Sponsor Julianna Pena

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Julianna Pena first walked into a women's Cardio Kick Boxing Class in 2008, having never taken any part in combats sports. While growing up in Spokane, Washing she had never thrown a punch or kick but was always considered an aggressive girl growing up. She was encouraged to stay after that cardio kickboxing class was over and take part in Mixed Martial Arts classes. This training led her towards amateur fights where she won twice before turning pro in May of 09. Once officially turning pro, she won four fights in a row all by stoppage. As she was getting ready for her next fight in Alaska she was struck while walking on the sidewalk by a drunk driver. Injuries sustained after being hit by the car forced her to withdraw from that bout. In hopes of lifting her spirits after missing out on the Alaska bout, she took a short notice fight which also helped save a struggling local MMA promotion. Not only was this bout in a weight class above all her other bouts, the opponent didn’t even make that contracted weight. Although she had her arm dislocated during the bout, she did not tapout. After the round she asked the doctors to put it back in so she could go out for the third round, but to her dislike they didn’t allow her to come out for the third round and cause serious damage to her arm. This would end up being the first loss for Pena. Once recovered from her dislocated arm she then took another short notice fight cutting 23lbs on 9 days notice, which led to her second loss. Stumped with two losses she was struggling with her MMA career. News broke that Dana White was allowing women into the UFC and that there would be a chance to become the first female Ultimate Fighter Champion. A reality show that had over 17 seasons. She tried out and was a perfect candidate. The coaches for each team were Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. In an elimination bout to get into the house, Julianna dominated her opponent w two 10-8 rounds for a decision victory. Once in the house she was selected first to fight the experienced and highly favored Shayna Bazler. However, Pena was not intimidated and once again controlled her opponent and finished that bout via rear naked choke. This was considered to be the biggest underdog victory of the season. She then went on to win her remaining fights including a rematch w Sarah Moras, the girl she had lost to in her hometown by arm dislocation, winning by guillotine. She advanced to the finale where she beat World Champion boxer Jessica Rakoczy in the first round to be crowned the First Female Ultimate Fighter Champion Season 18 which earned her a mulit-fight contract w the UFC. Julianna is also a TV commentator for Combate Americas and the proud mother of a 2 year old daughter.