Johnny Munoz

Overview

Four of Johnny Munoz's six UFC fights went the distance, and he lost three of them. "Kid Kvenbo" is an orthodox bantamweight from Corona, California, with a 2-4 UFC record and a 12-4-0 professional record across all promotions. Both of his UFC wins came in his middle fights, and he arrives at his next bout on a two-fight losing streak.

His record says little more than that. His style data tells a stranger story.

UFC Career

Munoz debuted on short notice in terms of the calendar: the UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan card, where he lost a three-round unanimous decision to Nate Maness. A year later he got his breakthrough, submitting Jamey Simmons in the second round at UFC 265 (2:35).

Tony Gravely stopped him in 1:08 of the first round in June 2022, the only time he has been finished in the UFC. He answered with a three-round unanimous decision over Liudvik Sholinian that November.

Then came two more unanimous decision losses, to Daniel Santos and Aoriqileng. The wins and losses have not stacked up: his longest UFC win streak is one.

Fighting Style

Munoz is a grappler first. He shoots for takedowns often and hunts for submissions, and his one UFC finish is a second-round submission. His takedown defense is a weak spot, though, so the wrestling exchanges aren't one-sided.

On the feet, he is hard to hit and absorbs little, but he lands less often and with worse accuracy than most. He is a low-output striker who doesn't give much away.

His three decision losses fit that profile: low-volume fights that stayed close enough to reach the scorecards.

Notable Wins

• Jamey Simmons — submission, round 2, UFC 265 (2021)
• Liudvik Sholinian — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos (2022)

Quick Facts

• Division: Bantamweight
• UFC record: 2-4
• Professional record (all promotions): 12-4-0
• UFC debut: 2020
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 5'9"
• Reach: 71"
• Born: Corona, United States