Filipino-American Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Mark Munoz Makes Professional Debut June 1st in Sacramento, CA

Pro Pinoy MMA Fighter Debuts
By Joseph Pimentel Asianjournal.com

FilAm Mark Muñoz wakes up at 7 am like any family man to start his day. He cooks breakfast for his family. He drives his four kids to school.

After he kisses them goodbye, the other Muñoz comes out. Like a superhero, Muñoz has an alter-ego - a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Standing an even 6 feet and weighing 205 pounds, the 30-year-old Vallejo resident is bigger than most typical Filipinos. And come Sunday, June 1 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Muñoz will do something that only one other Filipino has done - step into the octagon. "I’m bringing the Filipino culture to MMA," he said in an exclusive interview with the Asian Journal. Muñoz makes his professional debut for the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) organization as a light heavyweight. He faces Charles Grigsby, a 6’6" behemoth with a 13-3 record. The show will be aired on the Versus Network. The odds are against Muñoz but that’s something that he’s used to.

Early Rise

Born in Japan, Muñoz grew up in Vallejo, CA. He dreamt of playing professional football but had to reconsider after he broke his leg in a freak accident during a high school summer camp. After recovering, he found solace on the wrestling mat. He won two California State Wrestling Championships in high school and earned a full scholarship at wrestling powerhouse Oklahoma State University (OSU).

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