# 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.

## 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.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Muñoz, as a replacement for Ray Borg, faced Nate Maness on August 1, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. 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

Professional record breakdown :
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 13–4 | Juan Pablo Mendoza | Decision (unanimous) | UWC 54 | July 28, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 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. |