Former UFC Champion Julianna Pena Joins RAF for Abu Dhabi Debut

Real American Freestyle (RAF) has signed former UFC champion Julianna Pena for their upcoming event in Abu Dhabi. Scheduled for November 14 at the Etihad Arena, the card marks the promotion's debut in the United Arab Emirates. Pena is slated to face Diana Avsaragova in a middleweight contest.

Pena, who held the UFC title twice during her tenure, last competed in June 2025 at UFC 316, where she was defeated by Kayla Harrison. Her opponent, Avsaragova, is a former Bellator flyweight competitor with a professional record of 6-2. Avsaragova also holds experience as a freestyle wrestling bronze medallist at the Russian national level.