Heavy.com with the scoop on bantamweights making their UFC debut:
Heavy.com has learned that former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres will take on Antonio Banuelos at UFC 126.
The bout will serve as the UFC debut for both Torres and Banuelos. Torres will be on tonight’s edition of MMA Live.
Miguel “Angel” Torres (38-3)
Win Charlie Valencia (submission – Rear Naked Choke) – WEC 51
Loss Joseph Benavidez (submission – Guillotine choke) – WEC 47
Loss Brian Bowles (KO) – WEC 42
Antonio Banuelos (18-6)
Win Chad George (unanimous decision) – WEC 51
Loss Scott Jorgensen (unanimous decision) – WEC 48
Win Kenji Osawa (unanimous decision) – WEC 44
Feb 5th, live on Pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada:
– Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort [MW title]
– Jon Fitch vs. Jake Ellenberger
– Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin
– Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader
– Miguel Torres vs. Antonio Banuelos