Raquel Pennington vs Roxanne Modafferi — Fight recap

Raquel Pennington defeated Roxanne Modafferi by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 30, 2013, showcasing superior striking efficiency and grappling control. Pennington landed 80 significant strikes at 60% accuracy while Modafferi managed just 42 of 194 attempts for 21%, a stark disparity that defined the bout's trajectory.

The decisive wrestling advantage proved equally influential: Pennington converted her only takedown attempt while Modafferi failed on all seven of her efforts, resulting in Pennington controlling 4:40 of cage time compared to 1:41. Pennington's striking was distributed effectively across target zones, connecting on 57 head strikes and 15 body strikes, demonstrating a composed, methodical approach.

The unanimous decision reflected Pennington's dominance in both volume and precision, establishing her as a rising contender in the women's bantamweight division.