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.

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)