Pedro Munhoz
The Young Punisher
Brazil
Losing streak hits three
Munhoz lost to. Aiemann Zahabi via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
A member of the UFC roster for more than a decade, Munhoz's roster spot would appear to be in serious jeopardy. This was his third straight defeat and third straight bout in which he didn't show much. Pedro attempted a ridiculous 327 significant strikes compared to just 206 from Zahabi. The activity level is great, but the fact Zahabi landed 109 compared to Munhoz's 95 is mind blowing. Then you toss in the fact Pedro failed on all six takedown attempts and the decision becomes clear. Munhoz has always been a brawler who is more than willing to standing in the pocket and throw down with his opponent. That's the skill set that typically ages the worst, so these struggles don't come as much of a surprise.
A member of the UFC roster for more than a decade, Munhoz's roster spot would appear to be in serious jeopardy. This was his third straight defeat and third straight bout in which he didn't show much. Pedro attempted a ridiculous 327 significant strikes compared to just 206 from Zahabi. The activity level is great, but the fact Zahabi landed 109 compared to Munhoz's 95 is mind blowing. Then you toss in the fact Pedro failed on all six takedown attempts and the decision becomes clear. Munhoz has always been a brawler who is more than willing to standing in the pocket and throw down with his opponent. That's the skill set that typically ages the worst, so these struggles don't come as much of a surprise.
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Will take on Zahabi
Munhoz will face Aiemann Zahabi in a bantamweight fight at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Munhoz lost to Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 299 in March this year, and he's trending in the wrong direction since he's gone 2-7 (1NC) over his last 10 bouts. To make things even more complicated, he's about to face a tough opponent in Zahabi, who has won four in a row.
Munhoz lost to Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 299 in March this year, and he's trending in the wrong direction since he's gone 2-7 (1NC) over his last 10 bouts. To make things even more complicated, he's about to face a tough opponent in Zahabi, who has won four in a row.
Drops another decision
Munhoz lost to Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 299 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
No fighter on the UFC roster is more durable than Munhoz, who at age 37, has yet to be stopped in more than 30 professional fights. But just because he's seeing the final bell doesn't mean he's winning. In fact, Pedro has been dropping decisions like nobody's business of late. He's too tough for his own good during striking exchanges, and he's simply unable to keep up with the speed and athleticism of younger opponents such as Phillips. Munhoz is 2-6 (1NC) in his last nine fights dating back to June 2019. Time is running out for "The Young Punisher."
No fighter on the UFC roster is more durable than Munhoz, who at age 37, has yet to be stopped in more than 30 professional fights. But just because he's seeing the final bell doesn't mean he's winning. In fact, Pedro has been dropping decisions like nobody's business of late. He's too tough for his own good during striking exchanges, and he's simply unable to keep up with the speed and athleticism of younger opponents such as Phillips. Munhoz is 2-6 (1NC) in his last nine fights dating back to June 2019. Time is running out for "The Young Punisher."
Next fight scheduled
Munhoz is scheduled to face Kyler Phillips in a bantamweight bout at UFC 299 in Miami on March 9, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Muhnoz will look to defend his spot on the bantamweight rankings against an unranked fighter in the division but coming off five wins in his first six UFC fights. As for Muhnoz, he will try to redeem himself after losing to Marlon Vera via unanimous decision at UFC 292.
Muhnoz will look to defend his spot on the bantamweight rankings against an unranked fighter in the division but coming off five wins in his first six UFC fights. As for Muhnoz, he will try to redeem himself after losing to Marlon Vera via unanimous decision at UFC 292.
High output not enough in loss
Munoz lost to Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC 292 on Saturday in Boston.
ANALYSIS
Munhoz looked on point in the early going, using his leg kicks and pace to seemingly jump out ahead of "Chito" in the eyes of the judges. As he so often does, however, Vera found his footing as the fight wore on, punctuating his victory with a dominant display in round three. "Young Punisher" seems built for three-round fights as someone who can sprint to the finish line, but there just isn't enough variety in his attack to decisively beat the fighters that occupy the top of the division. Munhoz falls to 20-8-0 (2 NC) in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Munhoz looked on point in the early going, using his leg kicks and pace to seemingly jump out ahead of "Chito" in the eyes of the judges. As he so often does, however, Vera found his footing as the fight wore on, punctuating his victory with a dominant display in round three. "Young Punisher" seems built for three-round fights as someone who can sprint to the finish line, but there just isn't enough variety in his attack to decisively beat the fighters that occupy the top of the division. Munhoz falls to 20-8-0 (2 NC) in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
Fills in for Cejudo
Munhoz will take on Marlon Vera in a bantamweight fight on August 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Munhoz is set to replace Henry Cejudo in the Aug. 19 bout. Vera stands two-inches taller than Munhoz while also sporting a five-inch reach advantage. The two fighters both prefer to keep the fight upright, averaging less than 1.0 takedowns landed per minute. Munhoz lands significant strikes at a higher rate (5.3) than Vera (4.09) while also defending against significant strikes at a higher percentage.
Munhoz is set to replace Henry Cejudo in the Aug. 19 bout. Vera stands two-inches taller than Munhoz while also sporting a five-inch reach advantage. The two fighters both prefer to keep the fight upright, averaging less than 1.0 takedowns landed per minute. Munhoz lands significant strikes at a higher rate (5.3) than Vera (4.09) while also defending against significant strikes at a higher percentage.