Munoz beats Leben, wants Silva next
video by ESPN.com Mark Munoz turned in a tremendous performance on Saturday at UFC 138, battering Chris Leben for two…
video by ESPN.com
Mark Munoz turned in a tremendous performance on Saturday at UFC 138, battering Chris Leben for two rounds before the fight was stopped prior to the start of the third. Munoz controlled the fight on the ground and opened up a big cut over Leben’s left eye with hard right hands, and between the second and third rounds Leben’s corner decided to stop the fight.
After being awarded the victory by second-round technical knockout, Munoz said he wants the next shot at UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
“I pay my dues in this weight class and I think I deserve a title shot,” Munoz said. “Anderson Silva is by far the best pound-for-pound fighter. I give him all the respect and honor, but I think I deserve a title shot right now. I consider him a friend, but right now I’d love to get a title shot.”