Paul Buentello

"The Headhunter"

35-17-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Denis Goltsov · Knockout · Jul 15, 2016

35-17-0 · 31 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Denis GoltsovKO · R1 03:07

ACAACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph·July 15, 2016

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Paul Buentello holds a professional MMA record of 35-17-0. Buentello has won 35 fights: 24 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Buentello lands 3.18 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.36 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 15, 2016. Tracked organizations: ACA, BELLATOR, UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 245 lbs111 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jan 16, 1974
Age: 52
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Amarillo, Texas, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Denis Goltsov
ACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph· Jul 15, 2016· Heavyweight· 35-17 vs 18-4
KO
R1 · 03:07
WIN
vs Eric Prindle
Abu Dhabi Warriors 4· May 24, 2016· Heavyweight· 35-16 vs 11-8
TKO
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Abu Dhabi Warriors 3· Oct 3, 2015· Heavyweight· 34-16 vs 16-14
TKO
R3 · 3:21
LOSS
vs Myron Dennis
Legacy FC 29· Mar 21, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 33-16 vs 10-3
SD
WIN
vs James McSweeney
Legacy FC 22· Aug 23, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 33-15 vs 11-11
TKO
R2 · 2:44
WIN
vs Igor Kostin
FMMAR: Golden Cup 2013· May 30, 2013· Heavyweight· 32-15 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Mike Cook
IFC: Warriors Challenge 29· Dec 8, 2012· Heavyweight· 31-15 vs 12-11
TKO
R2 · 2:08
WIN
vs Igor Kostin
Vologda Martial Arts Festival 2012· Oct 12, 2012· Heavyweight· 30-15 vs 5-1
TKO
R3 · 0:56
LOSS
vs Darrill Schoonover
WMMA 1: McCorkle vs. Heden· Mar 31, 2012· Heavyweight· 29-15 vs 12-5
UD
LOSS
vs Cole Konrad
BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 48· Aug 20, 2011· Heavyweight· 29-14 vs 8-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kerry Schall
Dominican Republic Regional· Dec 11, 2010· 29-13 vs 24-12
DEC
LOSS
vs Tim Sylvia
California Regional· Aug 14, 2010· 28-13 vs 27-6
TKO
WIN
vs Bryan Humes
Shark Fights· May 22, 2010· 28-12 vs 6-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Cheick Kongo
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 27-12 vs 15-6-1
TKO
R3 · 1:16
LOSS
vs Stefan Struve
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Heavyweight· 27-11 vs 19-3
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kirill Sidelnikov
Affliction 2· Jan 24, 2009· Heavyweight· 27-10 vs 5-3
TKO
R3 · 4:18
WIN
vs Gary Goodridge
Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 26-10 vs 23-18-1
UD
LOSS
vs Alistair Overeem
Strikeforce: Four Men Enter, One Man Survives· Nov 15, 2007· Heavyweight· 25-10 vs 26-11
TKO
R2 · 3:42
WIN
vs Carter Williams
StrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Heavyweight· 25-9 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 0:10
WIN
vs Ruben Villareal
Strikeforce: Triple Threat· Dec 7, 2006· Heavyweight· 24-9 vs 11-11-3
TKO
R2 · 3:57
WIN
vs David Abbott
Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello· Oct 6, 2006· Heavyweight· 23-9 vs 9-12
TKO
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Gilbert Aldana
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Heavyweight· 22-9 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Andrei ArlovskiTitle bout
UFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Heavyweight· 21-9 vs 10-3
TKO
R1 · 0:15
WIN
vs Kevin Jordan
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 8-3
SUB
R1 · 4:00
WIN
vs Justin Eilers
UFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Heavyweight· 20-8 vs 9-3-1
TKO
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Bo Cantrell×2Title bout · Title win #2
KOTC: Revenge· Nov 14, 2004· Heavyweight· 19-8 vs 4-5
TKO
R1 · 0:45
WIN
vs Lloyd Marshbanks
Mexico Regional· Dec 28, 2003· 18-8 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Bobby Hoffman×1Title bout · Title win #1
KOTC: The Pinnacle· Nov 2, 2003· Heavyweight· 17-8 vs 31-6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Andy Montana
Rumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 2:09
LOSS
vs Bobby Hoffman
KOTC: Aftermath· Aug 10, 2003· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 31-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Mike Kyle
KOTC: Sudden Impact· Nov 1, 2002· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 1:24
WIN
vs Roger Neff
KOTC: 5150· Jun 19, 2002· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 5-4
TKO
R1 · 3:04
WIN
vs Jimmy Westfall
Texas Regional· Sep 25, 2001· 13-7 vs 0-3
TKO
WIN
vs Gary Marshall
IFC: Warriors Challenge 15· Aug 31, 2001· Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 4:53
LOSS
vs Nate Schroeder
IFC: Warriors Challenge 13· Jun 15, 2001· Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 11-6
SUB
R1 · 4:10
LOSS
vs Sam Sotello
IFC: Warriors Challenge 12· Apr 11, 2001· Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 1-0
TKO
R3 · 3:22
LOSS
vs Ricco Rodriguez
KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild· Feb 24, 2001· Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 9-1
SUB
R2 · 4:21
WIN
vs Larry Parker
IFC: Warriors Challenge 8· Jun 14, 2000· Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 10-5-1
TKO
R1 · 5:06
LOSS
vs Gan McGee
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7· May 3, 2000· Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 2:44
WIN
vs Rocky Batastini
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7· May 3, 2000· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 6-4
SUB
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs Jason Godsey
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7· May 3, 2000· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 11-12
TKO
R1 · 6:06
WIN
vs Jimmy Westfall
Texas Regional· Dec 4, 1999· 8-3 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Nov 20, 1999· 6-3
SUB
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Nov 20, 1999· 6-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Todd Broadaway
Extreme Challenge· May 15, 1999· 5-3 vs 3-0
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Texas Regional· Jun 20, 1998· 3-2
SUB
WIN
vs Shane Saavedra
Texas Regional· Jun 20, 1998· 3-2 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Larry Parker
Texas Regional· Jun 20, 1998· 3-2 vs 1-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Dan Severn
Texas Regional· Aug 16, 1997· 2-2 vs 17-3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Derek McGill
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs David Davis
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Evan Tanner
Texas Regional· Apr 12, 1997· 0-1 vs 1-0
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Grudge Training Center

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (255 fighters)

Punch power98

Kick power72

Punch speed96

Kick speed62

Accuracy86

Takedowns50

Ground striking98

Submissions91

Chin95

Body strength76

Cardio59

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 35-17-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.18per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.90per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.36per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed23%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.18per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.90per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.36per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed23%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Paul Buentello sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1688▼11
Peak: 1728Jan 24, 2009
Rated fights: 49

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paul Buentello fight next?

Paul Buentello has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paul Buentello's record?

Paul Buentello's professional MMA record is 35-17-0.

Who is Paul Buentello fighting next?

Paul Buentello's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paul Buentello fight last?

Paul Buentello most recently fought Denis Goltsov at ACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph on Friday, July 15, 2016, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Paul Buentello fight in?

Paul Buentello fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Paul Buentello have?

Paul Buentello has 24 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Paul Buentello?

Paul Buentello is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Paul Buentello weigh?

Paul Buentello weighs 245 lbs (111 kg).

What is Paul Buentello's reach?

Paul Buentello has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Paul Buentello?

Paul Buentello is 52 years old (born Jan 16, 1974).

Where is Paul Buentello from?

Paul Buentello is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY