Jessica Andrade vs Tecia Pennington — Fight recap

Jessica Andrade defeated Tecia Pennington via unanimous decision over three rounds on February 24, 2018, establishing dominance through superior grappling and control. Andrade landed 92 significant strikes at 51% accuracy while converting 10 of 12 takedown attempts (83%), accumulating 7:14 of control time that dictated the fight's pace.

Pennington managed 69 significant strikes at 46% accuracy but was largely neutralized on the mat, securing only 2 takedowns and spending just 23 seconds in control. The tactical disparity was stark: Andrade's wrestling-heavy approach overwhelmed Pennington's striking-based defense, with Andrade particularly effective on the body, landing 43 of 50 strikes there.

This performance solidified Andrade's position as a rising contender in the women's strawweight division.