Raquel Pennington
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| Age | 35 years |
| Name | Raquel Pennington |
| Nickname | Rocky |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Reach | 67+1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Team | Altitude MMA |
| Head coach | Jason Kutz |
| Jiu-Jitsu | Purple belt in BJJ |
Raquel Pennington is currently the Women's Bantamweight Champion of the UFC. She started her MMA training at the age of 19 and fought at the amateur level from 2005 to 2011. Later in March 2012, Raquel made her professional debut in MMA and has competed in both featherweight and bantamweight. She is currently in the seventh position in the women's pound-for-pound rankings.
Raquel Pennington MMA record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–8 | Mayra Bueno Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 297 | January 20, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Won the vacant UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–8 | Ketlen Vieira | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov | January 14, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 14–8 | Aspen Ladd | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 273 | April 9, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 13–8 | Macy Chiasson | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 2 | 3:07 | Featherweight debut; Chiasson missed weight (148.5 lb). |
| Win | 12–8 | Pannie Kianzad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 11–8 | Marion Reneau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | June 20, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 10–8 | Holly Holm | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 246 | January 18, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 10–7 | Irene Aldana | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards | July 20, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 9–7 | Germaine de Randamie | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Catchweight (138 lb) bout; Pennington missed weight. |
| Loss | 9–6 | Amanda Nunes | TKO (punches) | UFC 224 | May 12, 2018 | 5 | 2:36 | For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–5 | Miesha Tate | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 205 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 8–5 | Elizabeth Phillips | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 202 | August 20, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 7–5 | Bethe Correia | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans | April 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 6–5 | Jéssica Andrade | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 2 | 4:58 | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 5–5 | Holly Holm | Decision (split) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 5–4 | Ashlee Evans-Smith | Technical Submission (bulldog choke) | UFC 181 | December 6, 2014 | 1 | 4:59 | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Jéssica Andrade | Decision (split) | UFC 171 | March 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 4–3 | Roxanne Modafferi | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | November 30, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Leslie Smith | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC: Esparza vs. Hyatt | January 5, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Cat Zingano | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama | October 6, 2012 | 2 | 3:32 | |
| Win | 3–1 | Raquel Pa'aluhi | Submission (guillotine choke) | Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1 | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 3:52 | Won the Destiny MMA World / Hawaiian Islands Bantamweight Championship.[4] |
| Win | 2–1 | Sarah Moras | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC: Baszler vs. McMann | July 28, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Tori Adams | Decision (unanimous) | RMBB / TB: A Champion's Quest | June 22, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kim Couture | TKO (knees to the body) | MFP: Vengeance | March 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:25 |
Posts on Raquel Pennington
Joe Rogan Becomes the Victim of UFC Champion Raquel Pennington-Johnny Depp Confusion- Raquel Pennington Leaves Behind Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm to Achieve This Rare Milestone at UFC 297 With Title Win
- UFC 297 PPV Buys Will Be Really Low, Sean Strickland Concerned for His PPV Points and UFC Fight Purse
- UFC 297: List of Walkout Songs Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Neil Magny and Others Have Used in the Past
- UFC 297: Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Prediction, Stats, and Fight Breakdown
- Is Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Fight for Vacant UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title Canceled?
- Raquel Pennington’s Mother Called Her “Disappointing” After Coming Out as Gay, Years Later She Is Happy in Her Relationship With Tecia Torres
- Is UFC Star Raquel Pennington Related to Amber Heard?
- UFC Vegas 67 Prediction: Ketlen Vieira vs Raquel Pennington Prediction, Stats and Fight Breakdown
- UFC Fighter Raquel Pennington Becomes a Victim of the Ongoing Johnny Depp- Amber Heard Trial
