Best fights of Julianna Peña
Over 16 years as a professional, Julianna Peña has compiled a 12-6 (8) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Julianna Peña submits Amanda Nunes
On December 11, 2021 Julianna Peña fought Amanda Nunes for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Peña was 32 years old with a record of 10-4, and Nunes was 33 with a record of 21-4. Peña was coming off a win and Nunes was on a 12-fight winning streak. Peña submitted Amanda Nunes via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Julianna Peña defeats Raquel Pennington
On October 5, 2024 Julianna Peña fought Raquel Pennington for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Peña was 35 years old with a record of 11-5, and Pennington was 36 with a record of 16-8. Peña was coming off a loss, while Pennington was on a 6-fight winning streak. Peña won via split decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. Julianna Peña loses to Amanda Nunes in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 30, 2022 Julianna Peña defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes. It was their second meeting. Peña was 32 years old with a record of 11-4, and Nunes was 34 with a record of 21-5. Peña was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Nunes was coming off a loss. Peña lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Nunes.
4. Julianna Peña KOs Jessica Rakoczy
On November 30, 2013 Julianna Peña fought Jessica Rakoczy for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 18 Tournament bantamweight title. Peña was 24 years old with a record of 4-2, and Rakoczy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peña was on a 2-fight losing streak. Peña stopped Jessica Rakoczy via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Julianna Peña defeats Jessica Eye
On October 3, 2015 Julianna Peña faced Jessica Eye in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Eye was 29 with a record of 11-3. Peña was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Eye was coming off a loss. Peña won via unanimous decision.
6. Julianna Peña defeats Nicco Montaño
On July 13, 2019 Julianna Peña faced Nicco Montaño in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 29 years old with a record of 8-3, and Montaño was 30 with a record of 4-2. Peña was coming off a loss, while Montaño was coming off a win. Peña won via unanimous decision.
7. Julianna Peña defeats Cat Zingano
On July 9, 2016 Julianna Peña faced Cat Zingano in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Zingano was 34 with a record of 9-1. Peña was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Zingano was coming off a loss. Peña won via unanimous decision.
8. Julianna Peña loses to Germaine de Randamie via KO
On October 4, 2020 Julianna Peña faced Germaine de Randamie in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 31 years old with a record of 9-3, and Randamie was 36 with a record of 9-4. Peña was coming off a win, while Randamie was coming off a loss. Randamie submitted Peña via choke-out in the 3rd round.
9. Julianna Peña KOs Milana Dudieva
On April 4, 2015 Julianna Peña faced Milana Dudieva in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 25 years old with a record of 5-2, and Dudieva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peña was coming off a win. Peña stopped Milana Dudieva via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Julianna Peña KOs Robyn Dunne
On August 15, 2009 Julianna Peña faced Robyn Dunne in a bantamweight bout. Peña was 19 years old with a record of 1-0, and Dunne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peña was coming off a win. Peña stopped Robyn Dunne via TKO in the 1st round.