Women's Bantamweight#1 RankedACTIVE
Julianna Pena
13-6
Age
36
Height
5'6"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
13:14
Gym
Sik-Jitsu Spokane, WA
UFC Record
8-4(12 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 2 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 3 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 4R5 1
Last 5
LWWLW
Finish Rate
69%
Bonuses
2
Style
—
Location
Spokane, United States
Last Fight2025-06-07
KH
L - Kayla Harrison
SubmissionR3 3:25
Guillotine Choke On Ground
Opponent Last Bout
W - Julianna PenaSubmissionR2 4:55· Kimura From Side Control
Fight History
LOSS
Gd
vs Germaine de Randamie
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R3 3:25
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R3 3:25
WIN
MD
vs Milana Dudieva
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R1 3:59
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R1 3:59
WIN
NM
vs Nicco Montano
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KH
vs Kayla Harrison
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2· 2025-06-07
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R2 4:55
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R2 4:55
WIN
RP
vs Raquel Pennington
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
AN
vs Amanda Nunes
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AN
vs Amanda Nunes
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:26
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:26
WIN
SM
vs Sara McMann
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:39
WIN
CZ
vs Cat Zingano
UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jessica Eye
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VS
vs Valentina Shevchenko
UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R2 4:29
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R2 4:29
WIN
JR
vs Jessica Rakoczy
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R1 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R1 4:59
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.1/min
Grappling
1.70 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Julianna adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
20 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+59% vs div avg
60%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
40%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
40%
Counters
35%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (60%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 225% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Elbows to Head From Mount
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Elbows to Head From Mount (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#11 of 15
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#9 of 15
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc62%
Clinch
63% acc13%
Ground
77% acc25%
Striking Differential+0.54/min
3.10 landed/min2.56 absorbed/min
3.10
Landed/Min
2.56
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed493
Sig. Strikes Attempted1109
Key Insights
Julianna is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 25% from ground at 77% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 15
0%100%
TD Defense
24%
Low
Division Rank#15 of 15
0%100%
TD Success Rate
27%
Landed
9
Defended
24
Total
33
1.70
TD / 15min
0.76
Sub / 15min
9
TD Landed
33
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
36
Landed
66
Attempted
55%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
13%
R3
75%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.70/15min.
TD defense at 24% could be a vulnerability.
6 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (55%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 25% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
986
1.31
Ratio
Absorbed
750
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/8
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.1
High
Strikes/Min
6.7
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (41.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
1:16
R2 Control
1:33
R3 Control
2:00
R1 to Final
-21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.6pp
Body
+8.0pp
Leg
-3.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-13.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
15.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
12.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
84%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#11
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#6
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#11
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#7
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#2
of 15
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#11
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3157
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 8
25% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights