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Paul Buentello

“The Headhunter”
35-17-0
0Prospect
/Heavyweight/Age 52/Orthodox/6' 2"/77″ reach/245 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
3.3
Str Acc
45%
Str Def
52%
TD Avg
0.2
TD Def
39%
Sub Avg
0.4
Finish
95%

At a Glance

3.3
SLpM
median
45%
Str Acc
below average
0.2
TD Avg
bottom 2%
95%
Finish %
top 3%
52%
Str Def
above average
Paul Buentello "The Headhunter" is a orthodox Heavyweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 35-17-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 52 pro contests, with a 95% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
31 fightspeak +17 · current +17

Skill Profile

VOLUME48ACCURACY53KO POWER59TAKEDOWNS24TD DEFENSE18SUBMISSIONS50DURABILITY53ACTIVITY97
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.29-0.13 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.83+0.65 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.19-1.33 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.400.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.83)Landed (3.29)
0
-0.54

Wins by Method

95%Finish
KO/TKO1260%
Submission735%
Decision15%
35 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (35)
12 KO
7 SUB
1 DEC
15 OTH
Losses (17)
2 KO
1 DEC
14 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Dec
W
KO
W
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
19/36(53%)
R2
17/22(77%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
40%
50%
Distance: 29Clinch: 36Ground: 7
Target
64%
21%
15%
Head: 46Body: 15Leg: 11

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.0
Avg Control / Fight
0:05
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
50%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 31
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History6 UFC + 25 pre-UFC
31 fights20W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Denis Goltsov
Absolute Championship BerkutAbsolute Championship Berkut 41
Jul 15, 2016KTKO13:08
DRAW
Method
TKO
Head Kick
Round
1
of 3
Time
3:08
Division
Heavyweight
Absolute Championship Berkut 41
2016-07-15
WUnknown
Abu Dhabi WarriorsAbu Dhabi Warriors 4
May 24, 2016KTKO11:04
?Unknown
Legacy FCLegacy FC 29
Mar 21, 2014DDECSplit
WIgor Kostin
FMMAR: Golden CupFMMAR: Golden Cup 2013
May 30, 2013DDECUnanimous
WIgor Kostin
Vologda Martial Arts FestivalVologda Martial Arts Festival 2012
Oct 12, 2012KTKO30:56
?Unknown
Aug 20, 2011DDECUnanimous
LCheick Kongo
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
Mar 21, 2010KKO/TKO Elbows31:16
LStefan Struve
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez
Dec 12, 2009DM-DEC35:00
WGilbert Aldana
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3
Feb 4, 2006KKO/TKO Punches22:27
LAndrei Arlovski
UFC 55: Fury
Oct 7, 2005KKO/TKO Punch10:15
WKevin Jordan
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
Jun 4, 2005SSUB Neck Crank14:00
WJustin Eilers
UFC 51: Super Saturday
Feb 5, 2005KKO/TKO Punches13:34
WLloyd Marshbanks
Dec 28, 2003KTKO
WUnknown
KOTC: The PinnacleKOTC: The Pinnacle
Nov 2, 2003KTKOR2
WAndy Montana
Rumble On The RockRumble On The Rock 4
Oct 10, 2003KTKO12:09
?Unknown
KOTC: AftermathKOTC: Aftermath
Aug 10, 2003DDECUnanimous
WRoger Neff
KOTC:KOTC: 5150
Jun 19, 2002KTKO13:04
WJimmy Westfall
Sep 25, 2001KTKO
WGary Marshall
IFC: Warriors ChallengeIFC: Warriors Challenge 15
Aug 31, 2001KTKO14:53
?Sam Sotello
IFC: Warriors ChallengeIFC: Warriors Challenge 12
Apr 11, 2001KTKO33:22
?Unknown
KOTC: Wet &#KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild
Feb 24, 2001SSUB24:21
WRocky Batastini
IFC: Warriors ChallengeIFC: Warriors Challenge 7
May 3, 2000SSUB13:47
WJimmy Westfall
Dec 4, 1999KTKO
WUnknown
Nov 20, 1999SSUB
WUnknown
Nov 20, 1999SSUB
?Todd Broadaway
May 15, 1999KTKO
WShane Saavedra
Jun 20, 1998KTKO
WUnknown
Jun 20, 1998SSUB
?Unknown
Aug 16, 1997SSUB
WDavid Davis
Apr 12, 1997SSUB
WDerek McGill
Apr 12, 1997SSUB