Julianna Pena is one of the most prominent faces in the women’s professional mixed martial arts circuit as of September 2024. She is signed by the elite professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and competes in its bantamweight division. She is a former women’s bantamweight champion of the promotion.
She is returning to the octagon after a hiatus of over two years at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024, to challenge the women’s bantamweight champion, Raquel Pennington in a title showdown. She competed in her most recent fight against Amanda Nunes at UFC 277 on July 30, 2022, where she tried to defend her bantamweight title. Pena lost by a unanimous decision ending her reign as the champion.
Julianna Pena’s Record
Julianna Pena has been competing in professional mixed martial arts since May 9, 2009. In her long career, she has competed in 16 professional fights as of September 26, 2024, out of which she has won 12 and lost five. Pena has secured three victories by knockout, five by submission, and three by decision. She has also suffered one loss by knockout, two by submission, and three by decision.
| 16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
Julianna Pena Pay-Per-View Bouts
Julianna Pena has headlined one pay-per-view event in the UFC as of September 26, 2024. She squared off against Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 277 to defend her bantamweight title. Pena lost the fight by a unanimous decision dropping the championship to Nunes.
FAQs on Julianna Peña's record
A. She has a professional MMA record of 11 wins, and five losses as of September 26, 2024.
A. She made her professional MMA debut on May 9, 2009.
A. Yes, she is a former UFC bantamweight champion.
A. As of September 2024, she is 35 years old.
A. She has an orthodox fighting stance.
