Former UFC Champion Raquel Pennington is openly lesbian and enjoys a happy marriage with her wife and fellow UFC fighter Tecia Torres.
Born on September 5, 1988, Raquel has had a long and successful career as a professional mixed martial artist, earning the title of UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.
As professional fighters in the same field, Raquel Pennington and her wife, Tecia Torres, had known each other for a long time. Torres even revealed that their relationship began as a crush.
Moreover, the two began dating and eventually bought a house in Raquel’s home state of Colorado, signaling their strong commitment and long-term relationship.
Further, the couple has always been vocal about their identities. They are open about their relationship and share it publicly with their fans and the media.
Raquel Pennington And Her Wife Have Been Married For Two Years, Consistently Supporting Each Other’s Careers
Raquel Pennington and Tecia Torres got engaged in May 2017. The power couple stayed engaged for over five years before officially tying the knot.
In July 2022, Raquel Pennington married her long-time partner, Tecia. The MMA artist took to her Instagram to share the new milestone of their relationship with her fans, penning a caption that read:
meet my beautiful wife. Just call me mrs.pennington. we made it official today. i married my greatest love.
Raquel and Tecia have consistently supported each other’s careers throughout their journey as a couple and displayed a remarkable bond of love.
Additionally, the two sensational fighters will fight on the same UFC 307 card in October 2024.
In a YouTube video, Torres expressed her feelings about sharing the same stage as her wife when asked by the interviewer, saying:
i get anxiety for myself and then for her its even more so. i could fight forst and get my w and worry about her after
Over the years, it has become evident that while they support and admire each other’s work, Raquel and Tecia are proficient individuals in their professional lives.
The fact that they share a common background as MMA fighters likely played a crucial role in strengthening their connection.
Similarly, their strong work ethic and healthy relationships have been nothing but inspiring to many out there.
The Pennington Couple Celebrated Their Daughter Alayah’s First Birthday on June 1, 2024
As of 2023, the married couple expanded their family by welcoming their baby daughter, Alayah Rose Pennington, on June 1.
Tecia Torres became pregnant through an IVF transfer, which led her to step away from her professional fighting career during that time.
Furthermore, the UFC champion shared the news of her wife expecting a child on Instagram, posting pictures of their newborn daughter with the caption:
Welcome to the world our little love
With their new responsibilities as new parents, the couple has been seen happily raising their daughter together.
Additionally, the couple frequently shares pictures of their daughter on social media, reflecting the strong bond within their family.
On their daughter’s first birthday, they shared pictures of the celebration with friends and family, with a heartwarming caption that read:
what a wonderful day celebrating our babygirl’s first birthday. It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by. We’re excited to watch her grow and see what beautiful adventures life has in store.
Moreover, despite facing thick and thin, the couple has remained strong and committed to maintaining their marriage over the years.
With the addition of their baby to the family, the couple has grown even closer, forming a happy and loving family.
In Case You Didn’t Know
<li> In a recent match at the UFC 307, Tecia Pennington gained a victory against former UFC Champion Carla Esparza. </li>
<li> Raquel Pennington ranks 8th in the UFC Women’s Pound-for-Pound rankings as of August 20, 2024. </li>
<li> Raquel first apparently met her wife, Tecia Torres, in a meet and greet with her ex-boyfriend. </li>
<li> The couple train at different teams, with Raquel training at Colardo-based Altitude MMA and Tecia at the American Top Team. </li>
