Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim "Maine-iac" Sylvia takes on former UFC and Strikeforce hwt title challenger, Paul "The Headhunter" Buentello,in the main event for the vacant Powerhouse World Promotions Heavyweight
Training promo video for Paul Buentello to face Tim Sylvia


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Shark Fights 11 Results:
PAul Buentello vs brain humes in Odessa Texas
Shark Fights 11 Results:
PAul Buentello vs brain humes in Odessa Texas

| Shark Fights 11 Results: | ||||
| Fighters | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
| Brian Humes vs Paul Buentello | Paul Buentello | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Derek Campos vs Luis Luna Jr | Derek Campos | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lance Bartholomew vs Clinton Holcomb | Clinton Holcomb | KO (Punches) | 3 | 1:42 |
| Tony Castillo vs Chris Golden | Tony Castillo | Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 2:47 |
| Derrick Carter vs Joseph Sandoval | Joseph Sandoval | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:36 |
| Chase Watson vs Armando Herrera | Armando Herrera | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Jason Sampson vs Jeremiah Castillo | Jason Sampson | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:33 |
| Mark Martinez vs Bryan Valdez | Mark Martinez | Tapout (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 2:36 |

| Shark Fights 11 Results: | ||||
| Fighters | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
| Brian Humes vs Paul Buentello | Paul Buentello | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Derek Campos vs Luis Luna Jr | Derek Campos | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lance Bartholomew vs Clinton Holcomb | Clinton Holcomb | KO (Punches) | 3 | 1:42 |
| Tony Castillo vs Chris Golden | Tony Castillo | Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | 2:47 |
| Derrick Carter vs Joseph Sandoval | Joseph Sandoval | KO (Punches) | 1 | 1:36 |
| Chase Watson vs Armando Herrera | Armando Herrera | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Jason Sampson vs Jeremiah Castillo | Jason Sampson | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:33 |
| Mark Martinez vs Bryan Valdez | Mark Martinez | Tapout (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 2:36 |

| Shark Fights 11 Results: | ||||
| Fighters | Winner | Method | Round | |
| Brian Humes vs Paul Buentello | Paul Buentello | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Derek Campos vs Luis Luna Jr | Derek Campos | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | |
| Lance Bartholomew vs Clinton Holcomb | Clinton Holcomb | KO (Punches) | 3 | |
| Tony Castillo vs Chris Golden | Tony Castillo | Tapout (Rear Naked Choke) | 2 | |
| Derrick Carter vs Joseph Sandoval | Joseph Sandoval | KO (Punches) | 1 | |
| Chase Watson vs Armando Herrera | Armando Herrera | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | |
| Jason Sampson vs Jeremiah Castillo | Jason Sampson | TKO (Punches) | 1 | |
| Mark Martinez vs Bryan Valdez | Mark Martinez | Tapout (Guillotine Choke) | 1 |
Two heavyweights that plan on engaging in a stand-up war. Chieck Kongo and Paul Buentello will be throwing bombs at UFC on Versus: Vera vs Jones. The event can be seen Live on Sunday March 21st at 9pm ET. Known for his devastating striking ability, UFC veteran Cheick Kongo (fighting out of Paris, France / 24-6-1) is looking to demonstrate these skills against another powerful puncher. The 34-year-old Frenchman has five TKO victories in the UFC and looks to hunt down “The Headhunter.” Paul Buentello (fighting out of Denver CO. / 25-11) made his first appearance in the UFC since 2006 when he took on Stefan Struve at UFC 107. A mixed martial arts veteran with 25 career wins, Buentello looks to once again prove his standup skills against another top striker.
MMAjunkie.com Radio today returns to its normal timeslot and welcomes to the show Dan Hardy, who headlines the March 27 UFC 111 event against UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre.
Also joining the show is heavyweight Paul Buentello, who meets Cheick Kongo in a March 31 televised main-card bout at UFC on Versus 1.
The bad blood between "The Ultimate Fighter 10" head coaches Rashad Evans and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson spilled down to the assistant coaching staff, and it hasn't gone away since.
In a recent appearance on MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio) Mike van Arsdale (8-5), Evans' wrestling coach on the show, said he's been itching to get a fight with Jackson's striking coach Tiki Ghosn (11-7).
Then there is Trevor Whitman, the Main man at GRUDGE MMA here in Denver. They say u can't teach an old dog new tricks but Trevor has proved that to be a huge lie! In my opinion Trevor wrote the book on Striking! Everyday, under his training, I learn so much it causes me to drop all my old thoughts, habits & everything I thought I knew about how to land- what I want- when I want! I’m like a starving kid in a candy store that can't stop eating…I learn something new everyday & I want to soak up all knowledge Trevor has! I am making improvements daily! 
One last thing before I end this…unfortunately, I had a very close friend pass this week. His name was. Tim was one of the few guys I could call and shoot the bull about everything but fighting…that's what I will miss the most about him…picking up the phone to call his ass & just shoot the shit. I'm glad to say I did just that and called him about two weeks ago and I hear his laughter from our conversation that day in my head today and it will remain there! With that being said, if you guys know someone that you have not reached out to say hello in a while…call them NOW…I would hate for you guys not remember the sound of a friends voice and especially the sound of their laughter?
Make that call...
-------Life is unpredictable. What is here today could be gone tomorrow. Don't regret not telling someone how you truly feel or just to catch that laugh----
Thanks for reading my training camp update on my web site. Check back for my video blog to be posted soon! Don't forget to stop at my online store on my web home page to get some of our new HH Gear.
Last but not least, I can guarantee, you guys will NOT be sitting down during my UFC fight against Kongo March 21!!
The Return Of The Headhunter
On a cold night in Memphis, the “Headhunter” made his way back to the octagon. After, almost a four year absence from the UFC, Paul Buentello has fought for Strikeforce and the Affliction brands earning an impressive record of 5-1. His return to the UFC was met with enthusiasm from many fans. With the heavyweight division building up it was a no brainier where he wanted to go, but his journey was not an easy one.
Buentello, was part of the ill-fated Affliction: Trilogy pay-per-view, his original opponent was suppose to be, ex UFC Heavyweight Champion, Tim “The Maine-iac” Sylvia. Unfortunately, Sylvia was removed from the bout due to being medically suspended. Less than 60 days before the event, Sylvia, was knocked out by Ray Mercer.
His next scheduled opponent was Gilbert Yvel, two stand up fighters that love to bang it out. But, ten days before the event, Josh Barnett tested positive for steroids and was not cleared to fight. Barnett was scheduled to main event the pay-per-view against Fedor Emelianenko, now Affliction was left scrambling for a main event. “I called Tom (Atencio, Affliction Vice President) and threw my name out there,” said Buentello, “I was told they had something planned for the main event.”
A replacement was never found and Affliction folded its fight promotions. Fighters were left looking for their next fights and promotions to work for. The UFC and Strikeforce had a field day picking up talent left and right. Buentello was left with a decision two promotions that wanted him, in the end he felt it was time to return to the UFC. “UFC provides a great opportunity for me… I know what I’m getting into, consistency. UFC always lays its cards on the table.”
As soon as he was signed Joe Silva had a fight ready for him. Paul was scheduled to fight Todd Duffee at UFC 107, but few weeks later Duffee would have to withdraw from the fight due to an injury. His replacement was 6’11” Stefan Struve, who for a man his size has a majority of victories by submission.
During his training, Buentello parted ways with his longtime manager and trainer Bob Cook. “I’ve always came to this crossroads, if I ever go back to the UFC, I gotta have somebody on board that’s going to sell me like I’m the best thing since sliced bread,” said Buentello.
With that came a suspension from American Kickboxing Academy (AKA), where Paul has been training since he first stepped into the cage. With weeks before his fight, Buentello was left looking for proper training facilities and sparing partners. Paul found a gym to train at; the only problem was that he would have to make a 2hr commute everyday to Sacramento, giving him little time to rest. Fellow, and former, members of AKA lent out their support and even helped with sparring.
The night started out with a great preliminary card filled with tap outs, knock outs and strong finishes. Then it was time to go live on PPV, Buentello vs. Struve was the first match on the main card. The sound of “El Rey” blasted out of the speakers as Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello made his way to the octagon.
The first round was dominated by Struve, with him taking Paul to the ground. Struve was able to take Buentello’s back and was trying to lock. Late in the round Struve let go of the back and Paul was able to reverse positions and start throwing elbows to the body to end the round.
Buentello was clearly the winner of the second round, making Struve stand up and fight. At 6’2” it was a challenge for Buentello to throw a punch at the 6’11” Struve, but when Stefan went for a flying knee Paul was able to connect with a right hand to the chin that sent Struve to the canvas. Struve was able to shake off the cobwebs and stood back up to throw punches with Buentello. The crow started to roar with excitement as both fighters traded punches, Buentello would get the better of the exchange.
At the beginning of the third and final round time was called by the official so that Struve could remove a piece of tooth from his mouthpiece. When the fight resumed Buentello landed a right cross to the jaw, shaking Struve but not ending him. The pace was starting to slow as Stefan was scoring points with his leg kicks. Towards the end of the round Paul was able to push Struve down and hover over him, but no action made the ref stand them back up. One last time Buentello was able to land another right to the chin, Struve and Buentello went the whole distance.
It all came down to the judges decision, any fighter can tell you that’s not where you want the fight to go. Then Bruce Buffer, had the results, Stefan Struve would win by majority decision. The judge’s decision was in no way a true reflection of the fight.
Those who saw the fight saw the heart of a warrior, a heart that Buentello credits his Hispanic background “We’re hard workers and head strong, we never give up.”
If you ask Paul if his suspension from AKA had anything to do with his loss, without taking a breath he’ll tell you no. A close fight or not Paul is not one to blame anyone for his loss but himself “I was not pushing the pressure enough.”
Buentello is now back home in Austin and is back to being a member of AKA. His relationship with Bob Cook is back to being business friendly, and he has his next fight lined up and ready to go. Paul will face Cheick Kongo at UFC Fight Night, for the first time ever live on the Versus channel. Paul “The Headhunter” Buentello is back.
By Raul Rangel
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