Pedro Munhoz
Active 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 decision loss to Raphael Assuncao before knocking out Matt Hobar in round one at UFC Fight Night 41. His October 2014 submission win over Jerrod Sanders was later changed to a no-contest. 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 won four straight between 2016 and 2017, finishing Russell Doane and Justin Scoggins with guillotine chokes, outpointing Damian Stasiak in Stockholm and submitting Rob Font with a guillotine in Sao Paulo. 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 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.
Pedro Munhoz, the Brazilian who keeps getting up
Pedro Munhoz, called The Young Punisher, has trained at American Top Team and earlier at Kings MMA, and is known for durability, calf kicks and a guillotine choke. He knocked out former champion Cody Garbrandt in the first round and submitted Rob Font with a guillotine in 2017. Munhoz was born in Sao Paulo and plays the role of a durable contender who wears down opponents and finds a finish.
How Munhoz's ratings break down
Boxing. Good. He throws compact combinations behind a solid jab.
Kickboxing. Better than his boxing. Calf kicks and low kicks slow opponents down.
Wrestling. Fine. He defends takedowns adequately without hunting them.
BJJ. A real strength. The guillotine is his favorite way to end a fight.
Strength. His lowest number. He does not overpower people.
Durability. His best rating. He has a reputation for staying in long, hard fights.
Cardio. Solid. He fights at the same pace late in a fight.
Fight IQ. Good. He uses calf kicks to manage range and reads openings for the guillotine.
Durability at 92 is his calling card
Munhoz has a reputation for staying in tough fights, which is how he lasts long enough for his kicks and choke to work. On the rating table Durability is easily the top number. If your simulation tends toward slugfests, he is a fighter to trust.
Strength keeps him from finishing
At 76, Strength is the lowest number and it limits how much he can control a fight. He struggles to push bigger fighters around and leans on technique. Pair him with a heavy hitter, or expect some rounds to be close.
Keep exploring
Closest bantamweight profiles to Pedro Munhoz, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Marlon Verabest durability 95 · weakest strength 76
- Raphael Assuncaobest bjj 88 · weakest strength 74
- Kyler Phillipsbest cardio 88 · weakest strength 74
- Mario Bautistabest cardio 89 · weakest strength 74
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Pedro Munhoz is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Pedro Munhoz's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.