Johnny Muñoz Jr (born February 16, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

With his parents founding the BJJ school CQuence Jiu Jitsu in Norco, California, Muñoz started training at five years old, having to train at least two times a week, eventually earning his black belt in BJJ from his mother and father at the age of 20. In addition to being a fighter, Muñoz went to college and received his master’s degree in 2020.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Johnny began his amateur MMA career in 2014 after competing across various BJJ organizations, compiling a 3-0 record, finishing all his bouts in the first round. After going pro the next year, Muñoz captured his biggest title in Jiu Jitsu in 2016, winning the SJJIF title in his weight class. Muñoz would spend his whole pro career before the UFC with King of the Cage, going 9-0 and winning the KOTC Bantamweight Championship against Rentsen Otgontulga.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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, faced Nate Maness on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. He lost the close bout via unanimous decision. 5 out of 15 media scores gave it to Muñoz, 6 out of 10 gave it to Maness, and 4 scored it a draw. In his sophomore performance, Muñoz bounced back from his lost, defeating Jamey Simmons by the way of unanimous decision on August 7, 2021 at

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. Muñoz faced Tony Gravely on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik. He lost the bout in the first round after getting knocked down after running into an uppercut on a takedown attempt. Muñoz faced Liudvik Sholinian on November 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 214. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

* King of the Cage ** KOTC Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Munoz Jr., Johnny 1993 births Living people American male mixed martial artists Bantamweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu