Antonio Banuelos (born September 23, 1979) is a Professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Bantamweight division. Antonio was featured on Season 1, Episode 2 of TapouT.
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.
Banuelos improved to 8-4 in the WEC after defeating Kenji Osawa via unanimous decision on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44.
Banuelos was scheduled to face Damacio Page on April 24, 2010 at WEC 48, but Page was forced off the card with an injury. Banuelos will once again face Jorgensen in a rematch of their bout from WEC 41 which Banuelos won via split decision.
Mixed martial arts record[]
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 27 | 17 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
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 Scott Jorgensen
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WEC 48 | April 24, 2010 | Sacramento, California, United States
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| Win | 17-5 |  Kenji Osawa
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo | November 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, United States
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| Win | 16-5 | Scott Jorgensen
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Decision (Split) | WEC 41: Brown vs. Faber II | June 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States
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| Win | 15-5 | Bryan Goldsby
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KO (Punch) | PFC 10 - Explosive | September 26, 2008 | 2 | 0:59 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Loss | 14-5 | Manny Tapia
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Decision (Split) | WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater | February 13, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Win | 14-4 | Justin Robbins
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 29: Condit vs. Larson | August 5, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Loss | 13-4 | Charlie Valencia
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KO (Punch) | WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio | March 24, 2007 | 1 | 3:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 13-3 | Mike French
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 25: McCullough vs. Cope | January 20, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 12-3 | Cole Escovedo
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 23: Hot August Fights | August 17, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Loss | 11-3 | Eddie Wineland
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KO (Punches) | WEC 20: Cinco de Mayhem | May 5, 2006 | 1 | 2:36 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 11-2 | James Cottrell
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Decision (Unanimous) | WEC 19: Undisputed | March 17, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 10-2 | Kimihito Nonaka
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KO | FFCF 5 - Unleashed | January 27, 2006 | 1 | 1:00 |  Guam
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| Win | 9-2 |  Justin Tavernini
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Decision (Unanimous) | UCW 3 - Caged Inferno | October 22, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Win | 8-2 | Ed Tomaselli
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TKO (Cut) | WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4 | October 14, 2005 | 1 | 2:25 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 7-2 | Mike Lindquist
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | WEC 14: Vengeance | March 17, 2005 | 1 | 1:38 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 6-2 | Brandon Shuey
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TKO | SF 6 - Battleground in Reno | September 23, 2004 | 1 | 0:22 | Reno, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 5-2 | Yobie Song
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TKO (Cut) | ROTR 4 - Rumble on the Rock 4 | October 10, 2003 | 3 | 2:39 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 4-2 | Jim Kikuchi
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Decision | ROTR 2 - Rumble on the Rock 2 | March 15, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Loss | 3-2 | Jeff Bedard
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Submission (Guillotine Choke) | WEC 5: Halloween Fury | October 18, 2002 | 1 | 0:47 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 3-1 | Steve Hecht
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Decision | UAGF 1 - Ultimate Cage Fighting 1 | May 9, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States
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| Loss | 2-1 | Stephen Palling
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Submission (Triangle Choke) | Warriors Quest 2 - Battle of Champions | August 1, 2001 | 1 | 0:38 | Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 2-0 | Brian Peterson
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KO | IFC WC 14 - Warriors Challenge 14 | July 18, 2001 | 3 | 1:51 | California, United States
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| Win | 1-0 | Daniel Garlets
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TKO | IFC WC 13 - Warriors Challenge 13 | June 15, 2001 | N/A | Oroville, California, United States
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