“I honestly believed Dana the first time he said women would never fight in the UFC. I wasn't expecting him to change his mind, so I always thought it was just going to be a pipe dream.”

American professional mixed martial artist

Julianna Peña is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. She is a former two-time UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, and the first woman to win The Ultimate Fighter. Her career is closely tied to the UFC’s bantamweight class, where she has been a leading figure for years. The record also notes her standing in current rankings, reflecting her continued place among top women’s fighters in the sport.