Julianna Pena is one of the biggest stars on the UFC roster right now. This article reveals details about Julianna Peña’s husband and much more. The “Venezuelan Vixen” recently gave fight fans one of the most shocking surprises in UFC women’s fighting history. Pena became the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion by defeating Amanda Nunes by submission at UFC 269.
Pena has come a long way since his UFC debut in 2013. In all these years, the fighter has only lost twice and put up astonishing performances on several occasions. Pena is a highly skilled fighter and has the ability to outclass her opponents in fights. The fighter has scored dominant victories over fighters like Milana Dudieva, Nicco Montaño, Sara McMann, etc.
Julianna Pena’s professional career
After graduating from college, Pena wanted to lose weight and use his aggressive nature for something much more satisfying. She decided to sign up for a cardio kickboxing class, then began dabbling in mixed martial arts. Pena started his professional MMA career in 2009 and has fought in local MMA promotions such as ExciteFight, CageSport, Showdown Fights, etc.
In 2013, Pena was given the opportunity to be a part of The Ultimate Fighter 18, starting with Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. Two years after her TUF victory, she fought Milana Dudieva at UFC Fight Night 63 and won. She continued her winning streak and added more victories to her tally.
Julianna Pena’s husband is a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
Pena is currently married to Luis Alejandre, who also practices BJJ, and the couple is blessed with one child. Pena named his baby daughter Isabella and likes to keep her out of the UFC spotlight. However, Pena has often shared photos of her lovely daughter on her official Instagram account.
Julianna Peña’s husband is a BJJ black belt and started training when he was 19 years old. He has also helped coach and teach BJJ to many young athletes. He has also assisted police departments and the U.S. military with tactical training.
According to one of the Penas Instagram PostsAlejandre loves his daughter very much and also founded his own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy where Isabella can learn BJJ throughout her childhood. Julianna Peña Husband’s Stronghold Jiu-Jitsu Academy is located on Nashville Ave, Chicago, where self-defense, judo, and more are taught.