Pedro Munhoz issues his first public comments since a loss to Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Edmonton.
Munhoz lost to the surging Zahabi by unanimous decision at UFC Edmonton on Saturday. He’s now winless over six of his last seven fights, including recent defeats to Marlon Vera and Kyler Phillips.
The once-promising Munhoz’s UFC roster spot could potentially be on the road after his latest setback within the Octagon. Traditionally, the UFC doesn’t hold on to aging veterans who’re on lofty losing skids.
Despite this uncertainty, Munhoz is looking ahead and never backward after a back-and-forth battle with Zahabi.
Pedro Munhoz speaks after latest setback at UFC Edmonton
In a recent Instagram post, Munhoz addressed his fans and supporters after falling short at UFC Edmonton.
“Your will to win must all the time be greater than your fear of losing. Every win, every defeat, and the scars are a lesson learned,” Munhoz said.
“A wounded warrior just isn’t the identical as a defeated warrior. The one certainty we’ve is the desire to proceed in pursuit of victory and that in the long run all constant exertions shall be definitely worth the journey.”
Earlier in his UFC tenure, the 38-year-old Munhoz defeated the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Rob Font, and Jimmie Rivera. He hasn’t won since a unanimous decision victory against Chris Gutierrez in April 2023.
Pedro Munhoz turns the page on UFC Edmonton defeat
A no-contest against Sean O’Malley resulting from an accidental eye poke at UFC 276 stalled Munhoz’s standing within the bantamweight division. Meanwhile, Zahabi has won five consecutive fights and is knocking on the door of the bantamweight Top 15.
Munhoz made his UFC debut against Raphael Assuncao at UFC 170. A flurry of seven wins in eight fights, including a brutal knockout of Garbrandt at UFC 235, put him on the cusp of a bantamweight title shot.
Munhoz’s best days are likely behind him, but he stays a difficult puzzle to resolve for many bantamweights. Time will tell if the UFC will give him one other shot to get back heading in the right direction in his fighting profession.
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