JESSICA PENNE

Jessica Penne represents the United States, having refined her craft at training centers such as Kings MMA, Alliance MMA, and Checkmat. A decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, she utilizes a repertoire centered on technical submission maneuvers alongside kickboxing. She garnered significant early acclaim by capturing the first-ever Invicta FC Atomweight title. Her professional journey includes high-profile appearances on The Ultimate Fighter television series and a challenge for the top strawweight crown inside the octagon. Her extensive career features tenures with major promotions like Bellator, Invicta, and the UFC.

Entering the September 2023 event, Penne holds a professional mark of 14-7-0. She seeks to recover from consecutive defeats, including a unanimous decision loss to Emily Ducote and an armbar submission setback against Tabatha Ricci. Her previous momentum included back-to-back victories over Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Lupita Godinez in 2021.