The latest news regarding Julianna Penna, MMA fighter, is here. This article will discuss her jiu-jitsu training, professional debut, and the rematch she had with Amanda Nunes. We have even included her MMA video game as part of our coverage. But what's so amazing about Julianna Pena Continue reading to find out more. Check out the interview she did with us!
Julianna Pena
Julianna Pena, a US professional mixed martial artist, is fighting in the bantamweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She was the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. Julianna is the first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter's television show. More information about this mixed martial artist can be found here. You can also read about Julianna’s past fights including her record against Jon Jones as well as her first victory against Dana White.
Her jiu-jitsu
In 2015, the Japanese actress and professional wrestler won her first female jiu-jitsu championship, becoming the first Asian woman to do so. Aika Sato is also a former black belt of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She was the first woman from Japan to win three consecutive World Championship gold medals. She started training in a Tokyo academy in 1998. She is one of today's most successful female competitors in jiu-jitsu.
Her MMA debut
The 19-year-old American atomweight will be making her MMA debut when she faces Zeba bano, on June 10. She claims she draws inspiration from Angela's sisters Lee, Christian and Angela but is a little more reserved when it involves their sport. Though she may not have a lot of time to prepare, she is confident in her skills. In an exclusive interview with MyMMANews, she shares some interesting things about the upcoming fight.
Amanda Nunes and her rematch
Amanda Nunes is arguably the most decorated women’s MMA fighter and will be rematching the UFC champion featherweight in November. She has won 12 consecutive fights and nine of them were title fights. This feat has never been achieved by any other female fighter in the UFC. Although she is 34 years old, Amanda Nunes is still one of the most dominant fighters of women's MMA.
Her husband
Julianna Pea, Julianna's husband, is a fellow BJJJ practitioner. She began training when she was just a teenager. He has provided tactical instruction support for the army, police and military. Julianna is one of the four youngest children. She is mixed-race and has a pale complexion. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Her parents met at BJJ training centers and she was married to them on August 20, 2011.