Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington — Fight recap

Tabatha Ricci won a split decision over Tecia Pennington on May 11, 2024, in a three-round striking battle where volume and efficiency proved decisive. Ricci landed 54 significant strikes at 37% accuracy while controlling the fight for 5:15, though she struggled with takedown attempts, converting just 1 of 10.

Pennington was the busier striker, landing 80 significant strikes at 36% accuracy and connecting on 10 of 11 leg kicks, but accumulated only 4 seconds of control time and failed both takedown attempts. The fight remained standing throughout, with both fighters targeting the head primarily—Ricci landed 32 head strikes while Pennington landed 64—but Ricci's superior octagon control and defensive wrestling ultimately swayed the judges' scorecards.

The split decision indicates a competitive bout, with Ricci's cage dominance and takedown threat offsetting Pennington's superior strike volume.