Pedro Munhoz

Pedro Henrique Lopes Munhoz[1] (born September 7, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Bantamweight Champion of Resurrection Fighting Alliance. As of December 24, 2020, he is #8 in the UFC bantamweight rankings[7]

Pedro Munhoz
BornPedro Henrique Lopes Munhoz[1]
(1986-09-07) September 7, 1986
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Nickname(s)The Young Punisher
ResidenceTorrance, California, United States
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[2]
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)[3]
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofGardena, California, United States
TeamKings MMA (2010–2017)
American Top Team (2017–present)[4]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Rubens Charles Maciel[5]
Brown belt in judo[6]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins18
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision5
Losses5
By decision5
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Munhoz begun training Shotokan karate at the age of six, picking up judo a couple of years later before starting to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 13.[6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A professional since 2009, Munhoz began his career competing in local promotions in his native São Paulo, Brazil before moving to the United States in 2011. He competed in several regional promotions across the United States, compiling an undefeated record and eventually became Resurrection Fighting Alliance bantamweight champion on August 16, 2013, after defeating notable veteran Jeff Curran by split decision.[8][9] Munhoz defended his title for the first time on January 24, 2014, defeating Billy Daniels via first round submission. After the victory over Daniels, Munhoz signed with the UFC in early February 2014.[10]

2014

Munhoz made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, as a short notice replacement for an injured Francisco Rivera and faced top contender Raphael Assunção at UFC 170.[11] Assunção defeated Munhoz via unanimous decision.[12]

Munhoz faced promotional newcomer Matt Hobar on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[13] Munhoz defeated Hobar via first round TKO.[14]

Munhoz faced Jerrod Sanders on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.[15] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[16] A few months later, it was revealed that Munhoz tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone. Munhoz's camp requested testing documentation and didn't receive it until three months later. He said a review of the results by anti-doping specialist Paul Scott determined that his testosterone was not, in fact, elevated, coming in at 850 ng/mL, or on the high end of the normal range for men his age. He admitted to using two supplements allowed by the UFC that may have elevated his testosterone, but not outside the legal limit.[17] On November 4, 2015, Munhoz was suspended for one year retroactive to his fight due to testosterone metabolites of an exogenous origin and his win was changed to a no-contest.[18]

2015

Munhoz faced Jimmie Rivera on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.[19] He lost the fight via split decision.[20]

2016

Munhoz next faced Russell Doane on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez.[21] He won the fight via submission in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[22][23]

Munhoz faced Justin Scoggins on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100.[24] He won the bout submission in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[25][26]

2017

Munhoz faced Damian Stasiak on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira.[27] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[28]

Munhoz faced Rob Font on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida.[29] He won the fight via submission in round one.[30] This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[31]

2018

Munhoz was expected to face John Dodson at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders on February 3, 2018.[32] However, Munhoz missed weight by four pounds over the bantamweight non title fight upper limit of 136 pounds, and Dodson declined to take the fight and the fight was cancelled.[33] The fight was rescheduled to UFC 222 on March 3, 2018.[34] Munhoz lost the fight via split decision.[35][36]

Munhoz faced Brett Johns August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.[37] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[38]

Munhoz faced Bryan Caraway on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.[39] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[40]

2019

Munhoz faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[41] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[42] The win also earned Muhnoz his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[43]

Munhoz faced Aljamain Sterling on June 8, 2019, at UFC 238.[44] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[45]

2020

Munhoz was scheduled to face former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar on July 15, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.[46] However, on July 6, it was announced that Munhoz was pulled from the bout after testing positive for COVID-19.[47] The pairing was redscheduled and took place on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15.[48] Munhoz lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[49]

A rematch against Jimmie Rivera was scheduled on January 30, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20.[50] On December 26, it was announced that the bout was moved to January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20.[51] The pairing was rescheduled once again in early January as they were moved to UFC 258 on February 13, 2021 due to undisclosed reasons.[52]

Personal life

Munhoz has two daughters: one from a previous relationship and one with his wife, Varinea.[53]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Resurrection Fighting Alliance
    • RFA Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches 18 wins 5 losses
By knockout 5 0
By submission 8 0
By decision 5 5
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–5 (1) Frankie Edgar Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar August 22, 2020 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 18–4 (1) Aljamain Sterling Decision (unanimous) UFC 238 June 8, 2019 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 18–3 (1) Cody Garbrandt KO (punches) UFC 235 March 2, 2019 1 4:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 17–3 (1) Bryan Caraway TKO (body kick and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale November 30, 2018 1 2:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–3 (1) Brett Johns Decision (unanimous) UFC 227 August 4, 2018 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 15–3 (1) John Dodson Decision (split) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–2 (1) Rob Font Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida October 28, 2017 1 4:03 São Paulo, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 14–2 (1) Damian Stasiak Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira May 28, 2017 3 5:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win 13–2 (1) Justin Scoggins Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 November 19, 2016 2 1:55 São Paulo, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 12–2 (1) Russell Doane Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez July 7, 2016 1 2:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–2 (1) Jimmie Rivera Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
NC 11–1 (1) Jerrod Sanders NC (overturned) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 1 0:39 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Munhoz; overturned after he tested positive for exogenous origin of testosterone.
Win 11–1 Matt Hobar TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 1 2:47 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 10–1 Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–0 Billy Daniels Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 12 January 24, 2014 1 0:41 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended the RFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Jeff Curran Decision (split) RFA 9 August 16, 2013 5 5:00 Carson, California, United States Won the vacant RFA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–0 Mitch Jackson Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 8 June 21, 2013 1 4:49 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win 7–0 Bill Kamery Submission (heel hook) RFA 5 November 30, 2012 1 2:27 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 6–0 Camilo Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) RITC: Respect in the Cage July 30, 2011 2 1:21 Pomona, California, United States
Win 5–0 Richard Montalvo Submission (rear naked-choke) MMA Xplosion: International Team Challenge January 29, 2011 2 2:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 Mauro Brenes Decision (unanimous) RITC: Respect in the Cage October 9, 2010 3 5:00 Pomona, California, United States
Win 3–0 Pablo Alfonso Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 18: São Paulo March 20, 2010 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 2–0 Roberto Matsumoto TKO (retirement) EFC: Eagle Fighting Championship September 26, 2009 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 1–0 Reginaldo Vieira Submission (punches) FF: Full Fight 1 March 21, 2009 2 3:35 São Paulo, Brazil

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See also

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