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Claudio Puelles

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

Background

Puelles started training Muay Thai around the age of 13, quickly picking up grappling also before transitioning to mixed martial arts in his adolescent years.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Puelles started his professional MMA career in 2013 and fought primarily in Peru. He amassed a record of 7–1 prior to participating in .

The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3

In 2016 Puelles competed on the third season of 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 Rojo by a unanimous decision. This win earned him a spot in the finale against Martín Bravo on November 5, 2016, in Mexico City, Mexico at .

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Puelles made his official UFC debut against Martin Bravo on November 5, 2016, in Mexico City, Mexico at . He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

On May 19, 2018, Puelles faced Felipe Silva at . He won the fight via a submission in round three. The submission gained him a Performance of the Night bonus award.

Puelles faced Marcos Mariano on September 21, 2019, at . He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Puelles faced Jordan Leavitt on June 5, 2021, at . He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Puelles faced Chris Gruetzemacher on December 4, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 31. He won the fight via a kneebar in round three.

Puelles faced Clay Guida on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205. He won the fight via a kneebar in round one. This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Puelles faced Dan Hooker on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281. He lost the fight via TKO in round two after being dropped by a front kick to the body, Puelles was condemned for the strategies he employed.

Puelles faced Farès Ziam on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. Despite having a career high of seven takedowns, Puelles only landed four significant strikes and ended up losing the bout by split decision.

Puelles faced Joaquim Silva on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259. He lost the fight by split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

|- |Loss |align=center|12–5 |Joaquim Silva |Decision (split) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |San Antonio, Texas, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|12–4 |Farès Ziam |Decision (split) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Mexico City, Mexico | |- |Loss |align=center|12–3 |Dan Hooker |TKO (front kick to the body) |UFC 281 | |align=center|2 |align=center|4:06 |New York City, New York, United States | |- |Win |align=center|12–2 |Clay Guida |Submission (kneebar) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:01 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|11–2 |Chris Gruetzemacher |Submission (kneebar) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:26 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|10–2 |Jordan Leavitt |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|9–2 |Marcos Mariano |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Mexico City, Mexico | |- |Win |align=center|8–2 |Felipe Silva |Submission (kneebar) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:23 |Santiago, Chile | |- |Loss |align=center|7–2 |Martin Bravo |TKO (punches) | | |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 (kneebar) |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|3 |align=center|5:00 |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 Sparta 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 | |-

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

|- |Win |align=center|3–0 |Marcelo Rojo |Decision (unanimous) |rowspan=3| | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |rowspan=3|Buenos Aires, Argentina | |- |Win |align=center|2–0 |Pablo Sabori |Submission (kneebar) | |align=center|1 |align=center|N/A | |- |- |Win |align=center|1–0 |José David Flores |TKO (punches) | |align=center|1 |align=center|N/A |

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