Julianna Pena Returns to Action on Same Night as UFC 334

Julianna Pena's RAF Debut

Julianna Pena is set to return to competition on November 14, making her debut for Real American Freestyle (RAF) in Abu Dhabi. This event coincides with UFC 334, where Kayla Harrison will defend her title against Amanda Nunes.

Event Highlights

The main event of RAF's inaugural card features Khamzat Chimaev facing Colby Covington. Other notable matchups include Arman Tsarukyan against Neiman Gracie and Zabit Magomedsharipov's return. The card has been bolstered with five additional fights, creating a packed lineup.

Pena vs. Avsaragova

Pena will compete against Diana Avsaragova, marking her first fight since losing the UFC women's bantamweight title to Harrison last year. Avsaragova, who has a wrestling background, holds a record of 6-2 in MMA, having fought in promotions like Bellator and PFL. Pena has previously mentioned dealing with injuries that have delayed her return to the octagon.

Upcoming Matches

The complete card for RAF's Abu Dhabi event includes:

• Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington – Crossover Cruiserweight Championship
• Arman Tsarukyan vs. Neiman Gracie
• Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Urijah Faber
• Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Giga Chikadze
• Jordan Burroughs vs. Azamat Nurykau
• Kyle Dake (c) vs. Arslan Begenjov – Cruiserweight Championship
• Kyle Snyder (c) vs. Shamil Erdogan – Light Heavyweight Championship
• Kennedy Blades (c) vs. Bella Mir – Women's Middleweight Championship
• Abdulrashid Sadulaev vs. Dauren Kurugliev
• Osama Elsaidy vs. Murtaza Talha
• Zahid Valencia vs. Khidir Saipudinov
• Hamza Kooheji vs. Ali AlQaisi
• Julianna Pena vs. Diana Avsaragova