Luis Pena has become one of the most feared names in the division with 9 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: MMA.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: UFC Fight Night
ANSWER:
(4/17/21) Pena won a three round split decision over Alexander MunozUFC on ESPN(6/27/20) Pena was submitted by Khama Worthy via guillotine choke at 2:53 of the third round(2/29/20) Pena won a three round unanimous decision over Steve Garcia(10/12/19) Pena lost a three round split decision to Matt Frevola(6/22/19) Pena stopped Matt Wiman via strikes at 1:14 of the third round(3/23/19) Pena won a three round unanimous decision over Steven Peterson(11/10/18) Pena lost a three round split decision to Michael TrizanoTUF 27 Finale(7/6/18) Pena submitted Richie Smullen via guillotine choke at 3:32 of the first round
Q: The Ultimate Fighter,
ANSWER:
Season 27On episode three (quarterfinals), Pena won a two round unanimous decision over Jose Martinez. Pena was later forced from the competition due to injury
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I originally started training in 2014 to helpBryce Mitchellget 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 championDo you have any heroes?Kendall Cross andAnderson SilvaWhat 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 KOFavorite grappling technique: Any type of shoulder lockFavorite Striking technique: Flying knee
WIN
Pena
Pena
VS
Munoz
LOSS
Pena
Pena
VS
Worthy
WIN
Pena
Pena
VS
Garcia
LOSS
Pena
Pena
VS
Frevola
WIN
Pena
Pena
VS
Wiman
WIN
Pena
Pena
VS
Peterson
LOSS
Pena
Pena
VS
Trizano
WIN
Pena
Pena
VS
Smullen
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY46%
STRIKING DEFENSE51%
LANDED/MIN
3.66
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.12
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY33%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE48%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.17
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
1.2
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
5 W - 3 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission1
Decision3
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission1
Decision2
FIGHTING STYLE
MMA
STANCE
Southpaw
UFC DEBUT
Jul. 6, 2018
