Johnny Muñoz Jr.

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. 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

Yovanis Decroz Draw (majority) UWC Mexico 59

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Alfredo Larios Decision (unanimous) UWC Mexico 57

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Luis Duvan Rincón Decision (unanimous) UWC Mexico 56

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Juan Pablo Mendoza Decision (unanimous) UWC Mexico 54

Tijuana, Mexico Loss

Aori Qileng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Daniel Santos Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Liudvik Sholinian Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tony Gravely KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jamey Simmons Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 265

Houston, Texas, United States Loss

Nate Maness Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ian King Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Reaction Time

Parker, Arizona, United States Win

Rentsen Otgontulga Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Golden Era

Ontario, California, United States Win

Uriel Cossio Dominguez Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Full Speed

Alpine, California, United States Win

Anthony Zender KO KOTC: Grand Finale

Lincoln City, Oregon, United States Win

Mauricio Diaz Submission (heel hook) KOTC: Energetic Pursuit

Ontario, California, United States Win

Zane Douglas Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Never Quit

Ontario, California, United States Win

Musa Toliver Submission (armbar) KOTC: Supernova

Ontario, California, United States Win

Gor Mnatsakanyan TKO (punches) KOTC: Martial Law

Ontario, California, United States Win

Carlos Galvan Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Sinister Intentions

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jesus Rivas Submission (armbar) KOTC: Bitter Rivals

Ontario, California, United States