Julianna Peña set to fight Diana Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Julianna Peña will face Diana Avsaragova at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, returning to action after her UFC bantamweight title loss. Peña has not fought since losing to Kayla Harrison in June 2025 and is joining a card that features notable fighters such as Khamzat Chimaev. This fight marks Peña's transition from commentator to competitor after debuting with RAF last October.
- •Julianna Peña fights Diana Avsaragova on November 14.
- •Event takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- •Peña last competed in June 2025, losing her title.
- •She previously defeated Amanda Nunes in their first fight.
- •Peña debuted as a commentator for RAF last year.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Julianna Peña books RAF match for first action since UFC title loss
"Julianna Peña is back – but on the mats.
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