Julianna Pena

"The Venezuelan Vixen"

MMA Record: 13-6-0
UFC Record: 8-4-0
Weight Class: Women's Bantamweight

Julianna Pena "The Venezuelan Vixen" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Julianna Pena has 8 wins in the UFC. Julianna Pena lands an average of 3.1 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.7 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

12
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Julianna Pena, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 13 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws throughout her career. Competing primarily in the UFC's women's bantamweight division (135 lbs.), she stands at a height of 5' 6' with a reach of 69'. In terms of performance statistics, Pena averages 3.1 significant strikes per minute during her UFC fights, landing them with an accuracy rate of 44%. She absorbs an average of 2.56 strikes per minute and boasts a strike defense of 57%. Her takedown game is strong, with an average of 1.7 successful takedowns per 15 minutes, achieved with a takedown accuracy rate of 54%. She attempts approximately 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Pena's career include defeating Amanda Nunes, who held an ELO rating of 1204 at the time. Her most recent fights showcase her resilience and adaptability. In January 2021, she won against Sara McMann via rear naked choke. Later that year, on December 11th, she made headlines by defeating Amanda Nunes once more, this time also by submission (rear naked choke). However, their rematch in July 2022 ended in a unanimous decision loss for Pena. In October 2024, she won against Raquel Pennington via split decision. Her most recent fight took place on June 7th, 2025, where she suffered a submission loss to Kayla Harrison (kimura).

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1204

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 6'
Weight
Women's Bantamweight
Reach
69'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Aug 19 1989
Age
36
Peak ELO
1096
ELO Rank
315 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
172-65-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1065.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1031.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.1
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
44%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.56
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
57%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.7
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
54%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Julianna Pena Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-06-07 UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 Kayla Harrison SUB Kimura 2 4:55 Loss
2024-10-05 UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. Raquel Pennington S-DEC 5 5:00 Win
2022-07-30 UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2 Amanda Nunes U-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2021-12-11 UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier Amanda Nunes SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 3:26 Win
2021-01-23 UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Sara McMann SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 3:39 Win
2020-10-03 UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana Germaine de Randamie SUB Guillotine Choke 3 3:25 Loss
2019-07-13 UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd Nicco Montano U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2017-01-28 UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena Valentina Shevchenko SUB Armbar 2 4:29 Loss
2016-07-09 UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes Cat Zingano U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-10-03 UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson Jessica Eye U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2015-04-04 UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas Milana Dudieva KO/TKO Elbows 1 3:59 Win
2013-11-30 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale Jessica Rakoczy KO/TKO Punches 1 4:59 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Julianna Pena ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
12 2025-06-07 Kayla Harrison 1041 Loss -18 1066
11 2024-10-05 Raquel Pennington 1114 Win 0 1084
10 2022-07-30 Amanda Nunes 1182 Loss -12 1084
9 2021-12-11 Amanda Nunes 1204 Win +27 1096
8 2021-01-23 Sara McMann 1033 Win +20 1069
7 2020-10-03 Germaine de Randamie 1068 Loss -16 1049
6 2019-07-13 Nicco Montano 1015 Win +14 1065
5 2017-01-28 Valentina Shevchenko 1005 Loss -19 1051
4 2016-07-09 Cat Zingano 1029 Win +15 1070
3 2015-10-03 Jessica Eye 1004 Win +14 1055
2 2015-04-04 Milana Dudieva 1000 Win +20 1041
1 2013-11-30 Jessica Rakoczy 1000 Win +21 1021

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