Luis Antonio Peña[3] (born July 5, 1993) is an American former professional mixed martial artist and boxer.
[4] Luis was born to parents in the Navy stationed in Naples, Italy, but was adopted at a young age by a Latino-American couple.
[5] He grew up beginning his wrestling career at Little Rock Central High School, becoming a well-known wrestler and claiming the state championship in the process.
[9] Peña's run on the show was cut short, after suffering a foot injury during his quarterfinal fight.
[10] He was unable to fight for the rest of the show, but was guaranteed a spot on The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale card by UFC president Dana White.
[11] Peña made his UFC debut on July 16, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Richie Smullen.
[13] On November 10, 2018, Peña faced Michael Trizano at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs.
[23] However, on February 23, 2020, it was announced that Muñoz was pulled from the card due to injury,[24] and he was replaced by Steve Garcia.
[28] Peña was suspended four and a half months and fined 15% of his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020, after he tested positive for marijuana.
[29] Peña was scheduled to face Drakkar Klose, replacing Jai Herbert, on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 185.
[38] Peña was instead booked against Zach Zane in a 160 lb catchweight bout as the main event of Titan FC 76 on May 6, 2022.
After the fight, Pena laid his gloves down in the middle of the cage, thus announcing his retirement and an end to his mixed martial arts career.
[55] On October 9, 2021, Peña was arrested by Florida police officers for domestic battery after he allegedly struck and bit his girlfriend.
[56][57] On June 10, 2022, Peña pleaded not guilty to the charges via a written plea; court date to be determined.