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Activo

"Kid Kvenbo"

Johnny Munoz

Peso gallo Division

12-4-0 (W-L-D)

2

Victorias por nocaut

7

Gana por Sumisión

6

Primeros acabados redondos

Johnny Munoz

Récord del Atleta

Info

Learn more about Johnny Muñoz's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Corona, United States
Estilo de lucha
Freestyle
Años
30
Alto
69.00
Peso
136.00
Debut del octágono
Aug. 1, 2020
Alcance
71.00
Alcance de la pierna
38.00
  • Pro since 2015

     
  • Two wins by KO, seven by submission (4 RNC, heel hook, 2 armbar)

     
  • Six first round finishes

     
  • Has won two of his last five

     
  • Origin of nickname: “It was my father’s nickname as a kid and was passed down to me.” 

UFC Fight Night (10/7/23) Muñoz lost a three round unanimous decision to Aoriqileng

UFC on ESPN (6/3/23) Muñoz lost a three round unanimous decision to Daniel Santos

UFC Fight Night (11/5/22) Muñoz won a three round unanimous decision over Liudvik Sholinian

UFC Fight Night (6/4/22) Muñoz was knocked out by Tony Gravely at 1:08 of the first round

UFC 265 (8/7/21) Muñoz submitted Jamey Simmons via rear naked choke at 2:35 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Muñoz lost a three round unanimous decision to Nate Maness

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was five years old when I started training. It was non-negotiable; I had to train at least two times a week. I knew I wanted to fight when I saw Rampage Jackson slam people. I told myself “I want to do that.”



What ranks and titles have you held? Currently holding the King of the Cage Bantamweight Championship and multiple-time IBJJF world champion 



Do you have any heroes? My family 



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the Mecca. I have been working my whole life for this moment. Let’s do this!



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a bachelor’s and master’s degree in public health from Cal State San Bernardino. 



What was your job before you started fighting? I was born into fighting.



Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ black belt 



Favorite grappling technique: Head lock 



Favorite Striking technique: Right hand