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Julianna Peña Record, stats and next fight

12-6-0 (W-L-D)

3Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
4First round finishes
Julianna Peña
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Stats and record

18Pro fights
67%Finish rate
12UFC fights
2Title fights
2Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO3 (25 %)
Submission5 (42 %)
Decision4 (33 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (17 %)
Submission3 (50 %)
Decision2 (33 %)

Profile

Age
37 years
Born
August 19, 1989
Birthplace
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight
134 lbs (61 kg)
Reach
69" (175 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Women's Bantamweight
Fighting out of
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Team
SikJitsu
UFC debut
November 30, 2013

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Kayla Harrison

    UFC 316 · Jun 7, 2025 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Submission (kimura)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:55
  2. Win

    vs Raquel Pennington Title

    UFC 307 · Oct 5, 2024 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Amanda Nunes

    UFC 277 · Jul 30, 2022 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Amanda Nunes Title Bonus

    UFC 269 · Dec 11, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:26
  5. Win

    vs Sara McMann

    UFC 257 · Jan 24, 2021 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:39
  6. Loss

    vs Germaine de Randamie

    UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana · Oct 4, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Technical submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:25
  7. Win

    vs Nicco Montaño

    UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd · Jul 13, 2019 · Sacramento, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Valentina Shevchenko

    UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña · Jan 28, 2017 · Denver, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:29
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  1. Win

    vs Cat Zingano

    UFC 200 · Jul 9, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Jessica Eye

    UFC 192 · Oct 3, 2015 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Milana Dudieva Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas · Apr 4, 2015 · Fairfax, Virginia, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches and elbows)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:59
  4. Win

    vs Jessica Rakoczy

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale · Nov 30, 2013 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:59
  5. Loss

    vs DeAnna Bennett

    Showdown Fights 10 · Feb 8, 2013 · Orem, Utah, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Sarah Moras

    ExciteFight: Conquest of the Cage 11 · Apr 19, 2012 · Airway Heights, Washington, United States

    Method
    TKO (doctor stoppage)
    Round
    2
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Rachael Swatez

    ExciteFight: Conquest of the Cage 10 · Dec 15, 2011 · Airway Heights, Washington, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:17
  8. Win

    vs Stephanie Webber

    CageSport 8 · Dec 5, 2009 · Tacoma, Washington, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:54
  9. Win

    vs Robyn Dunne

    International FC: Caged Combat · Aug 15, 2009 · Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  10. Win

    vs Raylene Harvey

    ExciteFight: Spokane Fight Night 5 · May 9, 2009 · Spokane, Washington, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:58

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at women’s bantamweight, Julianna Peña fights under the nickname “The Venezuelan Vixen” and hails from the United States.

Her professional record stands at 12 wins and 6 losses. Of those wins, 3 came by KO or TKO, 5 by submission and 4 on the scorecards, a 67% finish rate.

She made her promotional debut on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale against Jessica Rakoczy (win). She has since gone 8-4 in 12 UFC bouts.

In her most recent fight, on June 7, 2025 at UFC 316, she lost to Kayla Harrison by submission (kimura) in the second round.

Her career includes 2 title fights and 2 performance bonuses.

She stands 170 cm, has a 175 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.

She trains at SikJitsu out of Chicago, Illinois, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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