Former UFC Champion Set to Make Combat Sports Comeback After 17-Month Layoff

Former UFC Champion Set to Make Combat Sports Comeback After 17-Month Layoff

Since her UFC debut in 2013, Julianna Peña has suffered four losses, three by submission, with the most recent coming at the hands of Kayla Harrison, who stopped her in the second round on June 7, 2025. Yet, despite that record and a 17-month absence following her title loss to Harrison, Peña is preparing to […]

Julianna Peña set for combat sports return in first bout since UFC 316

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is inching closer to an Octagon return as two former rivals prepare to fight.

Julianna Pena Is Trading the Octagon for a Wrestling Mat: What Her Real American Freestyle Debut Means

Julianna Pena has not competed in 17 months. When she does again, it will not be in a cage. Real American Freestyle announced Monday that the former two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion will make her freestyle wrestling debut against Diana Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 14, at Etihad Arena. She is listed …

Julianna Peña Returns To Competition Against Diana Avsaragova At RAF Abu Dhabi

Julianna Peña will return to competition against Diana Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14.

Former two-time UFC champion returns at RAF Abu Dhabi

Former two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña returns to competition on Nov. 14 but not inside the octagon. “‘The Vixen” takes on Bellator veteran Diana Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena. The promotion made the announcement on Monday. View this post on Instagram Peña last fought in June 2025, losing her title to Kayla Harrison at UFC 316. She’s been part of the RAF broadcast team but will now step onto the mats. RAF A…

Julianna Peña Set for Wrestling Debut at RAF Abu Dhabi

Former two-time UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is preparing to return to competition, this time stepping onto the wrestling mats for her