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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 12 fights.
| Record: | 39-5-0 |
| Summary: | Striking, submissions, knees |
Fighter Info
| From: | East Chicago, Indiana USA |
| Age: | 32 |
| Height: | 5' 9" ( 175 cm ) |
| Weight: | 135 lb ( 61 kg ) |
| College: | Purdue University |
| Degree: | Marketing |
Media
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Jan 29, 2013 -
Apr 22, 2012 1:00 -
Apr 21, 2012 -
Apr 20, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1128
Types of Successful Strikes
0
486
Striking Defense
74
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
5
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
18
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
Apr 21, 2012
|
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Michael McDonald | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
Nov 19, 2011
|
64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nick Pace | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
May 28, 2011
|
10 | 0 | 3 | 5 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Demetrious Johnson | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3 | ||||
|
Win
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
Feb 5, 2011
|
73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Antonio Banuelos | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 51: Aldo vs. Gamburyan
Sep 30, 2010
|
28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Charlie Valencia | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Joseph Benavidez |
WEC 47: Bowles vs. Cruz
Mar 6, 2010
|
15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Miguel Angel Torres | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Brian Bowles |
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
Aug 9, 2009
|
12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Miguel Angel Torres | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
Apr 5, 2009
|
144 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Takeya Mizugaki | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia
Dec 3, 2008
|
48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Manny Tapia | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver
Jun 1, 2008
|
72 | 0 | 5 | 2 | R3 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Yoshiro Maeda | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater
Feb 13, 2008
|
14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Chase Beebe | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Miguel Angel Torres |
WEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton
Sep 5, 2007
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jeff Bedard | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: There is no such thing as a typical day of training when I am with my coach and mentor Firas Zahabi. Everything is centered on making me stronger in areas I was weak in, so lots of emphasis is given to wrestling defense and offense as well as strength training and mobility. In two to three sessions a day of varying disciplines, I get to utilize the best Quebec has to offer in training with my teammates at Tri-Star. I’m working with Firas, who not only trains my body my mind, boxing at the Grant boxing club, working with various wrestling coaches, doing Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and above all else, there are no distractions. It can be lonely but the focus is all on my objective.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started martial arts when I was only seven years old. The training was great and I fell in love with the idea of combat and competition. When I turned nine, my parents could not afford the lessons anymore so I was put in soccer by my dad. At fourteen, I started to take kickboxing lessons from a local gym and paid for it with money I made doing landscaping work. Kickboxing gave me a good base for my stand-up but at school when I fought with my friends who wrestled, I never did well when the fight hit the floor. Finally at eighteen, my good friend introduced me to a man who taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After that, everything fell into place with my fight career. Paying for college with my fight purses, I made sure that I fought at least four to five times a semester. I graduated and figured out that I made more money teaching and fighting so I decided to make it my life.
What ranks and titles do you have? Former WEC Bantamweight Champion. Black belt in BJJ under Carlson Gracie. Total Fight Challenge, Iron Heart Crown, Shooto Americas 132-pound, Extreme Shootfighting, and Superbrawl Champion. Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Do you have any heroes? Yes, my father, for always being there for me and teaching me the value of hard work and dedication.
What is you favorite technique? I love the art of knocking someone out. If MMA was not around, I would be a pro boxer. On the ground I like the arm triangle, I can set it up from so many different positions.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, being able to fight in the UFC is a lifelong dream. I've watched the UFC since the very first show and to be a part of it now is an honor. I always trained my hardest, but all the experiences I've had in the past, combined with my newfound wisdom and great team will guide me down the right path in my walk with the UFC.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Purdue University and earned a degree in Marketing.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in a hospital as a Radiologist’s assistant for five years. Perfect job for a fighter.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started martial arts when I was only seven years old. The training was great and I fell in love with the idea of combat and competition. When I turned nine, my parents could not afford the lessons anymore so I was put in soccer by my dad. At fourteen, I started to take kickboxing lessons from a local gym and paid for it with money I made doing landscaping work. Kickboxing gave me a good base for my stand-up but at school when I fought with my friends who wrestled, I never did well when the fight hit the floor. Finally at eighteen, my good friend introduced me to a man who taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After that, everything fell into place with my fight career. Paying for college with my fight purses, I made sure that I fought at least four to five times a semester. I graduated and figured out that I made more money teaching and fighting so I decided to make it my life.
What ranks and titles do you have? Former WEC Bantamweight Champion. Black belt in BJJ under Carlson Gracie. Total Fight Challenge, Iron Heart Crown, Shooto Americas 132-pound, Extreme Shootfighting, and Superbrawl Champion. Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Do you have any heroes? Yes, my father, for always being there for me and teaching me the value of hard work and dedication.
What is you favorite technique? I love the art of knocking someone out. If MMA was not around, I would be a pro boxer. On the ground I like the arm triangle, I can set it up from so many different positions.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, being able to fight in the UFC is a lifelong dream. I've watched the UFC since the very first show and to be a part of it now is an honor. I always trained my hardest, but all the experiences I've had in the past, combined with my newfound wisdom and great team will guide me down the right path in my walk with the UFC.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Purdue University and earned a degree in Marketing.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in a hospital as a Radiologist’s assistant for five years. Perfect job for a fighter.
- 6-2 in the WEC
- Former WEC bantamweight champ – defeated Chase Beebe for the title in 2008. Defended the title three times against Yoshiro Maeda, Manny Tapia, and Takeya Mizugaki before losing belt to Brian Bowles in 2009.
- Won WEC Fight of the Night award against Maeda and Mizugaki
- Before loss to Bowles, was unbeaten for nearly six years
- Lone non-WEC loss was to Ryan Ackerman via decision in 2003
- Long considered to be one of MMA’s best, pound for pound
- Pro for over a decade
- 23 wins by submission, nine by knockout
Career
Key Opponents
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Antonio Banuelos | UFC® 126 SILVA vs BELFORT |
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