Women's Bantamweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Raquel Pennington
16-10
Age
37
Height
5'7"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
67.5"
Avg Fight Time
15:18
Gym
Colorado Springs BJJ
UFC Record
13-6(19 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 3 Sub 10 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 9R5 1
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
31%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
Colorado Springs, United States
Last Fight2024-10-05
JP
L - Julianna Pena
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kayla HarrisonSubmissionR3 3:25· Guillotine Choke On Ground
Fight History
WIN
MR
vs Marion Reneau
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
Gd
vs Germaine de Randamie
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KV
vs Ketlen Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
IA
vs Irene Aldana
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MC
vs Macy Chiasson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 3:07
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 3:07
WIN
PK
vs Pannie Kianzad
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JP
vs Julianna Pena
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mayra Bueno Silva
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AL
vs Aspen Ladd
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
HH
vs Holly Holm
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AN
vs Amanda Nunes
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R5 2:36
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R5 2:36
WIN
MT
vs Miesha Tate
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
EP
vs Elizabeth Phillips
UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2· 2016-08-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· 2015-09-05
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:58
LOSS
HH
vs Holly Holm
UFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· 2015-02-28
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AE
vs Ashlee Evans-Smith
UFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· 2014-12-06
Submission
Bulldog Choke On Ground Technical Submission
R1 4:59
SubmissionBulldog Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R1 4:59
LOSS
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Roxanne Modafferi
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BC
vs Bethe Correia
UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
0.83 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Raquel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+82% vs div avg
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
50%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
42%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Elbows) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (137%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 283% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#21
33% of subs
Other
Bulldog Choke On Ground
Technical Submission
#11
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Bulldog Choke On Ground Technical Submission (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strike Acc% (49%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (132% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 15
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 15
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc62%
Clinch
81% acc30%
Ground
83% acc9%
Striking Differential+0.78/min
4.10 landed/min3.32 absorbed/min
4.10
Landed/Min
3.32
Absorbed/Min
0.05
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1193
Sig. Strikes Attempted2426
Key Insights
Raquel incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Effective body attack (31%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Clinch active: 30% of output in the clinch (81% accuracy).
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.9 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
28%
Low
Division Rank#13 of 15
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 15
0%100%
TD Success Rate
19%
Landed
11
Defended
47
Total
58
0.83
TD / 15min
0.62
Sub / 15min
11
TD Landed
58
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
116
Attempted
28%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
33%
R2
25%
R3
25%
Key Insights
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (28%).
Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,386
1.35
Ratio
Absorbed
1,772
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.8
High
Strikes/Min
5.9
Standing %
78%
R3 vs R1 Output
132%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 132% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
0:35
R2 Control
1:11
R3 Control
1:34
R1 to Final
+31%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+11.7pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+0.8pp
Body
+0.9pp
Leg
-1.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
23.2
sig strikes / round
Output Change
116%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#8
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#10
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#5
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#8
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#11
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#4
of 15
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#10
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2761
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights