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| Full Name | Raquel Len Pennington |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Nickname | Rocky |
Raquel Pennington: A Brief Biography
Raquel Pennington competes in the UFC bantamweight and featherweight divisions. The 35-year-old American professional mixed martial artist is currently the No.5-ranked contender in the bantamweight division.
Latest News on Raquel Pennington
In her last fight, Pennington defeated Ketlen Vieira via decision at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Strickland.
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Facts on Raquel Pennington
| Birth Place | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. |
| Mother’s Name | Rose Pennington |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1.5 million |
| Last Fight Earnings | $130K |
| Age | 34 |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1988 |
| Education | Harrison High School, Colorado. |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | 2012 |
| MMA Record | 22-14-8 |
| Divisions | Bantamweight/ Featherweight |
| Achievements | Won the Destiny MMA World/ Hawaiian Islands Bantamweight Championship. |
| Partner | Tecia Torres |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Raquel Bennington was born on September 5, 1988, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States.
Pennington’s aptitude for athletics started at a young age as she tried her hand at basketball and boxing, among other disciplines. She then started training MMA and competed on the amateur circuit from 2009 to 2011. By 2012, she made her professional debut against Kim Couture and won the fight via TKO.
Before signing with the UFC, she fought for Invicta Fighting Championships from 2012 to 2013 and Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1.
Raquel Pennington’s Career in UFC
Raquel Pennington made her promotional debut on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171 against Jessica Andrade. She lost the fight via decision.
In her second fight in the octagon, she defeated Ashlee Evans-Smith by technical submission (bulldog choke) on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181.
Raquel Pennington lost her third UFC fight against Holly Holm at UFC 184 on February 28, 2015.
In her next fight against Jessica Andrade, Pennington submitted the Brazilian via rear-naked choke. The fight happened at UFC 191 on September 5, 2015.
Raquel Pennington won all three of her fights in 2016r. She defeated Bethe Corriea, Elizabeth Phillips, and Miesha Tate, all via decision.
Pennington fought Amanda Nunes and Germaine de Randamie in 2018, losing both bouts. Nunes defeated her via TKO before Randamie beat her via unanimous decision.
In 2019, ‘Rocky’ only fought once, against Irene Aldana at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards on July 20 at San Antonio, Texas, United States. She won via decision.
Pennington then faced Holly Holm a second time on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246. Holm won the fight via unanimous decision.
Pennington faced Marion Reneau in her next fight on June 20, 2020, and won the fight via unanimous decision. In her next three appearances, she defeated Pannie Kianzad, Macy Chiasson, and Aspen Ladd.
At the first UFC Fight Night of 2023, Pennington defeated Ketlen Vieira via 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 missed weight (148.5 lb). |
| 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. Rodríguez | November 10, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Catchweight (138 lb) bout; Pennington missed 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 vs. Evans | April 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–5 | Jéssica 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 | Jéssica 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 vs. 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 | TKO (knees to the 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 fought Amanda Nunes at UFC 224 for the UFC bantamweight championship on May 12, 2018. The event took place in Rio de Janeiro, brazil.
Amanda Nunes successfully defended her title, beating Pennington via TKO.
FAQs on Raquel Pennington
Q2. How many losses does Raquel Pennington have in the UFC?
Raquel Pennington has lost five times in the UFC so far.
Q2. How many fights has Raquel Pennington had in the UFC?
Raquel Pennington has had a total of 15 fights in the UFC.
Q3. What is Raquel Pennington’s current rank in the UFC?
Raquel Pennington is currently the No.5-ranked contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight division.
*Last updated on January 17, 2023.
