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Luis Peña (fighter)

Luis Peña (born July 5, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist and boxer. A professional competitor since 2014, Peña competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), most notably being a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated season 27.[3]

Luis Peña
Born (1993-07-05) July 5, 1993 (age 30)
Naples, Italy
Other namesViolent Bob Ross
ResidenceLittle Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out ofCoconut Creek, Florida, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team (2020–present)[1]
American Kickboxing Academy (formerly)
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Rodrigo Vaghi[1]
Years active2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total3
Losses2
By knockout1
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision3
Losses6
By submission2
By decision4
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life edit

Luis was born to parents in the Navy stationed in Naples, Italy, but was adopted at a young age by a Latino-American couple.[4] He grew up beginning his wrestling career at Little Rock Central High School, becoming a well-known wrestler and claiming the state championship in the process.[4]

Mixed martial arts career edit

Early career edit

Peña took his first amateur mixed martial arts fight on August 9, 2014. He fought Darian Bradshaw, and won the fight via submission in the second round.[5] Peña finished his amateur career with a record of 15–2. He made his professional debut in 2016, against Chris Petty. He won via knockout.[6]

The Ultimate Fighter edit

Peña competed for Team Cormier on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated.[7] He fought Jose Martinez Jr. on the third episode of the show, and won the fight via decision.[8] Peña's run on the show was cut short, after suffering a foot injury during his quarterfinal fight.[9] He was unable to fight for the rest of the show, but was guaranteed a spot on The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale card by UFC president Dana White.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championships edit

Peña made his UFC debut on July 16, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Richie Smullen.[11] He won the fight via a submission in round one.[12]

On November 10, 2018, Peña faced Michael Trizano at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez.[13] He lost the fight via split decision.[14]

Peña faced Steven Peterson on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148.[15] At the weigh-ins, Luis Peña weighed in at 148.5 lbs, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit of 146 lbs. Peña was fined 30% of his fight purse and the bout proceeded at catchweight.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Peña faced Matt Wiman on June 22, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 12.[18] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[19]

Peña faced Matt Frevola on October 12, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19.[20] He lost the fight via split decision.[21]

Peña was scheduled to face Alex Muñoz on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169.[22] However, on February 23, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz was pulled from the card due to injury,[23] and he was replaced by Steve Garcia.[24] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[25]

Peña faced Khama Worthy on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[26] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round three.[27] Peña was suspended four and a half months and fined 15% of his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020, after he tested positive for marijuana. The suspension was cut from the usual six months due to him taking the fight against Worthy on short notice: marijuana is only considered illegal by USADA during the competition window for fights. It is retroactive to June 17, 2020, and he will be eligible to compete again on November 2, 2020.[28]

Peña was scheduled to face Drakkar Klose, replacing Jai Herbert, on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.[29] However, the bout was canceled after Klose's corner tested positive for COVID-19.[30]

Peña faced Alexander Munoz on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22.[31] He won the fight via split decision, with 11 out of 16 media scores giving it to Munoz.[32][33]

Following his October arrest, the UFC announced that Peña had been released from the UFC.[34]

Post UFC edit

Peña announced that he had signed with ACA and would be competing in the ACA Lightweight Grand Prix, with his first bout being against Eduard Vartanyan at ACA 139 on May 21, 2022.[35][36] Pena would pull out of the bout due to having trouble securing a visa.[37]

Peña was instead booked against Zach Zane in a 160 lb catchweight bout as the main event of Titan FC 76 on May 6, 2022.[38] He won the bout via triangle choke under a minute into the first round.[39]

Peña faced Gustavo Wurlitzer on June 3, 2022, at Titan FC 77. He won the bout at the end of the first round via TKO.[40]

Peña faced Will Brooks at XMMA 5 on July 23, 2022.[41] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[42]

Peña faced Michael Dufort at Aries Fight Series 16 on April 22, 2023. He lost the bout via submission in the first round.[43]

Boxing career edit

Peña faced Vaughn Alexander on May 12, 2017, he lost the bout via TKO in the third round.[44]

Peña faced Jarvis Williams on June 17, 2017, he lost the bout via Unanimous decision.[45]

Peña faced Erasmo Garcia on November 18, 2017, the bout was deemed a Majority draw after two of the three judges scored the bout 57-57.[46]

Peña faced Morgan Griggie on May 18, 2022, he lost the bout via Majority decision.[47]

Peña faced James Rodriguez on April 29, 2023, he lost the bout via Majority decision.[48]

Legal troubles edit

June 2021 edit

On June 18, 2021, Peña was arrested in Florida on charges of strong-arm robbery, battery, and criminal mischief for an incident that allegedly took place on June 14, 2021.[49] In early August 2021 news surfaced that Peña's charges had been downgraded to misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief. He was, however, charged with another misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident that allegedly happened on May 22, 2021. However, his ex-girlfriend decided not to press charges.[50]

October 2021 edit

On October 9, 2021, Peña was arrested by Florida police officers for domestic battery after he allegedly struck and bit his girlfriend. Peña also allegedly struck another woman who witnessed the assault when she tried to intervene.[51][52] On June 10, 2022, Peña pleaded not guilty to the charges via a written plea; court date to be determined.[53] In July 2023, Peña announced on his social media that the case was completely dismissed by the court.[54]

November 2021 edit

On November 24, 2021, Peña was arrested by Florida police officers, facing four misdemeanors charges including battery, criminal mischief, battery causing bodily harm, and touching or striking battery or domestic violence. He was booked into the Rein Detention Center in Pompano Beach, Florida.[55] Peña had a court date currently scheduled for April 8, with the hearing taking place via Zoom and will involve a determination of counsel hearing.[35] In June 2022 news surfaced that the case was disposed without further information.[53]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 11 wins 6 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 5 2
By decision 3 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Dedrek Sanders Aries Fight Series 25 April 6, 2024 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Loss 11–6 Michael Dufort Submission (guillotine choke) Aries Fight Series 16 April 22, 2023 1 1:27 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Loss 11–5 LT Nelson Decision (unanimous) Sparta 95 January 28, 2023 5 5:00 Aurora, Colorado, United States For the Sparta Lightweight Championship.
Loss 11–4 Will Brooks Decision (split) XMMA 5 July 23, 2022 3 5:00 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 11–3 Gustavo Wurlitzer TKO (punches) Titan FC 77 June 3, 2022 1 4:44 Miramar, Florida, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 10–3 Zach Zane Submission (triangle choke) Titan FC 76 May 6, 2022 1 0:59 Miramar, Florida, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 9–3 Alexander Munoz Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum April 17, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–3 Khama Worthy Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker June 27, 2020 3 2:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Peña tested positive for marijuana.
Win 8–2 Steve Garcia Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 2020 3 5:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss 7–2 Matt Frevola Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 2019 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 7–1 Matt Wiman TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie June 22, 2019 3 1:14 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Return to Lightweight.
Win 6–1 Steven Peterson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Featherweight debut; Peña missed weight (148.5 lb).
Loss 5–1 Michael Trizano Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 5–0 Richie Smullen Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale July 6, 2018 1 3:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 Kobe Wall Submission (kimura) Worlds Collide July 22, 2017 3 1:40 Rome, Georgia, United States
Win 3–0 Damir Ferhatbegovic Submission (rear-naked choke) Valor Fights 41: Cala vs Wright March 18, 2017 2 4:47 Elizabethton, Tennessee United States Won the vacant VF Lightweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Brandon Schehl Submission (rear-naked choke) Shamrock FC 279 December 2, 2016 2 3:40 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 1–0 Chris Petty KO (punch) Fight Hard MMA September 17, 2016 1 4:22 St. Charles, Missouri, United States Lightweight debut.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record edit

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 Jose Martinez Jr. Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated May 2, 2018 (airdate) 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 27 Quarterfinal round.

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Professional boxing record edit

5 fights 0 wins 4 losses
By knockout 0 1
By decision 0 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
5 Loss 0–4–1   James Rodriguez MD 6 29 Apr 2023   Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort Miami, Florida, US
4 Loss 0–3–1   Morgan Griggie MD 6 18 May 2022   Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, US
3 Draw 0–2–1   Erasmo Garcia MD 6 17 Nov 2017   Clear Channell Metroplex Event Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
2 Loss 0–2   Jarvis Williams UD 6 17 Jun 2017   Pipefitters Union Hall, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
1 Loss 0–1   Vaughn Alexander TKO 3 (4) 12 May 2017   Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri, US

See also edit

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