Paul Buentello "The Headhunter"
Paul Buentello, known as "The Headhunter", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Heavyweight division. Paul Buentello holds a professional record of 35-17-0, including 3-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 2 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 0 by decision. Paul Buentello stands 6'2", has a 77-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 52 years old. Paul Buentello is currently on a 1-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Paul Buentello profile
| Division | Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 35-17-0 |
| UFC record | 3-3-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 52 |
| Date of birth | 1974-01-16 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 77" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 261 lbs |
| Current streak | L1 |
| Total octagon time | 42 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.18 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.9 |
| Striking accuracy | 46.3% |
| Striking defense | 50.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.08 |
| Strikes to the head | 67.4% |
| Strikes to the body | 24.2% |
| Strikes to the legs | 8.3% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.36 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 23.1% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.72 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 45.5 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 2 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Paul Buentello recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-15 | ACB 41 | ACB 41 - Path to Triumph | Denis Goltsov | loss | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2016-05-24 | ADW | ADW - Abu Dhabi Warriors 4 | Eric Prindle | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2015-10-03 | ADW | ADW - Abu Dhabi Warriors 3 | Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2014-03-21 | LFC 29 | LFC 29 - Legacy Fighting Championship 29 | Myron Dennis | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2013-08-23 | LFC 22 | LFC 22 - Legacy Fighting Championship 22 | James McSweeney | win | TKO (Punches to the Body) |
| 2013-05-30 | Federation of MMA of Russia | Federation of MMA of Russia - Star Fight 15 | Igor Kostin | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-12-08 | IFC | IFC - Warriors Challenge 29 | Mike Cook | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2012-10-12 | VMAU | VMAU - Headhunting | Igor Kostin | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2012-03-31 | WMMA 1 | WMMA 1 - Fighting for a Better World | Darrill Schoonover | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-08-20 | BFC | BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 48 | Cole Konrad | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-12-11 | Nemesis Fighting | Nemesis Fighting - MMA Global Invasion | Kerry Schall | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-14 | PWP | PWP - War on the Mainland | Tim Sylvia | loss | KO (Punch) |
| 2010-05-22 | SF 11 | SF 11 - Shark Fights 11 | Bryan Humes | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-03-21 | UFC | UFC Live: Vera vs Jones | Cheick Kongo | loss | Elbows to Body On Ground Submission to Strikes |
| 2009-12-12 | UFC | UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez | Stefan Struve | loss | Decision (Majority) |
| 2009-01-24 | Affliction | Affliction - Day of Reckoning | Kirill Sidelnikov | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2008-07-19 | Affliction | Affliction - Banned | Gary Goodridge | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-11-16 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Four Men Enter, One Man Survives | Alistair Overeem | loss | TKO (Submission to Knee to the Body) |
| 2007-06-22 | Strikeforce-EliteXC | Strikeforce-EliteXC - Shamrock vs. Baroni | Carter Williams | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2006-12-08 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Triple Threat | Ruben Villareal | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2006-10-07 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Tank vs. Buentello | David Abbott | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2006-02-04 | UFC | UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 | Gilbert Aldana | win | Punches to Head From Side Control |
| 2005-10-07 | UFC | UFC 55: Fury | Andrei Arlovski | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2005-06-04 | UFC | UFC 53: Heavy Hitters | Kevin Jordan | win | Neck Crank From Half Guard |
| 2005-02-05 | UFC | UFC 51: Super Saturday | Justin Eilers | win | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2004-11-14 | KOTC 44 | KOTC 44 - Revenge | Bo Cantrell | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2003-12-28 | EP | EP - XXXtreme Impact | Lloyd Marshbanks | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2003-11-02 | KOTC 30 | KOTC 30 - The Pinnacle | Bobby Hoffman | win | Submission (Verbal) |
| 2003-10-10 | ROTR 4 | ROTR 4 - Rumble on the Rock 4 | Andy Montana | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2003-08-10 | KOTC 27 | KOTC 27 - Aftermath | Bobby Hoffman | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-11-01 | KOTC 18 | KOTC 18 - Sudden Impact | Mike Kyle | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2002-06-19 | KOTC 14 | KOTC 14 - 5150 | Roger Neff | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2001-09-25 | USWF 19 | USWF 19 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 19 | Jimmy Westfall | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2001-08-31 | IFC WC 15 | IFC WC 15 - Warriors Challenge 15 | Gary Marshall | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2001-06-15 | IFC WC 13 | IFC WC 13 - Warriors Challenge 13 | Nate Schroeder | loss | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2001-04-11 | IFC WC 12 | IFC WC 12 - Warriors Challenge 12 | Sam Sotello | loss | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2001-02-24 | KOTC 7 | KOTC 7 - Wet and Wild | Ricco Rodriguez | loss | Submission (Kneebar) |
| 2000-06-14 | IFC WC 8 | IFC WC 8 - Warriors Challenge 8 | Larry Parker | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2000-05-03 | IFC WC 7 | IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 | Jason Godsey | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2000-05-03 | IFC WC 7 | IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 | Rocky Batastini | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2000-05-03 | IFC WC 7 | IFC WC 7 - Warriors Challenge 7 | Gan McGee | loss | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 1999-12-04 | AF | AF - Amarillo Fights | Jimmy Westfall | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 1999-11-20 | WCS | WCS - World Class Shootfighting | Gilbert Duran | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 1999-11-20 | WCS | WCS - World Class Shootfighting | Denny Mathias | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 1999-05-15 | EC 24 | EC 24 - Extreme Challenge 24 | Todd Broadaway | loss | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 1998-06-20 | USWF 9 | USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9 | Dustin Heronemus | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 1998-06-20 | USWF 9 | USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9 | Shane Saavedra | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 1998-06-20 | USWF 9 | USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9 | Larry Parker | win | KO (Knee) |
| 1997-08-16 | USWF 6 | USWF 6 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 6 | Dan Severn | loss | Submission (Headlock) |
| 1997-04-12 | USWF 4 | USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4 | Derek McGill | win | Submission (Choke) |
| 1997-04-12 | USWF 4 | USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4 | David Davis | win | Submission (Choke) |
| 1997-04-12 | USWF 4 | USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4 | Evan Tanner | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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Sources and methodology
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