Best fights of Paul Buentello
Over 19 years as a professional, Paul Buentello has compiled a 35-17 (31) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Buentello submits Bobby Hoffman in their 2nd fight
On November 2, 2003 Paul Buentello fought Bobby Hoffman for the KOTC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Buentello was 29 years old with a record of 16-8, and Hoffman was 37 with a record of 31-5-1. Buentello was coming off a win and Hoffman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Buentello submitted Bobby Hoffman via verbal in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Paul Buentello KOs Bo Cantrell in 45 seconds
On November 14, 2004 Paul Buentello defended his KOTC heavyweight title against Bo Cantrell. Buentello was 30 years old with a record of 18-8, and Cantrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 3-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped Bo Cantrell via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Paul Buentello loses to Bobby Hoffman via unanimous decision
On August 10, 2003 Paul Buentello fought Bobby Hoffman for the KOTC heavyweight title. Buentello was 29 years old with a record of 15-7, and Hoffman was 36 with a record of 30-5-1. Buentello was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hoffman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Buentello lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hoffman.
4. Paul Buentello KOs Justin Eilers
On February 5, 2005 Paul Buentello faced Justin Eilers in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 31 years old with a record of 19-8, and Eilers was 26 with a record of 9-2-1. Buentello was on a 4-fight winning streak and Eilers was on a 6-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped Justin Eilers via KO in the 1st round.
5. Paul Buentello loses to Cheick Kongo via KO
On March 21, 2010 Paul Buentello faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 36 years old with a record of 27-11, and Kongo was 34 with a record of 14-6-1. Buentello was coming off a loss and Kongo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kongo stopped Buentello via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Paul Buentello submits Kevin Jordan
On June 4, 2005 Paul Buentello faced Kevin Jordan in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 31 years old with a record of 20-8, and Jordan was 34 with a record of 8-2. Buentello was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jordan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Buentello submitted Kevin Jordan via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
7. Paul Buentello KOs Lloyd Marshbanks
On December 28, 2003 Paul Buentello faced Lloyd Marshbanks in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 29 years old with a record of 17-8, and Marshbanks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 2-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped Lloyd Marshbanks via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Paul Buentello KOs Carter Williams
On June 22, 2007 Paul Buentello faced Carter Williams in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 33 years old with a record of 24-9, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 3-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped Carter Williams via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Paul Buentello KOs Ruben Villareal
On December 8, 2006 Paul Buentello faced Ruben Villareal in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 32 years old with a record of 23-9, and Villareal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 2-fight winning streak. Buentello stopped Ruben Villareal via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Paul Buentello KOs Mike Cook
On December 8, 2012 Paul Buentello faced Mike Cook in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 38 years old with a record of 30-15, and Cook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was coming off a win. Buentello stopped Mike Cook via KO in the 2nd round.