Antonio Banuelos
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| Born: |
California, USA |
| Fighting Out Of: |
Arroyo Grande, California |
| Age: |
30 |
| Height: |
5' 3" (160 cm) |
| Weight: |
135 lbs. (61 kg) |
| Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): |
18-5-0 |
| Strengths: |
Strong wrestling, great conditioning, vicious ground and pound. |
| Languages Spoken: |
English |
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Antonio Banuelos Photo Gallery:
Antonio Banuelos WEC™ Fight History:
| Result |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
| Win |
Kenji Osawa |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC® BROWN vs ALDO |
Nov-18-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Scott Jorgensen |
Split Decision |
WEC® Brown vs Faber 2 |
Jun-7-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
Manny Tapia |
Split Decision |
WEC® Live On Versus 2/13/08 |
Feb-13-2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Justin Robbins |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC® LIVE on Versus! 8/5 |
Aug-5-2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
Charlie Valencia |
Knock Out |
WEC®: Condit vs Allessio |
Mar-24-2007 |
1 |
3:12 |
| Win |
Mike French |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC®: McCullough vs. Cope |
Jan-20-2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Cole Escovedo |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC®: Hot August Fights |
Aug-17-2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
Eddie Wineland |
Knock Out |
WEC® Cinco de Mayhem |
May-5-2006 |
1 |
2:36 |
| Win |
James Cottrell |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC®: Undisputed |
Mar-17-2006 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Ed Tomaselli |
TKO Stoppage (Cut) |
WEC®: Halloween Fury 4 |
Oct-14-2005 |
1 |
2:25 |
| Win |
Mike Lindquist |
Submission (Choke) |
WEC® Vengeance |
Mar-17-2005 |
1 |
1:38 |
| Loss |
Jeff Bedard |
Submission (Choke) |
WEC® Halloween Fury |
Oct-18-2002 |
1 |
0:47 |
Fighter Biography
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started after high school. I love the competition, and the friends I’ve made
What ranks and titles have you held? None
Do you have any heroes? Mother and father and all my training partners
What is your favorite technique? Double leg, pick them up, run across the cage and drop them
What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? It is a great accomplishment and I’m very proud in having the opportunity to be a part of something so great.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I am Chuck Liddell’s assistant
Most memorable professional fight? Would be against Manny Tapia, my last fight for the WEC, in New Mexico. We went at it, but I lost. This fight against Scott will be one of my biggest challenges.
What was your most challenging professional fight? Would be against Manny Tapia in New Mexico. We went at it, but I lost.
Did you compete in any other sport at college or professional level? I wrestled a little in college.
Who were your training partners for this fight? Casey Olson, Justin Frazier, Cruz Gomez, Mike Gannon, Luke Riddering, and little bulldog from The Pit
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent? I'm just training my ass off, working on everything.
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? For me, my friends, and my family por vida
What is your favorite thing about this sport? My favorite thing about the sport is the competition.
How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? As long as I keep getting paid and as long as my body will let me.
Mar-22-2010 - WEC® WrekCage®
