Last fight
Win
Pennington vs Peña
Oct. 5, 2024
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Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 484
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1079
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 9
- Takedowns Attempted
- 32
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Spokane, United States
Trains at
Sik-Jitsu Spokane, WA
Age
35
Height
66.00
Weight
134.50
Octagon Debut
Dec. 1, 2013
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Team Tate on TUF 18
- Pro since 2009
- Six wins by submission (2 guillotine, armbar, 3 RNC), three by KO – has finished all but four of her wins
- Has won nine of her last 12 and three of her last four
- Had 2-0 amateur record
- Four first round finishes
- Lost 2012 bout to TUF 18 teammate Sarah Moras, which was avenged on the show
UFC 307 (10/5/24) Peña won a five round split decision over Raquel Pennington to win the UFC women's bantamweight title
UFC 277 (7/30/22) Peña lost a five round unanimous decision to Amanda Nunes, losing the UFC women’s bantamweight title
UFC 269 (12/11/21) Pena submitted Amanda Nunes via rear naked choke at 3:26 of the second round to win the UFC women’s bantamweight title
UFC 257 (1/24/21) Peña submitted Sara McMann via rear naked choke at 3:39 of the third round'
UFC on ESPN (10/4/20) Peña was submitted by Germaine de Randamie via guillotine choke at 3:25 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (7/13/19) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Nicco Montano
UFC on FOX (1/28/17) Peña was submitted by Valentina Shevchenko at 4:29 of the second round
UFC 200 (7/9/16) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Cat Zingano
UFC 192 (10/3/15) Peña won a three round unanimous decision over Jessica Eye
UFC Fight Night (4/4/15) Peña stopped Milana Dudieva via strikes at 3:59 of the first round
TUF 18 Finale (11/30/13) Peña stopped Jessica Rakoczy via strikes at 4:59 of the first round to win season 18 of The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 18
On episode 11 (semifinals), Peña submitted Sarah Moras via guillotine choke at 3:31 of the second round
On episode two (quarterfinals), Peña submitted Shayna Baszler via rear naked choke at 3:08 of the second round
On episode one, Peña won a decision over Gina Mazany
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started a cardio kickboxing class at the end of October of 08 and took my first ammy fight in April of 09. When I found MMA I realized it was the outlet I needed and was looking for.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion, TUF 30 coach, The Ultimate Fighter 18 winner, Excite Fight Champion
Do you have any heroes? In MMA, Fedor, Nick Diaz, Hendo, and Hughes
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me to be fighting in the UFC. This is as high as it gets, it doesn't get any higher, and I’ve made it. It’s a great accomplishment for myself.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I did go to community college. I was earning my pre reqs and have not finished yet.
What was your job before you started fighting? Waitress
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I'm proud that I fought shortly after a car accident that broke my nose and still took the fight. I also had my arm broke in that fight and didn't quit.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Former assistant instructor at SikJitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Omoplata
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
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