Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Luis Palomino
BABOON
26-17-0
RESULT

Estevan Payan def. Luis Palomino (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Estevan Payan
EL TERRIBLE
16-12-0 (1 NC)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States

Estevan Payan defeated Luis Palomino by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 1, held Friday, April 3, 2009 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Luis Palomino vs Estevan Payan?

Estevan Payan defeated Luis Palomino by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 1, held Friday, April 3, 2009 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Luis Palomino 37%63% Estevan Payan

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

26-17-0
Record
16-12-0 (1 NC)
1587
Power Index rating
1677
0
Win Streak
1
45
Age
44
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Peru
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Luis Palomino

No background on record

Camp Jackson-Wink MMA · Peru

Estevan Payan

No background on record

Camp Arizona Combat Sports · United States

Striking Profile

3.36
SLpM
4.25
53%
Str. Acc.
42%
3.64
SApM
3.58
56%
Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.36
-
TD Acc.
100%
-
TD Def.
60%
-
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Luis Palomino · 3-2
  • W
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 2:44 · Lightweight
  • L
    BKFC 85 Hollywood: Trout vs Palomino 2 · Dec 5, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 02:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    BKFC 70 Hollywood: Palomino vs Davis · Mar 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BKFC 57 Hollywood · Feb 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    BKFC 45: Palomino vs Lilley · Jun 23, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight
Estevan Payan · 0-5

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 4 fights
57.3
Avg sig. strikes
23.8
-
Avg takedowns
0.33
-
Avg control time
1:21
106
Career high strikes
32
-
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Luis Palomino
Strike target
Estevan Payan
74%
Head
61%
26%
Body
27%
0%
Leg
12%
Luis Palomino
Strike position
Estevan Payan
84%
Distance
59%
16%
Clinch
32%
0%
Ground
9%