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Women's Strawweight Division

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Jessica Penne

Women's Strawweight Division

14-8-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

8

Wins by Submission

6

First Round Finishes

Jessica Penne

athlete record

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Learn more about Jessica Penne's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Newport Beach, United States
Trains at
Alliance MMA - Chula Vista
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
40
Height
65.00
Weight
116.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 12, 2014
Reach
67.00
Leg reach
38.00
  • Team Pettis on TUF 20
     
  • Pro since 2006
     
  • Was the top Atomweight (105-pound) fighter in the world
     
  • Eight wins by submission (arm triangle, 4 RNC, triangle, 2 armbar), two by KO
     
  • Six first round finishes
     
  • Owns wins over Angela Magana and Lisa Ellis
     
  • Lost 2013 bout to UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson
     
  • Has won seven of her last 14 and two of her last four

UFC 285 (3/4/23) Penne was submitted by Tabatha Ricci via armbar at 2:14 of the second round 

UFC on ABC (7/16/22) Penne lost a three round unanimous decision to Emily Ducote

UFC 265 (8/7/21) Penne submitted Karolina Kowalkiewicz via armbar at 4:32 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (4/17/21) Penne won a three round split decision over Lupita Godinez

UFC Fight Night (4/22/17) Penne lost a three round unanimous decision to Danielle Taylor

UFC 199 (6/4/16) Penne was stopped by Jessica Andrade via strikes at 2:56 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (6/20/15) Penne was stopped by Joanna Jedrzejczyk via strikes at 4:22 of the third round in a UFC women’s strawweight title fight

TUF 20 Finale (12/12/14) Penne won a three round split decision over Randa Markos

 

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 20

On episode 12 (semifinals), Penne lost a three round unanimous decision to Carla Esparza

On episode 10 (quarterfinals), Penne won a three round decision over Aisling Daly

On episode three, Penne submitted Lisa Ellis via rear naked choke at 3:47 of the first round

Training: A typical day of training involves training at Alliance, grappling at Studio 540, strength and conditioning. 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training eight years ago. I fell in love with Jiu-
Jitsu after the first time I trained. Training and competing in MMA was a natural progression.

What ranks and titles have you held? First Invicta FC atomweight champion. Black belt in BJJ under Lucas Leite

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream come true. I feel that the women in this sport deserve a platform like the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from CSF with a BA in communications

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a catering supervisor, among other jobs.

Favorite grappling technique: Gogoplata

Favorite striking technique: Boxing