Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Claudio Puelles

13-5

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

156 lbs

Reach

72"

Avg Fight Time

11:39

Gym

Kill Cliff FC / Brazilian Warriors

UFC Record

5-4(9 bouts)

Wins By

0 KO 3 Sub 2 Dec

Losses By

2 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 1R3 4

Last 5

LLWWW

Finish Rate

69%

Bonuses

Style

Muay Thai

Location

Peru

Last Fight2025-09-13

L - Joaquim Silva

Decision - SplitR3 5:00

Opponent Last Bout

W - Claudio PuellesDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

LOSS

vs Joaquim Silva

UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Fares Ziam

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Clay Guida

UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade· 2025-09-27

Submission

Kneebar From Bottom Half Guard

R1 3:01

SubmissionKneebar From Bottom Half Guard·R1 3:01

WIN

vs Chris Gruetzemacher

UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27

Submission

Kneebar On Ground

R3 3:25

SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R3 3:25

WIN

vs Jordan Leavitt

UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Marcos Mariano

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Felipe Silva

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27

Submission

Kneebar On Ground

R3 2:23

SubmissionKneebar On Ground·R3 2:23

LOSS

vs Martin Bravo

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Body In Clinch

R2 1:55

KO/TKOPunch to Body In Clinch·R2 1:55

LOSS

vs Dan Hooker

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance Front Kick

R2 4:06

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance Front Kick·R2 4:06

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Front-Choke Specialist

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

1.5/min

Grappling

3.29 TD

Defense

48%

⚖️Claudio adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

15 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+59% vs div avg

60%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

60%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

53%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

47%

⭐Other

Guillotines

40%

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (120%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

0% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

100% of career finishes

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)

From Guard

Kneebar From Bottom Half Guard

33% of subs

Other

Kneebar On Ground

67% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Kneebar On Ground and Kneebar From Bottom Half Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🤼

Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.3) and Strike Def% (48%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (125% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

47%

Average

Division Rank#31 of 57

0%100%

Striking Defense

48%

Average

Division Rank#45 of 57

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

35% acc56%

Clinch

77% acc6%

Ground

77% acc38%

Striking Differential-1.08/min

1.54 landed/min2.62 absorbed/min

1.54

Landed/Min

2.62

Absorbed/Min

0.00

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed161

Sig. Strikes Attempted345

Key Insights

Claudio is active on the ground (38%).

Effective body attack (32%).

Absorbs more than landing (1.7:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 38% from ground at 77% accuracy.

High pace fighter: 3.3 strikes/min engagement.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

34%

Low

Division Rank#32 of 57

0%100%

TD Defense

60%

Above Avg

Division Rank#39 of 57

0%100%

TD Success Rate

34%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

3.29

TD / 15min

1.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

136

Attempted

34%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

7 total attempts

Early Hunter

57%

43%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.29 TD/15min.

Active submission threat (1.00/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (34%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 38% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

322

0.79

Ratio

Absorbed

406

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

0/6

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

35.4

High

Strikes/Min

3.3

Standing %

59%

R3 vs R1 Output

125%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.79x) - absorbs more than deals.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (35.4) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 125% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 9 fights

R1 Control

2:12

R2 Control

1:34

R3 Control

2:25

R1 to Final

+12%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-7.7pp

Body

+11.7pp

Leg

-3.9pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-2.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

💪 Peak performance in final round

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

#56

of 57

📉 Below Average

Absorption

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Accuracy

#31

of 57

🥉 Mid-range

Str Defense

#45

of 57

📉 Below Average

Knockdowns

#51

of 57

📉 Below Average

Takedowns

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

#11

of 57

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

#55

of 57

📉 Below Average

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2959

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights