Pedro Munhoz

Munhoz began training Shotokan karate at the age of six, picking up judo a couple of years later before starting to train Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 13.

A professional since 2009, Munhoz began his career competing in local promotions in his native São Paulo, Brazil before moving to the United States in 2011. He competed in several regional promotions across the United States, compiling an undefeated record and eventually became Resurrection Fighting Alliance bantamweight champion on August 16, 2013, after defeating notable veteran Jeff Curran by split decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/1/23/5328972/hall-of-fame-training-pedigree-molded-rfa-champion-pedro-munhoz|title=Hall of Fame training pedigree molded RFA champion Pedro Munhoz|work=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2014-01-23|access-date=2014-01-23}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/rfa-9-results-pedro-munhoz-captures-title-jeff-curran-likely-done-fighting|title=Pedro Munhoz Captures Title, Jeff Curran Likely Done Fighting |work=mmaweekly.com|author=Ken Pishna|date=2013-08-17|access-date=2013-08-17}} Munhoz defended his title for the first time on January 24, 2014, defeating Billy Daniels via first round submission. After the victory over Daniels, Munhoz signed with the UFC in early February 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.rfafighting.com/PressRoom/RFAchampionPedroMunhozSignsWithUFC.aspx|title=RFA bantamweight champion Pedro "The Young Punisher" Munhoz signs with the UFC|work=rfafighting.com|author=Ryan Bevins|date=2014-02-08|access-date=2014-02-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309153057/http://www.rfafighting.com/PressRoom/RFAchampionPedroMunhozSignsWithUFC.aspx|archive-date=2014-03-09|url-status=dead}}

Munhoz made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, as a short notice replacement for an injured Francisco Rivera and faced top contender Raphael Assunção at UFC 170.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/9/5395712/ufc-signs-pedro-munhoz-vs-raphael-assuncao-ufc-170-bantamweigth-mma-news|title=UFC signs Pedro Munhoz to fight Raphael Assuncao at UFC 170|work=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2014-02-09|access-date=2014-02-09}} Assunção defeated Munhoz via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20140222/ufc-170-no-3-raphael-assuncao-too-much-for-ufc-newcomer-pedro-munhoz-earns-unanimous-decision-win|title=No. 3 Raphael Assuncao too much for UFC newcomer Pedro Munhoz, earns unanimous-decision win|work=dailynews.com|author=Brian Martin|date=2014-02-22|access-date=2014-02-22}}

Munhoz faced promotional newcomer Matt Hobar on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Robbie-PeraltaRony-Jason-Pedro-MunhozMatt-Hobar-Added-to-TUF-Brazil-3-Finale-66639|title=Pedro Munhoz-Matt Hobar Added to 'TUF: Brazil 3' Finale|work=sherdog.com|author=Mike Whitman|date=2014-04-15|access-date=2014-04-15}} Munhoz defeated Hobar via first round TKO.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/tuf-brazil-3-finale-results-photos-pedro-munhoz-tears-through-matt-hobar|title=TUF Brazil 3 Finale results, photos: Pedro Munhoz tears through Matt Hobar|work=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2014-05-31|access-date=2014-05-31}}

Munhoz faced Jerrod Sanders on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/jerrod-sanders-drops-two-divisions-meets-pedro-munhoz-at-ufc-fight-night-54|title=Jerrod Sanders drops two divisions, meets Pedro Munhoz at UFC Fight Night 54 |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-08-20|access-date=2014-08-20}} He won the fight via submission in the first round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/ufc-fight-night-54-results-pedro-munhoz-submits-jerrod-sanders-in-39-seconds|title=UFC Fight Night 54 results: Pedro Munhoz submits Jerrod Sanders in 39 seconds|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2014-10-04|access-date=2014-10-04}} A few months later, it was revealed that Munhoz tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone. Munhoz's camp requested testing documentation and didn't receive it until three months later. He said a review of the results by anti-doping specialist Paul Scott determined that his testosterone was not, in fact, elevated, coming in at 850 ng/mL, or on the high end of the normal range for men his age. He admitted to using two supplements allowed by the UFC that may have elevated his testosterone, but not outside the legal limit.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/settlement-imminent-between-pedro-munhoz-and-nova-scotia-athletic-commission|title=Settlement imminent between Pedro Munhoz and Nova Scotia athletic commission|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2015-08-20|access-date=2015-11-04}} On November 4, 2015, Munhoz was suspended for one year retroactive to his fight due to testosterone metabolites of an exogenous origin and his win was changed to a no-contest.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/after-talk-of-settlement-ufcs-pedro-munhoz-gets-one-year-suspension-no-contest|title=After talk of settlement, UFC's Pedro Munhoz gets one-year suspension, no-contest|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2015-11-03|access-date=2015-11-03}}

Munhoz faced Jimmie Rivera on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Pedro-Munhoz-vs-Jimmie-Rivera-Added-to-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Sao-Paulo-on-Nov-7-92501|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera added to UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-09-16|access-date=2015-09-16}} He lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-77-results-jimmie-rivera-takes-split-decision-from-pedro-munhoz|title=UFC Fight Night 77 results: Jimmie Rivera takes split decision from Pedro Munhoz|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-11-07|access-date=2015-11-07}}

Munhoz next faced Russell Doane on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2016/05/pedro-munhoz-vs-russell-doane-added-to-ufc-fight-night-90/|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Russell Doane added to UFC Fight Night 90 Finale|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|date=2016-05-15|access-date=2016-05-15}} He won the fight via submission in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-90-results-pedro-munhoz-recovers-from-russell-doane-punches-gets-first-round-tap|title=UFC Fight Night 90 results: Pedro Munhoz recovers from Russell Doane punches, gets first-round tap|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-07-07|access-date=2016-07-07}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Bonuses-Alvarez-Jouban-Muhammad-Munhoz-Collect-3650K-107639|title=UFC Fight Night bonuses: Alvarez, Jouban, Muhammad, Munhoz collect $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-07-07|access-date=2016-07-07}}

Munhoz faced Justin Scoggins on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/pedro-munhoz-vs-justin-scoggins-set-for-ufc-fight-night-100-in-november|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Justin Scoggins set for UFC Fight Night 100 in November|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-09-03|access-date=2016-09-03}} He won the bout submission in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-100-results-pedro-munhoz-taps-justin-scoggins-with-second-round-guillotine-choke|title=UFC Fight Night 100 results: Pedro Munhoz taps Justin Scoggins with second-round guillotine choke|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-11-19|access-date=2016-11-19}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-100-Bonuses-Almeida-Ferreira-Antiglov-Munhoz-Pocket-3650K-113867|title=UFC Fight Night 100 bonuses: Almeida, Ferreira, Antiglov, Munhoz pocket $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-11-19|access-date=2016-11-19}}

Munhoz faced Damian Stasiak on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira.{{cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/pedro-munhoz-treft-damian-stasiak-tijdens-ufc-stockholm|title=Pedro Munhoz fights Damian Stasiak at UFC Fight Night 109 in Stockholm|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2017-03-14|access-date=2017-03-14|language=nl}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-fight-night-109-results-pedro-munhoz-counters-flashy-damian-stasiak-with-heavy-hitting-for-win|title=UFC Fight Night 109 results: Pedro Munhoz counters flashy Damian Stasiak with heavy hitting for win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2017-05-28|access-date=2017-05-28}}

Munhoz faced Rob Font on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/pedro-munhoz-vs-rob-font-added-to-ufc-fight-night-119-in-brazil|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Rob Font added to UFC Fight Night 119 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-09-12|access-date=2017-09-12}} He won the fight via submission in round one.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/10/29/16565966/ufc-fight-night-119-pedro-munhoz-taps-rob-font-with-one-armed-guillotine|title=UFC Fight Night 119: Pedro Munhoz taps Rob Font with one-armed guillotine|work=MMAmania.com|access-date=2017-10-29}} This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/ufc-fight-night-119-bonuses-derek-brunsons-decimation-of-machida-was-worth-an-extra-50000|title=UFC Fight Night 119 bonuses: Derek Brunson's decimation of Machida was worth an extra $50,000|date=2017-10-29|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-10-29|language=en-US}}

Munhoz was expected to face John Dodson at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders on February 3, 2018.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/01/04/john-dodson-pedro-munhoz-official-ufc-belem/|title=John Dodson vs. Pedro Munhoz Official for UFC Belem|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2017-01-04|access-date=2017-01-04}} However, Munhoz missed weight by four pounds over the bantamweight non title fight upper limit of 136 pounds, and Dodson declined to take the fight and the fight was cancelled.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/2/16965884/john-dodson-vs-pedro-munhoz-off-of-ufc-belem|title=John Dodson vs. Pedro Munhoz off of UFC Belem|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-02-03}} The fight was rescheduled to UFC 222 on March 3, 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/bantamweight-bout-rescheduled-for-ufc-222-in-las-vegas/|title=Bantamweight bout rescheduled for UFC 222 in Las Vegas|date=2018-02-07|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|access-date=2018-02-07|language=en-US}} Munhoz lost the fight via split decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/ufc-222-results-john-dodson-too-fast-split-decision-pedro-munhoz-mma|title=UFC 222 results: John Dodson a step too fast, takes split from Pedro Munhoz|date=2018-03-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-ufc-227-st-pierre-nate-diaz-20180508-story.html|title=Beyond St-Pierre vs. Nate Diaz, the UFC 227 fight board is stacked for Staples Center|last=Pugmire|first=Lance|website=Los Angeles Times|date=9 May 2018 |access-date=2018-05-09}}

Munhoz faced Brett Johns August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/brett-johns-vs-pedro-munhoz-booked-for-ufc-227-in-los-angeles|title=Brett Johns vs. Pedro Munhoz booked for UFC 227 in Los Angeles|date=2018-07-01|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en-US}} He won the fight by unanimous decision after knocking Johns down several times during the bout.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-227-results-pedro-munhoz-batters-incredibly-durable-brett-johns-settles-for-decision|title=UFC 227 results: Pedro Munhoz batters incredibly durable Brett Johns, settles for decision|date=2018-08-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-08-05|language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced Bryan Caraway on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale.{{cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/mma-ufc/bryan-caraway-pedro-munhoz-to-meet-on-tuf-28-finale-at-palms/|title=Bryan Caraway, Pedro Munhoz to meet on 'TUF' 28 Finale at Palms|publisher=reviewjournal.com|author=Adam Hill|date=2018-08-23|access-date=2018-08-23}} He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/11/tuf-28-finale-results-pedro-munhoz-outstrikes-bryan-caraway-scores-first-round-tko|title=TUF 28 Finale results: Pedro Munhoz outstrikes Bryan Caraway, scores first-round TKO|date=2018-12-01|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-12-01|language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/ex-champ-cody-garbrandt-returns-pedro-munhoz-ufc-235|title=Ex-champ Cody Garbrandt returns vs. Pedro Munhoz at UFC 235|date=2019-01-07|website=MMAjunkie|language=en|access-date=2019-01-07}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-235-results-pedro-munhoz-knocks-out-cody-garbrandt-thrilling-one-rounder|title=UFC 235 results: Pedro Munhoz knocks out Cody Garbrandt in thrilling one-rounder|date=2019-03-03|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-03-04}} The win also earned Munhoz his first Fight of the Night bonus award.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-235-bonuses-johnny-walker-diego-sanchez-pedro-munhoz-cody-garbrandt-50000|title=UFC 235 bonuses: Johnny Walker, Diego Sanchez among $50,000 winners|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2019-03-03|access-date=2019-03-03}}

Munhoz faced Aljamain Sterling on June 8, 2019, at UFC 238.{{Cite web|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/ultimate-marca-pedro-munhoz-x-aljamain-sterling-para-o-mesmo-card-de-moraes-x-cejudo.ghtml|title=UFC sets Pedro Munhoz x Aljamain Sterling for the same card of Moraes x Cejudo|author=Staff|publisher=sportv.globo.com|date=2019-04-05|access-date=2019-04-05|language=pt}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/ufc-238-results-aljamain-sterling-dismantles-pedro-munhoz-calls-for-title-shot|title=UFC 238 results: Aljamain Sterling dismantles Pedro Munhoz, calls for title shot|date=2019-06-09|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}

Munhoz was scheduled to face former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar on July 15, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/update-pedro-munhoz-vs-frankie-edgar-moved-to-ufc-event-on-july-15th/|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Frankie Edgar moved to UFC event on July 15th|publisher=fightbookmma.com|author=Ross Markey|date=2020-06-16|access-date=2020-06-16}} However, on July 6, it was announced that Munhoz was pulled from the bout after testing positive for COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/7/6/21315428/pedro-munhoz-tests-positive-covid-19-ufc-fight-island-frankie-edgar/|title=Pedro Munhoz tests positive for COVID-19, pulled from UFC 'Fight Island' bout with Frankie Edgar|work=MMAFighting.com|date=July 6, 2020|access-date=July 6, 2020|author=Guilherme Cruz}} The pairing was redscheduled and took place on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15.{{Cite web|last=Marinho|first=Raphael|date=2020-07-27|title=Ultimate remarca Pedro Munhoz x Frankie Edgar para 22 de agosto como luta principal do card|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ultimate-remarca-pedro-munhoz-x-frankie-edgar-para-22-de-agosto-como-luta-principal-do-card.ghtml|access-date=2020-07-27|website=sportv.globo.com|language=pt}} Munhoz lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=2020-08-22|title=UFC Vegas 7 Results: Frankie Edgar Mixes It Up and Tops Munhoz in Bantamweight Debut|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/22/ufc-vegas-7-results-frankie-edgar-mixes-it-up-and-tops-munhoz-in-bantamweight-debut/|access-date=2020-08-23|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} 19 out of 23 media outlets scored the bout for Munhoz.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/11241/Frankie-Edgar-vs-Pedro-Munhoz|title=MMA Decisions - Frankie Edgar defeats Pedro Munhoz|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=MMA Decisions|date=2020-08-22|access-date=2024-08-23}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-fight-night-munhoz-vs-edgar-bonuses/|title=UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar bonuses|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Ryan Galloway|date=2020-08-22|access-date=2020-08-22}}

A rematch against Jimmie Rivera was scheduled on January 30, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-21|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera 2 added to UFC Fight Night on Jan. 30|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/ufc-fight-night-pedro-munhoz-vs-jimmie-rivera-2-booked-jan-30|access-date=2020-11-22|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} On December 26, 2020, it was announced that the bout was moved to January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 20.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/dan-hooker-and-michael-chandler-fight-ufc-fight-island-card-scrapped-more-news-fight-announcement|title=Mike Jackson makes UFC return following CM Punk win, Fight Island card scrapped - Fight announcement roundup|publisher=fightful.com|author=Aaron Malone|date=2020-12-23|access-date=2020-12-26}} The pairing was rescheduled once again in early January as they were moved to UFC 258 on February 13, 2021, due to undisclosed reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/1/7/22218566/pedro-munhoz-vs-jimmie-rivera-rematch-rescheduled-for-ufc-258|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera rematch rescheduled for UFC 258|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck and Guilherme Cruz|date=2021-01-07|access-date=2021-01-07}} During the week leading up to the event, the bout was delayed again due to a positive COVID-19 test for someone within the two camps. The pairing remained intact and took place two weeks later at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/9/22274782/pedro-munhoz-jimmie-rivera-off-ufc-258-rebooked-ufc-later-date|title=Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera off UFC 258, fight to be rescheduled for later date|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz|date=2021-02-09|access-date=2021-02-09}} Munhoz won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2021-02-27|title=UFC Vegas 20 Results: Pedro Munhoz's Calf Kicks Crucial in Decision Over Rivera|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/02/27/ufc-vegas-20-results-pedro-munhozs-calf-kicks-earns-the-unanimous-decision/|access-date=2021-02-28|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This bout earned him a Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web |last1=Haynes |first1=Stephie |title=UFC Vegas 20 bonuses: Munhoz-Rivera take FOTN honors |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/2/27/22304393/ufc-vegas-20-bonuses-munhoz-rivera-take-fotn-honors |website=Bloody Elbow |access-date=28 February 2021 |language=en |date=27 February 2021}}

Munhoz faced former UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265.{{Cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ufc-265-ultimate-mira-jose-aldo-x-pedro-munhoz-para-7-de-agosto.ghtml|title=UFC 265: UFC sets José Aldo vs. Pedro Munhoz for August 7|publisher=globoesporte.globo.com|author=Ana Hissa and Raphael Marinho|date=2021-05-20|access-date=2021-05-20}} {{in lang|pt}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-08-08|title=UFC 265 Results: In Fine Form, Jose Aldo Earns Decision Over Pedro Munhoz|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/08/ufc-265-results-jose-aldo-vs-pedro-munhoz/|access-date=2021-08-08|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=2021-09-30|title=Dominick Cruz returns at UFC 269 against top-10 bantamweight Pedro Munhoz|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/dominick-cruz-returns-at-ufc-269-against-top-10-bantamweight-pedro-munhoz/|access-date=2021-09-30|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}} Despite knocking Cruz down twice and almost finishing him in the first round, Munhoz ultimately lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-12-11|title=UFC 269: Dominick Cruz Survives Near-Finish, Then Styles On Pedro Munhoz|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/11/ufc-269-dominick-cruz-gets-hurt-styles-pedro-munhoz-win-unanimous-decision/|access-date=2021-12-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} The bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|author=Newswire|date=2021-12-12|title=UFC 269 bonuses: Dana White feeling generous, 8 fighters get $50,000 checks|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/12/22830255/ufc-269-bonuses-dana-white-feeling-generous-8-fighters-get-50000-checks|access-date=2021-12-12|publisher=mmafighting.com}}

Munhoz faced Sean O'Malley on July 2, 2022, at UFC 276.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-04 |title=UFC 276 {{!}} 'The Suga Show' vecht in Las Vegas tegen Pedro Munhoz op 2 juli |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-276-the-suga-show-vecht-in-las-vegas-tegen-pedro-munhoz-op-2-juli_sto8910565/story.shtml |access-date=2022-05-04 |website=Eurosport |language=nl}} It was ruled a no contest in the second round due to an inadvertent eye poke that rendered Munhoz unable to continue.{{Cite web |last=Doherty |first=Dan |date=2022-07-02 |title=UFC 276: Pedro Munhoz vs. Sean O'Malley Ends Early Due to Eye Poke |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/02/ufc-276-pedro-munhoz-vs-sean-omalley/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} Following the bout, Munhoz published his medical record showing that he suffered an abrasion across his right cornea.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/3/23193539/pedro-munhoz-releases-statement-after-ufc-276-no-contest-sean-omalley-eye-poke-caused-scratch-cornea|title=Pedro Munhoz releases statement after UFC 276 no-contest, says Sean O'Malley eye poke caused 'scratch in the cornea'|date=July 3, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}

Munhoz faced Chris Gutiérrez on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Chris Gutierrez-Pedro Munhoz on Tap for April 15 UFC Event |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Chris-GutierrezPedro-Munhoz-on-Tap-for-April-15-UFC-Event-188978 |access-date=2023-01-20 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Rush |first=Dylan |date=2023-04-15 |title=UFC Kansas City: Pedro Munhoz Returns to Win Column with Decision Over Chris Gutierrez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/15/ufc-kansas-city-pedro-munhoz-vs-chris-gutierrez/ |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced Marlon Vera on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292, stepping in as a replacement for an injured Henry Cejudo.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-292-news-marlon-vera-vs-pedro-munhoz-added-to-boston-lineup|title=Marlon Vera set to fight Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292 after Henry Cejudo withdrawal|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells|date=2023-07-07|access-date=2023-07-07}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision. 14 out of 17 media outlets scored the bout for Munhoz.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-08-19 |title=UFC 292: Marlon Vera Bloodies Pedro Munhoz, Claims Decision Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/08/19/ufc-292-marlon-vera-vs-pedro-munhoz/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced Kyler Phillips on March 9, 2024 at UFC 299.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Pedro Munhoz, Kyler Phillips Collide at 135 Pounds on UFC 299 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Pedro-Munhoz-Kyler-Phillips-Collide-at-135-Pounds-on-UFC-299-191825 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=McCorry |first=Patrick |date=2024-03-10 |title=Kyler Phillips Puts On Breakout Performance Against Munhoz, Takes Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/09/kyler-phillips-puts-on-breakout-performance-against-munhoz-takes-decision/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Munhoz faced Aiemann Zahabi on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/29/aiemann-zahabi-vs-pedro-munhoz-bantamweight-clash-ufc-edmonton/|title=Aiemann Zahabi vs. Pedro Munhoz Bantamweight Clash Set for UFC Edmonton|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-08-29|access-date=2024-08-29}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Cagle |first=Brett |date=2024-11-03 |title=Aiemann Zahabi Jabs Munhoz To Victory, Wants Ranked Fight |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/11/02/aiemann-zahabi-jabs-munhoz-to-victory-wants-ranked-fight/ |access-date=2024-11-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Munhoz has two daughters: one from a previous relationship and one with his wife, Varinea.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26888010/pedro-munhoz-learned-balance-passion-fighting-inner-peace|title=Pedro Munhoz has learned to balance passion for fighting with inner peace|date=June 3, 2019|work=ESPN|author=Myron Medcalf}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Three times){{small| vs. Russell Doane, Justin Scoggins, and Rob Font}}
• Fight of the Night (Four times){{small| vs. Cody Garbrandt, Frankie Edgar, Jimmie Rivera, and Dominick Cruz}}
• Third most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Bantamweight division history (7){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=BW|title=UFC Records - Bantamweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2024-11-02}}
• Most bouts in UFC Bantamweight division history (22)
• Most decision bouts in UFC Bantamweight division history (13)
• Most significant strikes landed in UFC Bantamweight division history (1358)
• Second most total fight time in UFC Bantamweight division history (4:12:12)
• UFC.com Awards
• 2019: Ranked #5 Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Cody Garbrandt}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-upsets-2019-ufc-highlights|title=Ten Best - The Upsets of 2019|date=January 2, 2020|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #8 Fight of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fights-2019|title=TEN BEST – THE FIGHTS OF 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=3 January 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2020: Ranked #8 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Frankie Edgar}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 24, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• Resurrection Fighting Alliance
• RFA Bantamweight Championship (One time)
• One successful title defense

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|20–10 (2)}}

|Aiemann Zahabi

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi

|{{dts|2024|November|02}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|20–9 (2)}}

|Kyler Phillips

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 299

|{{dts|2024|March|09}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Miami, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–8 (2)

|Marlon Vera

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 292

|{{dts|2023|August|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Boston, Massachusetts, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–7 (2)

|Chris Gutiérrez

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen

|{{dts|2023|April|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|

|-

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center|19–7 (2)

|Sean O'Malley

|NC (accidental eye poke)

|UFC 276

|{{dts|2022|July|02}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:09

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Accidental eye poke rendered Munhoz unable to continue.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–7 (1)

|Dominick Cruz

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 269

|{{dts|2021|December|11}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–6 (1)

|José Aldo

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 265

|{{dts|2021|August|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–5 (1)

|Jimmie Rivera

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane

|{{dts|2021|February|27}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–5 (1)

|Frankie Edgar

|Decision (split)

|UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar

|{{dts|2020|August|22}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–4 (1)

|Aljamain Sterling

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 238

|{{dts|2019|June|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–3 (1)

|Cody Garbrandt

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 235

|{{dts|2019|March|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:51

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–3 (1)

|Bryan Caraway

|TKO (body kick and punches)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale

|{{dts|2018|November|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:39

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–3 (1)

|Brett Johns

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 227

|{{dts|2018|August|4}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Los Angeles, California, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–3 (1)

|John Dodson

|Decision (split)

|UFC 222

|{{dts|2018|March|3}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–2 (1)

|Rob Font

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida

|{{dts|2017|October|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:03

|São Paulo, Brazil

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–2 (1)

|Damian Stasiak

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira

|{{dts|2017|May|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Stockholm, Sweden

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–2 (1)

|Justin Scoggins

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2

|{{dts|2016|November|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:55

|São Paulo, Brazil

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–2 (1)

|Russell Doane

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

|{{dts|2016|July|7}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:08

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 11–2 (1)

| Jimmie Rivera

| Decision (split)

| UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3

| {{dts|2015|November|7}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

| {{nocontest}}NC

| align=center| 11–1 (1)

| Jerrod Sanders

| NC (overturned)

| UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine

| {{dts|2014|October|4}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:39

| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

| {{small|Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Munhoz; overturned after he tested positive for exogenous origin of testosterone.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–1

| Matt Hobar

| TKO (punches)

| The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado

| {{dts|2014|May|31}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:47

| São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 10–1

| Raphael Assunção

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC 170

| {{dts|2014|February|22}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–0

| Billy Daniels

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| RFA 12

| {{dts|2014|January|24}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:41

| Los Angeles, California, United States

| {{small|Defended the RFA Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–0

| Jeff Curran

| Decision (split)

| RFA 9

| {{dts|2013|August|16}}

| align=center| 5

| align=center| 5:00

| Carson, California, United States

| {{small|Won the vacant RFA Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–0

| Mitch Jackson

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| RFA 8

| {{dts|2013|June|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:49

| Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–0

| Bill Kamery

| Submission (heel hook)

| RFA 5

| {{dts|2012|November|30}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:27

| Kearney, Nebraska, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Camilo Gonzalez

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| RITC: Respect in the Cage

| {{dts|2011|July|30}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:21

| Pomona, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Richard Montalvo

| Submission (rear naked-choke)

| MMA Xplosion: International Team Challenge

| {{dts|2011|January|29}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:31

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Mauro Brenes

| Decision (unanimous)

| RITC: Respect in the Cage

| {{dts|2010|October|9}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Pomona, California, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Pablo Alfonso

| Decision (unanimous)

| Jungle Fight 18: São Paulo

| {{dts|2010|March|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Roberto Matsumoto

| TKO (retirement)

| EFC: Eagle Fighting Championship

| {{dts|2009|September|26}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 5:00

| São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Reginaldo Vieira

| TKO (submission to punches)

| FF: Full Fight 1

| {{dts|2009|March|21}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 3:35

| São Paulo, Brazil

|

{{end}}

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