Invicta 12?s Raquel Pa’aluhi: Representing the Warrior Spirit of Hawaii

When you think of hotspots currently gracing the world of mixed martial arts, some of the big places are the Russian Caucasus, Poland, Ireland and Mexico. MMA is exploding there, leading to an increase in interest and prospects for the sport. A place that has really jumped on the radar in recent times is Hawaii, […]

When you think of hotspots currently gracing the world of mixed martial arts, some of the big places are the Russian Caucasus, Poland, Ireland and Mexico. MMA is exploding there, leading to an increase in interest and prospects for the sport. A place that has really jumped on the radar in recent times is Hawaii, […]

Raquel Pennington Ready to Derail Holly Holm’s Hype Train at UFC 184

Raquel “Rocky” Pennington knows she’s fighting an uphill battle at UFC 184, but it’s the opportunity she’s been waiting for. While the Colorado native will appear in the co-main event slot opposite of UFC newcomer Holly Holm, The Ultimate Fighter alum is certainly on the lower end of the hype scale. This rings especially true […]

Raquel “Rocky” Pennington knows she’s fighting an uphill battle at UFC 184, but it’s the opportunity she’s been waiting for. While the Colorado native will appear in the co-main event slot opposite of UFC newcomer Holly Holm, The Ultimate Fighter alum is certainly on the lower end of the hype scale. This rings especially true […]

Holly Holm vs. Raquel Pennington: A Full Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC 184‘s co-main event takes place in the women’s bantamweight division with the debut of a highly touted former boxing champion. Holly Holm steps into the Octagon for the first time and will try to make her mark against Raquel “Rocky” Pennington. Pennington is currently ranked No. 12 in the official UFC divisional rankings, and […]

UFC 184‘s co-main event takes place in the women’s bantamweight division with the debut of a highly touted former boxing champion. Holly Holm steps into the Octagon for the first time and will try to make her mark against Raquel “Rocky” Pennington. Pennington is currently ranked No. 12 in the official UFC divisional rankings, and […]

Raquel Pennington in Position to Squash Hype Surrounding Holly Holm

Standing across from former multiple-division boxing world champion Holly Holm at UFC 184 on February 28 will be former The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 competitor Raquel “Rocky” Pennington. The No. 12-ranked Pennington was originally scheduled to welcome the undefeated mixed martial artist to the big leagues at UFC 181, but Holm pulled out in November […]

Standing across from former multiple-division boxing world champion Holly Holm at UFC 184 on February 28 will be former The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 competitor Raquel “Rocky” Pennington. The No. 12-ranked Pennington was originally scheduled to welcome the undefeated mixed martial artist to the big leagues at UFC 181, but Holm pulled out in November […]

Ashlee Evans-Smith to Replace Holly Holm at UFC 181, Faces Raquel Pennington

Holly Holm‘s withdrawal from UFC 181 was a definite hit against the card, but the UFC scooped up another interesting prospect to replace her in former Championship Fighting Alliance women’s featherweight champion Ashlee Evans-Smith. Evans-Smith will step in and face The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 alumnus Raquel Pennington. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com.  Evans-Smith, […]

Holly Holm‘s withdrawal from UFC 181 was a definite hit against the card, but the UFC scooped up another interesting prospect to replace her in former Championship Fighting Alliance women’s featherweight champion Ashlee Evans-Smith. Evans-Smith will step in and face The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 alumnus Raquel Pennington. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com.  Evans-Smith, […]

Roxanne Modafferi vs. Raquel Pennington Booked for TUF 18 Finale

Jessamyn Duke and Peggy Morgan aren’t the only ladies who lost on The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 who will still get some time in the spotlight at the Finale this Saturday. Fan favorite Roxanne Modafferi and semifinalist Raquel Pennington will square off in the main card’s first fight. B/R’s own Jeremy Botter broke the story on […]

Jessamyn Duke and Peggy Morgan aren’t the only ladies who lost on The Ultimate Fighter Season 18 who will still get some time in the spotlight at the Finale this Saturday. Fan favorite Roxanne Modafferi and semifinalist Raquel Pennington will square off in the main card’s first fight. B/R’s own Jeremy Botter broke the story on […]