Claudio Puelles

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Claudio Puelles
Born (1996-04-21) April 21, 1996 (age 28)
Lima, Peru[1]
Other names El Niño, Prince of Peru
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach 72 in[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 16
Wins 12
By knockout 2
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–4 Farès Ziam Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 February 24, 2024 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
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 The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Lightweight Tournament Final.
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

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See also

References

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