How Tall is Pedro Munhoz?

Pedro Munhoz, born on September 7, 1986, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist actively participating in the Bantamweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He previously held the Bantamweight Championship title in Resurrection Fighting Alliance. He currently holds the #10 position in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

Having entered the professional MMA scene in 2009, Munhoz initiated his career by participating in local fight events in his hometown of São Paulo, Brazil. In 2011, he moved to the United States and engaged in various regional competitions nationwide. His track record remained unblemished during this time, culminating in his claim to the Resurrection Fighting Alliance bantamweight championship on August 16, 2013. This achievement was accomplished through a split decision win against the well-known veteran Jeff Curran. In his first title defense on January 24, 2014, Munhoz secured victory by submitting Billy Daniels in the opening round. Shortly after this success, he inked a contract with the UFC in early February 2014.

How Tall is Pedro Munhoz?

Pedro Munhoz is 5 feet 6 inches or 1.68 m tall. The average height for fighters in this division is 5 feet and 7 inches, which makes Munhoz fall just under the norm.

Pedro Munhoz’s Career in the UFC

Munhoz made his debut in the UFC on February 22, 2014, stepping in for an injured fighter. He faced Raphael Assunção at UFC 170, losing via unanimous decision. He then secured a victory against Matt Hobar on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale with a first-round TKO.

In subsequent matches, Munhoz demonstrated his skills further. Notably, he won against Jerrod Sanders on October 4, 2014, via first-round submission. However, he faced a setback when he tested positive for elevated testosterone levels after this fight. After an investigation, his suspension was for a year retroactive to the fight, and the win was changed to a no-contest.

Moving forward, Munhoz faced a series of opponents, experiencing wins and losses. He won against Russell Doane in July 2016 with a first-round submission and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. He followed this with another victory against Justin Scoggins in November 2016, securing a second-round submission and another Performance of the Night bonus.

Continuing his journey, Munhoz won against Damian Stasiak in May 2017 via unanimous decision and earned a Performance of the Night bonus after defeating Rob Font in October 2017 with a first-round submission.

In 2018, Munhoz faced challenges with weight cutting, and although he secured wins against opponents like Brett Johns and Bryan Caraway, he also suffered losses. Notably, he won against former champion Cody Garbrandt in 2019 with a first-round knockout, earning the Fight of the Night bonus. He faced both victories and defeats in subsequent matches, including a Fight of the Night award-winning fight against Frankie Edgar in 2020.

Munhoz's journey continued with wins and losses, including a win against Jimmie Rivera in 2021 and a loss to José Aldo. He engaged in exciting battles, including a Fight of the Night-winning match against Dominick Cruz in 2021.

In 2022, Munhoz faced Sean O'Malley, but the fight was ruled a no-contest due to an eye poke. He then defeated Chris Gutiérrez in April 2023 via unanimous decision.

Currently, Munhoz is set to face Marlon Vera on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292, stepping in as a replacement for an injured fighter.

Last Updated On August 16, 2023