Paul Buentello losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Paul Buentello has compiled a 35-17 (31) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has 17 losses, seven of them in title fights.
17. Paul Buentello loses to Denis Goltsov via KO
On July 15, 2016 Paul Buentello faced Denis Goltsov in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 42 years old with a record of 35-16, and Goltsov was 26 with a record of 17-4. Buentello was on a 2-fight winning streak and Goltsov was on a 12-fight winning streak. Goltsov stopped Buentello via KO in the 1st round.
16. Paul Buentello loses to Myron Dennis via split decision
On March 15, 2014 Paul Buentello fought Myron Dennis for the vacant Legacy FC light heavyweight title. Buentello was 40 years old with a record of 33-15, and Dennis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 4-fight winning streak. Buentello lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Dennis.
15. Paul Buentello loses to Darrill Schoonover via unanimous decision
On March 31, 2012 Paul Buentello faced Darrill Schoonover in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 38 years old with a record of 29-14, and Schoonover was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was coming off a loss. Buentello lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Schoonover.
14. Paul Buentello loses to Cole Konrad via unanimous decision
On August 20, 2011 Paul Buentello faced Cole Konrad in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 37 years old with a record of 29-13, and Konrad was 27 with a record of 7-0. Buentello was coming off a win and Konrad was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Buentello lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Konrad.
13. Paul Buentello loses to Tim Sylvia via KO
On August 14, 2010 Paul Buentello fought Tim Sylvia for the vacant PWP heavyweight title. Buentello was 36 years old with a record of 28-12, and Sylvia was 34 with a record of 26-6. Buentello was coming off a win and Sylvia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Buentello via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
12. 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.
11. Paul Buentello loses to Stefan Struve via majority decision
On December 12, 2009 Paul Buentello faced Stefan Struve in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 35 years old with a record of 27-10, and Struve was 21 with a record of 18-3. Both Buentello and Struve were on a 2-fight winning streak. Buentello lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Struve.
10. Paul Buentello loses to Alistair Overeem via KO
On November 16, 2007 Paul Buentello fought Alistair Overeem for the vacant Strikeforce heavyweight title. Buentello was 33 years old with a record of 25-9, and Overeem was 27 with a record of 25-11. Buentello was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Overeem was coming off a loss. Overeem stopped Buentello via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Paul Buentello loses to Andrei Arlovski via KO in 15 seconds
On October 7, 2005 Paul Buentello fought Andrei Arlovski for the UFC heavyweight title. Buentello was 31 years old with a record of 21-8, and Arlovski was 26 with a record of 9-3. Buentello was on a 6-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 5-fight winning streak. Arlovski stopped Buentello via KO in the 1st round. Failed to capture the title.
8. 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.
7. Paul Buentello loses to Nate Schroeder via KO
On June 15, 2001 Paul Buentello faced Nate Schroeder. Buentello was 27 years old with a record of 11-6, and Schroeder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 2-fight losing streak. Schroeder submitted Buentello via heel hook in the 1st round.
6. Paul Buentello loses to Sam Sotello via KO
On April 11, 2001 Paul Buentello faced Sam Sotello. Buentello was 27 years old with a record of 11-5, and Sotello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was coming off a loss. Sotello stopped Buentello via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Paul Buentello loses to Ricco Rodriguez via KO
On February 24, 2001 Paul Buentello fought Ricco Rodriguez for the vacant KOTC Openweight Superfight title. Buentello was 27 years old with a record of 11-4, and Rodriguez was 23 with a record of 8-1. Buentello was coming off a win and Rodriguez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rodriguez submitted Buentello via kneebar in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
4. Paul Buentello loses to Gan McGee via KO
On May 3, 2000 Paul Buentello fought Gan McGee for the vacant IFC WC 7 Tournament title. Buentello was 26 years old with a record of 10-3, and McGee was 23 with a record of 5-0. Buentello was on a 5-fight winning streak and McGee was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. McGee stopped Buentello via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Paul Buentello loses to Todd Broadaway via KO
On May 15, 1999 Paul Buentello faced Todd Broadaway. Buentello was 25 years old with a record of 5-2, and Broadaway was 0 with a record of 0-0. Buentello was on a 3-fight winning streak. Broadaway stopped Buentello via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Paul Buentello loses to Dan Severn via KO
On August 16, 1997 Paul Buentello faced Dan Severn in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 23 years old with a record of 2-1, and Severn was 39 with a record of 16-3-1. Buentello was coming off a loss, while Severn was coming off a win. Severn submitted Buentello via headlock in the 1st round.
1. Paul Buentello loses to Evan Tanner via KO
On April 12, 1997 Paul Buentello faced Evan Tanner in a heavyweight bout. Buentello was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Tanner was 26 with a record of 2-0. Both Buentello and Tanner were on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tanner submitted Buentello via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.