Fighter Details
- Given Name: Paul Anthony Buentello
- Pro MMA Record: 35-17-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Headhunter
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1974-01-16 | Date of Birth: 1974.01.16
- Last Fight: July 15, 2016 in ACB
- Weight Class: Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 261.0 lbs
- Affiliation: Bastos BJJ Midland
- Height: 6'2" (188cm) | Reach: 76.0" (193cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $310,000 USD
- Born: Amarillo, Texas, United States
- Fighting out of: Denver, Colorado
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Paul Buentello MMA Fight Record
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KO/TKO24 wins, 6 lossesWL69% of wins35% of losses
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Submission7 wins, 6 lossesWL20% of wins35% of losses
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Decision4 wins, 5 lossesWL11% of wins28% of losses
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2005TO20103win3loss0draw0no contest21--67%33%--KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ33%33%33%-111-
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2006TO20073win1loss0draw0no contest3---100%---KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ-100%---1--
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2008TO20092win0loss0draw0no contest1-1-50%-50%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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DURING20110win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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35-16-0 17-4-02016.07.15add_circle
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Abu Dhabi Warriors 4 · UnknownWeight: Catchweight · 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
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33-16-0 16-13-02015.10.03add_circle
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Global Fight Club 3 · GFC Co-Promoting With Tech-KREP FC InsteadWeight: Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
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Weight: Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
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Legacy FC 22 · Sursa InjuryWeight: Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
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29-15-0 5-0-02012.10.12add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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29-14-0 11-5-02012.03.31add_circle
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Bellator 42 · Buentello Back InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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27-11-0 14-6-12010.03.21add_circle
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27-10-0 18-3-02009.12.12add_circle
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UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez · Duffee InjuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
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Affliction 3 · Tim Sylvia pulled from cardWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Affliction 3 · Event cancelledWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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26-10-0 5-2-02009.01.24add_circle
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EliteXC: A Night Of Champions · Event cancelledWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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25-9-0 25-11-02007.11.16add_circle
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Weight: 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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21-9-0 5-0-02006.02.04add_circle
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20-8-0 8-2-02005.06.04add_circle
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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UFC 50: The War of '04 · Paul Buentello hand injuryWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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IFC: Sturgis Rally Rumble 2004 · Event cancelledWeight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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11-7-0 1-2-02001.08.31add_circle
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Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120.0 kg)
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11-6-0 10-6-02001.06.15add_circle
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11-5-0 0-0-02001.04.11add_circle
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10-4-0 10-4-12000.06.14add_circle
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10-3-0 5-0-02000.05.03add_circle
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9-3-0 6-3-02000.05.03add_circle
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8-3-0 11-11-02000.05.03add_circle
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Gilbert Duran5-3-0 N/AWinTexas Regional1999.11.20
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Denny Mathias5-3-0 N/AWinTexas Regional1999.11.20
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Dustin Heronemus2-2-0 N/AWinTexas Regional1998.06.20
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After compiling a professional record of 19-8 prior to his UFC debut in 2005, Paul Buentello was a serious threat to contend for the heavyweight belt. After dispatching Justin Eilers and Kevin Jordan with back-to-back finishes to start his Octagon career, Buentello was granted his title shot, but was defeated by Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski by knockout just 15 seconds into the first round. A few years later, in 2007, Buentello also contended for the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship against Alistair Overeem, but was defeated in the second round after submitting when he was hit with a hard knee to the body.
Buentello is known for finishing fights, having finished almost all of his wins by knockout or submission throughout his lengthy career, which has spanned well over a decade. He proudly lives up to his nickname, standing and banging every single fight he can, with virtually every shot to the head.