Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Aoriqileng vs Munoz
Oct. 7, 2023
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
7
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 168
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 458
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 4
- Takedowns Attempted
- 43
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Corona, United States
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
30
Height
69.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 1, 2020
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
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
