UFC

Julianna “The Venezuelan Vixen”Pena

UFC13-6-0

Division
Women's Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 6"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
69"
Nationality
Spokane, United States

Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
3
Wins by submission
6
Wins by decision
4

Striking accuracy

48%

392 landed · 819 attempted

Takedown accuracy

55%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2021-01-23 to 2025-06-07

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Julianna Pena Bio

Julianna Pena is a world-renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) athlete who has achieved great success in the sport. She is an American mixed martial artist from Spokane, Washington and competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC.

Pena attended Gonzaga University, where she was a standout wrestler for two years before enrolling at East Valley High School to finish high school. After finishing college and graduating with honors from Eastern Washington University with a degree in criminal justice, she began her professional MMA career in 2010.

In 2011, Pena won The Ultimate Fighter 18 which earned her an invitation to join the UFC roster. She made her official debut six months later against Milana Dudieva on October 5th 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33 where she won by unanimous decision becoming only one of two women ever to win The Ultimate Fighter tournament and become successful in their next fight as well. Since then she has gone 6-2 within the octagon taking wins over some of the top names including Cat Zingano and Valentina Shevchenko showing off her skills both standing up or on ground game while also showcasing impressive cardio during all five rounds if needed as well as stellar mental resilience when facing adversity inside octagon setting winning performance bonus multiple times during her career so far .

Outside of fighting Julianna loves spending time outdoors such as hunting deer or hiking local trails with friends whenever possible but given travel restrictions due to COVID 19 pandemic it’s not something that’s been happening recently unfortunately . When asked about future aspirations outside of fighting Pena says “I am really interested in learning more about business , entrepreneurship and investing I proudly graduated top 5 % Of my class after studying criminal justice so I think those topics might be great fit for me moving forward”

Outside of work Julianna loves being around people especially family members whom offer unconditional support throughout training camps or any other difficult moments life throws our way . We can easily see how dedicated Julianna is towards achieving greatness inside Octagon thanks to heartfelt passion we see every single time we watch interview conducted by media outlets prior fights . Despite having accomplished plenty already there’s no doubt that best days are still ahead for this talented woman from Spokane !

Record
13-6-0
Division
Women's Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 6"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
69"
Leg reach
39.00
Gym / team
SikJitsu (2008–present)
Nationality
Spokane, United States
Birth date
Aug 19, 1989 (age 37)
Age
37
Country
United States

Julianna Pena Questions & Answers

Who is Julianna Pena?

Julianna Pena is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. She is a former two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion and the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 18.

What division does Julianna Pena compete in?

Julianna Pena competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division.

When did Julianna Pena make her UFC debut?

Julianna Pena made her UFC debut on December 1, 2013, after winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 18.

What titles has Julianna Pena won?

Julianna Pena won The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 and has twice held the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. She first won the UFC title by submitting Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 on December 11, 2021, and won it again by defeating Raquel Pennington at UFC 307 on October 5, 2024.

Where does Julianna Pena train?

The UFC lists Julianna Pena as training at Sik-Jitsu in Spokane, Washington.

What is Julianna Pena’s fighting style?

Julianna Pena is described as a tough, gritty, pressure-oriented fighter who uses long punches and pace before mixing striking with clinch and ground work. Her effectiveness increases when she can fight on the front foot and impose physical pressure.

What is Julianna Pena’s notable submission technique history?

Julianna Pena has recorded notable submission victories with rear-naked chokes and a guillotine choke, including her title-winning submission of Amanda Nunes at UFC 269.