Johnny Muñoz Jr.

Johnny Muñoz Jr (born February 16, 1993) is an American 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.

Johnny Muñoz Jr.
Born	(1993-02-16) February 16, 1993 (age 31) Corona, California, United States
Other names	Kid Kvenbo
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division	Featherweight Bantamweight
Reach	71.0 in (180 cm)^[1]
Fighting out of	Norco, California
Team	CQuence Jiu-Jitsu Norco Entram Gym
Years active	2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	16
Wins	12
By knockout	2
By submission	7
By decision	3
Losses	4
By knockout	1
By decision	3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.^[2][3]

In addition to being a fighter, Muñoz went to college and received his master’s degree in 2020.^[4]

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.^[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Muñoz, as a replacement for Ray Borg, faced Nate Maness on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.^[5] He lost the close bout via unanimous decision.^[6] 5 out of 15 media scores gave it to Muñoz, 6 out of 10 gave it to Maness, and 4 scored it a draw.^[7]

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.^[8]

Muñoz faced Tony Gravely on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik.^[9] He lost the bout in the first round after getting knocked down after running into an uppercut on a takedown attempt.^[10]

Muñoz faced Liudvik Sholinian on November 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 214. He won the bout via unanimous decision.^[11]

Muñoz was scheduled to face Daniel Santos on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288.^[12] However, the bout was scratched after Santos withdrew due to an undisclosed injury.^[13] The pair was rescheduled to meet on June 3, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 46.^[14] Muñoz lost the fight via split decision.^[15]

Muñoz faced Aori Qileng on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229.^[16] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.^[17]

On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Muñoz was no longer on the UFC roster.^[18]

Championships and accomplishments

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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

16 matches	12 wins	4 losses
By knockout	2	1
By submission	7	0
By decision	3	3

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	12–4	Aori Qileng	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green	October 7, 2023	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	12–3	Daniel Santos	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi	June 3, 2023	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Santos was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to a groin strike.
Win	12–2	Liudvik Sholinian	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos	November 5, 2022	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	11–2	Tony Gravely	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik	June 4, 2022	1	1:08	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11–1	Jamey Simmons	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 265	August 7, 2021	2	2:35	Houston, Texas, United States	Return to Bantamweight.
Loss	10–1	Nate Maness	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan	August 1, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	10–0	Ian King	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KOTC: Reaction Time	September 7, 2019	2	3:33	Parker, Arizona, United States	Featherweight debut.
Win	9–0	Rentsen Otgontulga	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC: Golden Era	June 22, 2019	5	5:00	Ontario, California, United States	Won the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Win	8–0	Uriel Cossio Dominguez	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KOTC: Full Speed	September 28, 2018	2	1:59	Alpine, California, United States
Win	7–0	Anthony Zender	KO	KOTC: Grand Finale	May 26, 2018	1	0:38	Lincoln City, Oregon, United States
Win	6–0	Mauricio Diaz	Submission (heel hook)	KOTC: Energetic Pursuit	February 24, 2018	1	2:14	Ontario, California, United States
Win	5–0	Zane Douglas	Submission (rear-naked choke)	KOTC: Never Quit	September 2, 2017	1	1:37	Ontario, California, United States
Win	4–0	Musa Toliver	Submission (armbar)	KOTC: Supernova	March 18, 2017	1	3:23	Ontario, California, United States
Win	3–0	Gor Mnatsakanyan	TKO (punches)	KOTC: Martial Law	September 18, 2016	1	4:39	Ontario, California, United States
Win	2–0	Carlos Galvan	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC: Sinister Intentions	October 17, 2015	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	1–0	Jesus Rivas	Submission (armbar)	KOTC: Bitter Rivals	August 29, 2015	1	1:43	Ontario, California, United States	Bantamweight debut.

^[19]

See also

• List of male mixed martial artists

References

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5. Nolan King (2020-07-31). "Ray Borg out of UFC on ESPN+ 31; Nate Maness expected to fight Johnny Munoz". mmajunkiecom. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
6. Doherty, Dan (2020-08-01). "UFC Vegas 5 Results: Nathan Maness Wins Grueling Decision Over Johnny Munoz". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
7. "Nathan Maness def. Johnny Munoz :: UFC on ESPN+ 31 :: MMA Decisions". www.mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
8. Behunin, Alex (2021-08-07). "UFC 265 Result: Johnny Munoz Submits Jamey Simmons to Pick Up First UFC Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
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10. Law, Eddie (2022-06-04). "UFC Vegas 56: Tony Gravely Ends Fight Quickly, Scores TKO Win Over Johnny Munoz". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
11. Val Dewar (2022-11-05). "UFC Vegas 64: Johnny Muñoz Jr. Takes Decision Over Liudvik Sholinian". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-11-05.
12. Fightmag. "UFC 288: Sterling vs Cejudo | MMA Event". FIGHTMAG. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
13. Jay Anderson (2023-05-04). "Daniel Santos vs. Johnny Munoz Jr. Scratched from UFC 288 Due to Injury". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
14. "UFC title unification among 18 bouts announced". Bloody Elbow. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
15. Theodosi, Jamie (2023-06-03). "UFC Vegas 74: Daniel Santos Dominates Over Three Rounds, Picks Up Win Over Munoz Jr". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
16. "Johnny Muñoz Jr. vs Aoriqileng Set for UFC Vegas 80 on Oct 7". ITN WWE. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
17. Dewar, Val (2023-10-07). "UFC Vegas 80: Aoriqileng Wins Two Rounds in Decision Over Johnny Munoz Jr". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
18. Shelton, Cole (2023-12-13). "UFC parts ways with four more fighters | BJPenn.com". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
19. Sherdog.com. "Francisco Figueiredo". Sherdog.

External links

• Professional MMA record for Johnny Munoz Jr. from Sherdog
• Johnny Munoz Jr. at UFC