Julianna Pena • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 316(6/7/25) Peña was submitted by Kayla Harrison via kimura at 4:55 of the second round, losing the UFC women's bantamweight title
• UFC 307(10/5/24) Peña won a five round split decision over Raquel Pennington to win the UFC women's bantamweight title
• UFC 277(7/30/22) Peña lost a five round unanimous decision to Amanda Nunes, losing the UFC women’s bantamweight title
• UFC 269(12/11/21) Pena submitted Amanda Nunes via rear naked choke at 3:26 of the second round to win the UFC women’s bantamweight title
• UFC 257(1/24/21) Peña submitted Sara McMann via rear naked choke at 3:39 of the third round'
• UFC on ESPN(10/4/20) Peña was submitted by Germaine de Randamie via guillotine choke at 3:25 of the third round
• UFC Fight Night(7/13/19) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Nicco Montano
• UFC on FOX(1/28/17) Peña was submitted by Valentina Shevchenko at 4:29 of the second round
• UFC 200(7/9/16) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Cat Zingano
• UFC 192(10/3/15) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Jessica Eye
• UFC Fight Night(4/4/15) Peña stopped Milana Dudieva via strikes at 3:59 of the first round
• TUF 18 Finale(11/30/13) Peña stopped Jessica Rakoczy via strikes at 4:59 of the first round to win season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter
• The Ultimate Fighter,Season 18
• On episode 11 (semifinals), Peña submitted Sarah Moras via guillotine choke at 3:31 of the second round
• On episode two (quarterfinals), Peña submitted Shayna Baszler via rear naked choke at 3:08 of the second round
• On episode one, Peña won a decision over Gina Mazany

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Tate on TUF 18

Pro since 2009

Six wins by submission (2 guillotine, armbar, 3 RNC), three by KO – has finished all but four of her wins

Has won nine of her last 13 and three of her last five

Had 2-0 amateur record

Four first round finishes

Lost 2012 bout to TUF 18 teammate Sarah Moras, which was avenged on the show

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started a cardio kickboxing class at the end of October of 08 and took my first ammy fight in April of 09. When I found MMA I realized it was the outlet I needed and was looking for.

Q: Training

ANSWER: I train in the morning, afternoon and night. I nap in between.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: Two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion,TUF 30 coach,The Ultimate Fighter 18 winner,Excite Fight Champion

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: In MMA, Fedor, Nick Diaz, Hendo, and Hughes

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means the world to me to be fighting in the UFC. This is as high as it gets, it doesn't get any higher, and I’ve made it. It’s a great accomplishment for myself.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I did go to community college. I was earning my pre reqs and have not finished yet.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Waitress

Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?

ANSWER: I'm proud that I fought shortly after a car accident that broke my nose and still took the fight. I also had my arm broke in that fight and didn't quit.

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: Former assistant instructor at SikJitsu

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Omoplata

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Jab