Julianna Peña Becomes Two-Time Champion, Overcomes Knockdown to Reclaim UFC Bantamweight Title at UFC 307

Oct 6, 2024, 04:27 AM

Julianna Peña, known as 'The Venezuelan Vixen,' reclaimed the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship title at UFC 307 on October 6, 2024, defeating Raquel Pennington via split decision after a hard-fought five-round bout at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Peña overcame a knockdown during the fight to secure her victory. The judges—Sal D'Amato, Mike Bell, and Derek Cleary—scored the fight 48-47 for Peña, 48-47 for Pennington, and 48-47 for Peña, respectively, with the outcome hinging on the closely contested Round 1. This win makes Peña a two-time champion in the bantamweight division.