Claudio Puelles

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Claudio Puelles
Born (1996-04-21) April 21, 1996 (age 28)
Lima, Peru [1]
Other namesEl Niño, Prince of Peru
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Molina, Peru
TeamPitbull Martial Arts Center
Sanford MMA (2021–present) [2]
RankPurple belt in Luta Livre [1]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins12
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision3
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Claudio Puelles (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian professional mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Puelles started training Muay Thai around the age of 13, quickly picking up grappling also before transitioning to mixed martial arts in his adolescent years. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Puelles started his professional MMA career in 2013 and fought primarily in Peru. He amassed a record of 7–1 prior to participating in The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3. [3]

The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3

In 2016 Puelles competed on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 series under Team Chuck Liddell. [4]

In the elimination round, Puelles defeated José David Flores via a technical knockout in the first round. [5] In the quarterfinals, Puelles defeated Pablo Sabori via a submission. [6] In the semifinals, he defeated Marcelo Rojo by a unanimous decision. [7] This win earned him a spot in the finale against Martín Bravo on November 5, 2016, in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Puelles made his official UFC debut against Martin Bravo on November 5, 2016, in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. [8] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [9]

On May 19, 2018, Puelles faced Felipe Silva at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. [10] He won the fight via a submission in round three. [11] The submission gained him a Performance of the Night bonus award. [12]

Puelles faced Marcos Mariano on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens. [13] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Puelles faced Jordan Leavitt on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. [15] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [16]

Puelles faced Chris Gruetzemacher on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31. [17] He won the fight via a kneebar in round three. [18]

Puelles faced Clay Guida on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205. [19] He won the fight via a kneebar in round one. [20] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award. [21]

Puelles faced Dan Hooker on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. [22] He lost the fight via TKO in round two after being dropped by a front kick to the body, Puelles was condemned for the strategies he employed. [23]

Puelles faced Farès Ziam on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. [24] Despite having a career high of seven takedowns, Puelles only landed four significant strikes and ended up losing the bout by split decision. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches12 wins4 losses
By knockout22
By submission70
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–4 Farès Ziam Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 February 24, 202435:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss12–3 Dan Hooker TKO (body kick) UFC 281 November 12, 202224:06 New York City, New York, United States
Win12–2 Clay Guida Submission (kneebar) UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade April 23, 202213:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win11–2 Chris Gruetzemacher Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo December 4, 202133:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 Jordan Leavitt Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai June 5, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–2Marcos MarianoDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens September 21, 201935:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win8–2 Felipe Silva Submission (kneebar) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman May 19, 201832:23 Santiago, ChilePerformance of the Night.
Loss7–2 Martin Bravo TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson November 5, 201621:55 Mexico City, Mexico The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament Final.
Win7–1Alvaro SugastiKO (head kick)300 Sparta 6April 18, 201511:24 Lima, Peru
Win6–1Edimar Martins RayolSubmission (kneebar)Inka FC: Inka Warriors 2October 25, 201412:36 Lima, Peru
Loss5–1David CubasDecision (unanimous)Inka FC: Inka Warriors 1February 16, 201412:36 Lima, Peru
Win5–0Lander Duarte AlvesDecision (unanimous)Inka FC 25April 16, 201435:00 Lima, Peru
Win4–0Guile CalveteSubmission (rear-naked choke)300 Sparta 5February 16, 20142N/A Lima, Peru
Win3–0Manuel MezaTKO (cut)300 Sparta 4October 10, 201330:00 Lima, PeruFeatherweight bout.
Win2–0Renzo MendezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Inka FC 23August 24, 201320:00 Lima, Peru
Win1–0Angel AlvarezSubmission (armbar)300 Sparta 2July 17, 20133N/A Lima, Peru

[27]

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0Marcelo RojoDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Jun 11, 201635:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Semi-final round.
Win2–0Pablo SaboriSubmission (kneebar)Jun 3, 20161N/A The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Quarterfinal round.
Win1–0José David FloresTKO (punches)May 20, 20161N/A The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Elimination round.

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