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Paul BuentelloLHW
Light HeavyweightMMA

Paul Buentello

"The Headhunter"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 52Grudge Training CenterACA
35
Wins
17
Losses
0
Draws
89%
Finish Rate
25
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
1997
Pro Debut

Biography

Paul Anthony Buentello is an American former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 1997 to 2017, Buentello competed in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, Affliction, King of the Cage, Shark Fights, ACB, Legacy FC, and is the former King of the Cage Heavyweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy33%

3.29

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.83

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.19

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.38

avg

Submissions

0.76

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Feb. 5, 2005Born Amarillo, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO25
Decision1
Submission6

Finish Rate

89%
31 of 35
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts52 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossRussiaDenis GoltsovH2HKO (head kick)R1|ACB 41: The Path to TriumphJul 15, 2016
WinUnited StatesEric PrindleH2HKO (punch)R1Abu Dhabi Warriors 4May 24, 2016
WinUnited StatesRameau Thierry SokoudjouH2HKO (punch)R3Abu Dhabi Warriors 3Oct 3, 2015
LossUnited StatesMyron DennisH2HDecision (split)R3Legacy FC 29Mar 15, 2014
WinEnglandJames McSweeneyH2HTKO (punches to the body)R2Legacy FC 22Aug 23, 2013
WinLatviaIgor KostinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Federation of MMA of Russia: Star Fight 15May 30, 2013
WinUnited StatesMike CookH2HKO (punch)R2IFC: Warriors Challenge 29Dec 8, 2012
WinLatviaIgor KostinH2HKO (punches)R3Vologda Fight Festival: Head HuntingOct 12, 2012
LossUnited StatesDarrill SchoonoverH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WMMA 1: McCorkle vs. HedenMar 31, 2012
LossUnited StatesCole KonradH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 48Aug 20, 2011
WinUnited StatesKerry SchallH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global InvasionDec 10, 2010
LossUnited StatesTim SylviaH2HKO (punch)R2Powerhouse World Promotions: War on the MainlandAug 14, 2010
WinUnited StatesBryan HumesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shark Fights 11: Humes vs BuentelloMay 22, 2010
LossFranceCheick KongoH2HTKO (submission to elbows to the legs)R3UFC Live: Vera vs. JonesMar 21, 2010
LossNetherlandsStefan StruveH2HDecision (majority)R3UFC 107Dec 12, 2009
WinRussiaKirill SidelnikovH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R3Affliction: Day of ReckoningJan 24, 2009
WinCanadaGary GoodridgeH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Affliction: BannedJul 19, 2008
LossNetherlandsAlistair OvereemH2HTKO (submission to knee to the body)R2Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man SurvivesNov 16, 2007
WinUnited StatesCarter WilliamsH2HTKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. BaroniJun 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesRuben VillarealH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2Strikeforce: Triple ThreatDec 8, 2006
WinTank AbbottKO (punch)R1Strikeforce: Tank vs. BuentelloOct 7, 2006
WinUnited StatesGilbert AldanaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 57Feb 4, 2006
LossBelarusAndrei ArlovskiH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 55Oct 7, 2005
WinUnited StatesKevin JordanH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 53Jun 4, 2005
WinUnited StatesJustin EilersH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 51Feb 5, 2005
WinUnited StatesBo CantrellH2HKO (punches)R1KOTC 44Nov 14, 2004
WinUnited StatesLloyd MarshbanksH2HTKO (punches)R1EP: XXXtreme ImpactDec 28, 2003
WinUnited StatesBobby HoffmanH2HSubmission (verbal)R2KOTC 30Nov 2, 2003
WinUnited StatesAndy MontanaH2HKO (head kick)R1Rumble on the Rock 4Oct 10, 2003
LossUnited StatesBobby HoffmanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC 27Aug 10, 2003
WinUnited StatesMike KyleH2HKO (punches)R2KOTC 18Nov 1, 2002
WinUnited StatesRoger NeffH2HKO (head kick)R1KOTC 14Jun 19, 2002
WinUnited StatesJimmy WestfallH2HTKO (punches)R1USWF 19Sep 25, 2001
WinUnited StatesGary MarshallH2HTKO (punches)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 15Aug 31, 2001
LossUnited StatesNate SchroederH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 13Jun 15, 2001
LossUnited StatesSam SotelloH2HTKO (submission to punches)R3IFC Warriors Challenge 12Apr 11, 2001
LossUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HSubmission (kneebar)R2KOTC 7Feb 24, 2001
WinUnited StatesLarry ParkerH2HTKO (punches)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 8Jun 14, 2000
LossUnited StatesGan McGeeH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 7May 3, 2000
WinUnited StatesRocky BatastiniH2HSubmission (armbar)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 7May 3, 2000
WinUnited StatesJason GodseyH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1IFC Warriors Challenge 7May 3, 2000
WinUnited StatesJimmy WestfallH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Amarillo FightsDec 4, 1999
WinDenny MathiasH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1World Class ShootfightingNov 20, 1999
WinGilbert DuranH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1World Class ShootfightingNov 20, 1999
LossTodd BroadawayH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1Extreme Challenge 24May 15, 1999
WinUnited StatesLarry ParkerH2HKO (knee)R1USWF 9Jun 20, 1998
WinShane SaavedraH2HTKO (punches)R1USWF 9Jun 20, 1998
WinDustin HeronemusH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1USWF 9Jun 20, 1998
LossUnited StatesDan SevernH2HSubmission (headlock)R1USWF 6Aug 16, 1997
LossUnited StatesEvan TannerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1USWF 4Apr 12, 1997
WinUnited StatesDavid DavisH2HSubmission (choke)R1USWF 4Apr 12, 1997
WinDerek McGillH2HSubmission (choke)R1USWF 4Apr 12, 1997

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.