Raquel Pennington Net Worth 2024: How rich is the UFC bantamweight champion?
Learn more details about the net worth, fighting career and personal life of bantamweight title challenger Raquel Pennington.
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| Name | Raquel Pennington (Born: Raquel Len Pennington) |
| Nickname | Rocky |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | 5'7" in (1.70 m) |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million approximately |
| Source of income | MMA career, Endorsements, Business ventures |
| Sponsors | Drnk Fitt, Torque MMA (Shirudo Gear), Dynamic Fastener, and Reebok |
| Last Updated | October 2024 |
Raquel Pennington fights in UFC’s women’s bantamweight division. Pennington hails from Colorado Springs. Pennington has had a long MMA career. Raquel Pennington has amassed a decent net worth due to her status as a top bantamweight fighter.
“Rocky” is not just a fighter. She is also an American yoga instructor, jeweler, and entrepreneur. She is a well-respected fighter, having competed in the UFC for more than ten years. With her multifaceted talents and endeavors, many are curious about the net worth of Raquel Pennington.
Raquel Pennington Net Worth 2024
Raquel Pennington has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. As a highly skilled yoga instructor, Pennington has built a reputation for herself in the wellness industry. Her Los Angeles studio offers classes, workshops, and private sessions.
The UFC bantamweight has also ventured into the world of jewelry design by creating unique and exquisite pieces. Pennington also has PPV points due to her status as the UFC bantamweight champion. As such, she has done well for herself financially.
Raquel Pennington Salary
Pennington fought at UFC 205 against Meisha Tate. She earned $57,000 for the fight. Rocky fought for the title at UFC 224 and lost to Amanda Nunes. Pennington earned $130,000 ($100,000 to show, $30,000 fight week incentives). The UFC star made around $63,000 for her UFC 246 bout.
Rocky made around $164,000 when she fought Macy Chiasson. Pennington earned around $120,000 for her fight against Ketlen Viera in 2023. The biggest paycheck of her career came at UFC 297. She earned around $382,000 after winning the UFC gold.
Sponsorships and Brand endorsements of Raquel Pennington
Along with her studio, Pennington has a multitude of endorsements and recognitions. Her status as a UFC champion will open many sponsorships and endorsement deals. The bantamweight champion has plenty of deals that enrich her net worth.
Her collaborations include ‘Pound 4 Pound’ Muay Thai Gym, Loot Mogul NFTs, Drnk Fitt, Torque MMA (Shirudo Gear), Dynamic Fastener, and Reebok, amongst others as well. She is also a motorcycle enthusiast and partakes in localized collaborations. “Rocky” also runs her domain at ‘teamrocky.net.’
Raquel Pennington’s Fighting Career
Pennington began training MMA at 19, despite initial protests from her family. In 2012, Pennington debuted at Invicta FC 2 against future TUF peer Sarah Moras. She won via unanimous decision. From August 2013 (TUF: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate), she was a slated cast of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) reality show as well.
She made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate Roxanne Modafferi in 2013. Pennington faced former champion/TUF coach Miesha Tate at UFC 205. She won the fight unanimously (29-28, 30-27 and 30-27). After an almost 18-month layoff, she faced Amanda Nunes at UFC 224 for the bantamweight title.
She lost to Germaine De Randamie and Holly Holm after facing Nunes. However, she amassed a five-fight winning streak and fought for the title at UFC 297. She faced a young contender in Mayra Bueno Silva in the co-main event. Using her veteran experience, Rocky emerged victorious after five rounds of action. Thus, she became a UFC champion for the first time in her career.
Raquel Pennington’s Personal Life
In addition to being a fighter, socialite, entrepreneur, and biking enthusiast, she also indulges in other avenues. Pennington has appeared in several movies and TV shows over the years as well. These include – The Jurassic Dead (2017), Fishbowls Are Definitely My Thing (2014), Car-Jumper (2013-2014), Smith & Wesson (2012), ExTerminators (2009) and Weekend Junkies (2007).
UFC strawweight Tecia Torres is married to Raquel Pennington. After they got married, Torres changed her last name to Pennington. Torres is one year younger than Pennington. The couple is active in sharing snippets of their life on social media.
She had also shared her pregnancy news with her wife Tecia Torres, UFC’s women’s strawweight standout, and her partner. The couple had an egg retrieval appointment in 2021 for the possibility of in vitro fertilization.
Moreover, her wife gave birth to their daughter, Alayah, on June 3rd, 2023. Recently, the fighter revealed the birth of her daughter as her renewed motivation in fighting. Not too long after, she became the UFC bantamweight champion.
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