Antonio Banuelos

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Antonio Banuelos
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BornJuan Antonio Banuelos
(1979-09-23) September 23, 1979 (age 44)
Tulare, California, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach63 in (160 cm)
Style Kajukenbo, Wrestling
Fighting out of Arroyo Grande, California
Team The Pit
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling [1]
Years active2001–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins20
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision12
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision4
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Juan Antonio Banuelos (born September 23, 1979) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division.

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Mixed martial arts career

Banuelos made his professional mixed martial arts debut in June 2001, knocking out Daniel Garlets at IFC Warriors Challenge 13. Following the impressive win, Banuelos would compile a record of 3–1 before signing with World Extreme Cagefighting in 2002.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Banuelos is perhaps best known for being a longtime competitor for World Extreme Cagefighting, making his debut at WEC 5: Halloween Havoc. He fought a record 14 times under the promotion, compiling a record of 9–5. His 9 WEC wins are also a promotional record, which he shares with Urijah Faber and Poppies Martinez.

Banuelos was defeated by Eddie Wineland for the first ever WEC Bantamweight Championship at WEC 20.

After the Wineland bout, Banuelos defeated Cole Escovedo, Mike French and Justin Robbins while dropping contests against Charlie Valencia and a controversial decision to Manny Tapia at WEC 32.

Banuelos defeated Scott Jorgensen via split decision at WEC 41 in a fight that many, including WEC general manager Reed Harris has speculated is a candidate for fight of the year. [2]

Banuelos improved to 8–4 in the WEC after defeating Kenji Osawa via unanimous decision on November 18, 2009, at WEC 44. [3]

Banuelos was scheduled to face Damacio Page on April 24, 2010, at WEC 48, [4] but Page was forced off the card with an injury. Banuelos instead faced Jorgensen in a rematch of their bout from WEC 41 which Banuelos won via split decision. [5] Banuelos lost the rematch by unanimous decision. [6]

Banuelos faced Chad George on September 30, 2010, at WEC 51. [7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [8]

Banuelos made his promotional debut against the former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Torres on February 5, 2011, at UFC 126. [9] Banuelos struggled with the height and reach advantage of Torres and was unable to mount any significant offense until the latter half of the final round. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Legacy Fighting Championship

After going 2–1 outside of the UFC, Banuelos signed with Texas based promotion Legacy FC. He faced Josh Sampo in his flyweight debut at Legacy FC 14 on September 14, 2012. [10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

In his second fight within the promotion, Banuelos faced Rafael de Freitas at Legacy FC 18 on March 1, 2013. After three hard fought rounds, the bout was ruled a split draw. [11] Banuelos faced Alptekin Ozkilic at Legacy FC 20 on May 31, 2013. [12] He lost the fight via first round TKO, dropping his third straight fight in the process.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches20 wins11 losses
By knockout75
By submission12
By decision124
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–11–1 Joby Sanchez TKO (corner stoppage) Tachi Palace Fights 20 August 7, 201422:41 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss20–10–1 Alp Ozkilic TKO (punches)Legacy Fighting Championship 20May 31, 201310:30 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Draw20–9–1Rafael De FreitasDraw (split)Legacy Fighting Championship 18March 1, 201335:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss20–9 Joshua Sampo Decision (unanimous)Legacy Fighting Championships 14September 14, 201235:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesFlyweight debut
Loss20–8 Bibiano Fernandes TKO (punches) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 201111:21 Saitama, Japan DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix Final
Win20–7 Masakazu Imanari Decision (split) Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 December 31, 201125:00 Saitama, Japan DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal
Win19–7 Hideo Tokoro Decision (split) Dream 17 September 24, 201135:00 Saitama, Japan DREAM Bantamweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Loss18–7 Miguel Torres Decision (unanimous) UFC 126 February 5, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–6 Chad George Decision (unanimous) WEC 51 September 30, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss17–6 Scott Jorgensen Decision (unanimous) WEC 48 April 24, 201035:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win17–5 Kenji Osawa Decision (unanimous) WEC 44 November 18, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–5 Scott Jorgensen Decision (split) WEC 41 June 7, 200935:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win15–5 Bryan Goldsby KO (punch) PFC 10: Explosive September 26, 200820:59 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss14–5 Manny Tapia Decision (split) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 13, 200835:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win14–4Justin RobbinsDecision (unanimous) WEC 29 August 5, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–4 Charlie Valencia KO (punch) WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio March 24, 200713:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3Mike FrenchDecision (unanimous) WEC 25 January 20, 200735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3 Cole Escovedo Decision (unanimous) WEC 23: Hot August Fights August 17, 200635:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss11–3 Eddie Wineland KO (head kick and punches) WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem May 5, 200612:36 Lemoore, California, United States For the inaugural WEC Bantamweight Championship
Win11–2James CottrellDecision (unanimous) WEC 19: Undisputed March 17, 200635:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win10–2 Kimihito Nonaka TKO (punches)FFCF 5: UnleashedJanuary 27, 200611:00 Mangilao, Guam
Win9–2Justin TaverniniDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Cage Wars 3October 22, 200535:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win8–2Ed TomaselliTKO (cut) WEC 17 October 14, 200512:25 Lemoore, California, United States
Win7–2Mike LindquistSubmission (rear naked choke) WEC 14 March 17, 200511:38 Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–2Brandon ShueyTKO (punches)SF 6: Battleground in RenoSeptember 23, 200410:22 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win5–2Yobie SongTKO (cut)Rumble on the Rock 4October 10, 200332:39 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win4–2Jim KikuchiDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Rock 2March 15, 200325:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss3–2Jeff BedardSubmission (guillotine choke) WEC 5: Halloween Havoc October 18, 200210:43 Lemoore, California, United States
Win3–1Steve HechtDecision (unanimous)UAGF 1: Ultimate Cage Fighting 1May 9, 200225:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss2–1Stephen PallingSubmission (triangle choke)Warriors Quest 2: Battle of ChampionsAugust 1, 200110:38 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win2–0Brian PetersonKOIFC Warriors Challenge 14July 18, 200131:51 Fresno, California, United States
Win1–0Daniel GarletsTKO (punches)IFC Warriors Challenge 13June 15, 20011N/A Oroville, California, United States

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