFC welterweight title and lost his first bare-knuckle boxing bout by unanimous decision.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Austin Trout lands title in bare knuckle fight against Luis Palomino at BKFC 57 |url=https://www.fightmag.com/austin-trout-lands-title-in-bare-knuckle-fight-against-luis-palomino-at-bkfc-57/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=3 February 2024}}

Palomino defeated Howard Davis by unanimous decision at BKFC 70 on March 27, 2025 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL, to win the inaugural BKFC King of Streets Championship.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Luis Palomino bests Howard Davis in Hollywood, FL |url=https://www.fightmag.com/bkfc-70-photos-luis-palomino-bests-howard-davis-in-hollywood-fl/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=28 March 2025}}

Palomino is scheduled to make his pro boxing debut against Gabriel Rosado on November 12, 2024 in Miami.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Luis Palomino vs Gabriel Rosado boxing match set for November in Miami |url=https://www.fightmag.com/luis-palomino-vs-gabriel-rosado-set-for-boxing-match-in-november-in-miami/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=31 October 2024}}

• Xtreme Fighting Championships
• XFC Featherweight Championship (One time)
• Championship Fighting Alliance
• Championship Fighting Alliance Featherweight Championship (One time; First)
• 2012 Championship Fighting Alliance Most Valuable Fighter
• Knockout of the Night (Two times) vs. Gesias Cavalcante on June 30, 2012 and vs. Charles Bennett on December 17, 2011
• MMAJunkie.com
• 2015 March Fight of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-march-a-true-wsof-slugfest|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for March: A true WSOF slugfest - MMAjunkie|work=MMAjunkie|date=4 April 2015}}
• 2015 September Fight of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-september-a-rematch-brings-two-fighters-another-win|title=MMAjunkie's 'Fight of the Month' for September: A rematch brings two fighters another win - MMAjunkie|work=MMAjunkie|date=3 October 2015}}
• Yahoo! Sports
• 2015 Best Fight of the Half-Year vs. Justin Gaethje{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/best-of-2015--mma-half-year-awards-042333339-mma.html|title=Best of 2015: MMA half-year awards|date=29 June 2015|work=Yahoo Sports}}

• Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
• Police Gazette World Lightweight Championship
• BKFC Lightweight Championship (One time; First)
• Six successful title defenses
• BKFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
• Most consecutive title defenses in BKFC history (6)
• Most total title defenses in BKFC history (6)
• BKFC King of Streets Championship (One time, Current)
• Most title fight wins in BKFC history (9)
• First simultaneous multi-division champion in BKFC history (Lightweight, Welterweight)
• Longest title reign in BKFC history (1288 days)
• BKFC Fighter of the Year 2022
• Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Elvin Brito 2, Dat Nguyen and Howard Davis{{Cite web |title=BKFC 70 Results {{!}} BKFC |url=https://www.bkfc.com/news/bkfc-70-results |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=www.bkfc.com}}
• Tied (Lorenzo Hunt) for the longest win streak in BKFC history (9)

• Promoted to black belt on April 25, 2012 by Daniel Valverde

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| align=center| 26–17

| Claudio Quintana Nadal

| Decision (unanimous)

| Productora LFN: Live Fight Night

| {{dts|2019|May|4}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Santiago, Chile

| {{small|Lightweight bout.}}

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 26–16

| Apti Bimarzaev

| Decision (unanimous)

| ACA 93

| {{dts|2019|March|16}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

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| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center|26–15

| Lom-Ali Eskiev

|Decision (unanimous)

| ACB 84

| {{dts|2018|April|7}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Bratislava, Slovakia

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| {{no2}}Loss

|align=center|26–14

| Yusuf Raisov

|Decision (unanimous)

| ACB 67

| {{dts|2017|August|19}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Grozny, Russia

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|26–13

| Marcos Vinicius Schmitz

| Decision (unanimous)

| ACB 61

| {{dts|2017|May|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Saint Petersburg, Russia

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|25–13

| Musa Khamanaev

| TKO (punches)

| ACB 51

| {{dts|2017|January|13}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:35

| Irvine, California, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|24–13

|Sheymon Moraes

|Decision (unanimous)

|WSOF 31

|{{dts|2016|June|17}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States

|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|24–12

|Brian Foster

|TKO (punches)

| rowspan=2|WSOF 25

| rowspan=2|{{dts|2015|November|20}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:19

| rowspan=2|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|{{small|WSOF Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|24–11

|Rich Patishnock

|KO (punch)

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:55

|{{small|WSOF Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|23–11

|Justin Gaethje

|TKO (punches)

|WSOF 23

|{{dts|2015|September|18}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:30

|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|{{small|For the WSOF Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|23–10

|Justin Gaethje

|TKO (leg kicks and punches)

|WSOF 19

|{{dts|2015|March|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:57

|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|{{small|For the WSOF Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|23–9

|Lewis Gonzalez

|KO (knee and punch)

|WSOF 12

|{{dts|2014|August|09}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:42

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–9

|Jorge Patino

|KO (punches)

|WSOF 8

|{{dts|2014|January|18}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:20

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|21–9

|Efrain Escudero

|Decision (unanimous)

|CFA 12

|{{dts|2013|October|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–8

|Robert Washington

|KO (punch)

|CFA 11

|{{dts|2013|May|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:23

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–8

|Luiz Firmino

|Decision (unanimous)

|CFA 9

|{{dts|2013|January|19}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

|{{small|Lost the CFA Lightweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–7

|Gesias Cavalcante

|KO (punches)

|CFA 7

|{{dts|2012|June|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:41

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–7

|James Warfield

|Decision (unanimous)

|CFA 6

|{{dts|2012|April|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

|{{small|Won the inaugural CFA Lightweight Championship. Warfield missed weight (158.5 lb) and was ineligible for the title.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–7

|Charles Bennett

|KO (punch)

|CFA 4

|{{dts|2011|December|17}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:59

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–7

|James Edson Berto

|Decision (unanimous)

|W-1 MMA 7

|{{dts|2011|October|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–7

|Pat Curran

|Submission (Peruvian necktie)

|Bellator 46

|{{dts|2011|June|25}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:49

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|2011 Bellator Summer Series Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–6

|Peter Grimes

|Submission (armbar)

|CFA 1

|{{dts|2011|May|6}}

|align=center|4

|align=center|4:59

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Won the inaugural CFA Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–6

|Daron Cruickshank

|KO (head kick and punches)

|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 5

|{{dts|2011|February|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:52

|Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–6

|Jarrod Card

|Decision (unanimous)

|XFC 13

|{{dts|2010|December|3}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|{{small|Return to Featherweight. Won the XFC Featherweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–6

|Yves Edwards

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator 24

|{{dts|2010|August|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–5

|Jose Figueroa

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator 21

|{{dts|2010|June|10}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–5

|Jorge Masvidal

|Decision (split)

|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 3

|{{dts|2010|February|4}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–5

|Rafael Dias

|TKO (punches)

|Unconquered 1

|{{dts|2009|November|20}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:47

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–5

|Jonathan Brookins

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 2

|{{dts|2009|September|26}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:44

|Coral Gables, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–4

|Troy Gerhart

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator 12

|{{dts|2009|June|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (151.5 lb) bout; Gerhart missed weight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–4

|Nick Gonzalez

|TKO (punches)

|Bellator 6

|{{dts|2009|May|8}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:13

|Robstown, Texas, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (146.5 lb) bout; Palomino missed weight.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–4

|Estevan Payan

|Decision (split)

|Bellator 1

|{{dts|2009|April|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|Featherweight debut. Bellator Season 1 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–3

|John Mahlow

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|XFC 6

|{{dts|2008|December|5}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|1:57

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|{{small|For the XFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–2

|Marc Stevens

|Decision (unanimous)

|United States Fight League: War in the Woods 5

|{{dts|2008|November|29}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Ledyard, Connecticut, United States

|{{small|Won the vacant USFL Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–2

|Eric Reynolds

|KO (punch)

|G-Force Fights: Bad Blood 1

|{{dts|2008|November|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:38

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–2

|Andrew Carron

|TKO (punches)

|United States Fight League: War in the Woods 4

|{{dts|2008|September|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:57

|Ledyard, Connecticut, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|5–2

|Mike Bernhard

|TKO (punches)

|Premier X-treme Fighting

|{{dts|2007|December|8}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:01

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–1

|Patrick Mikesz

|KO (punches)

|Rage in Cage: Cage FC

|{{dts|2007|October|6}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:10

|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Steve Conley

|TKO (punches)

|Panther Fight League: Genesis

|{{dts|2007|March|31}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:33

|Miami, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–1

|Travis Cox

|TKO (punches)

|World Extreme Fighting

|{{dts|2006|November|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:08

|Miami, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Jeremy May

|Decision (unanimous)

|Absolute FC 19

|{{dts|2006|October|21}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|5:00

|Boca Raton, Florida, United States

|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Mike Soltz

|TKO (punches)

|Absolute FC 18

|{{dts|2006|August|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:25

|Boca Raton, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Louis Pilato

|Submission (punches)

|Absolute FC 17

|{{dts|2006|June|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:23

|Boca Raton, Florida, United States

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–1

|Howard Davis

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 70

|{{dts|2025|March|27}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|For the inaugural BKFC King of Streets Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–1

|Austin Trout

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 57

|{{dts|2024|February|2}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|For the vacant BKFC Welterweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–0

|James Lilley

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 45: Hollywood

|{{dts|2023|June|23}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–0

|Tom Shoaff

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|BKFC 34: Hollywood

|{{dts|2022|December|3}}

|align=center|4

|align=center|0:01

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–0

|Elvin Brito

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 26: Hollywood

|{{dts|2022|June|24}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Hollywood, Florida, United States

|{{small|Won the BKFC Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–0

|Martin Brown

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC: KnuckleMania 2

|{{dts|2022|February|19}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0

|Dat Nguyen

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 22: Lombard vs. Hunt

|{{dts|2021|November|12}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|Tyler Goodjohn

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 18: Beltran vs. Shewmaker

|{{dts|2021|June|26}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Jim Alers

|TKO (punches)

|BKFC 14: Palomino vs. Alers

|{{dts|2020|November|13}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:44

|Miami, Florida, United States

|{{small|Defended the BKFC Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Isaac Vallie-Flagg

|KO (punches)

|BKFC 11: Palomino vs. Vallie-Flagg

|{{dts|2020|July|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:45

|Oxford, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Super Welterweight Tournament Final. Won the BKFC Super Welterweight Championship. Later renamed Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Elvin Brito

|Decision (unanimous)

|BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell

|{{dts|2020|February|15}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

|{{small|Super Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finals.}}

|-

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