Here you will find the latest information on Julianna Pena MMA fighter. This article covers Her jiu-jitsu background, professional debut, and rematch with Amanda Nunes. We have even included her MMA video game as part of our coverage. What's so special about Julianna Pena, though? Keep reading to find out! Also, check out our interview with her!
Julianna Pena
Julianna Pena, an American mixed martial artist, fights in the bantamweight section of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is also a former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. Julianna is a former professional MMA champion and was also the first female winner of The Ultimate Fighter. For more information on this mixed martial arts artist, read on. You can also read about Julianna’s past fights including her record against Jon Jones as well as her first victory against Dana White.
Her jiu-jitsu
In 2015, the Japanese actress and professional wrestler won her first female jiu-jitsu championship, becoming the first Asian woman to do so. Aika Sato, in turn, is a former blackbelt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In 1998, she was the first female Japanese athlete to win three consecutive World Championship Medals. She began training at a Tokyo academy. She is one of today's most successful female competitors in jiu-jitsu.
Her MMA debut
The 19-year-old American atomweight will be making her MMA debut when she faces Zeba bano, on June 10. She claims she draws inspiration from Angela's sisters Lee, Christian and Angela but is a little more reserved when it involves their sport. Although she doesn't have much time to prepare, she is confident about her abilities. In an exclusive interview with MyMMANews, she shares some interesting things about the upcoming fight.
Amanda Nunes is her rematch
Amanda Nunes is arguably the most decorated women’s MMA fighter and will be rematching the UFC champion featherweight in November. She has won 12 consecutive fights, nine of which were title fights. This feat has never been achieved by any other female fighter in the UFC. Amanda Nunes, who is 34 years-old, is still a strong fighter in women’s MMA.
Her husband
Her husband Julianna Pea is a fellow BJJ practitioner who began training at a young age. He is a tactical instruction support specialist and has worked with the army as well as the police. Julianna is the youngest of four children. She is of mixed race and has a white complexion. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Her parents met at a BJJ training center and married on August 20, 2011.