Claudio Puelles

Claudio Puelles was born on April 21, 1996, in Peru. Claudio “Prince of Peru” Puelles was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 28 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He made his Octagon debut 2,735 days ago, on November 6, 2016. Puelles trains at Kill Cliff FC.

When is Claudio Puelles’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of May 2024, Claudio Puelles’s pro record is 13-3-0, with 2 of those wins coming by knockout, 7 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Puelles has fought in over 16 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 5 months ago against Dan Hooker at UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira. The fight was on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Claudio Puelles by TKO (Body Kick) in round 2 at 4:06.

Fun fact: On the day Claudio was born, "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more cool Claudio Puelles birthday facts.

Claudio Puelles’s next fight: PENDING

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Career & History

Claudio Puelles, a Peruvian MMA fighter, faced a setback at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022, when Dan Hooker defeated him with a body kick in the second round. Before this loss, Puelles showcased his grappling skills at UFC Fight Night on April 23, 2022, by winning against Clay Guida with a kneebar in the very first round.

Puelles continued his submission streak at UFC on ESPN on December 4, 2021, where he bested Chris Gruetzemacher with another kneebar, this time in the third round. On June 5, 2021, during UFC Fight Night, he claimed a unanimous decision victory after three rounds against Jordan Leavitt, proving his endurance and tactical prowess in the octagon.

His skill in the ring was further evident at UFC Fight Night on September 21, 2019, where Puelles earned a unanimous decision after three rounds against Marcos Mariano. Earlier, on May 19, 2018, in another UFC Fight Night, he showcased his signature kneebar submission, this time overcoming Felipe Silva in the third round.

Puelles’ journey in the UFC began after his participation in The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3, where he demonstrated his potential. He defeated Marcelo Rojo in the semifinals and Pablo Sabori in the quarterfinals, both with unanimous decisions, and in the first round, he secured a second-round TKO victory over Jose David Flores, making his mark in the MMA world.

Claudio Puelles height and weight

Claudio Puelles’s height is 5' 10" (1.78 m). He fights in the lightweight division. Fighters who fight in the lightweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Claudio Puelles net worth

Claudio Puelles’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Claudio Puelles’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Claudio Puelles?

Claudio Puelles’s age is 28 years old. He was born on Sunday, April 21, 1996. Claudio is turning 29 years old in .

Where is Claudio Puelles from?

Claudio Puelles was born in Peru.

What is Claudio Puelles’s reach?

Claudio Puelles’s reach is 72″ and leg reach is 40″.

Where does Claudio Puelles rain?

Claudio Puelles trains at Kill Cliff FC.

Who is Claudio Puelles dating now?

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Claudio Puelles facts

1. Claudio Puelles’s birth sign is Taurus.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rat.
3. Claudio’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Claudio Puelles was born in Millennials Generation (1996).
6. Puelles’s life path number is 5.
7. His ruling planet is Venus.
8. Claudio Puelles’s birth flower is Sweet Pea/Daisy.
9. His birthstone is Diamond.
10. Puelles has been alive for 10,239 days or 245,740 hours.

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