Mark Munoz

Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz is the Oklahoma State NCAA Division I champion wrestler who became a top-five UFC middleweight with his heavy ground and pound and was known as one of the nicest people in the sport.

He lost to Chris Weidman in 2012, battled depression and weight gain afterwards, and retired in Manila in 2015 after a win over Luke Barnatt. CagePotato covered his career and his comeback.

Mark Muñoz fact file
Full nameMark Kenery Muñoz
NicknameThe Filipino Wrecking Machine
Date of birth
Place of birthYokosuka, Japan
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • WEC
Accolades
  • NCAA Division I national champion (Oklahoma State, 2001)
  • FILA Junior World Championships silver medal (1998)

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