Pregnant, Julianna Peña announces retirement from MMA: 'Excited'

At 28, Julianna Peña revealed that she will step away from MMA because she is pregnant with her first child

Peña is pregnant with her first child (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)

Peña is pregnant with her first child (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)

Number 3 in the women's bantamweight ranking, Julianna Pena announced, last Saturday (14), that he will step away from MMA for an indefinite period. The reason, however, is good: the fighter is pregnant with her first child. The athlete communicated with fans through social media, posting photos of her ultrasound exam, without revealing the period of pregnancy or the sex of the child.

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“I’m giving birth on January 12th, I’m thrilled. I always knew that one day I would be a mother. Now I'm going to fight for my baby”, declared 'The Venezuelan Vixe' in an interview with the Latin magazine 'People'.

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Peña, 28 years old, hasn't fought since January this year, when he was submitted by Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of UFC Denver. Before the defeat, he had won four duels held in the organization, including a victory over Zingano cat. TUF 18 champion in 2013, she has ten fights as a professional, with eight triumphs and three setbacks.

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