Paul Buentello
HeavyweightUnited States
Pro record
35-17-0
In the UFC
3-3-0
How the wins come
Knockout2263% of wins
Lost 4 this way
Submission926% of wins
Lost 8 this way
Decision411% of wins
Lost 5 this way
31 of 35 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3-2-0 | Cheick Kongo | KO/TKOElbows to Body On GroundSubmission to Strikes | 31:16 | UFC Live: Vera vs JonesMar 21, 2010 |
| L3-1-0 | Stefan Struve | DecisionMajority | 35:00 | UFC 107: Penn vs SanchezDec 12, 2009 |
| W2-1-0 | Gilbert Aldana | KO/TKOPunches to Head From Side Control | 22:27 | UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3Feb 4, 2006 |
| L2-0-0 | Andrei ArlovskiTitle | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 10:15 | UFC 55: FuryOct 7, 2005 |
| W1-0-0 | Kevin Jordan | SubmissionNeck Crank From Half Guard | 14:00 | UFC 53: Heavy HittersJun 4, 2005 |
| W0-0-0 | Justin Eilers | KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance | 13:34 | UFC 51: Super SaturdayFeb 5, 2005 |
Before the UFC
46 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | Denis Goltsov | KO (Head Kick), R1 | ACBJul 15, 2016 |
| W | Eric Prindle | KO (Punch), R1 | ADWMay 24, 2016 |
| W | Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou | KO (Punch), R3 | ADWOct 3, 2015 |
| L | Myron Dennis | Decision (Split), R5 | LFCMar 21, 2014 |
| W | James McSweeney | TKO (Punches to the Body), R2 | LFCAug 23, 2013 |
| W | Igor Kostin | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Federation of MMA of RussiaMay 30, 2013 |
| W | Mike Cook | KO (Punch), R2 | IFCDec 8, 2012 |
| W | Igor Kostin | KO (Punches), R3 | VMAUOct 12, 2012 |
| L | Darrill Schoonover | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | WMMAMar 31, 2012 |
| L | Cole Konrad | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | BFCAug 20, 2011 |
| W | Kerry Schall | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Nemesis FightingDec 11, 2010 |
| L | Tim Sylvia | KO (Punch), R2 | PWPAug 14, 2010 |
| W | Bryan Humes | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | SFMay 22, 2010 |
| W | Kirill Sidelnikov | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R3 | AfflictionJan 24, 2009 |
| W | Gary Goodridge | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | AfflictionJul 19, 2008 |
| L | Alistair Overeem | TKO (Submission to Knee to the Body), R2 | StrikeforceNov 16, 2007 |
| W | Carter Williams | TKO (Punches), R2 | Strikeforce-EliteXCJun 22, 2007 |
| W | Ruben Villareal | TKO (Corner Stoppage), R2 | StrikeforceDec 8, 2006 |
| W | David Abbott | KO (Punch), R1 | StrikeforceOct 7, 2006 |
| W | Bo Cantrell | KO (Punches), R1 | KOTCNov 14, 2004 |
| W | Lloyd Marshbanks | TKO (Punches), R1 | EPDec 28, 2003 |
| W | Bobby Hoffman | Submission (Verbal), R2 | KOTCNov 2, 2003 |
| W | Andy Montana | KO (Head Kick), R1 | ROTROct 10, 2003 |
| L | Bobby Hoffman | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | KOTCAug 10, 2003 |
| W | Mike Kyle | KO (Punches), R2 | KOTCNov 1, 2002 |
| W | Roger Neff | KO (Head Kick), R1 | KOTCJun 19, 2002 |
| W | Jimmy Westfall | TKO (Punches), R1 | USWFSep 25, 2001 |
| W | Gary Marshall | TKO (Punches), R1 | IFC WCAug 31, 2001 |
| L | Nate Schroeder | Submission (Heel Hook), R1 | IFC WCJun 15, 2001 |
| L | Sam Sotello | TKO (Submission to Punches), R3 | IFC WCApr 11, 2001 |
| L | Ricco Rodriguez | Submission (Kneebar), R2 | KOTCFeb 24, 2001 |
| W | Larry Parker | TKO (Punches), R1 | IFC WCJun 14, 2000 |
| L | Gan McGee | TKO (Submission to Punches), R1 | IFC WCMay 3, 2000 |
| W | Jason Godsey | TKO (Submission to Punches), R1 | IFC WCMay 3, 2000 |
| W | Rocky Batastini | Submission (Armbar), R1 | IFC WCMay 3, 2000 |
| W | Jimmy Westfall | TKO (Corner Stoppage), R1 | AFDec 4, 1999 |
| W | Denny Mathias | TKO (Submission to Punches), R1 | WCSNov 20, 1999 |
| W | Gilbert Duran | TKO (Submission to Punches), R1 | WCSNov 20, 1999 |
| L | Todd Broadaway | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R1 | ECMay 15, 1999 |
| W | Shane Saavedra | TKO (Punches), R1 | USWFJun 20, 1998 |
| W | Dustin Heronemus | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | USWFJun 20, 1998 |
| W | Larry Parker | KO (Knee), R1 | USWFJun 20, 1998 |
| L | Dan Severn | Submission (Headlock), R1 | USWFAug 16, 1997 |
| W | Derek McGill | Submission (Choke), R1 | USWFApr 12, 1997 |
| L | Evan Tanner | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | USWFApr 12, 1997 |
| W | David Davis | Submission (Choke), R1 | USWFApr 12, 1997 |