Women's StrawweightACTIVE
Tecia Pennington
15-7
Age
36
Height
5'1"
Weight
1145 lbs
Reach
60.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:56
Gym
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Wins By
1 KO · 1 Sub · 13 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 9
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
13%
Bonuses
—
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Fall River, United States
Fight History
LOSS
JJ
vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TR
vs Tabatha Ricci
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
LP
vs Luana Pinheiro
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DG
vs Denise Gomes
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BR
vs Bec Rawlings
UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BF
vs Brianna Fortino
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MR
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CE
vs Carla Esparza
UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.· 2024-10-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Mackenzie Dern
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane· 2021-08-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SH
vs Sam Hughes
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Eye Injury
R1 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R1 5:00
LOSS
ZW
vs Zhang Weili
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MW
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JJ
vs Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Angela Hill
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Juliana Lima
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 0:53
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 0:53
LOSS
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs Evans
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Angela Magana
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.8/min
Grappling
0.54 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Tecia adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
58%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
50%
Jabs
50%
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 Leg Kicks (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (142%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 317% 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
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Eye Injury
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Eye Injury (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strikes/Min (4.8).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (2/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (13/15 wins). Grinds opponents down.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc85%
Clinch
58% acc12%
Ground
65% acc3%
Striking Differential+1.30/min
4.78 landed/min3.48 absorbed/min
4.78
Landed/Min
3.48
Absorbed/Min
0.06
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1199
Sig. Strikes Attempted2494
Key Insights
Tecia is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
14%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%
Landed
7
Defended
58
Total
65
0.54
TD / 15min
0.06
Sub / 15min
7
TD Landed
65
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
130
Attempted
14%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (14%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,398
1.51
Ratio
Absorbed
1,584
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.7
High
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
109%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.51x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
0:50
R2 Control
0:52
R3 Control
0:38
R1 to Final
+5%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-4.8pp
Body
-2.4pp
Leg
+7.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+4.4pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2810
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights