Mark Muñoz
| Mark Muñoz | |
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| File:Mark Munoz.jpg Mark Muñoz | |
| Born | February 19, 1978 Yokosuka, Japan (US Military base) |
| Other names | The Filipino Wrecking Machine |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | 185 (2009–present) 205 (2007–2009) |
| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Vallejo, California |
| Team | Black House |
| Rank | NCAA Division I Wrestler purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| University | Oklahoma State University[1] |
| Notable school(s) | Vallejo Senior High School |
| Website | http://www.markmunoz.net/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mark Muñoz was born February 9, 1978 on a US Military Base in Yokouska, Japan to Filipino parents from Manila, Philippines. At the age of 2, Munoz and his family relocated and settled in the former US Navy town of Vallejo, California. He is currently fighting in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
High school and collegiate wrestling
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In high school, Muñoz was a two-time California State Wrestling Champion at 189 pounds for Vallejo High School, Asics First Team All American and the 1996 NHSCA National High School Champion.
As a collegian at Oklahoma State University, Muñoz captured two Big 12 titles and earned back-to-back All-America honors at 197 pounds, including his NCAA title as a senior in 2001. He became the first Filipino American at the Division I Level to win a National Championship. He also made the NWCA All-Academic Team for three years and the Big 12 All-Academic squad for four. Additionally, Muñoz was a three-year member of the FILA Junior World Wrestling Team, earning the silver medal in 1998.
Muñoz received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Health Science from Oklahoma State University.
Mixed martial arts career
World Extreme Cagefighting
Muñoz made his WEC debut at WEC 34 on June 1, 2008 in the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. Muñoz defeated Chuck Grigsby via KO (strikes) at 4:15 of the first round.[2]
Muñoz was slated to fight Steve Steinbeiss in WEC 36 on November 5, 2008,[3] but due to an undisclosed reason he was replaced by TUF alum Alex Schoenauer.[4]
Muñoz defeated Ricardo Barros last December 3, 2008 for WEC's year-end event, WEC 37 via TKO (strikes).[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Muñoz was one of the chosen few to be relocated to WEC's sister promotion—which is also owned and produced by Zuffa—along with light heavyweight champion Steve Cantwell, light heavyweight contenders Brian Stann and Steve Steinbeiss and middleweight contenders Chael Sonnen and Nissen Osterneck.[6][7][8]
On March 7, 2009, Muñoz made his UFC debut at UFC 96. Muñoz suffered the first loss of his career and was rendered unconscious by a brutal head kick from UFC veteran Matt Hamill during the first round. Following the stoppage, Muñoz remained down on the mat for several minutes, eventually leaving the cage wearing a neck brace.[9]
On August 29, 2009 at UFC 102, Muñoz bounced back from his first defeat and answered the critics by winning a close split decision (28–29, 30–27 and 29–28) to UFC up and comer Nick Catone.
On January 2, 2010 at UFC 108, Muñoz faced and defeated MMA veteran Ryan Jensen via submission (punches) at the 2:30 mark of the first round. He showcased some vicious ground and pound .[10]
Muñoz defeated The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner Kendall Grove on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112, by referee stoppage in the 2nd round, also winning the Fight of the Night honors.[11]
Muñoz was defeated by Yushin Okami on August 1, 2010 at UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko[12] where he lost by split decision. In this fight, Munoz was unable to utilize his infamous ground and pound due to Okami's ability to defend his takedowns.
Muñoz defeated Aaron Simpson on November 20, 2010 at UFC 123[13] by unanimous decision.
Muñoz is now set to face TUF 7 finalist, C.B. Dollaway at UFC on Versus 3 on March 3, 2011.
Personal life
Mark and his wife have four children.[14]
Mixed martial arts record
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| C.B. Dollaway
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UFC on Versus 3 | March 3, 2011 | TBA, United States
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| Win | 9-2 | Aaron Simpson
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Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida | November 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
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| Loss | 8–2 |  Yushin Okami
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Decision (Split) | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | August 1, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States
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| Win | 8–1 | Kendall Grove
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TKO (Punches) | UFC 112: Invincible | April 10, 2010 | 2 | 2:50 |  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Won Fight of the Night |
| Win | 7–1 | Ryan Jensen
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Submission (Punches) | UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva | January 2, 2010 | 1 | 2:30 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 6–1 | Nick Catone
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Decision (Split) | UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira | August 29, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States
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Middleweight Debut |
| Loss | 5–1 | Matt Hamill
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KO (Head Kick) | UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine | March 7, 2009 | 1 | 3:53 | Columbus, Ohio, United States
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UFC Debut |
| Win | 5–0 |  Ricardo Barros
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KO (Punches) | WEC 37: Torres vs. Tapia | December 3, 2008 | 1 | 2:26 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 4–0 | Chuck Grigsby
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KO (Punches) | WEC 34: Faber vs. Pulver | June 1, 2008 | 1 | 4:15 | Sacramento, California, United States
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WEC Debut |
| Win | 3–0 | Tony Rubalcava
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Decision (Unanimous) | PFC 4 - Project Complete | October 18, 2007 | 1 | 2:13 | Lemoore, California, United States
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| Win | 2–0 | Mike Pierce
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Decision | GC 69 - Bad Intentions | September 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States
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| Win | 1–0 | Austin Achorn
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TKO (Punches) | PFC 3 - Step Up | July 19, 2007 | 1 | 1:25 | Lemoore, California, United States
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References
- ^ http://www.markmunoz.net/mark-munoz-to-make-middleweight-debut-vs-nick-catone-at-ufc-102
- ^ WEC | World Extreme Cagefighting
- ^ STEVE STEINBEISS VS MARK MUNOZ AT WEC 36 - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more
- ^ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/25/tuf-1-and-ifl-alum-alex-schoenauer-to-make-wec-debut-on-sept-10/
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/osu-wrestlers-dominate-wec-undercard-15383
- ^ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/26/wec-announces-miguel-torres-vs-manny-tapia-for-title-on-dec-3-will-drop-middleweight-and-light-heavyweight-divisions-in-2009/
- ^ http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/30/wec-moving-closer-towards-elimination-of-middleweight-and-light-heavyweight-divisions/
- ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/13423/wec-veteran-mark-munoz-headed-to-the-ufc.mma
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-96-Live-Play-by-Play-16462
- ^ "UFC 108 Results and Live Play-by-Play". SHERDOG.com. 2010-01-03. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
- ^ "Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz in the works for UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi". MMAjunkie.com. 2010-01-18.
- ^ "MARK MUNOZ VS. YUSHIN OKAMI AT UFC ON VERSUS 2". mmaweekly.com. 2010-05-05.
- ^ "MUNOZ FACES SIMPSON AT UFC 123 IN DETROIT". mmaweekly.com. 2010-09-14.
- ^ "Mark Munoz goes from Cowboy to MMA sensation". Stillwater-Newspress.com. 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2009-03-06.