Cornerman: Dislocated finger prompted Paul Buentello’s eventual tap-out, future uncertain

UFC heavyweight Paul Buentello succumbed to a badly dislocated finger during his fight with Cheick Kongo at Sunday’s UFC on Versus 1 event, his trainer and cornerman said.

Trevor Wittman, who helped Buentello prepare for the bout at the Grudge Training Center in Denver, Colo., said the fighter sustained the injury to his right hand in the first round of the bout and suffered a tremendous amount of pain after a cageside doctor attempted to reset the digit mid-fight.

The pain eventually became too much for Buentello, who told Wittman after the fight that he’s considering retirement. Wittman, though, suggested against any rash decisions for the veteran fighter.