Raquel Pennington

Women's Bantamweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed A

Kick Power A

Kick Speed A

Accuracy B

Strike Defense S

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense A

Sub Defense A

Ground Game A

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin S

Fight IQ A

Reach 65"

SIGNATURE

▸Lead hook to body combination

▸Takedown to top pressure ground-and-pound

▸Counter right cross off opponent's striking entry

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite stamina and near-unbreakable chin let her maintain consistent output across full 3 or 5 round fights

−Below-elite striking accuracy relative to her other core skills leads to wasted energy during high-volume flurries

+Highly balanced striking and grappling skillset leaves no major exploitable gaps for opponents to target

−Lack of high-level submission offense limits her finish opportunities on the mat

+Top-tier striking defense minimizes damage intake even during extended striking exchanges

−Occasionally overcommits to takedown entries, leaving her open to short counter strikes on the entry

MATCHUPS

BESTSlow, one-dimensional power brawlers who rely on single knockout strikes, as her elite striking defense and chin neutralize their only meaningful threat while her steady, consistent output earns her clear decision wins

HARDFast, technically precise strikers with elite footwork and lateral movement, who can stay at range, land accurate shots at a higher rate than her, and avoid her takedown entries to outpoint her across the fight

Fighter Intel

A TIER ALL-ROUNDER DECISION MAKER

Top Attributes

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Combat Profile

Raquel Pennington is a gritty veteran who utilizes relentless volume and durable physicality to wear down her opponents over five rounds. Training at Elevation Fight Team, she combines a stiff jab with suffocating clinch work to control the pace and positioning of the bout. Her championship victory over Holly Holm underscored her ability to adapt mid-fight and outlast elite competition through sheer determination.

Tactical Advantage

She excels against opponents who lack the wrestling to reverse her or the power to discourage her constant forward pressure. Pennington systematically breaks down foes by targeting the body and mixing in clinch strikes to drain their stamina early. Fighters who start slow often find themselves in a hole they cannot climb out of against her championship experience and grinding style.

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