Luis Peña (fighter)

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Luis Peña
Born Luis Antonio Peña
(1993-07-05) July 5, 1993 (age 30)
Naples, Italy
Other names Violent Bob Ross
Residence Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach 76 in
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
Team American Top Team (2020–present)[1]
American Kickboxing Academy (formerly)
Rank Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Rodrigo Vaghi[1]
Years active 2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total 3
Losses 2
By knockout 1
Draws 1
Mixed martial arts record
Total 12
Wins 9
By knockout 2
By submission 4
By decision 3
Losses 3
By submission 1
By decision 2
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luis Antonio Peña (born July 5, 1993)[3] is an Italian-born American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA). 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.[4]

Early life

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

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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

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 an 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

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 cancelled 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 was released from the UFC.[34]

Absolute Championship Akhmat

Peña announced that he 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 April 11, 2022.[35][36]

Legal troubles

June 2021

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.[37] In early August 2021 news surfaced that Peña's charges were downgraded to misdemeanor charges of simple battery and criminal mischief but was charged additionally with another misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident that allegedly happened on May 22, 2021. However, his ex-girlfriend decided not to press charges.[38]

October 2021

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.[39][40]

November 2021

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.[41] Peña has a court date currently scheduled for April 8, with the hearing taking place via Zoom and will involve a determination of counsel hearing.[42]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

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

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
3 Draw 0–2–1 Mexico Erasmo Garcia MD 6 18 Nov 2017 United States Clear Channell Metroplex Event Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, US
2 Loss 0–2 United States Jarvis Williams UD 6 17 Jun 2017 United States Pipefitters Union Hall, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
1 Loss 0–1 United States Vaughn Alexander TKO 3 (4) 12 May 2017 United States Heart of St. Charles Banquet Center, St. Charles, Missouri, US

See also

References

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