CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA -- Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz wore the Toyo Tires logo on his trunks while defeating Chris Leben in the headline event during UFC 138, Leben vs. Muñoz. Held on Saturday, November 5, at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England; the middleweight fight was filled with a fierce combination of strikes and grappling by Muñoz. The battle ended after Round 2 when Leben’s corner called a stoppage to the fight and Muñoz was awarded the victory by TKO.

“With a great team around me I was able to TKO Chris Leben by the end of the 2nd round,” said Muñoz. “I appreciate the support from Toyo Tires and am proud to bring another win to Team Toyo!”

Managed by MMA, Inc., the 6-foot tall, 33-year-old Muñoz weighs 185 lbs. A former wrestling coach at the University of California, Davis; Muñoz specializes in both wrestling and Muay Thai. Muñoz wears the Toyo Tires logo on his fighting gear while also promoting the Toyo Tires brand through appearances and additional marketing efforts.

“We congratulate Mark Muñoz for his victory over Chris Leben this past weekend during the headline event in Birmingham, England,” said Stan Chen, manager of events and motorsports, Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. “Muñoz is an extremely driven athlete, and a great representation of the Toyo Tires philosophy, Driven to Perform.”

Muñoz’ victory is the second UFC win in a row for Team Toyo Athletes. On October 29, Team Toyo’s Brandon “The Truth” Vera defeated Eliot Marshall in the light-heavyweight fight during UFC 137 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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