The UFC Forces Luis Pena to Return to Lightweight

It only took one weigh-in mishap for the UFC to nip Luis Pena’s featherweight plans in the bud. Luis Pena made his featherweight debut in March in a unanimous decision victory over Steven Peterson, but it was not a total success. Pena missed weight by …

It only took one weigh-in mishap for the UFC to nip Luis Pena’s featherweight plans in the bud. Luis Pena made his featherweight debut in March in a unanimous decision victory over Steven Peterson, but it was not a total success. Pena missed weight by 2 1/2 pounds and the sunken figure on the scales […]

The post The UFC Forces Luis Pena to Return to Lightweight appeared first on MMA News.

Luis Pena Returns to Lightweight at UFC Greenville

It now appears as though Luis Pena’s stint in the UFC’s featherweight division turned out to be a pit stop. After missing weight by 2.5 pounds prior to his UFC Nashville victory over Steven Peterson, Pena has decided to return to his familiar weight cl…

It now appears as though Luis Pena’s stint in the UFC’s featherweight division turned out to be a pit stop. After missing weight by 2.5 pounds prior to his UFC Nashville victory over Steven Peterson, Pena has decided to return to his familiar weight class of lightweight when he takes on Matt Wiman at UFC […]

The post Luis Pena Returns to Lightweight at UFC Greenville appeared first on MMA News.

Despite Missing Weight, Luis Pena Plans On Remaining At Featherweight

Despite missing weight, Luis Pena left UFC Nashville with an impressive unanimous decision win over Steven Peterson. Although some might have doubted his ability to remain at 145 pounds, Pena reveals he spoke to UFC officials and has decided to remain …

Despite missing weight, Luis Pena left UFC Nashville with an impressive unanimous decision win over Steven Peterson. Although some might have doubted his ability to remain at 145 pounds, Pena reveals he spoke to UFC officials and has decided to remain at the weight class (via MMA Junkie): “I actually spoke to Sean Shelby almost […]

The post Despite Missing Weight, Luis Pena Plans On Remaining At Featherweight appeared first on MMA News.

UFC Nashville Highlights: Luis Pena Out Works Steven Peterson

Luis Pena out works Steve Peterson. The two fighters met in a featherweight bout at the UFC Nashville from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a back and forth affair with Pena walking away with the decision win. Peep the highlights o…

Luis Pena out works Steve Peterson. The two fighters met in a featherweight bout at the UFC Nashville from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a back and forth affair with Pena walking away with the decision win. Peep the highlights of the fight courtesy of the UFC’s official Twitter account: MMA News […]

The post UFC Nashville Highlights: Luis Pena Out Works Steven Peterson appeared first on MMA News.

UFC Nashville Results: Luis Pena Outworks Steven Peterson

Luis Pena and Steven Peterson will throw down in a featured featherweight bout on the UFC Nashville main card. As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 6 as they happen. Pena (5-1) is looking to rebound from his first loss as a professional fighter. He will do […]

The post UFC Nashville Results: Luis Pena Outworks Steven Peterson appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Luis Pena and Steven Peterson will throw down in a featured featherweight bout on the UFC Nashville main card.

As always, LowkickMMA will have you covered with all the results from UFC on ESPN+ 6 as they happen.

Pena (5-1) is looking to rebound from his first loss as a professional fighter. He will do so in a new weight class. As Pena has opted to drop down to 145 pounds. (He missed weight 148.5) As for Peterson (17-7). The Contender Series alum has gone 1-1 in the UFC. “Ocho” will look to put his first winning streak together since July of 2016.

Round One

Peterson launches to the center with a superman punch. It misses the mark but he presses forward to clinch Pena against the cage for a takedown. Pena defends with a kimura and sweeps. Peterson transitions to an armbar and Pena slams him on the canvas. Pena ends up in Peterson’s guard and moves to half guard. Both men scramble for position and Peterson eats a right hand as he gets to his feet. He presses Peterson to the cage and lands a hard elbow. Pena lands a knee and another hard elbow. Peterson lands a right hand. Pena throws a flying knee that just misses Peterson’s dome. 30 seconds left in the round. Peterson forces the issue and gets Pena to the cage. The round ends with Pena cracking a hard right.

Round Two

Both men meet in the center and fire. Pena moves forward and lands a combo. Peterson closes the distance with three straight jabs and lands a takedown. He jumps on Pena’s back and gains a standing body triangle momentarily. Pena shakes him off and lands a hard right hook. They clinch and both men scramble for position as Peterson lands a quick takedown. Pena gets back to his feet. He trips Pena again and jumps on his back. Peterson is wearing on Pena here in round two. Pena breaks free with a flurry of punches. He lands a hard elbow followed by another flying knee attempt. Peterson throws a spinning back elbow. Both men throw kicks at the same time but Peterson moves in to clinch Pena against the cage. Pena reverses, both men unload as the round ends.

Round Three

Pterson moves forward with a purpose and meets Pena. Pena lands a right hand and backs off. he lands a lead uppercut and a head kick. Pena lands a forearm shiver. Peterson moves in for a takedown but Pena hits a switch. He works his way to the back of Peterson and lands a knee as he breaks. Peterson lands a heavy right hand followed by an inside kick. He presses Pena against the cage as Pena attacks a kimura. He settles in and looses the submission. Peterson ends up on top but Pena reveres like it was no big deal. Peterson looks for an armbar and transitions to a leg lock. Pena defends with punches to Peterson’s head. Both men get to their feet and Pena lands a head kick. Peterson is hurt as he looks for a takedown. 30 seconds left and Peterson is trying to hold on. Pena lands a flurry as the round ends.

Luis Pena defeats Steven Peterson via unanimous decision (30×3)

The post UFC Nashville Results: Luis Pena Outworks Steven Peterson appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Luis Pena Apologizes For Missing Weight Ahead Of UFC Nashville

Luis Pena missed weight for his featherweight bout against Steven Peterson for the UFC’s Nashville event. Pena was also the only on the card that missed weight and that is usually a blemish that follow a fighter’s career with the unforgiving fans of mi…

Luis Pena missed weight for his featherweight bout against Steven Peterson for the UFC’s Nashville event. Pena was also the only on the card that missed weight and that is usually a blemish that follow a fighter’s career with the unforgiving fans of mixed martial arts. Recognizing this, Pena took to social media to issue […]

The post Luis Pena Apologizes For Missing Weight Ahead Of UFC Nashville appeared first on MMA News.