Pedro Munhoz
UFC 2014–present · rated in 6 editions · peak overall 83.0
Scouting report
Calf kicks, a durable chin, and a guillotine choke make Pedro "The Young Punisher" Munhoz a dangerous bantamweight. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and training under Rafael Cordeiro at Kings MMA, Munhoz holds a first-round knockout over former champion Cody Garbrandt alongside wins over Rob Font and Chris Gutierrez. His durability and submission threat are reflected in a 92 Durability rating, 88 BJJ, and 83 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Munhoz entered the UFC in 2014 with a short-notice decision loss to Raphael Assuncao before knocking out Matt Hobar in round one at UFC Fight Night 41. A October 2014 rear-naked-choke win over Jerrod Sanders was later overturned to a no-contest after Munhoz tested positive for elevated testosterone, drawing a one-year suspension. He then dropped a split decision to Jimmie Rivera in November 2015 in Sao Paulo. His chin, forward pressure, and submission grappling are reflected in an 80 Boxing and 88 BJJ rating over these early bouts.
Munhoz went on a four-fight submission streak between 2016 and 2017, finishing Russell Doane, Justin Scoggins, and Rob Font with a guillotine choke, while dropping a split decision to Jimmie Rivera in Las Vegas. His forward pressure, body kicks, and mat finishing are captured in an 80 Boxing and 88 BJJ score across these matchups against ranked contenders.
Munhoz scored the biggest win of his career at UFC 235 in March 2019, knocking out former champion Cody Garbrandt in the first round in Las Vegas, following victories over Bryan Caraway and Brett Johns. His chin, calf kicks, and pocket boxing are reflected in an 82 Boxing and 92 Durability rating throughout this run against top-tier bantamweights.
Between 2020 and 2021, Munhoz dropped close decisions to Frankie Edgar, Dominick Cruz, and Jose Aldo while defeating Jimmie Rivera at UFC Fight Night 186 in Las Vegas. His frame, forward pressure, and calf-kicking output are represented by an 81 Boxing and 86 Cardio score across these fights against former champions.
Munhoz remained a top contender through 2023 and 2024, defeating Chris Gutierrez at UFC on ESPN 44 in Kansas City before dropping decisions to Marlon Vera at UFC 292 in Boston and Kyler Phillips at UFC 299 in Miami. His pacing, kicking volume, and toughness anchor his 80 Boxing and 85 Cardio ratings against younger contenders.
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