Joe Pacheco (born February 19, 1985) is an

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of Puerto Rican and Belizean descent who competes in

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Pacheco started his professional career in 2012. He fought only for American southeastern and

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-based promotions. In 2013, Pacheco signed with

Bellator MMA

Pacheco made his debut against Kyle Bolt on February 14, 2013, at

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. He won via knockout in the second round. Pacheco was expected to face Luc Bondole on March 21, 2013, at

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. However, Bondole was replaced by Pierry Pierre due to undisclosed reasons. Pacheco won via submission due to a keylock early in the first round. Pacheco was expected to face Tyson Jeffries on September 27, 2013, at

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. However, Pacheco was called to replace an injured Perry Filkins against

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in Bellator season nine middleweight tournament on October 4, 2013, at

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. Pacheco had his first professional career's defeat via submission due to a guillotine choke in the second round. In March 2014, Pacheco entered into the Bellator Season 10 Middleweight tournament when

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versus Jeremy Kimball was cancelled. He faced Brandon Halsey at

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on April 11, 2014. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Pacheco faced Keith Berry on October 3, 2014, at Bellator 127. He initially lost the fight via split decision. However, Berry failed his post-fight drug test and the California commission changed the result to a No Contest.

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

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**North Carolina state wrestling 189 lb tournament: Champion (2002, 2003)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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