Career
Early career
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. After the victory over Daniels, Munhoz signed with the UFC in early February 2014. Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.
Assunção defeated Munhoz via unanimous decision.
Munhoz faced promotional newcomer Matt Hobar on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. Munhoz defeated Hobar via first round TKO. Munhoz faced Jerrod Sanders on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54.
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. Munhoz faced Jimmie Rivera on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77. He lost the fight via split decision.
Resurrection Fighting Alliance
RFA Bantamweight Championship (One time).