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MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Ex-UFC Champ Raquel Pennington Issues Health Update After Neck Surgery

Ex-UFC Champ Raquel Pennington Issues Health Update After Neck Surgery

After the mishap in Abu Dhabi, the MMA world is now looking forward to two back-to-back Fight Nights scheduled at UFC APEX before the much-anticipated JDM vs.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 9, 2025
Noche UFC adds Raquel Pennington – Norma Dumont

Noche UFC adds Raquel Pennington – Norma Dumont

Noche UFC goes down in San Antonio on September 13th and we just learned about a big time women’s bantamweight matchup that’ll go down on the card. AG Fight was the first to report the news that former bantamweight champion Raquel “Rocky” Pennington (16-9) will be taking on surging contender Norma Dumont (12-2).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 8, 2025
Raquel Pennington booked for UFC return against surging contender in first fight since losing bantamweight title

Raquel Pennington booked for UFC return against surging contender in first fight since losing bantamweight title

Former UFC bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington’s Octagon return is reportedly set for Noche UFC. Amid the escalating talks of a super fight between UFC bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, Raquel Pennington is one of several forgotten contenders in the division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 2, 2025
Manager: UFC considering interim title if Julianna Peña not ready to defend

Manager: UFC considering interim title if Julianna Peña not ready to defend

Julianna Peña recaptured the women's bantamweight title at UFC 307 in October defeating Raquel Pennington via controversial split decision.  Before she's able to defend the belt, the fight promotion may be planning an interim title bout.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 15, 2024

Raquel Pennington Says Julianna Peña Chasing ‘Ghost’ Amanda Nunes (Exclusive)

After 25 fights and a UFC title, Raquel Pennington is "more motivated than ever" to beat Julianna Pena. Raquel Pennington Disputes UFC 307 Loss, Demands

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 8, 2024
Raquel Pennington Disputes UFC 307 Loss, Demands Rematch

Raquel Pennington Disputes UFC 307 Loss, Demands Rematch

Raquel Pennington wants to run it back with Julianna Peña ASAP. Kayla Harrison Questions UFC 307 Win from ‘Scared’ Julianna Peña Pennington's reign as the UFC women's Bantamweight Champion didn't last very long, losing the belt nine months after she had won it at UFC 297 against Mayra Bueno Silva.

MMA News / Sporting News / October 8, 2024

Kayla Harrison sympathizes with Raquel Pennington's controversial title loss at UFC 307: 'I wouldn't want to lose like that'

Kayla Harrison said she felt bad for Raquel Pennington after "Rocky" lost her UFC women's bantamweight title via a controversial split decision at UFC 307.

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MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 6, 2024
Julianna Peña Narrowly Reclaims Title in UFC 307 Co-Main Event

Julianna Peña Narrowly Reclaims Title in UFC 307 Co-Main Event

The women's bantamweight title is up for grabs. 100 events after Amanda Nunes stopped Ronda Rousey, current champion Raquel Pennington battles Julianna Peña in the co-main event of UFC 307 from Salt Lake City, Utah.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 6, 2024
UFC 307 Results: Julianna Pena regains bantamweight title with a questionable decision over Raquel Pennington

UFC 307 Results: Julianna Pena regains bantamweight title with a questionable decision over Raquel Pennington

In the co-main event of UFC 307, the women’s bantamweight title is on the line. The champion Raquel Pennington (16-8) looks to make her first successful title defense as she takes on former champion Julianna Pena (10-5).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 22, 2024
After becoming UFC champion, what’s next for Raquel Pennington?

After becoming UFC champion, what’s next for Raquel Pennington?

This past Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 297, a new women’s bantamweight champion was crowned. With Amanda Nunes retiring last year, Raquel Pennington (16-8) and Mayra Bueno Silva (10-3-1, 1 NC) battled it out for the vacant bantamweight championship.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 21, 2024

UFC 297 Results: Raquel Pennington Outlasts Mayra Bueno Silva to Score UFC Gold

The first title fight on the UFC 297 card featured a women's bantamweight collision between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. Pennington and Silva had a little bit of beef going into this one.

MMA News / Yardbarker / July 11, 2023
Raquel Pennington expects to fight for bantamweight title

Raquel Pennington expects to fight for bantamweight title

While Raquel Pennington never fought Julianna Pena on season 18 of “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2013, it appears the two are on a collision course 10 years later.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / January 28, 2021
UFC's Raquel Pennington suspended for banned substances

UFC bantamweight Raquel Pennington suspended until May 17 for banned substances

Pennington informed USADA on Nov. 17 that she had inadvertently used two prohibited drugs while taking prescribed medications to treat an unspecified medical condition.

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