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October 6, 2024, 12:34 a.m. ET
Julianna Peña became a two-time women’s bantamweight champion after taking the title from Raquel Pennington in the co-main event of UFC 307.
Peña (11-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) defeated Pennington (16-9 MMA, 13-6 UFC) by split decision in a pay-per-view joint bout on Saturday, finishing behind Amanda Nunes. He became the second champion of the era. Headlining at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center.
With Kayla Harrison defeating Ketlen Vieira earlier in the night, the next challenge for Peña’s belt seemed clear.
Check out TopX’s (formerly Twitter) reaction to Peña’s defeat of Pennington at UFC 307 below.
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andreas heil
There’s no way Pena can win a boxing match with Pennington. If the fight continues at this pace, this will be an easy task. 10-9 Pennington
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 6, 2024
josie aldo
Oh, Pena just timed herself to fall on her knees, she’s literally a Muslim
— Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) October 6, 2024
ben fawkes
That lump on Pennington’s forehead was bothersome and he wasn’t sure what it came from. But in the morning it hurts.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) October 6, 2024
ben davis
Going from Aldo vs. Bautista to Pennington vs. Peña feels like a punishment. #UFC307
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) October 6, 2024
spinnin backfist
Pennington just…does he know he can’t be defeated? #UFC307
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 6, 2024
Kevin Iall
Peña advanced to the championship round after winning the third round with a score of 29 wins and 28 losses. #UFC307
— Kevin Iall (@KevinI) October 6, 2024
sean sheehan
Rocky defeats her!!!
— Sean Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) October 6, 2024
mookie alexander
Pena is a very scary striker and Pennington just scored his first knockdown of his entire UFC career.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) October 6, 2024
aaron bronsteter
10-9 Rocky gets 4th round.
Heading into the final round 38-38.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 6, 2024
Matthew Wells
Great moment when Rocky drops Pena clean with a right hand. 38-38 heading into the final round. #UFC307
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) October 6, 2024
Will Brooks
Pennington’s game plan and corner adjustments are abysmal.
Even if you come with a boxing match plan. He must be able to coordinate and see additional attacks, such as leg kicks that Pennington doesn’t use. #UFC307
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) October 6, 2024
aaron bronsteter
Pennington is 48-47, but it’s a close game.
R2, 3 pretty clear pena
R4 Clear Pennington
Competitiveness of R1 and R5
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 6, 2024
tom lawler
I would like to move up to women’s bantamweight to fight the winner of Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison.
— “Filthy” Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 6, 2024
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