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Pedro Munhoz
Pedro Munhoz is one of the best fighters in the UFC's bantamweight division. The Brazilian mixed martial artist has been into the MMA sport from a young age. As of 2021, he sits at #9 in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. He has competed in various prestigious competitions like the RFA.
The Brazilian fighter made his UFC debut in the year 2014, where he was up against Raphael Assuncao at UFC 170. Munhoz defeated Assuncao via a unanimous decision. He then beat names like Russell Doane, Justin Scoggins, Rob Font, Damian Stasiak, and Cody Garbrandt. He had displayed brilliant performances in his career and has moved up the ladder quickly.
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - MAY 30: Pedro Munhoz weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera on May 30, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
He suffered a split decision defeat against Frankie Edgar at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar. In his last fight, 'The Young Punisher' beat Jimmie Rivera via a unanimous decision. Now, he will step inside the octagon against Jose Aldo at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021.
The fighter holds a UFC record of?9-5-0,1 NC.
Munhoz is a freestyle wrestler. His ground game is very clear and is he known for his swift and effortless moves. He is a submission master and has won 8 of his 18 fights via the submission technique. His grappling moves and striking accuracy have also helped him in defeating his opponents. 'The Young Punisher's' effortless fighting is nothing but a visual treat to the eyes.
'The Young Punisher' holds a proud record of?19-5-0, (1 NC)?in his MMA career. Munhoz is a?black belt?in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo.
Apart from that, he also reigned as the RFA bantamweight champion. Furthermore, 'The Young Punisher' has claimed three 'Performance of the Night' and three 'Fight of the Night' bonuses in the UFC.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Pedro Munhoz of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on August 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
As of July 2021, Munhoz has estimated UFC career earnings of $1,142,172.74, according to The Sports Daily. In his fight against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235 in 2019, he earned a whopping $153,172.74. His biggest fight purse ($162,000) came from his fight against Jimmie Rivera in February 2021.
Nickname | The Young Punisher |
Age | 34 |
Born | 09-07-1986 |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Hometown | Brazil |
Height | 5'6" |
Reach | 65" |
Leg Reach | 36.5" |
Trains At | Black House MMA |
Weight/Division | 135 lbs / Bantamweight |
MMA Record | 19-5-0, 1 NC |
Active Win Streak | 1 |
Net Worth | NA |
Endorsements | NA |
Marital Status/Partner Name | ?Married/Varinea Llerena-Munhoz |