Ultimate Fighting Calendar
LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
James Lilley
LIGHTS OUT
5-6-0
RESULT

Luis Palomino def. James Lilley (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 02:00
WIN
Luis Palomino
BABOON
26-17-0
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, United States

Luis Palomino defeated James Lilley by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (02:00) in the Lightweight title main event of BKFC 45: Palomino vs Lilley, held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood.

Fight stats

James Lilley
Luis Palomino
0
Knockdowns
0
53 of 164
Significant strikes
61 of 109
32%
Sig. strike accuracy
56%
53 of 164
Total strikes
61 of 109
Significant strikes by target
39 of 140
Head
51 of 98
14 of 24
Body
10 of 11
40 of 148
Distance
37 of 85
13 of 16
Clinch
24 of 24

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
10 of 31
Sig. str.
10 of 18
10 of 31
Total str.
10 of 18
9 of 29
Head
8 of 16
1 of 2
Body
2 of 2
10 of 31
Distance
10 of 18
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
4 of 25
Sig. str.
11 of 23
4 of 25
Total str.
11 of 23
4 of 24
Head
9 of 21
0 of 1
Body
2 of 2
4 of 25
Distance
7 of 19
0 of 0
Clinch
4 of 4
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
9 of 20
Sig. str.
11 of 18
9 of 20
Total str.
11 of 18
7 of 16
Head
9 of 15
2 of 4
Body
2 of 3
3 of 14
Distance
4 of 11
6 of 6
Clinch
7 of 7
ROUND 4
0
KD
0
13 of 39
Sig. str.
14 of 22
13 of 39
Total str.
14 of 22
7 of 30
Head
12 of 20
6 of 9
Body
2 of 2
7 of 33
Distance
8 of 16
6 of 6
Clinch
6 of 6
ROUND 5
0
KD
0
17 of 49
Sig. str.
15 of 28
17 of 49
Total str.
15 of 28
12 of 41
Head
13 of 26
5 of 8
Body
2 of 2
16 of 45
Distance
8 of 21
1 of 4
Clinch
7 of 7

Frequently asked questions

Who won James Lilley vs Luis Palomino?

Luis Palomino defeated James Lilley by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (02:00) in the Lightweight title main event of BKFC 45: Palomino vs Lilley, held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood.

Referee
Kerry Hartly
Time format
5 Rnd (2-2-2-2-2)
Pre-fight comparison

Tale of the Tape

5-6-0
Record
26-17-0
2
Win Streak
0
39
Age
45
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
67"
170 cm
-
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United Kingdom
Nationality
Peru

Striking Profile

3.83
SLpM
3.34
41%
Str. Acc.
53%
3.93
SApM
3.56
53%
Str. Def.
56%

Grappling Profile

-
TD Avg.
-
-
TD Acc.
-
-
TD Def.
-
-
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

James Lilley · 2-3
  • W
    BKFC Fight Night Newcastle: Terrill vs Mcfarlane · Mar 14, 2026
    Knockout · R1 · 00:38 · Welterweight
  • W
    BKFC 77 Birmingham: Tierney vs Christie · Jun 28, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 02:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BKFC Spain: Tenaglia vs Soto · Oct 12, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 01:08 · Welterweight
  • L
    BKFC 60 Milton Keynes · Apr 6, 2024
    Majority Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BKFC 45: Palomino vs Lilley · Jun 24, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight
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 3, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    BKFC 45: Palomino vs Lilley · Jun 24, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 12 fights
41.9
Avg sig. strikes
56.9
78
Career high strikes
106

Strike Distribution

James Lilley
Strike target
Luis Palomino
81%
Head
75%
19%
Body
25%
James Lilley
Strike position
Luis Palomino
89%
Distance
84%
11%
Clinch
16%