16
31%
Finish Rate
1
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2012
Pro Debut
Biography
Raquel Len Pennington is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is a former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. As of June 20, 2026, she is #15 in the Meta UFC women's bantamweight rankings, and as of June 23, 2026, she is #13 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy28%
4.1
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.32
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.83
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.62
avg
Submissions
0.05
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 171 cmUFC debut Dec. 1, 2013Born Colorado Springs, United StatesTeam Colorado Springs BJJ
How He Wins
KO / TKO1
Decision10
Submission4
Finish Rate
31%
5 of 16
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Julianna PeñaH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | UFC 307 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| Win |  Mayra Bueno SilvaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 297 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| Win | Ketlen VieiraH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Win | Aspen LaddH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 273 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| Win | Macy ChiassonH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | Dec 18, 2021 |
| Win |  Pannie KianzadH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | Sep 18, 2021 |
| Win | Marion ReneauH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Loss | Holly HolmH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 246 | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Win |  Irene AldanaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards | Jul 20, 2019 |
| Loss |  Germaine de RandamieH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Loss | Amanda NunesH2H | TKO (punches) | R5 | UFC 224 | May 12, 2018 |
| Win | Miesha TateH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 205 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| Win | Elizabeth PhillipsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 202 | Aug 20, 2016 |
| Win | Bethe CorreiaH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans | Apr 16, 2016 |
| Win | Jéssica AndradeH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 191 | Sep 5, 2015 |
| Loss | Holly HolmH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 184 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| Win | Ashlee Evans-SmithH2H | Technical Submission (bulldog choke) | R1 | UFC 181 | Dec 6, 2014 |
| Loss | Jéssica AndradeH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 171 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| Win | Roxanne ModafferiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | Nov 30, 2013 |
| Loss | Leslie SmithH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Invicta FC 4 | Jan 5, 2013 |
| Loss | Cat ZinganoH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Invicta FC 3 | Oct 6, 2012 |
| Win | Raquel Pa'aluhi | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | Destiny MMA: Na Koa 1 | Sep 8, 2012 |
| Win |  Sarah MorasH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Invicta FC 2 | Jul 28, 2012 |
| Loss | Tori AdamsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz: A Champion's Quest | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Win | Kim CoutureH2H | TKO (knees to the body) | R2 | Medieval Fight Productions: Vengeance | Mar 13, 2012 |
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