Claudio Puelles

Claudio Puelles (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 

Mixed martial arts career

Early career 
Puelles started his professional MMA career since 2013  and fought primary in Peru He amassed a record of 7-1 prior participated in The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3. 

The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3
In 2016  Puelles  competed on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 series under Team Chuck Liddell. 

In the elimination round, Puelles defeated  José David Flores via a technical knockout in the first round.  In the quarterfinals, Puelles defeated Pablo Sabori via a submission.  In the semifinals, he defeated Marcelo Rojoby by unanimous decision.  This win earned him a spot in the finale against  Martín Bravo on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale. 

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Puelles made his official UFC debut against Martin Bravo on November 5, 2016 in Mexico City, Mexico at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale.  He lost the fight via TKO in the second round in order to be crowned the Lightweight tournament title winner.  

On May 19, 2018, Puelles faced Felipe Silvaat UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman.   He won the fight via a submission in round three. 

Puelles faced Marcos Mariano on September 21, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens.  He won the fight via unanimous decision. 

Mixed martial arts record

|-
|Win
|align=center|9–2
|Marcos Mariano
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Mexico City, Mexico
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|8–2
|Felipe Silva
|Submission (kneebar)
|UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:23
|Santiago, Chile
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7–2
|Martin Bravo
|TKO (punches)
|The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:55
|Mexico City, Mexico
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|7–1
|Alvaro Sugasti
|KO (head kick)
|300 Sparta 6
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:24
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|6–1
|Edimar Martins Rayol
|Submission
|Inka FC: Inka Warriors 2
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:36
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Loss
|align=center|5–1
|David Cubas
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC: Inka Warriors 1
|
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:36
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|5–0
|Lander Duarte Alves
|Decision (unanimous)
|Inka FC 25
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Lima, Peru 
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|4–0
|Guile Calvete
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|300 Sparta 5
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|N/A
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|3–0
|Manuel Meza
|TKO (cut)
|300 Spart 4
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|0:00
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|2–0
|Renzo Mendez
|Submission (arm-triangle choke)
|Inka FC 23 
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:00
|Lima, Peru
|
|-
|Win
|align=center|1–0
|Angel Alvarez
|Submission (armbar)
|300 Sparta 2
|
|align=center|3
|align=center|N/A
|Lima, Peru
|
|-

See also 
 List of current UFC fighters
 List of male mixed martial artists

References

External links 
  
  

Category:1996 births
Category:Living people
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Sportspeople from Lima
Category:Peruvian male mixed martial artists
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters