Paul Buentello
Loss
KO/TKO (R3 · 1:16)UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
- Pro record 35-17-0
- UFC record 3-3-0
- Outside the UFC 32-14-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 6 bouts · through 2010-03-21
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
6 UFC bouts · 51 division peers
Data through 2010-03-21
2 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2010-03-21
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Paul Buentello's professional MMA record?
Paul Buentello has a professional MMA record of 35-17-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Paul Buentello's UFC record?
Paul Buentello's UFC record is 3-3-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 32-14-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Paul Buentello fight next?
Paul Buentello does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Paul Buentello?
Paul Buentello is 52 years old, born January 16, 1974.
How tall is Paul Buentello?
Paul Buentello stands 188 cm (6'2") tall, with a 196 cm (77") reach.
Where is Paul Buentello from?
Paul Buentello is from United States.
What is Paul Buentello's nickname?
Paul Buentello is known as "The Headhunter".
When was Paul Buentello's last fight?
Paul Buentello last fought on March 21, 2010 at UFC Live: Vera vs Jones, losing to Cheick Kongo by KO/TKO in round 3.
What were the scorecards for Paul Buentello vs Stefan Struve?
Paul Buentello lost to Stefan Struve by majority decision at UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez on December 12, 2009. The official scorecards were 29-28, 29-28, 28-28 (winner's score first).
Paul Buentello scouting report
Paul Buentello (United States), a heavyweight, went 35-17 as a pro and 3-3 in the UFC (32-14 outside it). He debuted at UFC 51: Super Saturday on February 5, 2005; two of his three UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by submission; he lost his last two UFC bouts. Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Cheick Kongo, then 7-4 in the UFC, on March 21, 2010 (UFC Live: Vera vs Jones).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Paul Buentello vs the heavyweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 6 UFC bouts (41:32 of fight time).
| Stat | Buentello | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.2132 in 41:32 | 4 | 25 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 46.3%132 of 285 landed | 52.4% | 18 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.9162 in 41:32 | 3.7 | 67 |
| Significant strike defense | 50.9%168 of 330 avoided | 50.2% | 45 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.41 in 41:32 | 1.5 | 31 |
| Takedown accuracy | 50%1 of 2 landed | 36.2% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 23.1%3 of 13 stopped | 69.3% | 0 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.72 in 41:32 | 0.3 | 88 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 1.13 in 41:32 | 0.5 | 90 |
| Control time | 11%4:33 of 41:32 | 22.7% | 29 |
| Average fight time | 6:556 bouts | 9:51 | 20 |
| Height | 188 cm74″ | 192 cm75.5″ | |
| Reach | 196 cm77″ | 199 cm78.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC record: 3-3
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0Pro record now: 27-10-2UFC record entering: 7-4-0KO/TKOR3 1:16UFC Live: Vera vs JonesMar 21, 2010Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 33-13-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0DECUFC 107: Penn vs SanchezDec 12, 2009Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0Pro record now: 6-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR2 2:27UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3Feb 4, 2006Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 34-24-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 6-2-0KO/TKOR1 0:15UFC 55: FuryOct 7, 2005Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 11-9-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0SUBR1 4:00UFC 53: Heavy HittersJun 4, 2005Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 19-7-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR1 3:34UFC 51: Super SaturdayFeb 5, 2005Result & stats