Julianna Peña's - UFC Bantamweight Champion

Julianna Peña is a professional MMA fighter who fights out of Chicago, USA. Nicole Peña competes in the bantamweight category; the versatile fighter is number one in the UFC bantamweight ranking. Peña is the representative of SilkJitsu, and she holds a purple belt in BJJ under Luiz Claudio.

Julianna Peña set the milestone with her ultimate submission methods. Pena is competing in the three martial arts that include:

• Brazilian jiu-jitsu
• Boxing
• Muay Thai

Pena previously competed in the flyweight division. She has participated in the leading UFC events, which include The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate, UFC Fight Night 155, UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale, and ExciteFight: Spokane Fight Night 5.

On 29 August 1989, Julianna Pena was born in Spokane, US. From childhood, she was influenced by martial arts; she was a hyperactive child that has to deal with anger issues. Pena has remained in the same city of Washington until she has completed her studies. 

Julianna Peña was very bulky; she has attained a lot of weight, and with that, she has to deal with anger issues. The sister of four siblings has to face the consequences. Pena’s parents have admitted her to the training center of kickboxing. That has turned out to be really good for her. Later she made the transition to the other martial arts. 

Julianna was a hyperactive child; from childhood to adulthood, she faced the issue of aggression. But she was very good at her studies, and she was enrolled in the town school Mt. Spokane High School. In 2007, Julianna Peña completed her graduation.

Pena joined the college in her community to pursue higher studies. 

As Julianna Peña started practicing kickboxing, her interest in martial arts increased. Soon, she started practicing Muay Thai, which she found very interesting. Pena has learned the unique patterns of striking and sweeps.

Julianna has distinguished herself from other practitioners, and she was brilliant in her takedowns and punches. Pena has developed a dynamic kicking range with an effective outcome. The Muay Thai training has significantly improved her fighting style; she has put down the opponent in less than ninety seconds. 

When she was practicing Muay Thai, she made the transition to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She wanted to enhance her grappling skills, and for that purpose, BJJ was considered the only option. Julianna Peña puts her prime focus on learning the ground fighting. In relatively less time, she has become an expert on the chokes. Pena’s favorite chokes are rear-necked chokes and guillotine chokes. Julianna is a purple belt in jiu-jitsu. 

Julianna developed a unique fighting style that combined BJJ, muay Thai, and kickboxing. She was exceptional in her submissions and takedowns. The most dominant athlete has shown her ultimate moves on the podium. 

Julianna Peña started her professional career as an amateur. She has appeared in two fights and won two of them. In 2009 Pena made a debut in MMA , and she has made the steak of winning four fights. She has tasted defeat after two years.

Pena has a record of winning eleven fights out of sixteen, most of which are via submission. A purple belt in BJJ, she is proficient in the application of chokes. Most of her wins are via armbar, rear necked choke (RNC), and guillotine choke. 

Pena has worked as a broadcaster in a streaming and entertainment platform.

Julianna Peña has worked in a documentary that was released in 2013. It was based on the life of a fighter. The documentary about Pena’s life was featured and won the award. 

The American mixed martial artist is known as “The Venezuelan Vixen.” Julianna Peña is at number fifth in the pound-for-pound ranking.

UFC fighter Julianna Pena is married to Luis Alejandre. She stayed away from the podium for a few years when she was expecting. She is the mother of a daughter named Issa Cruz. 

In 2021, the event of UFC 269 was organized in the United States. Two leading contenders, Julianna Peña and Amanda Nunes, squared off each other. The fighter Pena was an expert at grappling, strikes, and takedowns. On the other hand, Amanda Nunes is considered a versatile fighter of the UFC. The match commenced with the ultimate takedowns and punches. Both fighters showcased their attributes. Julianna Pena won the fight with a rear-necked choke. 

The event of UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña brought a lot of thrills. Two contenders, Julianna Peña and Valentina Shevchenko, faced each other in a bantamweight match. Both fighters were competent in submission techniques. Valentina Shevchenko used the armbar submission and won the bout. 

In 2021, the UFC 257 event was organized between Julianna Peña and Sara McMann. The fight was based on three rounds: the first and second; both fighters looked dominant and passionate about winning. In the third and final round, Julianna Pena led with her ultimate moves. In the end, Pena won the fight with the rear naked choke (RNC). 

Julianna Peña is a profound fighter. She has won the title of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Bantamweight category, making her the first woman to be champion of the UFC. She has also won the title of performance of the night two times.

Julianna has won the following titles:

The versatile fighter Pena won the following title after the fight

Джулиана Пенья vs Аманда Нунес: Вспоминаем бой 

Amanda Nunes vs Julianna Peña 2

Julianna Pena turns the UFC upside down! UFC 269 Aftermath 

Valentina Shevchenko vs Julianna Pena 

Julianna Peña vs Germaine de Randamie | Fight Highlights HD 

Julianna Peña vs Sara McMann Ufc - 257 2021 🥊

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