Fighter

Julianna Pena

"The Venezuelan Vixen"

11-6-0#1Women's Bantamweight #9Women's Pound-for-Pound★ 2bonuses United States

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Amateur MMA 3-0

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Julianna Pena holds a professional MMA record of 11-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 20 bouts on record. Julianna Pena has won 14 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Julianna Pena lands 3.10 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 1.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 7, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1989-08-19
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Spokane, United States

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (10 fighters)

Punch power92

Kick power86

Punch speed93

Kick speed87

Accuracy91

Takedowns89

Ground striking91

Submissions89

Chin95

Body strength91

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 13-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.10per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.56per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.70per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed24%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Julianna Pena has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Julianna Pena earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Kayla HarrisonTitle bout
UFCUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2· Jun 7, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 18-1
SUB
R2 · 4:55
WIN
vs Raquel Pennington×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFCUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 10-5 vs 16-8
SD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Amanda NunesTitle bout
UFCUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Women's Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 21-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Amanda Nunes×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 21-4
SUB
R2 · 3:26
POTN
WIN
vs Sara McMann
UFCUFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 12-5
SUB
R3 · 3:39
LOSS
vs Germaine de Randamie
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Aldana· Oct 3, 2020· Women's Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 9-4
SUB
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Nicco Montano
UFCUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 14, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 4-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Valentina Shevchenko
UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Peña· Jan 29, 2017· Women's Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 13-2
SUB
R2 · 4:29
WIN
vs Cat Zingano
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jessica Eye
UFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 11-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Milana Dudieva
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 3:59
POTN
WIN
vs Jessica Rakoczy×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Ultimate Fighter 18 Women's Bantamweight· 3-2 vs 1-3
TKO
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Sarah Moras
The Ultimate Fighter Season 18· Jul 2, 2013· Bantamweight· 5-2
-
R2 · 3:31
WIN
vs Shayna Baszler
The Ultimate Fighter Season 18· Jun 6, 2013· Bantamweight· 4-2
-
R2 · 3:08
WIN
vs Gina Mazany
The Ultimate Fighter Season 18· May 29, 2013· Bantamweight· 3-2
UD
LOSS
vs DeAnna Bennett
Showdown Fights 10· Feb 8, 2013· Flyweight· 3-1 vs 1-0
UD
LOSS
vs Sarah Moras
Conquest of the Cage 11· Apr 19, 2012· 3-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rachael Swatez
Conquest of the Cage 10· Dec 15, 2011· 2-0 vs 4-2
-
R2 · 0:17
WIN
vs Stephanie Webber
CageSport 8· Dec 5, 2009· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
-
R2 · 2:54
WIN
vs Robyn Dunne
IFC 34: Return To Canada· Aug 15, 2009· Catchweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Julianna Pena's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #1 Women's Bantamweight · #9 Women's Pound-for-Pound
Meta rank: #5 Women's Bantamweight
Peak: Champion Women's Bantamweight
First ranked: Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked: 482

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1628▼8
Peak: 1748Jul 10, 2016
Rated fights: 20

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Frequently asked questions

When does Julianna Pena fight next?

Julianna Pena has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Julianna Pena's record?

Julianna Pena's professional MMA record is 11-6-0.

Who is Julianna Pena fighting next?

Julianna Pena's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Julianna Pena fight last?

Julianna Pena most recently fought Kayla Harrison at UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs O'Malley 2 on Saturday, June 7, 2025, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Julianna Pena fight in?

Julianna Pena fights at Women's Bantamweight.

Is Julianna Pena ranked in the UFC?

Julianna Pena is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Julianna Pena have?

Julianna Pena has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Julianna Pena won?

Julianna Pena has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Julianna Pena?

Julianna Pena is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Julianna Pena weigh?

Julianna Pena weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Julianna Pena's reach?

Julianna Pena has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Julianna Pena?

Julianna Pena is 36 years old (born Aug 19, 1989).

Where is Julianna Pena from?

Julianna Pena is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY