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Paul Buentello Ruben Villareal
Paul Buentello
35-17

RD2 3:57

KO/TKO

Corner Stoppage

Ruben Villareal
22-28-3

Fight: Buentello vs. Villareal

USAStrikeforce: Triple Threat
8DECFRI'0612:00 AM
Heavyweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Headhunter

Warpath

Forms

WWLWW
WLLLD

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1974-01-16) 52

56(1970-05-01)

Weight

(102+ kg) 225+ lbs

205 lbs (93 kg)

Height

(188 cm) 6′2″

6′4″ (194 cm)

Reach

(193 cm) 6′4″

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Gym

Bastos BJJ Midland

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Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

35

24 KO/TKO - 46%
7 submission - 13%
4 decision - 8%

22

32% - 16 KO/TKO
4% - 2 submission
8% - 4 decision

Losses

17

6 KO/TKO - 12%
6 submission - 12%
5 decision - 10%

28

18% - 9 KO/TKO
24% - 12 submission
14% - 7 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights
Russia
Denis Goltsov
(17-4)
i
Absolute Championship Berkut 41: The Path to Triumph
15 Jul2016KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD13:08
USA
Eric Prindle
(11-7)
i
Abu Dhabi Warriors 4
24 May2016KO/TKO RD11:04
Cameroon
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
(16-13)
i
Abu Dhabi Warriors 3
03 Oct2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD33:21
USA
Myron Dennis
(9-3)
i
Legacy FC 29: Garcia vs. Howell
22 Mar2014Decision(Split) RD55:00
United Kingdom
James McSweeney
(11-10)
i
Legacy FC 22: Buentello vs. McSweeney
24 Aug2013KO/TKO(Body Shot) RD22:44
Latvia
Igor Kostin
(6-1)
i
FMMAR: Golden Cup 2013
30 May2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Mike Cook
(12-10)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 29
08 Dec2012KO/TKO(Punch) RD22:08
Latvia
Igor Kostin
(5-0)
i
Vologda Martial Arts Festival 2012
12 Oct2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD30:56
USA
Darrill Schoonover
(11-5)
i
WMMA 1: McCorkle vs. Heden
31 Mar2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Cole Konrad
(7-0)
i
Bellator 48: 2011 Summer Series 3
21 Aug2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Kerry Schall
(24-12)
i
Nemesis Fighting - MMA Global Invasion
11 Dec2010Decision(Unanimous) RD3
USA
Tim Sylvia
(26-6)
i
PWP - War on the Mainland
14 Aug2010KO/TKO(Punch) RD24:57
USA
Bryan Humes
(6-0)
i
SF 11 - Shark Fights 11
22 May2010Decision(Unanimous) RD3
France
Cheick Kongo
(14-6-1)
i
UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs Jones
21 Mar2010Sub(Elbows to the Body) RD31:16
Netherlands
Stefan Struve
(19-3)
i
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez
12 Dec2009Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Russia
Kirill Sidelnikov
(5-2)
i
Affliction 2: Day of Reckoning
24 Jan2009KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD34:18
Trinidad and Tobago
Gary Goodridge
(23-17-1)
i
Affliction 1: Banned
19 Jul2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Netherlands
Alistair Overeem
(25-11)
i
Strikeforce: 4 Enter, 1 Survives
16 Nov2007Sub(Knees to the Body) RD23:42
USA
Carter Williams
(3-1)
i
Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni
22 Jun2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:10
USA
Ruben Villareal
(11-10-3)
i
Strikeforce: Triple Threat
08 Dec2006KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD23:57
USA
David Abbott
(9-11)
i
Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello
07 Oct2006KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:43
USA
Gilbert Aldana
(5-0)
i
UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
04 Feb2006KO/TKO(Strikes) RD32:27
Belarus
Andrei Arlovski
(9-3)
i
UFC 55: Fury
07 Oct2005KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:15
USA
Kevin Jordan
(8-2)
i
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
04 Jun2005Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD14:00
USA
Justin Eilers
(9-2-1)
i
UFC 51: Super Saturday
05 Feb2005KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:34
USA
Bo Cantrell
(4-4)
i
KOTC: Revenge
14 Nov2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:45
USA
Lloyd Marshbanks
(0-0)
i
EP - XXXtreme Impact
28 Dec2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:57
USA
Bobby Hoffman
(31-5-1)
i
KOTC: The Pinnacle
02 Nov2003KO/TKO(Exhaustion) RD2
USA
Andy Montana
(11-2)
i
Rumble On The Rock 4: Penn vs. Gomi
10 Oct2003KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD12:09
USA
Bobby Hoffman
(30-5-1)
i
KOTC: Aftermath
10 Aug2003Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Mike Kyle
(3-1)
i
KOTC: Sudden Impact
01 Nov2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:24
USA
Roger Neff
(5-3)
i
KOTC: 5150
19 Jun2002KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD13:04
USA
Jimmy Westfall
(0-2)
i
USWF 19 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 19
25 Sep2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
USA
Gary Marshall
(1-2)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 15
31 Aug2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:53
USA
Nate Schroeder
(10-6)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 13
15 Jun2001Sub(Heel Hook) RD14:10
USA
Sam Sotello
(0-0)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 12
11 Apr2001KO/TKO(Exhaustion) RD33:22
USA
Ricco Rodriguez
(8-1)
i
KOTC: Wet 'N' Wild
24 Feb2001Sub(Kneebar) RD24:21
USA
Larry Parker
(10-4-1)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 8
14 Jun2000KO/TKO(Punches) RD15:06
USA
Rocky Batastini
(5-3)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7
03 May2000Sub(Armbar) RD13:47
USA
Jason Godsey
(11-11)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7
03 May2000KO/TKO(Punches) RD16:06
USA
Gan McGee
(3-0)
i
IFC: Warriors Challenge 7
03 May2000KO/TKO(Elbow) RD12:44
USA
Jimmy Westfall
(0-1)
i
AF - Amarillo Fights
04 Dec1999KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD10:59
Gilbert Duran
(0-0)
i
WCS - World Class Shootfighting
20 Nov1999Sub(Submission to Punches) RD1
Denny Mathias
(0-0)
i
WCS - World Class Shootfighting
20 Nov1999Sub(Submission to Punches) RD1
USA
Todd Broadaway
(2-0)
i
EC 24 - Extreme Challenge 24
15 May1999KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD16:00
Dustin Heronemus
(0-0)
i
USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9
20 Jun1998Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD10:20
USA
Shane Saavedra
(1-0)
i
USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9
20 Jun1998KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:15
USA
Larry Parker
(3-0)
i
USWF 9 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 9
20 Jun1998KO/TKO(Knee) RD10:30
USA
Dan Severn
(16-3-1)
i
USWF 6 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 6
16 Aug1997Sub(Headlock) RD12:55
USA
David Davis
(0-0)
i
USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4
12 Apr1997Sub(Choke) RD17:35
USA
Derek McGill
(0-0)
i
USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4
12 Apr1997Sub(Choke) RD16:00
USA
Evan Tanner
(1-0)
i
USWF 4 - Unified Shoot Wrestling Federation 4
12 Apr1997Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD12:20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buentello vs. Villareal

  • Which event are Ruben Villareal and Paul Buentello fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Strikeforce: Triple Threat.

  • How many rounds is the Ruben Villareal vs. Paul Buentello?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round SF, Strikeforce fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Ruben Villareal vs. Paul Buentello?

    The fight is organized by the Strikeforce (SF, Strikeforce).

  • When is the Ruben Villareal vs. Paul Buentello fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 8, 2006