Raquel Pennington losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Raquel Pennington has compiled a 16-9 (5) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. She has nine losses against eight different opponents, two of them in title fights.
9. Raquel Pennington loses to Julianna Peña via split decision
On October 5, 2024 Raquel Pennington defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Julianna Peña. Pennington was 36 years old with a record of 16-8, and Peña was 35 with a record of 11-5. Pennington was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Peña was coming off a loss. Pennington lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Peña.
8. Raquel Pennington loses to Holly Holm in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On January 18, 2020 Raquel Pennington faced Holly Holm in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Pennington was 31 years old with a record of 10-7, and Holm was 38 with a record of 12-5. Pennington was coming off a win, while Holm was coming off a loss. Pennington lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holm.
7. Raquel Pennington loses to Germaine de Randamie via unanimous decision
On November 10, 2018 Raquel Pennington faced Germaine de Randamie in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 30 years old with a record of 9-6, and Randamie was 34 with a record of 7-3. Pennington was coming off a loss, while Randamie was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pennington lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Randamie.
6. Raquel Pennington loses to Amanda Nunes via KO
On May 12, 2018 Raquel Pennington fought Amanda Nunes for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Pennington was 29 years old with a record of 9-5, and Nunes was 29 with a record of 15-4. Pennington was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nunes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Nunes stopped Pennington via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Raquel Pennington loses to Holly Holm via split decision
On February 28, 2015 Raquel Pennington faced Holly Holm in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 26 years old with a record of 5-4, and Holm was 33 with a record of 7-0. Pennington was coming off a win and Holm was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Pennington lost via split decision. Went the distance with Holm.
4. Raquel Pennington loses to Jéssica Andrade via split decision
On March 15, 2014 Raquel Pennington faced Jéssica Andrade in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 25 years old with a record of 4-3, and Andrade was 22 with a record of 10-3. Both Pennington and Andrade were coming off a win. Pennington lost via split decision. Went the distance with Andrade.
3. Raquel Pennington loses to Leslie Smith via unanimous decision
On January 5, 2013 Raquel Pennington faced Leslie Smith in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 24 years old with a record of 3-2, and Smith was 30 with a record of 4-2-1. Pennington was coming off a loss, while Smith was coming off a win. Pennington lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Smith.
2. Raquel Pennington loses to Cat Zingano via KO
On October 6, 2012 Raquel Pennington faced Cat Zingano in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 24 years old with a record of 3-1, and Zingano was 30 with a record of 6-0. Pennington was on a 2-fight winning streak and Zingano was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Zingano submitted Pennington via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
1. Raquel Pennington loses to Tori Adams via unanimous decision
On June 22, 2012 Raquel Pennington faced Tori Adams in a bantamweight bout. Pennington was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pennington was coming off a win. Pennington lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Adams.