Claudio Puelles Martinez (born April 21, 1996) is a Peruvian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

currently competing in the

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division of the

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Background

Puelles started training

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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.

''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 Rojo by a unanimous decision. This win earned him a spot in the finale against

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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

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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. On May 19, 2018, Puelles faced Felipe Silva at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. He won the fight via a submission in round three. The submission gained him a ''

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

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on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Puelles faced

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on December 4, 2021 at

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. He won the fight via a kneebar in round three. Puelles faced

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on April 23, 2022 at

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. He won the fight via a kneebar in round one. This win earned him a

award. Puelles faced

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on November 12, 2022, at

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. He lost the bout in the second round via TKO stoppage, getting dropped with a teep kick to the body.

Championships and accomplishments

(Two times)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Puelles, Claudio 1996 births Living people Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing Luta Livre Sportspeople from Lima Peruvian male mixed martial artists Peruvian Muay Thai practitioners Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters