RAQUEL PENNINGTON

An orthodox fighter out of Altitude MMA, American bantamweight competitor Raquel "Rocky" Pennington was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and began training at age nineteen. Holding a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, she is skilled in both striking and grappling. The former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion has secured notable victories over Irene Aldana and Miesha Tate.

Entering her October 14, 2023 fight with a 15-8-0 professional record, Pennington is on a five-fight winning streak. This run commenced with consecutive unanimous decision victories against Marion Reneau and Pannie Kianzad, followed by a guillotine choke submission of Macy Chiasson. She secured her subsequent victories via a unanimous decision over Aspen Ladd and a split decision against Ketlen Vieira.