Pedro Munhoz

Pedro Munhoz
Born September 7, 1986
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Other names The Young Punisher
Residence Torrance, California, United States
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 65.0 in (165 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Gardena, California, United States
Team Black House
Kings MMA
Rank Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 12
By knockout 2
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 1
By knockout 0
By submission 0
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Pedro Henrique Lopes Munhoz[3] (born September 7, 1986) is a mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Bantamweight Champion of Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

Background

Munhoz graduated Universidade achieving a bachelor's in physical education.

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.[4][5] 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.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.[7] Assunção defeated Munhoz via unanimous decision.[8]

Munhoz faced promotional newcomer Matt Hobar on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[9] Munhoz defeated Hobar via first round TKO.[10]

Munhoz faced Jerrod Sanders on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine.[11] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–1 Jerrod Sanders Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 1 0:39 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–1 Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Billy Daniels Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 12 January 24, 2014 1 0:41 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended RFA Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Jeff Curran Decision (split) RFA 9 August 16, 2013 5 5:00 Carson, California, United States Won RFA Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Mitch Jackson Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 8 June 21, 2013 1 4:49 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Bill Kamery Submission (heel hook) RFA 5 November 30, 2012 1 2:27 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Camilo Gonzalez Submission (guillotine choke) RITC: Respect in the Cage July 30, 2011 2 1:21 Pomona, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Mauro Brenes Decision (unanimous) RITC: Respect in the Cage October 9, 2010 3 5:00 Pomona, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Pablo Alfonso Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 18: São Paulo March 20, 2010 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Roberto Matsumoto TKO (retirement) EFC: Eagle Fighting Championship September 26, 2009 2 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Reginaldo Vieira Submission (punches) FF: Full Fight 1 March 21, 2009 2 3:35 São Paulo, Brazil

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pedro Munhoz - Official UFC Fighter Profile". ufc.com. August 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Pedro Munhoz Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
  3. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2014_Results/02-22-14MMA.pdf
  4. ↑ Dave Doyle (2014-01-23). "Hall of Fame training pedigree molded RFA champion Pedro Munhoz". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-01-23.
  5. ↑ Ken Pishna (2013-08-17). "Pedro Munhoz Captures Title, Jeff Curran Likely Done Fighting". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  6. ↑ Ryan Bevins (2014-02-08). "RFA bantamweight champion Pedro "The Young Punisher" Munhoz signs with the UFC". rfafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  7. ↑ Zane Simon (2014-02-09). "UFC signs Pedro Munhoz to fight Raphael Assuncao at UFC 170". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  8. ↑ Brian Martin (2014-02-22). "No. 3 Raphael Assuncao too much for UFC newcomer Pedro Munhoz, earns unanimous-decision win". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  9. ↑ Mike Whitman (2014-04-15). "Pedro Munhoz-Matt Hobar Added to ‘TUF: Brazil 3’ Finale". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-04-15.
  10. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-05-31). "TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Pedro Munhoz tears through Matt Hobar". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
  11. ↑ Staff (2014-08-20). "Jerrod Sanders drops two divisions, meets Pedro Munhoz at UFC Fight Night 54". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-20.

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