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Claudio Puelles

"Prince of Peru"
12-5-0★ 2bonusesPeruPeruLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-0
12-5-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Claudio Puelles holds a professional MMA record of 12-5-0. Claudio Puelles has won 12 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Claudio Puelles lands 1.54 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 3.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 13, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
1996-04-21
Age
30
Nationality
Peru
Birthplace
Lima, Peru

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Kill Cliff FC · Peru

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
97 · top 5% in division
Submission Threat
98 · top 3% in division
Punch power52
Kick power85
Punch speed49
Kick speed69
Accuracy50
Takedowns97
Ground striking96
Submissions98
Chin66
Body strength71
Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 5-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.54per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.62per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.29per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Claudio Puelles sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Claudio Puelles has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ POTN ×2
  1. ★ POTNvs Clay Guida · UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs AndradeApr 23, 2022
  2. ★ POTNvs Felipe Silva · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs UsmanMay 19, 2018

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Claudio Puelles earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Joaquim Silva
    UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 12-5 vs 14-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Farès Ziam
    UFCUFC Mexico City· Feb 24, 2024· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 15-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Dan Hooker
    UFCUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 22-12
    TKO
    R2 · 4:06
  4. WIN
    vs Clay Guida
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade· Apr 23, 2022· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 37-22
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
    POTN
  5. WIN
    vs Chris Gruetzemacher
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 15-5
    SUB
    R3 · 3:25
  6. WIN
    vs Jordan Leavitt
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai· Jun 5, 2021· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 8-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Marcos Mariano
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 21, 2019· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 6-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Felipe Silva
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:23
    POTN
  9. LOSS
    vs Martin BravoTitle bout
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 5, 2016· Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Lightweight· 7-2 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:55
  10. WIN
    vs Alvaro Sugastti
    300 Sparta 6· Apr 28, 2015· 7-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:29
  11. WIN
    vs Edimar Martins
    Inka FC: Warriors 2· Oct 25, 2014· 6-1 vs 0-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:36
  12. LOSS
    vs David Cubas
    Inka FC: Warriors· Aug 30, 2014· 5-1 vs 15-3
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Lander Alves
    Inka FC 25: No to Racism· Apr 16, 2014· 5-0 vs 0-1
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Guile Calvete
    300 Sparta 5· Feb 4, 2014· 4-0 vs 4-11
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Manuel Meza
    300 Sparta 4· Oct 10, 2013· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Renzo Mendez
    Inka FC 23: Pequeno vs. Owens· Aug 24, 2013· 2-0 vs 0-2
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Angel Alvarez
    300 Sparta 2· Jul 17, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1615▼12
Peak
1708Apr 24, 2022
Rated fights
17
150016001700201420162018202020222024Jul 17, 2013 · 1541Aug 24, 2013 · 1572Oct 10, 2013 · 1608Feb 4, 2014 · 1621Apr 16, 2014 · 1640Aug 30, 2014 · 1615Oct 25, 2014 · 1627Apr 28, 2015 · 1644Nov 6, 2016 · 1589May 19, 2018 · 1623Sep 22, 2019 · 1627Jun 5, 2021 · 1635Dec 5, 2021 · 1665Apr 24, 2022 · 1708Nov 13, 2022 · 1677Feb 25, 2024 · 1652Sep 13, 2025 · 16151615

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Frequently asked questions

When does Claudio Puelles fight next?

Claudio Puelles has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Claudio Puelles's record?

Claudio Puelles's professional MMA record is 12-5-0.

Who is Claudio Puelles fighting next?

Claudio Puelles's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Claudio Puelles fight last?

Claudio Puelles most recently fought Joaquim Silva at Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva on Saturday, September 13, 2025, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Claudio Puelles fight in?

Claudio Puelles fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Claudio Puelles have?

Claudio Puelles has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Claudio Puelles won?

Claudio Puelles has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Claudio Puelles?

Claudio Puelles is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Claudio Puelles weigh?

Claudio Puelles weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Claudio Puelles's reach?

Claudio Puelles has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Claudio Puelles?

Claudio Puelles is 30 years old (born Apr 21, 1996).

Where is Claudio Puelles from?

Claudio Puelles is from Peru.