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Raquel Pennington Record, stats and next fight

16-9-0 (W-L-D)

1Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
2First round finishes
Raquel Pennington
Photo : Lance Cpl. Enge You, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

25Pro fights
31%Finish rate
19UFC fights
3Title fights
1Performance bonuses
1Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO1 (6 %)
Submission4 (25 %)
Decision11 (69 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (11 %)
Submission1 (11 %)
Decision7 (78 %)

Profile

Age
38 years
Born
September 5, 1988
Birthplace
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight
134 lbs (61 kg)
Reach
67" (171 cm)
Division
Women's Bantamweight
Fighting out of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Team
Altitude MMA
UFC debut
November 30, 2013

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Julianna Peña

    UFC 307 · Oct 5, 2024 · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Mayra Bueno Silva Title

    UFC 297 · Jan 20, 2024 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Ketlen Vieira

    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov · Jan 14, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Aspen Ladd

    UFC 273 · Apr 9, 2022 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Macy Chiasson

    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus · Dec 18, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:07
  6. Win

    vs Pannie Kianzad

    UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann · Sep 18, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Marion Reneau

    UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov · Jun 20, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Holly Holm

    UFC 246 · Jan 18, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
Show 17 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs Irene Aldana

    UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards · Jul 20, 2019 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Germaine de Randamie

    UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez · Nov 10, 2018 · Denver, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Amanda Nunes Title

    UFC 224 · May 12, 2018 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    5
    Time
    2:36
  4. Win

    vs Miesha Tate

    UFC 205 · Nov 12, 2016 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Elizabeth Phillips

    UFC 202 · Aug 20, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Bethe Correia

    UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans · Apr 16, 2016 · Tampa, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Jéssica Andrade Bonus

    UFC 191 · Sep 5, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:58
  8. Loss

    vs Holly Holm

    UFC 184 · Feb 28, 2015 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Ashlee Evans-Smith

    UFC 181 · Dec 6, 2014 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (bulldog choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:59
  10. Loss

    vs Jéssica Andrade

    UFC 171 · Mar 15, 2014 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Win

    vs Roxanne Modafferi

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale · Nov 30, 2013 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  12. Loss

    vs Leslie Smith

    Invicta FC 4 · Jan 5, 2013 · Kansas City, Kansas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  13. Loss

    vs Cat Zingano

    Invicta FC 3 · Oct 6, 2012 · Kansas City, Kansas, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:32
  14. Win

    vs Raquel Pa'aluhi Title

    Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1 · Sep 8, 2012 · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:52
  15. Win

    vs Sarah Moras

    Invicta FC 2 · Jul 28, 2012 · Kansas City, Kansas, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Loss

    vs Tori Adams

    Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz: A Champion's Quest · Jun 22, 2012 · Sheridan, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  17. Win

    vs Kim Couture

    Medieval Fight Productions: Vengeance · Mar 13, 2012 · Casper, Wyoming, United States

    Method
    TKO (knees to the body)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:25

Analysis

Raquel Pennington (“Rocky”) is a UFC women’s bantamweight from the United States.

Her professional record stands at 16 wins and 9 losses. Of those wins, 1 came by KO or TKO, 4 by submission and 11 on the scorecards, a 31% finish rate.

She made her promotional debut on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale against Roxanne Modafferi (win). She has since gone 13-6 in 19 UFC bouts.

In her most recent fight, on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307, she lost to Julianna Peña by split decision.

Her career includes 3 title fights and 1 performance bonus.

She stands 170 cm and has a 171 cm reach.

She trains at Altitude MMA out of Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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