Claudio Puelles
Claudio Puelles[3] (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Claudio Puelles | |
|---|---|
| Born | Claudio Puelles April 21, 1996 Lima, Peru[1] |
| Other names | El Niño, Prince of Peru |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Molina, Peru |
| Team | Pitbull Martial Arts Center Sanford MMA (2021–present)[2] |
| Rank | Purple belt in Luta Livre[1] |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.[4]
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.[5]
In the elimination round, Puelles defeated José David Flores via a technical knockout in the first round.[6] In the quarterfinals, Puelles defeated Pablo Sabori via a submission.[7] In the semifinals, he defeated Marcelo Rojo by a unanimous decision.[8] 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.[9]
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.[9] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[10]
On May 19, 2018, Puelles faced Felipe Silva at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman.[11] He won the fight via a submission in round three.[12] The submission gained him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[13]
Puelles faced Marcos Mariano on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Puelles faced Jordan Leavitt on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[16] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[17]
Puelles faced Chris Gruetzemacher on December 4, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 31.[18] He won the fight via a kneebar in round three.[19]
Puelles faced Clay Guida on April 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205.[20] He won the fight via a kneebar in round one.[21] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[22]
Puelles faced Dan Hooker on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.[23] He lost the fight via TKO in round two after being dropped by a front kick to the body.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Felipe Silva and Clay Guida[13][22]
Mixed martial arts record
| 15 matches | 12 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12–3 | Dan Hooker | TKO (body kick) | UFC 281 | November 12, 2022 | 2 | 4:06 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Clay Guida | Submission (kneebar) | UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade | April 23, 2022 | 1 | 3:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 11–2 | Chris Gruetzemacher | Submission (kneebar) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 3 | 3:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Jordan Leavitt | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai | June 5, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Marcos Mariano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens | September 21, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 8–2 | Felipe Silva | Submission (kneebar) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | May 19, 2018 | 3 | 2:23 | Santiago, Chile | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 7–2 | Martin Bravo | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson | November 5, 2016 | 2 | 1:55 | Mexico City, Mexico | Lost The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament. |
| Win | 7–1 | Alvaro Sugasti | KO (head kick) | 300 Sparta 6 | April 18, 2015 | 1 | 1:24 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 6–1 | Edimar Martins Rayol | Submission (kneebar) | Inka FC: Inka Warriors 2 | October 25, 2014 | 1 | 2:36 | Lima, Peru | |
| Loss | 5–1 | David Cubas | Decision (unanimous) | Inka FC: Inka Warriors 1 | February 16, 2014 | 1 | 2:36 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 5–0 | Lander Duarte Alves | Decision (unanimous) | Inka FC 25 | April 16, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 4–0 | Guile Calvete | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 300 Sparta 5 | February 16, 2014 | 2 | N/A | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 3–0 | Manuel Meza | TKO (cut) | 300 Sparta 4 | October 10, 2013 | 3 | 0:00 | Lima, Peru | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | Renzo Mendez | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Inka FC 23 | August 24, 2013 | 2 | 0:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 1–0 | Angel Alvarez | Submission (armbar) | 300 Sparta 2 | July 17, 2013 | 3 | N/A | Lima, Peru |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Claudio Puelles | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ John Morgan (June 1, 2021). "After training with champions at Sanford MMA, Claudio Puelles not worried about Jordan Leavitt". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE December 4th, 2021 LOCATION: UFC APEX, Las Vegas" (PDF). boxing.nv.gov. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Claudio". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ Staff (2016-05-31). "Cast revealed for 'TUF: Latin America 3' with coaches Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- ^ Trome, Redacción (2016-09-29). "Claudio Puelles venció a José David Flores de Bolivia en el TUF [VIDEO]". trome.pe (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ Univision. "El peruano Claudio Puelles venció al mexicano Pablo Sabori y pasó a semifinales del TUF". Univision (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ LR, Redacción (2019-05-26). . larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ a b "'TUF: Latin American 3' final set with Martin Bravo vs. Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night 98". MMA Junkie. 2016-10-28. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 98 results: Martin Bravo stops Claudio Puelles to win 'TUF 3: Latin America' final". MMA Junkie. 2016-11-06. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Claudio Puelles scores incredible comeback victory over Felipe Silva". MMAjunkie. 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
- ^ a b Staff (2018-05-20). "UFC Fight Night 129 bonuses: Early finishes among $50,000 winners". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ Marcel Dorff. "Zuid-Amerikaans onderonsje tussen Claudio Puelles en Marcos Mariano tijdens UFC Mexico City" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ^ Realejo, Jon (2019-09-21). "UFC Mexico Review: Claudio Puelles Defeats Marcos Mariano By Dominant Unanimous Decision". Bloody Canvas. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
- ^ DEPOR, NOTICIAS (2021-04-01). "UFC: Claudio Puelles renovó contrato con la empresa por cuatro peleas más y enfrentará a Jordan Leavitt el 5 de junio | FULL-DEPORTES". Depor (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-06-05). "UFC Vegas 28 Results: Claudio Puelles Takes Jordan Leavitt's 0 via Unanimous Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-08-31). "BREAKING: Claudio Puelles treft Chris Gruetzemacher tijdens UFC evenement op 4 december". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-28.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-12-04). "UFC Vegas 44: Claudio Puelles Subs Chris Gruetzemacher With Kneebar". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Clay Guida Takes On Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night Card on April 23". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ Law, Eddie (2022-04-23). "UFC Vegas 52: Claudio Puelles Hits Record Third Knee Bar Submission In Guida Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (2022-04-23). "UFC Vegas 52 Bonus Report: Claudio Puelles earns 'POTN' for submission win over Clay Guida". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ Harvey Leonard (2022-08-23). "Hooker Returns To LW, Meets Puelles At UFC 281 On Nov. 12". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-11-12). "UFC 281: Dan Hooker's Teep Kicks Put Claudio Puelles Away". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ "Claudio "El Nino" Puelles". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-06-21.