Analysis: UFC title fights in 2024 – Who will be the next champion?

Raquel Pennington (c) vs. Julianna Pena

UFC title fights in 2024. Photo via YouTube

• Prediction: Raquel Pennington via unanimous decision
• When: UFC 307, October 5

Women’s bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington is set to defend her belt for the first time as she takes on former title holder Julianna Pena on October 5.

I honestly don’t see Pena as a particular good fighter. She’s tough and has heart, but technically her game is full of flaws. Pennington might not be a very entertaining fighter but she’s good at closing down fights and work from the clinch. If Pena can overwhelm her opponent in the first rounds she might get it done, but the longer the fight gets, Pennington is more likely to win.