Mark Munoz

TRAINING: 8am mitt/pad work, 9am strength & conditioning, 10am pro practice

Thoughts on opponent, Chael Sonnen? Chael is a top competitor. He’s going to come out and bring it. I need to be prepared to go three rounds at a high pace because he’s built a reputation of out-conditioning and grinding his opponents. I’m really looking forward to this one.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2007. I needed to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? 2001 NCAA Div. 1 National Champion Wrestler, 2 time NCAA All American – Oklahoma State

Do you have any heroes? My parents, Randy Couture, John Smith, and Jesus Christ.

What is your favorite technique? Wrestling.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is an amazing opportunity for me and I look forward to showing my skills.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State in Health Science.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a wrestling coach at UC Davis.

• 7-1 at middleweight

• Win over Grove was UFC 112’s Fight of the Night

• Was 2-0 in the WEC, stopping Chuck Grigsby and Ricardo Barros in the first round.

• Six wins by KO / TKO

• Standout high school football player

• Got late start in MMA

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	11
Record:	12-2-0
Summary:	Wrestling, Muay Thai

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Filipino Wrecking Machine
From:	Yokouska Japan
Fights Out Of:	Vallejo, CA USA
Age:	34
Height:	6′ 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )
College:	Oklahoma State University
Degree:	Health Science

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

644

50% Successful

321

Types of Successful Strikes

321

31%

26%

44% Ground

140

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

23% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Chris Leben	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	12	2	2	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Mark Munoz	UFC® 138: LEBEN vs. MUNOZ Nov 5, 2011	39	5	0	3	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Mark Munoz	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	44	3	1	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Demian Maia	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	32	0	2	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	CB Dollaway	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	2	1	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Mark Munoz	UFC® LIVE: SANCHEZ vs. KAMPMANN Mar 3, 2011	4	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Aaron Simpson	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	43	5	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Mark Munoz	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	76	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mark Munoz	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	16	1	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Yushin Okami	UFC® LIVE: JONES vs MATYUSHENKO Aug 1, 2010	22	1	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

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