• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On Saturday, July 30, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, USA, Julianna «The Venezuelan Vixen» Pena will go head-to-head with Amanda «Lioness» Nunes in an 5-round bantamweight showdown for UFC Women title. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes
Julianna «The Venezuelan Vixen» Pena
Julianna Pena
Amanda «Lioness» Nunes
Amanda Nunes
USAUSA BrazilBrazil
11 - 4 - 0
(3 KOs)
21 - 5 - 0
(13 KOs)
Titles held
UFC Women (bantamweight)
Titles held
UFC Women (featherweight)
bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
featherweight
(145 lbs / 65,8 kg)
Age:
32 years 34 years
Age
13 years 14 years
Pro
231 days 231 days
Inactive
Wins:
73% 81%
Win Rate
27% 62%
KO Win Rate
45% 19%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
27% 19%
Loss Rate
25% 40%
KO Loss Rate
50% 40%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
5′ 7″ (170 cm) 5′ 8″ (173 cm)
Height
69″ (176 cm) 69″ (176 cm)
Reach
orthodox orthodox
Stance
Current World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Experienced grappler
Younger
Current World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
More years pro
More professional fights
Amanda Nunes won by unanimous decision (UD) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC 277 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 6:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, July 30 at 11:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, July 31 at 8:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, July 31 at 10:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Pena vs Nunes Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, July 30.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
bantamweight (135 lbs)Julianna Peña
(11 - 4 - 0)
Amanda Nunes
(21 - 5 - 0)
UFC Women
flyweight (125 lbs)Brandon Moreno
(19 - 6 - 2)
Kai Kara-France
(24 - 9 - 0)
UFC Interim
heavyweight (265 lbs)Derrick Lewis
(26 - 9 - 0)
Sergei Pavlovich
(15 - 1 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Alexandre Pantoja
(24 - 5 - 0)
Alex Perez
(24 - 6 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Magomed Ankalaev
(17 - 1 - 0)
Anthony Smith
(36 - 16 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Alex Morono
(21 - 7 - 0)
Matt Semelsberger
(10 - 3 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Drew Dober
(24 - 11 - 0)
Rafael Alves
(20 - 10 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Don'Tale Mayes
(9 - 4 - 0)
Hamdy Abdelwahab
(3 - 0 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Drakkar Klose
(12 - 2 - 1)
Rafa García
(14 - 2 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Michael Morales
(13 - 0 - 0)
Adam Fugitt
(8 - 2 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Ji Yeon Kim
(9 - 5 - 2)
Joselyne Edwards
(11 - 4 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Nick Negumereanu
(12 - 1 - 0)
Ihor Potieria
(20 - 2 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Orion Cosce
(7 - 1 - 0)
Blood Diamond
(3 - 1 - 0)
Julianna «The Venezuelan Vixen» Pena

Julianna «The Venezuelan Vixen» Pena

Julianna Pena is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Pena has been performing for 13 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Julianna Pena took place on December 11, 2021 against Amanda NunesAmanda Nunes.
Pena won by submission (rear naked choke).

Julianna Pena vs. Amanda Nunes 

Julianna Pena's last fight

First World Title

On December 11, 2021 Julianna Pena became the UFC Women bantamweight champion.
Pena defeated World champion Amanda Nunes.

And the New...

UFC Women World champion Julianna Pena

UFC Women World champion Julianna Pena

MMA Career

How many fights did Julianna Pena have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-05 Raquel Pennington Win
Decision (Split)
2022-07-30 Amanda Nunes Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-12-11 Amanda Nunes Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2021-01-23 Sara McMann Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2020-10-03 Germaine de Randamie Loss
Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2019-07-13 Nicco Montano Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-01-28 Valentina Shevchenko Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2016-07-09 Cat Zingano Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-10-03 Jessica Eye Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-04-04 Milana Dudieva Win
TKO (Punches and Elbows)
2013-11-30 Jessica Rakoczy Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-02-08 DeAnna Bennett Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-04-19 Sarah Moras Loss
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2011-12-15 Rachael Swatez Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2009-12-05 Stephanie Webber Win
Submission (Armbar)
2009-08-15 Robyn Dunne Win
TKO (Punches)
2009-05-09 Raylene Harvey Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

All Julianna Pena's Losses

Who all beat Julianna Pena?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-07-30 Amanda Nunes Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-10-03 Germaine de Randamie Loss
Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2017-01-28 Valentina Shevchenko Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2013-02-08 DeAnna Bennett Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-04-19 Sarah Moras Loss
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)

Julianna «The Venezuelan Vixen» Pena Highlights

Amanda «Lioness» Nunes

Amanda «Lioness» Nunes

Amanda Nunes is a Brazilian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Nunes has been performing for 14 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Amanda Nunes took place on December 11, 2021 against Julianna PenaJulianna Pena.
Nunes lost by submission (rear naked choke).

Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Pena 

Amanda Nunes's last fight

First World Title

On July 9, 2016 Amanda Nunes became the UFC Women bantamweight champion.
Nunes defeated World champion Miesha Tate.

And the New...

UFC Women World champion Amanda Nunes

UFC Women World champion Amanda Nunes

MMA Career

How many fights did Amanda Nunes have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2023-06-10 Irene Aldana Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-07-30 Julianna Pena Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-12-11 Julianna Pena Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2021-03-06 Megan Anderson Win
Submission (Reverse Triangle Armbar)
2020-06-06 Felicia Spencer Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-12-14 Germaine de Randamie Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-07-06 Holly Holm Win
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
2018-12-29 Cristiane Justino Win
KO (Punch)
2018-05-12 Raquel Pennington Win
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
2017-09-09 Valentina Shevchenko Win
Decision (Split)
2016-12-30 Ronda Rousey Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-07-09 Miesha Tate Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2016-03-05 Valentina Shevchenko Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-08-08 Sara McMann Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2015-03-21 Shayna Baszler Win
TKO (Leg Kick)
2014-09-27 Cat Zingano Loss
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
2013-11-06 Germaine de Randamie Win
TKO (Elbows)
2013-08-03 Sheila Gaff Win
TKO (Punches and Elbows)
2013-01-05 Sarah D'Alelio Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-07-28 Raquel Canuto Win
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2011-09-10 Alexis Davis Loss
TKO (Punches)
2011-01-07 Julia Budd Win
KO (Punches)
2010-02-25 Ediane Gomes Win
TKO (Punches)
2009-12-12 Vanessa Porto Win
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2009-09-12 Deise Lee Rocha Win
TKO (Punches)
2008-07-01 Nadja Nadja Win
TKO (Punches)
2008-05-24 Paty Barbosa Win
TKO (Corner Stoppage)
2008-03-08 Ana Maria Loss
Submission (Armbar)

All Amanda Nunes's Losses

Who all beat Amanda Nunes?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2021-12-11 Julianna Pena Loss
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2014-09-27 Cat Zingano Loss
TKO (Elbows and Punches)
2013-01-05 Sarah D'Alelio Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-09-10 Alexis Davis Loss
TKO (Punches)
2008-03-08 Ana Maria Loss
Submission (Armbar)

Amanda «Lioness» Nunes Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Pena or Nunes?

Pena and Nunes are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Amanda Nunes will win by technical knockout.

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