Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Pena vs Munoz
Apr. 17, 2021
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
19
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 376
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 802
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 24
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Naples, Italy
Trains at
American Top Team
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
75.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 6, 2018
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
42.50
Fighter Facts
- Team Cormier on TUF 27
- Pro since 2016
- Four wins by submission (Guillotine, RNC, kimura, triangle choke), two by KO
- Has won four of his last six
- Two first round finishes
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (4/17/21) Pena won a three round split decision over Alexander Munoz
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Pena was submitted by Khama Worthy via guillotine choke at 2:53 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (2/29/20) Pena won a three round unanimous decision over Steve Garcia
UFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Pena lost a three round split decision to Matt Frevola
UFC Fight Night (6/22/19) Pena stopped Matt Wiman via strikes at 1:14 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (3/23/19) Pena won a three round unanimous decision over Steven Peterson
UFC Fight Night (11/10/18) Pena lost a three round split decision to Michael Trizano
TUF 27 Finale (7/6/18) Pena submitted Richie Smullen via guillotine choke at 3:32 of the first round
The Ultimate Fighter, Season 27
On episode three (quarterfinals), Pena won a two round unanimous decision over Jose Martinez. Pena was later forced from the competition due to injury
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I originally started training in 2014 to help Bryce Mitchell get ready to fight a guy with good wrestling and I just stayed after I realized I could fight too.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Rodrigo Vaghi. Former Valor Fights 155lbs champion
Do you have any heroes? Kendall Cross and Anderson Silva
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is the biggest accomplishment of my life. It’s a validation of all the hard work and everything I’ve sacrificed in my life for fighting, and the first step to attaining my childhood dream of being the absolute best in the world at something.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I did, but I dropped out after a year. The school life just wasn’t for me.
What was your job before you started fighting? Before I started fighting I just worked in the back of this restaurant doing whatever they needed me to do while also being an assistant coach for my high school wrestling team. While fighting, I’ve been a pharmaceutical courier and roofer.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was the Shamrock FC, Summit Fighting Championships, and Fight Hard MMA 155lbs champion, as well as 2012 Arkansas State champion at 160lbs, 2016 St. Louis Golden Gloves Champion and outstanding fighter of the tournament.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I’m 1-0 as a professional kickboxer with one KO
Favorite grappling technique: Any type of shoulder lock
Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee
