Raquel Pennington biography, Career, Age, Family, Networth

Raquel Pennington is a fighter with the UFC bantamweight and featherweight divisions. She is 35 years old. American professionally-trained mixed martial performer has been ranked as the No.5-ranked competitor in the bantamweight division.

Latest News on Raquel Pennington

In her final bout, Pennington defeated Ketlen Vieira through a decision UFC Fight Night: Imavov Vs. Strickland.

Raquel Pennington

@RockyPMMA Wow! What a weekend! Got the win big thank you to my opponent @ketlenvieiraufc It was a ho to take the octagon and share it. A huge thank you to my team, coaches and my wife, family friends, and all the fans from around the world.

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A Quick Glance At Raquel Pennington

Full Names	Raquel Pennington
Place of birth	Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.
Date Of Birth	September 5, 1988
State of Origin	American
Profession	MMA Boxer
Team	Altitude MMA
Rank and Records	Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Years active 2009–present Mixed martial arts record Total 23 Wins 15 By knockout 1 By submission 4 By decision 10 Losses 8 By knockout 1 By submission 1 By decision 6 Amateur record Total 8 Wins 7 By submission 5 By decision 2 Losses 1 By decision 1
Achievements	Won the Destiny MMA World/ Hawaiian Islands Bantamweight Championship.
Spouse/Partner	Tecia Torres
Net Worth	$1.5 million

Early Life and Career

Raquel Bennington was born the 5th of September on 1988 at Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.

Pennington’s passion for athletics began in her early years when she began to try her boxing and basketball and other sports. Then she started to train in MMA and competing in the amateur circuit between 2009 until 2011. In 2012, she was able to make her debut as a professional in a fight against Kim Couture and won the fight by a TKO.

Prior to signing with the UFC she fought at Invicta Fighting Championships between 2012 and 2013. She also fought for Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1.

Raquel Pennington’s Career in UFC

Raquel Pennington made her public debut on March 15th 14th, 2014, in UFC 171 against Jessica Andrade. Pennington lost the fight by decision.

In her second bout in the octagon, she beat Ashlee Evans-Smith via technically Submission (bulldog choke) on the 6th of December 2014 at UFC 181.

Raquel Pennington was defeated in her third UFC fight with Holly Holm at UFC 184 on February 28, 2015.

In her second fight, she took on Jessica Andrade, Pennington submitted the Brazilian by the rear-naked choke. The fight took place during UFC 191 on September 5 in 2015.

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Raquel Pennington was the winner of every fight she fought in the year 2016r. She beat Bethe Corriea Elizabeth Phillips, and Miesha Tate, all by decision.

Pennington Pennington fought Amanda Nunes and Germaine de Randamie in 2018, but lost both fights. Nunes defeated her via TKO before Randamie beat her via unanimous decision.

In 2019, “Rocky” only fought one time, in a fight against Irene Aldana at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards on July 20 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. She took the fight by decision.

Pennington was then matched against Holly Holm a second time on the 18th of January, 2020 in UFC 246. Holm took the win via unanimity.

Pennington was matched against Marion Reneau in her next fight on June 20th 20, 2020. She took the fight with a unanimous decision. In her next three fights she beat Pannie Kianzad Macy Chiasson, and Aspen Ladd.

In the very inaugural UFC Fight Night of 2023, Pennington defeated Ketlen Vieira through a decision.

Raquel Pennington Record

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	15-8	Ketlen Vieira	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Strickland	January 14, 2023	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	14-8	Aspen Ladd	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 273	April 9, 2022	3	5:00	Jacksonville, Florida, United States	Return to Bantamweight.
Win	13-8	Macy Chiasson	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus	December 18, 2021	2	3:07	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Featherweight debut. Chiasson did not reach weight (148.5 lbs).
Win	12-8	Pannie Kianzad	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Smith Vs. Spann	September 18, 2021	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11-8	Marion Reneau	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov	June 20, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	10-8	Holly Holm	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 246	January 18, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	10-7	Irene Aldana	Decision (split)	UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards	July 20, 2019	3	5:00	San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss	9-7	Germaine de Randamie	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez	November 10, 2018	3	5:00	Denver, Colorado, United States	Catchweight (138 lbs) bout Pennington fell short of weight.
Loss	9-6	Amanda Nunes	TKO (punches)	UFC 224	May 12, 2018	5	2:36	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	For the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
Win	9-5	Miesha Tate	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 205	November 12, 2016	3	5:00	New York City, New York, United States
Win	8-5	Elizabeth Phillips	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 202	August 20, 2016	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	7-5	Bethe Correia	Decision (split)	UFC on Fox: Teixeira against. Evans	April 16, 2016	3	5:00	Tampa, Florida, United States
Win	6-5	Jessica Andrade	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 191	September 5, 2015	2	4:58	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Loss	5-5	Holly Holm	Decision (split)	UFC 184	February 28, 2015	3	5:00	Los Angeles, California, United States
Win	5-4	Ashlee Evans-Smith	Technical Submission (bulldog choke)	UFC 181	December 6, 2014	1	4:59	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	4-4	Jessica Andrade	Decision (split)	UFC 171	March 15, 2014	3	5:00	Dallas, Texas, United States
Win	4-3	Roxanne Modafferi	Decision (unanimous)	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey against. Team Tate Finale	November 30, 2013	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	3-3	Leslie Smith	Decision (unanimous)	Invicta FC: Esparza vs. Hyatt	January 5, 2013	3	5:00	Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss	3-2	Cat Zingano	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama	October 6, 2012	2	3:32	Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win	3-1	Raquel Pa’aluhi	Submission (guillotine choke)	Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1	September 8, 2012	1	3:52	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States	Won the Destiny MMA World / Hawaiian Islands Bantamweight Championship. [3]
Win	2-1	Sarah Moras	Decision (unanimous)	Invicta FC Baszler Vs. McMann	July 28, 2012	3	5:00	Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss	1-1	Tori Adams	Decision (unanimous)	RMBB/TB: A Champion’s Quest	June 22, 2012	3	5:00	Sheridan, Colorado, United States
Win	1-0	Kim Couture	The TKO (knees in the direction of your body)	MFP: Vengeance	March 13, 2012	2	2:25	Casper, Wyoming, United States

Raquel Pennington’s Most Popular Fights

Amanda Nunes vs. Raquel Pennington

Raquel Pennington took on Amanda Nunes at UFC 224 to win the UFC bantamweight title on May 12 in 2018. The fight was held at Rio de Janeiro, brazil.

Amanda Nunes successfully defended her title by beating Pennington by TKO.

FAQs on Raquel Pennington

Q2. What is the number of losses Raquel Pennington have suffered in the UFC?

Raquel Pennington has been knocked out five times in the UFC in the first five fights.

Q2. What was the number of fights Raquel Pennington fought in the UFC?

Raquel Pennington has been 15 bouts at the UFC.

Q3. Which is Raquel Pennington’s current ranking within the UFC?

Raquel Pennington has been ranked as in the No.5-ranked competitor for the UFC women’s bantamweight division.