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Luis Pena is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC. He has an outstanding record as an MMA professional fighter, having started his career in 2014. The hunk has won all of his fights so far, except for one loss in the UFC. Moreover, he is a previous contender on the Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated season 27.
Pena was born Luis Antonio Pena on July 5, 1993, in Naples, Italy; He currently ages 28. He is an Italian national assumed to be possessing white ethnicity. He began his wrestling career at Little Rock Central High School, where he became a well-known wrestler.
Salary, Income, and Net Worth
On August 9, 2014, Pena fought in his first amateur MMA fight. He faced Darian Bradshaw and won the fight in the second round via submission. He ended his amateur career with a 15-2 record.
In 2016, he made his professional debut, beating Chris Petty via knockout. He was a member of Team Cormier on The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated. On the third edition of the show, he faced Jose Martinez Jr. and won by decision.
His appearance on the program was cut short due to a foot injury sustained during his quarterfinal battle. He could not fight for the remainder of the program, but UFC president Dana White promised him a slot on The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale card. Then, he made his UFC debut against Richie Smullen on July 16, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. In the first round, he submitted and won the bout. As of now, his UFC career holds the record of 9 wins and 3 losses.
Talking about his net worth, the exact amount remains confined, but it is expected to range between one to five million dollars.
Dating, Girlfriend, Relationship
Though in a relationship for a year, things seem to be going downhill with his possible girlfriend, Jamie Driver.
On June 18, 2021, UFC lightweight fighter was detained and charged with assault, robbery by abrupt snatching, and criminal mischief after a reported altercation with his girlfriend.
According to an affidavit received from the Boca Raton Police Department, Pena seized his girlfriend’s phone on June 14, accusing her of “looking at other guys on Instagram.” The fighter then allegedly hurled the phone to the ground, shattering it. After that, they had a physical altercation, resulting in a minor cut on the woman’s mouth and scratches and redness on her knuckles.
Moreover, the affidavit said Boca Raton police got an anonymous tip later that night that Pena was planning to return to his partner’s residence and kill her with the gun and knife he possessed. When approached by police, Pena refused to provide a statement and stated that he planned to hire a lawyer.
The couple first met during a workout session in King Mo’s house; King Mo is a former American professional wrestler. And their romance flourished somewhere around the early 2020s.
Family, Parents, Siblings
Luis was born to Navy parents in Naples, Italy, but was adopted by a Latino-American couple when he was a child.
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He seems to be the only child of his parents as there is not much information on the internet of him having a sibling.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
The hunk stands tall at the height of 6 ft 3 inches and weighs around 70kgs. He has brown eyes and long honey brown hair.
