Pennington Sisters Share Different UFC 307 Results
UFC 307 gave Raquel and Tecia Pennington different results on October 5, 2024. Julianna Peña reclaimed the women’s bantamweight title from Raquel by split decision, while Tecia defeated Carla Esparza by unanimous decision. The official UFC scorecards record both outcomes.
Raquel Pennington: Defending the Bantamweight Crown
Raquel Pennington, the then-champion, faced former champion Julianna Peña at UFC 307; Peña won by split decision and reclaimed the belt, later losing it to Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 in June 2025. Her first title defense came at UFC 307. The matchup had been over a decade in the making, with both fighters having crossed paths during the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter.
Pennington’s journey to the top has been nothing short of remarkable. After a five-fight winning streak, she captured the vacant title in January by defeating Mayra Bueno Silva. Her first title defense came at UFC 307; Julianna Peña won by split decision and reclaimed the belt, according to the official scorecards.
Before UFC 307, Pennington described the matchup as a fight she had thought about for 11 years. She lost the title by split decision; the official scorecards preserve the result.
Tecia Pennington: Rising Strawweight Contender
Tecia Pennington also fought at UFC 307, defeating former champion Carla Esparza by unanimous decision. The official UFC scorecards record the result.
Before UFC 307, Tecia said she felt confident in her abilities. “I believe I’m stronger, faster, and have really good movement and ring IQ,” she said before the bout.
Balancing Act: Championship, Marriage, and Motherhood
The Penningtons’ story goes beyond their individual fights. As a married couple in the UFC, they face unique challenges and opportunities. They were not in each other’s corners at UFC 307, and their support for one another remained part of their story.
Adding another layer to their journey is their role as parents. The couple recently welcomed a daughter, bringing new perspective and motivation to their careers. Tecia spoke about the impact of motherhood, describing it as “amazing” and a source of additional drive in her fighting career.
A Night of High Stakes
The event ended with different outcomes for the couple: Raquel lost the bantamweight title, while Tecia won her bout. Neither result changed the fact that their fight nights were separate contests on the same card.
Tecia publicly backed Raquel before the event, but Peña won the title fight by split decision. Tecia’s own bout ended in a unanimous-decision win over Esparza.
The Penningtons’ story reflects the evolving landscape of MMA, where personal relationships and professional aspirations intertwine. At UFC 307, they each competed on the same card while balancing their separate careers and family life.
UFC 307 placed both Penningtons on the same card, where each faced a former champion and left with a different result.
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[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPnwHeL8aY
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQUQJUFN6aU
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