Julianna Peña

Julianna Peña

Women's Bantamweight Division

STRIKING
Punch Power A
Punch Speed A
Kick Power A
Kick Speed A
Accuracy A
Strike Defense A
GRAPPLING
Takedowns S
TD Defense B
Sub Defense B
Ground Game S
PHYSICAL & TACTICAL
Stamina S
Chin S
Fight IQ S
Reach 65"
SIGNATURE
Double Leg Takedown
Ground and Pound
Pressure Boxing
STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES
+Elite wrestling and top control
Vulnerable to submissions off her back
+Unbreakable cardio and pace
Can be hittable while pressing forward
+High fight IQ and durability
Relies on grinding rather than finishing strikes
MATCHUPS
BESTA striker with poor takedown defense who cannot maintain her frantic pace for five rounds.
HARDAn elite jiu-jitsu specialist who can threaten with submissions if she takes them down.

Fighter Intel

A TIER ALL-ROUNDER SUB THREAT

Top Attributes

Ground GameStaminaChin

vs Division Average

Striking
-1
Grappling
+1
Defense
+1
Physical
+4

Combat Profile

Julianna Peña is a gritty grappler known as 'The Venezuelan Vixon' for her incredible cardio and willingness to engage in chaotic brawls. Fighting out of Gracie Barra, she shocked the world by twice defeating Amanda Nunes with her relentless pace and determination. She thrives in messy exchanges and uses her wrestling to wear down opponents, often securing submissions or grinding out grueling decision victories.

Tactical Advantage

Peña exploits opponents who fade in the later rounds or underestimate her physical strength in the clinch. She constantly pushes forward to force mistakes, dragging fighters into deep waters where her conditioning shines. This pressure-heavy style is highly effective against strikers who cannot keep her at bay, as she inevitably closes the distance to maul them against the cage for extended periods.

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