Paul Buentello released from the UFC following March 21 loss to Cheick Kongo
by Jesse Holland on Apr 1, 2010 10:25 AM EDT
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Well traveled mixed martial arts veteran Paul Buentello, who didn't fear the consequences when tapping to Cheick Kongo at last month's UFC on Versus event, is going from head hunter to job hunter after being released from his Zuffa contract according to Five Ounces of Pain.
Buentello was picked from the rubble that was Affliction MMA after "The T-Shirt Guys" imploded under the weight of their own spending (among other things). Following a respectable 3-1 UFC tenure in 2005-06, "The Headhunter" returned to the Octagon at "Penn vs. Sanchez" on Dec. 12, dropping a close majority decision to Stefan Struve.
Back-to-back losses are notorious for landing average fighters on the chopping block and the new era of heavyweights makes it one of the sport's more competitive divisions. At the not-so-tender age of 36, it's hard to make an argument for his spot on a future UFC fight card.
Still, his name carries value in regional promotions and overseas events that will probably keep Buentello busy. He may not be a threat to the title, but he still has power is his hands and a willingness to stand and bang.
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Now we can't see the Struve/Buentello rematch.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
Damn you Dana White!!! (shaking fist)
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
its a mistake
Buentello would be good fit for the next opponent of Brendan Hybrid Schaub.
That would be a sick fight I thinks
"Fat boy on a diet, don't try it - I'll Jack your ass like a looter in a riot"
1st - B Real and now Big Country... ha ha ha... love it.
That would be a great fight if Buentello brought it
but the guy tapped to strikes to his thigh. You pretty much have to cut him after that.
I thought for sure they were going to put him up against Toney for his 1st fight...
Ol well… Still like Paul.
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^^^THIS^^^
I am now dismayed.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
I dont know why they brought him back in the first place to be honest.
He belongs in strikeforce with the rest of the has beens.
Buentello vs. Toney would have been great if they wanted to showcase Toney's boxing
But getting rid of Buentello leads me to believe that maybe they want to give Toney someone that will test his game and not showcase his skills. Otherwise Buentello would have been the perfect opponent.
They should Give him Duffe.lol.
Lets introduce Toney to the new breed of HW if he wants to fight for the title that bad.
Duffee is green...
I wouldn’t want that to happen (although I would fuckin love to see what happens). I think its a lose-lose though for UFC.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
Who cares about tha rematch...
Buentello tapped from strikes to his leg. lol Struve is overhyped. Roy and JDS destroyed him with ez. If he loses his next fight he should be cut too.
Fedor played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won... but still avoids the UFC!
How he was ever on the main card for 107 and Versus 1 is beyond me. Just shows how watered down these cards are
I think he desereved main card for a chance to prove something.
He failed, he is out, it’s all good with me.
With 3 cards in 10 days it’s all good even if some are watered down. I was in MMA heaven the last 10 days. And April is looking fucking ridiculous.
Interestingly enough I am more excited about the SF card, all 3 title defences there are way closer fights than I predict Silva/Maia and Penn/Frankie to be.
MMA fans rejoice! The golden Era is upon us!
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
The UFC's trash is Fedor's next BIG challenge...lol.
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This is true.
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Buentello has never been a UFC champ
so the “he is a former UFC champion” excuse is not acceptable this time around.
But a true champion, face to face with his darkest hour, will do whatever it takes to rise above. A man fights, and fights, and then fights some more. Because surrender is death, and death is for pussies. - Kenny Powers
He was the #1 contender though once when he fought AA...
…and got dropped within 30 secs I believe
"To me, MMA is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other."
by Buster Bluth on Apr 1, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Not suprising
The only thing that is disapointing is that Buentello typically comes to fight, its just that he has a hard time winning. I am sure he will be back in SF, and will be a gate keeper of sorts there.
I think that's a totally appropriate role for him
He shouldn’t be competing for a title in any reputable organization, but his name does have some value and he is typically in exciting fights. He would be a good test for up and coming fighters to see where they stand.
Good, he shouldn't have been brought back in the first place
SF could always resign him then feed him to Lashley, he’d be a winnable but decent test for Bobby and that fight would certainly help him a lot more than beating cans like Bob Sapp and Wes Sims.
Fitch: (On a potential fight with Kos) "That will only happen in our gym with the doors locked"
Dana: "That's going to sell a lot of tickets"
I like that idea, too.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Me to
Some men are alive simpley because it is against the law to kill them
by Icefish on Apr 1, 2010 1:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing against that forsure.
Lesnar > [Carwin] ---> Lesnar > [Velasquez] ---> Lesnar > [JDS]
Overeem will NOT show up on May 15th! Mark my words. Sig stays til then.
The Headhunter always brought it.
You could throw him in there with anybody and he would show up and fight!! I see why they let him go but gotta give him some love!!
Damn that sucks.
This guy comes to fight, and he even slimmed down to fight Cheick.
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