Claudio Puelles

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.

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 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.

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 Performance of the Night 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 Jordan Leavitt on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. 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 Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two times) UFC.com Awards 2018: Ranked #8 Submission of the Year 2022: Ranked #5 Submission of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Joaquim Silva Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva

San Antonio, Texas, United States Loss

Farès Ziam Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Dan Hooker TKO (front kick to the body) UFC 281

New York City, New York, United States Win

Clay Guida Submission (kneebar) UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Chris Gruetzemacher Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jordan Leavitt Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Marcos Mariano Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Felipe Silva Submission (kneebar) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman

Santiago, Chile Loss

Martin Bravo TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Alvaro Sugasti KO (head kick) 300 Sparta 6

Lima, Peru Win

Edimar Martins Rayol Submission (kneebar) Inka FC: Inka Warriors 2

Lima, Peru Loss

David Cubas Decision (unanimous) Inka FC: Inka Warriors 1

Lima, Peru Win

Lander Duarte Alves Decision (unanimous) Inka FC 25

Lima, Peru Win

Guile Calvete Submission (rear-naked choke) 300 Sparta 5

Lima, Peru Win

Manuel Meza TKO (cut) 300 Sparta 4

Lima, Peru Win

Renzo Mendez Submission (arm-triangle choke) Inka FC 23

Lima, Peru Win

Angel Alvarez Submission (armbar) 300 Sparta 2

Lima, Peru

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Marcelo Rojo Decision (unanimous)

Win

Pablo Sabori Submission (kneebar)

Win

José David Flores TKO (punches)