Julianna Pena News & Updates

Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for UFC 316

Julianna Pena will look to retain her women's bantamweight championship belt in a huge co-main event...

Jun 07, 2025 • oddschecker

Julianna Pena accuses Kayla Harrison of PED use

Julianna Peña, UFC women's bantamweight champion, reconciles with Ariel and calls out Petesy before...

May 06, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

UFC 316 star claims teammate was “robbed” in recent title fight

One of the biggest names competing at UFC 316 this weekend has offered a bold take on last month's U...

Jun 05, 2025 • Sports Illustrated

Julianna Pena ‘willing to bet’ that Amanda Nunes will return for ‘the biggest women’s fight in UFC history’ if she wins the belt at UFC 307

Ahead of her women’s bantamweight title fight against Raquel Pennington at UFC 307 this coming Sat...

Sep 30, 2024 • Bloody Elbow

Julianna Pena shares heartfelt reaction to U.S. capturing Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro

Julianna Pena pens a heartfelt reaction after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicola...

Jan 07, 2026 • MMA Weekly

Julianna Pena pulled off ‘the biggest upset in the history of the sport’ beating the greatest of all time to become UFC champion

Julianna Pena overcame the odds and shocked the world when she beat Amanda Nunes to become the UFC w...

Apr 02, 2025 • Bloody Elbow

Julianna Peña Eyes Trilogy with Amanda Nunes, Rematch with Kayla Harrison

Former UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña isn’t ready to give up on her dream of holding gol...

Sep 22, 2025 • Yardbarker

Julianna Pena considered pulling out of UFC 316 Kayla Harrison title fight

Former two-time women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena was dethroned by Kayla Harrison at UFC...

Jun 19, 2025 • MMA Weekly

Julianna Peña: Amanda Nunes said trilogy fight is 'all up to you, it's all in your hands' with UFC 316

Paulo Costa believes the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s policies aren’t the same for every fig...

May 06, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

Julianna Pena Launches Fierce Attack On Raquel Pennington Ahead Of UFC 307 Title Showdown

The UFC has no shortage of superstars known for their trash-talking skills, from Chael Sonnen to Con...

Oct 03, 2024 • Total Pro Sports

Julianna Pena Voices Skepticism Over Amanda Nunes’ Retirement, Teases Potential Showdown with Ex-UFC Champion

We’ve seen athletes come out of retirement in many sports due to their undying competitive spirit....

Jul 16, 2024 • Total Pro Sports

Julianna Pena Alleges Rampant Steroid Use Among Female Fighters at Kayla Harrison’s Gym

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena has a penchant for grabbing headlines with ...

Jul 16, 2024 • Total Pro Sports

Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison prediction, pick: Is expected blowout coming at UFC 316?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in-depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he take...

Oct 04, 2024 • MSN

Julianna Peña Narrowly Reclaims Title in UFC 307 Co-Main Event

The women's bantamweight title is up for grabs. 100 events after Amanda Nunes stopped Ronda Rousey, ...

Oct 05, 2024 • Sports Illustrated

Julianna Pena releases statement following UFC 316 loss to Kayla Harrison

Former two-time women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena released a statement following her UFC...

Jun 09, 2025 • MMA Weekly

“F**KING ROBBERY” – Julianna Pena And Raquel Pennington Engage In Epic 5-Round War That Leaves Fans Baffled

Salt Lake City always knows how to shake things up, and UFC 307 was no exception, delivering plenty ...

Oct 06, 2024 • Total Pro Sports

Julianna Pena Says Kayla Harrison Isn't A 'Pimple On Ronda Rousey's Butt' Amid Comparison

TMZ Sports spoke with the champ just days before the Octagon door closes behind Pena and Harrison in...

Jun 07, 2025 • TMZ

Julianna Pena Calls 'Dibs' on Kayla Harrison-Amanda Nunes Winner

Even after a lopsided loss in the UFC 316 co-main event, Julianna Pena is determined to remain in th...

Jun 09, 2025 • Sherdog

Pena Says Hopefully Harrison Cycles Off Steroids Before UFC 316

With UFC 316 fast approaching, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Pena attempted to carefu...

May 24, 2025 • Forbes

Julianna Peña accuses UFC 316 opponent Kayla Harrison of steroid use

Julianna Peña became two-time women's bantamweight champion at UFC 307 last October, winning back t...

May 06, 2025 • Yardbarker

Kayla Harrison Questions UFC 307 Win from ‘Scared’ Julianna Peña

Kayla Harrison thinks Julianna Peña is looking to fight anybody but her. The UFC women's bantamweig...

Oct 08, 2024 • Sports Illustrated

Julianna Pena says Kayla Harrison fight was going exactly as planned until she made one fatal error

Julianna Pena’s second bantamweight title reign came to an end in emphatic fashion at UFC 316. Pen...

Jun 18, 2025 • Bloody Elbow

Julianna Peña says she was 'plagued' by injuries for Kayla Harrison fight, went in with a 'severe handicap'

Julianna Peña has fallen from the UFC women's bantamweight throne for a second time. UFC 316 was a ...

Jun 17, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

Julianna Pena 'Plagued' By Injuries Leading Up to UFC 316 Title Bout

If facing Kayla Harrison wasn’t a difficult enough task by itself, Julianna Pena did so at a dimin...

Jun 18, 2025 • Sherdog

Kayla Harrison wants to respect UFC 316's Julianna Pena, 'but she's pretty dumb sometimes, so it's hard'

Kayla Harrison has mixed feelings about her next opponent, UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña....

Apr 07, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

Julianna Pena Shares Her Bold Mission To Bring Amanda Nunes Out Of Retirement

In combat sports, a trilogy fight is iconic, symbolizing a rivalry so intense and marketable that ev...

Sep 28, 2024 • Total Pro Sports

Raquel Pennington says UFC even had her family lined up thinking she beat Julianna Peña at UFC 307

Raquel Pennington says everyone but the judges thought she beat Julianna Peña. Pennington (16-10 MM...

Oct 21, 2024 • Yahoo! Sports

Julianna Pena almost named her daughter after UFC legend who submitted her with gruesome armbar

Amanda Nunes once saved her rival Julianna Pena from naming her daughter after a former opponent who...

Jun 06, 2025 • Bloody Elbow

Julianna Peña Was 'Not Impressed' With Ex-PFL Standout's Title Shot Clincher

Two-time UFC women's bantamweight champion discredited Kayla Harrison after both women earned decisi...

Oct 06, 2024 • Sports Illustrated

What’s next for Julianna Pena after UFC 316?

This past weekend in the co-main event of UFC 316, the women’s bantamweight title was on the line....

Jun 10, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports