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Claudio Puelles

Claudio Puelles Martinez[3] (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian professional mixed martial artist, he currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Claudio Puelles
BornClaudio Puelles Martinez
(1996-04-21) April 21, 1996 (age 28)
Lima, Peru[1]
Other namesPrince of Peru
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMolina, 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

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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, Puelles was condemned for the strategies he employed.[24]

Puelles faced Farès Ziam on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237.[25] Despite having a career high of seven takedowns, Puelles only landed four significant strikes and ended up losing the bout by split decision.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
16 matches 12 wins 4 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 7 0
By decision 3 2
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 August 30, 2014 3 5:00 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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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 3–0 Marcelo Rojo Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Jun 11, 2016 3 5:00 Buenos Aires, Argentina The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Semi-final round.
Win 2–0 Pablo Sabori Submission (kneebar) Jun 3, 2016 1 N/A The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Quarterfinal round.
Win 1–0 José David Flores TKO (punches) May 20, 2016 1 N/A The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Elimination round.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Claudio Puelles | UFC". UFC.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  2. ^ John Morgan (June 1, 2021). "After training with champions at Sanford MMA, Claudio Puelles not worried about Jordan Leavitt". MMAjunkie.com.
  3. ^ "Claudio Puelles ("Prince of Peru") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Claudio". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  5. ^ Staff (2016-05-31). "Cast revealed for 'TUF: Latin America 3' with coaches Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Univision. "El peruano Claudio Puelles venció al mexicano Pablo Sabori y pasó a semifinales del TUF". Univision (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  8. ^ LR, Redacción (2019-05-26). "UFC: peruano Claudio Puelles clasificó a la final del TUF Latinoamérica 3 | VIDEO". larepublica.pe (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Felipe Silva vs. Claudio Puelles programado para UFC Chile en mayo – FAMMEJL" (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  12. ^ "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Claudio Puelles scores incredible comeback victory over Felipe Silva". MMAjunkie. 2018-05-19. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
  13. ^ a b Staff (2018-05-20). "UFC Fight Night 129 bonuses: Early finishes among $50,000 winners". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
  14. ^ Marcel Dorff (August 2019). "Zuid-Amerikaans onderonsje tussen Claudio Puelles en Marcos Mariano tijdens UFC Mexico City" (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  15. ^ Realejo, Jon (2019-09-21). "UFC Mexico Review: Claudio Puelles Defeats Marcos Mariano By Dominant Unanimous Decision". Bloody Canvas. Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2019-10-14.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-12-04). "UFC Vegas 44: Claudio Puelles Subs Chris Gruetzemacher With Kneebar". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  20. ^ Sherdog.com. "Clay Guida Takes On Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night Card on April 23". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ Harvey Leonard (2022-08-23). "Hooker Returns To LW, Meets Puelles At UFC 281 On Nov. 12". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  24. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-11-12). "UFC 281: Dan Hooker's Teep Kicks Put Claudio Puelles Away". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  25. ^ Desk, ITN News (2024-01-11). "Claudio Puelles vs Fares Ziam Reported for UFC Mexico City". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-11. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  26. ^ Dewar, Val (2024-02-24). "UFC Mexico City: Farès Ziam Wins Split Decision Over Claudio Puelles". www.cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  27. ^ Mike Bohn (April 24, 2022). "UFC Fight Night 205 post-event facts: Jessica Andrade matches Amanda Nunes' record". MMAjunkie.com.
  28. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (January 4, 2019). "Top Submissions of 2018". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  29. ^ Thomas Gerbasi; E. Spencer Kyte (December 21, 2022). "The Submissions | 2022 UFC.com Awards". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  30. ^ "Claudio "El Nino" Puelles". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
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