Luis Pena

Quick Facts

NAMELuis Pena
NICKNAME“Violent Bob Ross”
DATE OF BIRTHJuly 5, 1993
AGE29
BIRTHPLACELittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
NATIONALTIYAmerican
NET WORTH$50,000
BIRTH SIGNCancer
HEIGHT6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
WEIGHT155 lbs (70 kg)
REACH76″
LEG REACH42.5″
STANCESouthpaw
STYLEMMA

American professional mixed martial artist Luis Pena is well-known. He has been competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Luis participated in the 27th season of The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. Pena began working professionally in 2016. Currently, Luis is a member of the American Top Team. He possesses a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well.

How much is the Net worth of Luis Pena?

The estimated net worth of Luis Pena is greater than $500,000. The majority of Pena’s wealth has come from his prosperous career as a fighter. A UFC fighter often earns more than $50,000 annually. From his contest with Steve Garcia, Pena earned more over $48,000. He received $24,000 for the game and an additional $24,000 for winning.

Luis Pena car accident. Via Instagram

According to sources, Pena has received $250,000 from his UFC fights but has only revealed roughly $145,000 in fighting earnings. He must be earning a respectable number from his sponsors, bonuses, pay-per-view, and a few more sources of revenue as a UFC fighter.

Early Years and Bio

On July 5, 1993, Luis Antonio Pena was born in Naples, Italy. He is the parent’s only biological kid. His adopted mother Rose and stepfather David Dunbar reared his mother, who was in the Navy, largely in Arkansas. When Pena was three years old, his adopted father, Luis Pena Sr., divorced Rose. Pena is 70 kilograms and has a height of six feet and three inches ( 155 lb).

What is the Professional Career of Luis Pena?

Luis began wrestling at Little Rock Central High School, where he rose to prominence. In a match against Chris Petty in September 2016, Pena made his professional MMA debut. In the first round, he KO’d his opponent to win the fight. He competed in four MMA battles in his first two years and won each one. The fighter defeated Damir Ferhatbegovic at the end of 2017 to win the vacant VF lightweight championship title.

CAPTION: Pena currently fights in the UFC in lightweight division SOURCE: Instagram@violentbobross

Luis defeated Richie Smullen in his UFC debut in July 2018, winning via submission (guillotine choke). Soon after, in November, Pena competed against Michael Trizano and suffered his first defeat as a professional. The fighter defeated Steven Peterson in his featherweight debut at the beginning of March 2019. He retaliated for the lightweight in the very next match. Pena competed in two UFC fights in 2020, winning one and losing the other. He defeated Steve Garcia and defeated Khama Worth. He failed a drug test shortly after the game. On April 17, 2021, Luis will compete against Alexander Munoz at UFC on ESPN 22.

Fight History

DATEOPPONENTRES.DECISIONRNDTIMEEVENT
Jul 24, 2022Will Brooks
L
Decision – Split
35:00XMMA 5: Southern Heat
Jun 4, 2022Gustavo Wurlitzer
W
TKO (Punches)
14:44Titan FC 77: Pena vs. Wurlitzer
May 7, 2022Zach Zane
W
Submission (Triangle Choke)
10:59Titan FC 76: Pena vs. Zane
Apr 18, 2021Alexander Munoz
W
Decision – Split
35:00UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum
Jun 28, 2020Khama Worthy
L
Submission
32:53UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker
Mar 1, 2020Steve Garcia
W
Decision – Unanimous
35:00UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Oct 13, 2019Matt Frevola
L
Decision – Split
35:00UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Jun 23, 2019Matt Wiman
W
KO/TKO
31:14UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
Mar 24, 2019Steven Peterson
W
Decision – Unanimous
35:00UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
Nov 11, 2018Michael Trizano
L
Decision – Split
35:00UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez
Jul 7, 2018Richie Smullen
W
Submission
13:32The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
Jul 22, 2017Kobe Wall
W
Submission (Kimura)
31:40Valor Fights 44: Worlds Collide
Mar 18, 2017Damir Ferhatbegovic
W
Submission (Triangle Choke)
24:47Valor Fights 41: Cala vs. Wright
Dec 2, 2016Brandon Schehl
W
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
23:40Shamrock FC: Shamrock 279
Sep 17, 2016Chris Petty
W
KO (Punch)
14:22FHMMA: Fight Hard MMA

Who is dating Luis Pena? Learn about his relationship status and girlfriend.

Luis prefers to keep his private affairs out of the public eye. He hasn’t said anything about being in a relationship yet. According to his social media posts, Luis appeared to be single as of early 2021, but he might be seeing someone else. So, most of us don’t know Pena’s marital status.

Luis Pena’s photo with his family. Via Instagram

Body Measurement: Height and Weight

Luis Pena’s height is 6′ 3″ (1.91 m). He fights in the lightweight division in UFC. Fighters who fight in the lightweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Facts and Trivia

1. Luis Pena’s birth sign is Cancer.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rooster.
3. Luis’s next birthday is in 221 days.
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Luis Pena was born in Millennials Generation (1993).
6. Pena’s life path number is 7.
7. His ruling planet is Moon.
8. Luis Pena’s birth flower is Larkspur.
9. His birthstone is Ruby.
10. Pena has been alive for 10,728 days or 257,492 hours.

FAQs

How old is Luis Pena?

Luis Pena’s age – 29 years old. He was born on a Monday, July 5, 1993. Luis is turning 30 years old in 221 days.

Where is Luis Pena from?

Luis Pena was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.

What is Luis Pena’s reach?

Luis Pena’s reach is 76″ and leg reach is 42.5″.

Where does Luis Pena train?

Luis Pena trains at St. Charles MMA.

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