Raquel "Rocky" Pennington is a veteran mixed martial artist who is the reigning champion in the UFC's women’s bantamweight division (135 lbs). Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 5, 1988, Pennington began her professional MMA career in 2012 and made her UFC debut in 2013 after participating in ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ (TUF) Season 18. Known for her resilience and toughness, she has earned her nickname "Rocky”.
Pennington’s fighting style is freestyle, incorporating effective striking and grappling, with notable victories by submission and decision. Over her career, she has racked up 11 decision wins and 4 submission victories, showcasing her well-rounded abilities. Some of her most significant wins include victories over Mayra Bueno Silva, Ketlen Vieira, and Aspen Ladd. In 2018, she faced Amanda Nunes for the UFC Bantamweight Championship but lost via TKO. As of September 2024, Pennington holds a record of 16-8. The champion is currently gearing up to have her first title defense against Juliana Pena in the co-main event of UFC 307 on October 5, 2024.
Raquel Pennington Record
Raquel Pennington maintains a professional MMA record of 16 wins and eight losses (16-8-0). Of her wins, one has come via a knockout, four by submission, and eleven times by decision.
| 24 matches | 16 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 11 | 6 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 16–8 | Mayra Bueno Silva | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 297 | January 20, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Win | 15–8 | Ketlen Vieira | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Loss | 9–6 | Amanda Nunes | TKO (punches) | UFC 224 | May 12, 2018 | 5 | 2:36 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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: 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 UFC Record
Raquel Pennington stepped into the UFC octagon for the first time with a record of four wins and four losses (4-4-0). Since her promotional debut, the reigning women’s bantamweight champion has fought 18 times in the promotion and has racked up a record of 13 wins and 5 losses (13-5-0).
FAQs on Raquel Pennington’s record
A. Raquel Pennington holds a UFC record of 13 wins and 5 losses.
A. Raquel Pennington was born on September 5, 1988, making her 36 years old as of October 2024.
A. Raquel Pennington hails from Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
A. Raquel Pennington currently competes in the women’s bantamweight division and weighs 135 lbs.
