After Knockout Win at UFC 235, Pedro Munhoz Eyeing Interim Bantamweight Title

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Pedro Munhoz was a sizeable underdog against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235 on Saturday night, but he walked away from the Octagon the victor thanks to a highlight-reel knockout.

Munhoz remained calm against “No Love,” even when the former UFC bantamweight champ rocked him badly with punches. Garbrandt clocked the Brazilian with clean punches to the face, but was never able to put him away, let alone off his feet. Munhoz weathered the storm, believed in his resolve and eventually greased Garbrandt with lethal punches of his own.

Munhoz put Garbrandt away with only nine seconds left in the opening round, but he said he knew it was going to happen in what was by far the biggest fight of his…