Julianna Pena

Julianna Pena: Biography in Details

Who is Julianna Pena?

Julianna Pena, often known as ‘The Venezuelan Vixen,’ is an American MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Pena starred in the award-winning MMA documentary “Fight Life” in 2013.

Julianna Pena is ranked fifth in the official UFC women’s bantamweight rankings as of January 17, 2017.

She is also recognized as the “Comeback of the Year” winner after her triumph over Shayna Baszler.

Pena is well-known for being the first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter.

Recently on May 9, 2022, she was #3 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Similarly, Julianna Pena was #1 in the UFC women’s bantamweight ranking as of August #1, 2022.

How many siblings does Julianna Pena have?

Julianna Pena was born on August 19, 1989, in Spokane, Washington, United States. Her nationality is American, and she is Caucasian.

Grace Pena, a former KREM 2 reporter and morning/afternoon meteorologist, is her elder sister.

She had a strong desire to fight since she was a child. There is no information available about her parents.

Education History

Julianna Pena graduated from Mt. Spokane High School at the age of 18 as part of her education in 2007.

She subsequently attended Spokane Community College in her hometown, where she finished her schooling.

Julianna Pena: Career

Julianna went on to fight shortly after finishing her education. She began MMA at the age of 20 and made her professional MMA debut in May 2009.

She won four battles in a row. Her controlled fight against Shayna Baszler, as well as her comeback, earned her the 2013 “Comeback of the Year” award.

Julianna Pena made her Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut on November 30, 2013, when she faced Jessica Rakoczy in the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale, which she won by TKO in the last seconds of the first round.

On August 7, 2021, Pea was set to fight Amanda Nunes for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 265. On July 29, 2021, Nunes tested positive for COVID-19.

The fight has been rescheduled for December 11, 2021, at UFC 269 in Las Vegas.

Under which contract is she?

She is still under contract with the UFC and is fighting another MMA fighter.

How much does Julianna Pena earn?

Julianna Pena’s UFC deal pays her a salary of $56000. Having fought 11 legitimate professional battles and winning 8 of them, he has amassed a sizable sum of money.

Her net worth is currently believed to be between $1 million and $5 million as of 2023.

Has she been in any Rumors and Controversies?

Her bond with co-fighter and friend Miesha Tate was said to be on the verge of disintegration when the media cast doubt on her decision to face Miesha Tate.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

Julianna Pena is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 61 kg. Pena’s bra size is 34 A, her shoe size is 8 (US), and she wears a size 6 dress (US).

Her physical measurements are 35-25-35 inches. Her hair is dark brown, and her eyes are equally dark brown.

Social Media- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram 

Julianna Pena is active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

She has around 148k Facebook followers, more than 522k Instagram followers, and more than 131.5k Twitter followers.

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