Claudio “El Niño” Puelles is a 26 year old Male fighter from Peru with a 12-3-0 pro MMA record. Puelles most recently fought Dan Hooker at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Claudio Puelles lost to Dan Hooker by KO/TKO at 4:06 of Round 2 in the Lightweight division.
Claudio Puelles has 12 wins with a 67% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 8 by submission, 4 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 12-2-0 | Dan Hooker |
KO/TKO
R2 4:06
|
UFC 281 | 2022-11-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Clay Guida |
SUB
R1 3:01
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-04-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Chris Gruetzemacher |
SUB
R3 3:25
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-12-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Jordan Leavitt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-06-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Marcos Mariano |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 17 | 2019-09-21 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Felipe Silva |
SUB
R3 2:23
|
UFC Fight Night 129 | 2018-05-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Martín Bravo |
KO/TKO
R2 1:55
|
UFC Fight Night 98 | 2016-11-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Marcelo Rojo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America Season 3 | 2016-06-11 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Pablo Sabori |
SUB
R1
|
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America Season 3 | 2016-06-03 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Jose David Flores Aguirre |
KO/TKO
R1
|
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America Season 3 | 2016-05-20 | Lightweight | TUF |
| Win | 6-1-0 | Alvaro Sugastti |
KO/TKO
R1 1:29
|
300 Sparta 6 | 2015-04-28 | 154 lbs | 300S |
| Win | 5-1-0 | Edimar Martins |
SUB
R1 2:36
|
Inka FC: Warriors 2 | 2014-10-25 | IFC | |
| Loss | 5-0-0 | David Cubas |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Inka FC: Warriors | 2014-08-30 | IFC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Lander Alves |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Inka FC 25 | 2014-04-16 | IFC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Guile Calvete |
SUB
R2
|
300 Sparta 5 | 2014-02-04 | 300S | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Manuel Meza |
KO/TKO
R3
|
300 Sparta 4 | 2013-10-10 | Featherweight | 300S |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Renzo Mendez |
SUB
R2
|
Inka FC 23 | 2013-08-24 | IFC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Angel Alvarez |
SUB
R3
|
300 Sparta 2 | 2013-07-17 | 300S |
Puelles made his professional debut against Angel Alvarez on July 17, 2013, fighting on the main card of 300 Sparta 2.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Angel Alvarez who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Claudio Puelles beat Angel Alvarez by Submission at of Round 3.
Puelles made his debut in the UFC against Martín Bravo on November 5, 2016, fighting on the main card of UFC Fight Night 98: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson having compiled a 7-1-0 professional MMA record.
Claudio Puelles lost to Martín Bravo by KO/TKO at 1:55 of Round 2.
Since his debut, Puelles has gone on to fight a total of 7 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 5-2-0.
Puelles lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Martín Bravo on November 5, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 98: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson.
Claudio Puelles lost to Martín Bravo by KO/TKO at 1:55 of Round 2.
Puelles defeated the previously unbeaten Jordan Leavitt on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. Jordan Leavitt came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Puelles was a +170 betting underdog going into the fight. Claudio Puelles beat Jordan Leavitt by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Puelles's last win came against Clay Guida at UFC Fight Night on Saturday April 23, 2022. Claudio Puelles beat Clay Guida by Submission at 3:01 of Round 1. Claudio Puelles took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Puelles is not currently booked for any fights.
Puelles's last loss came against Dan Hooker at UFC 281 on Saturday November 12, 2022. Claudio Puelles lost to Dan Hooker by KO/TKO at 4:06 of Round 2.
Puelles has fought 7 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 5-2-0.
Puelles has knocked out 3 opponents.
Puelles has submitted 8 opponents.
Puelles has been knocked out 2 times.
Puelles has never been submitted.
