Raquel Pennington
Last fight: Loss vs Julianna Pena · Split Decision · Oct 5, 2024
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CAREER SUMMARY
Raquel Pennington holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Pennington has won 16 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Pennington lands 4.10 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 5, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'7"170 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 67"170 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Sep 5, 1988
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Latest on Raquel Pennington
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 16-9 vs 11-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 297: Strickland vs du Plessis· Jan 20, 2024· Women's Bantamweight· 16-8 vs 10-3-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Imavov· Jan 14, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 15-8 vs 13-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Aspen LaddUFC 273: Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie· Apr 9, 2022· Women's Bantamweight· 14-8 vs 9-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Women's Featherweight· 13-8 vs 7-2SUBR2 · 3:07
- WINUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann· Sep 18, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 12-8 vs 15-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Volkov· Jun 20, 2020· Women's Bantamweight· 11-8 vs 9-6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Holly HolmUFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy· Jan 18, 2020· Women's Bantamweight· 10-8 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Irene AldanaUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards· Jul 20, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 10-7 vs 10-5SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Women's Bantamweight· 9-7 vs 8-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Women's Bantamweight· 9-6 vs 16-4TKOR5 · 2:36
- WINvs Miesha TateUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 9-5 vs 18-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 202: Diaz vs McGregor 2· Aug 20, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 8-5 vs 5-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 7-5 vs 9-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 6-5 vs 13-5POTNSUBR2 · 4:58
- LOSSvs Holly HolmUFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· Feb 28, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 5-5 vs 8-0SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 5-4 vs 3-1SUBR1 · 4:59
- LOSSUFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· Mar 15, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 4-4 vs 11-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 4-3 vs 12-10UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Leslie SmithInvicta FC 4· Jan 5, 2013· Bantamweight· 3-3 vs 5-2-1UD
- LOSSvs Cat ZinganoInvicta FC 3· Oct 6, 2012· Bantamweight· 3-2 vs 7-0SUBR2 · 3:32
- WINvs Raquel CanutoDestiny MMA· Sep 8, 2012· 3-1 vs 2-4SUB
- WINvs Sarah MorasInvicta FC 2· Jul 28, 2012· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-1UD
- LOSSvs Tori AdamsRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jun 22, 2012· 1-1 vs 1-0DEC
- WINvs Kim CoutureMedieval FP· Mar 3, 2012· Flyweight· 1-0 vs 3-7TKOR2 · 2:25
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Heather Denny×2Title bout · Title win #2Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Aug 12, 2011· Flyweight· 7-1 vs 3-2SUB
- WINRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jan 20, 2011· 6-1 vs 1-1TKO
- LOSSUltimate Reno Combat· Jun 11, 2010· 5-1 vs 5-0DEC
- WINvs Tsui-Jen CunananRocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jan 16, 2010· 5-0 vs 0-1DEC
- WINvs Kyane HamptonAnnhilation· Oct 24, 2009· 4-0 vs 2-3SUB
- WINvs Kyane HamptonKick Down· Jun 20, 2009· 3-0 vs 2-1SUB
- WINvs Ericka TrujilloKick Down· Apr 5, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-1DEC
- WINvs Staci VegaKick Down· Feb 21, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSThe Ultimate Fighter Season 18· Jul 1, 2013· Bantamweight· 2-1UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 18· Jun 17, 2013· Bantamweight· 2-0UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 18· May 29, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-0SUBR2 · 3:56
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2023Brown belt · BJJ · Tyler Larsen
- 2013Semifinalist · The Ultimate Fighter · Bantamweight
- 2012Destiny MMA Bantamweight Championship · Destiny MMA
- Champion · Amateur MMA Regional · 135 lb / 130 lb / 125 lb
- AGE 19Started in Amateur MMA
- AGE 19Started in Amateur MMA
Camp
- Pound 4 Pound (Justin Houghton's gym) · Littleton / Denver, Colorado, United States
- Altitude MMA · Colorado Springs, United States
- Colorado Springs BJJ · Colorado Springs, United States
Coaches
- Justin Houghton · Striking coach
- Tyler Larsen · Grappling coach
Training partners
- Tecia Pennington
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (10 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Raquel Pennington sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most decision wins, Women's Bantamweight10
- #1 Most significant strikes landed, Women's Bantamweight1,148
- #1 Most time in the cage, Women's Bantamweight4h 43m
- #1 Most fights, Women's Bantamweight18
- #2 Longest average fight time, Women's Bantamweight15:42
- #2 Most control time, Women's Bantamweight1h 5m
- #2 Most submission attempts, Women's Bantamweight11
- #2 Most wins, Women's Bantamweight12
- #1 Most total strikes landed, Women's Bantamweight1,687
- #2 Best takedown defence, Women's Bantamweight62.9%
- #4 Fastest submissions, Women's Featherweight8:07
- #4 Most title fight wins, Women's Bantamweight1
- #5 Most submissions, Women's Bantamweight2
- #6 Most takedowns landed, Women's Bantamweight16
- #6 Longest win streak, Women's Bantamweight5
- #8 Most control time in a fight, Women's Bantamweight11:28
Bonus résumé
Raquel Pennington has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Raquel Pennington earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Raquel Pennington's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #7 Women's Bantamweight#15 Women's Pound-for-Pound
- Peak
- Champion Women's Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Dec 30, 2013
- Times ranked
- 486
Women's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1667▼8
- Peak
- 1678Nov 13, 2016
- Rated fights
- 25
Frequently asked questions
When does Raquel Pennington fight next?
Raquel Pennington has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Raquel Pennington's record?
Raquel Pennington's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.
Who is Raquel Pennington fighting next?
Raquel Pennington's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Raquel Pennington fight last?
Raquel Pennington most recently fought Julianna Pena at UFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Raquel Pennington fight in?
Raquel Pennington fights at Women's Bantamweight.
Is Raquel Pennington ranked in the UFC?
Raquel Pennington is currently ranked #7 in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.
How many knockouts does Raquel Pennington have?
Raquel Pennington has 1 win by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Raquel Pennington won?
Raquel Pennington has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Raquel Pennington?
Raquel Pennington is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.
How much does Raquel Pennington weigh?
Raquel Pennington weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Raquel Pennington's reach?
Raquel Pennington has a reach of 67" (170 cm).
How old is Raquel Pennington?
Raquel Pennington is 38 years old (born Sep 5, 1988).
Where is Raquel Pennington from?
Raquel Pennington is from the United States.
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