Johnny Muñoz Jr (born February 16, 1993) is an American and Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. A professional since 2015, he is most notable for his stint in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background With his parents founding the BJJ school C-Quence 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 Muñoz 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 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 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 Muñoz, as a replacement for Ray Borg, 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 UFC 265.
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.
Muñoz was scheduled to face Daniel Santos on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288. However, the bout was scratched after Santos withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. The pair was rescheduled to meet on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. Muñoz lost the fight via split decision.
Muñoz faced Aori Qileng on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Muñoz was no longer on the UFC roster.
Championships and accomplishments King of the Cage KOTC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
|Draw |align=center| |Yovanis Decroz |Draw (majority) |UWC Mexico 59 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tijuana, Mexico
|Win |align=center|15–4 |Alfredo Larios |Decision (unanimous) |UWC Mexico 57 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tijuana, Mexico
|Win |align=center|14–4 |Luis Duvan Rincón |Decision (unanimous) |UWC Mexico 56 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tijuana, Mexico
|Win |align=center|13–4 |Juan Pablo Mendoza |Decision (unanimous) |UWC Mexico 54 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tijuana, Mexico
|Loss |align=center|12–4 |Aori Qileng |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|12–3 |Daniel Santos |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|12–2 |Liudvik Sholinian |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Loss |align=center|11–2 |Tony Gravely |KO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:08 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|11–1 |Jamey Simmons |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 265 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 2:35 |Houston, Texas, United States
|Loss |align=center|10–1 |Nate Maness |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|10–0 |Ian King |Submission (rear-naked choke) |KOTC: Reaction Time | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:33 |Parker, Arizona, United States
|Win |align=center| 9–0 |Rentsen Otgontulga |Decision (unanimous) |KOTC: Golden Era | |align=center| 5 |align=center| 5:00 |Ontario, California, United States
|Win |align=center| 8–0 |Uriel Cossio Dominguez |Submission (rear-naked choke) |KOTC: Full Speed | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 1:59 |Alpine, California, United States
|Win |align=center| 7–0 |Anthony Zender |KO |KOTC: Grand Finale | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 0:38 |Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
|Win |align=center| 6–0 |Mauricio Diaz |Submission (heel hook) |KOTC: Energetic Pursuit | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:14 |Ontario, California, United States
|Win |align=center| 5–0 |Zane Douglas |Submission (rear-naked choke) |KOTC: Never Quit | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:37 |Ontario, California, United States
|Win |align=center|4–0 |Musa Toliver |Submission (armbar) |KOTC: Supernova | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:23 |Ontario, California, United States
|Win |align=center|3–0 |Gor Mnatsakanyan |TKO (punches) |KOTC: Martial Law | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:39 |Ontario, California, United States
|Win |align=center|2–0 |Carlos Galvan |Decision (unanimous) |KOTC: Sinister Intentions | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|Win |align=center|1–0 |Jesus Rivas |Submission (armbar) |KOTC: Bitter Rivals | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:43 |Ontario, California, United States |
See also List of male mixed martial artists
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