Raquel Pennington (16-9) defended her Women’s Bantamweight Championship against Julianna Pena (12-5) in the co-main event of UFC 307. Pena defeated Pennington via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) to become the 2-time 135 lb champion.
On Instagram, Raquel Pennington issued the following statement:
“I’m home and I’m healthy. My heart hurts but my head is high! I do not feel I lost that fight but this is just another wild detour in this journey of mine. I will be back better than ever! I want the rematch stat! Regardless, I’m counting my blessings. What an amazing fight week, surrounded by so much love, support and blessings. Memories that will last a lifetime. I’m full of gratitude and I want to send a shout out to all the people who stand behind me. My amazing group of coaches @jhostriking @jason_kutz @tylerlarsenbjj @mennyboy12 @antwon_burton3 and @evierae_jaktmuscle My training partners who put in work with me this camp Cory, @ryan.ashleigh and @jjaldrich My recovery team @sabrinabishopselman @cismrehab @peakbalancefamily my mental coach @kaizenmentalperformance My amazing management group @vaynersports @sarahzemonek @botemplin @kcoll0207 My amazing wife @teciatorres and my entire family who has been my biggest support since day 1. To all my true fans out there I love each and every one of you. We will be back!!! ❤️🏆 #TeamRocky”