Raquel Pennington

2024 - 10 - 6

When Tattoos Meet Takedowns: Raquel Pennington's Rollercoaster Ride at UFC 307!

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Join us as we dive into Raquel Pennington's thrilling UFC 307 adventure—tattoos, title defenses, and a surprising split decision! 🥊💥

This Saturday night, the spotlight is set to shine brightly on the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, where the co-main event showcases an electrifying clash for the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Pete Davidson may not be in the ring, but Raquel Pennington sure has her challenges laid out as she defends her title against Julianna Peña, a fiery contender with a strong desire to reclaim her throne. After clinching the championship belt back in January, Pennington expressed a mix of elation and pressure, knowing full well that being at the top comes with an all-star line-up of challengers eager for glory.

Fans can barely hold their excitement as the countdown to the fight nears! Raquel Pennington has made a name for herself not just through her skills, but with an intriguing collection of tattoos that tell the story of her journey. Each ink mark serves as a reminder of her struggles, triumphs, and the fierce battle she fights inside and outside the octagon. It's like walking into a gallery of tenacity and strength! The 5-round championship bout promises to be an unpredictable rollercoaster ride—who knows, maybe one of those tattoo stories might inspire her next move against Peña!

As Raquel took to the cage, anxiety swirled around the arena, echoing through the hearts of her fans. The crowd erupted as the fighters showcased their skills, with Julianna Peña undeniably coming out strong, landing decisive blows, including a fierce head kick. Despite a rocky start, Pennington fought back valiantly, especially in the fourth round, but the evening took an unexpected turn as decisions were left to judges. In the end, the split decision crowned Julianna Peña the new champion, leaving Pennington and her fans stunned yet proud of her fierce determination.

In the aftermath of UFC 307, discussions erupted about the emotional highs and lows faced by these women warriors. There’s no doubt that Raquel Pennington remains a significant figure in the bantamweight division. Interestingly, she holds the distinction of having one of the highest fight IQs in the sport, a testament to her years in the ring. Meanwhile, Julianna Peña has proven time and again that she can navigate the pressure of title matches, making this rivalry all the more intriguing. Who will be next in line to challenge for the championship? Keep your eyes peeled; the drama of the octagon is bound to continue!

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UFC 307 live blog: Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena (MMA Fighting)

Follow the UFC 307 live blog for Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña, the bantamweight title fight co-main event this Saturday in Salt Lake City.

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Raquel Pennington to defend her bantamweight title against ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

When Raquel Pennington won the UFC women's bantamweight title in January, she briefly felt the pressure of everyone wanting a piece of the champ.

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What time is Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Peña fight? Walkout ... (MMA Junkie)

This women's bantamweight championship bout scheduled for five rounds is taking place Saturday, Oct. 5 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Some heat has built up ...

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Raquel Pennington Tattoos: Meaning and Origin Behind the UFC ... (EssentiallySports)

In this article we take a look at the many tattoos of UFC women's bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington and their meaning.

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UFC 307: Raquel Pennington vs. Julianna Pena odds, picks and ... (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

In a 5-round women's bantamweight championship bout in the co-main event, Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena meet Saturday at UFC 307 at Delta Center in ...

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UFC 307: Despite Knockdown, Head Kick, Julianna Pena Dethrones ... (Cageside Press)

Raquel Pennington came on strong in the fourth round of her UFC 307 co-main event title fight with Julianna Pena, but was dethroned in the end.

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Julianna Peña defeats Raquel Pennington by split decision in UFC ... (MMAWeekly)

The women's bantamweight title was on the line in the UFC 307 co-main event with champion Raquel Pennington taking on former titleholder Julianna Peña.

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Daniel Cormier TV - Julianna Peña OFFENDED BY Raquel ... (FOX Sports Radio)

Julianna Peña IS BACK with Daniel Cormier on the DC Check-In ahead of potentially winning the title back against champion Raquel Pennington.

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Spokane's Julianna Pena defeats Raquel Pennington via split ... (The Spokesman-Review)

The veteran fighters clashed for the first time Saturday for Pennington's women's bantamweight belt at UFC 307 at the Delta Center. Just like she did 11 years ...

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UFC 307 social media reactions: Julianna Peña's title win over ... (MMA Junkie)

The MMA community reacted with outrage to Julianna Peña's title victory against Raquel Pennington in the UFC 307 co-main event.

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UFC 307 Results: Julianna Pena regains bantamweight title with a ... (Empire Sports Media)

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 ...

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Raquel Pennington drops title to Julianna Peña after split-decision ... (Colorado Springs Gazette)

SALT LAKE CITY – Raquel Pennington was visibly flustered Saturday after Bruce Buffer announced the winner of the UFC 307 bantamweight title fight.

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