Roman Faraldo can remove people’s consciousness.
Faraldo (8-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) knocked out Luis Iniguez (5-2 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) at Bellator 283. Referee Keith Peterson stopped the bout in Round 1 at 3:42.
Bellator 283 was held in Tacoma, Wash.
Faraldo dominated the battle. Faraldo’s punches were accurate and powerful. Iniguez threw exhausted single-strikes at the end. Faraldo’s confidence grew over time. He placed his hands down after stunning Iniguez. The deal was sealed by the left hand.
Faraldo, 29, is a highly-touted Bellator prospect. The fighter from American Top Team has won every fight in Bellator, including two knockouts with flying knees.
Bellator 283 results:
- Roman Faraldo def. Luis Iniguez via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:42
- Jaylon Bates def. Mark Coates via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)
- Archie Colgan def. Bryan Nuro via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:15