Pedro Munhoz Says He Didn’t Mean to Hold Onto Choke Too Long at UFC Fight Night 119

Pedro Munhoz said his holding onto his choke against Rob Font overlong was unintentional, and he apologized right after. Munhoz spoke following his first-round submission win at UFC Fight Night 119 and explained what happened. Highlights are below:

On the choke: “Actually, right there, I didn’t imagine that it was locked in from the beginning, and when he rolled and I was on top of him with the guillotine, it wasn’t adjusted to the way I usually have it. And when he tapped, I thought he was trying to get out because it was very fast, and I usually adjust it a little bit more. It wasn’t bad intention to hold the guillotine, and right after the fight, I apologized to my opponent. We’re all professionals here, and our intention is never to hurt anyone. And in reality, it was unexpected he tapped so fast.”

On his next fight: “Tonight I was victorious, he said. “And now I’m going think of which athlete (is next), and I’ll be available for any fight the UFC is interested in.”