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Julianna Peña to make RAF debut in Abu Dhabi on November 14
Julianna Peña is set to compete for Real American Freestyle (RAF) for the first time on November 14 in Abu Dhabi.
She will face Diana Avsaragova, who has a wrestling background and an 6-2 record in mixed martial arts.
Peña previously held the UFC women’s bantamweight title, which she lost to Kayla Harrison in 2025.
Harrison is scheduled to defend the title against Amanda Nunes next month at Madison Square Garden.
RAF’s Abu Dhabi event will take place on the same day as UFC 334 in New York and is headlined by Khamzat Chimaev against Colby Covington.
RAF has announced a 13-match card, including Peña’s debut, but the event’s results are not yet known.
Julianna Peña is set to make her Real American Freestyle debut against Diana Avsaragova in Abu Dhabi on November 14.
The event will take place on the same night as UFC 334 in New York.
Peña previously held the UFC women’s bantamweight title, which she lost to Kayla Harrison in 2025.
The Abu Dhabi card is headlined by Khamzat Chimaev against Colby Covington.
- Who
- Julianna Peña and Diana Avsaragova.
- What
- Peña will make her Real American Freestyle debut against Avsaragova.
- When
- November 14. The year is not stated.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi.
- Why
- Peña is returning to competition and making her RAF debut; a more specific reason for the booking is not stated.
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No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Bloody Elbow reported that Peña would make her RAF debut against Avsaragova.
RAF’s Abu Dhabi event, including Peña’s bout, is scheduled to take place.
- Bout
- Julianna Peña vs. Diana Avsaragova
- Event
- Real American Freestyle
- Location
- Abu Dhabi
- Date
- November 14
- Main event
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Colby Covington
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