Raquel Pennington, a proud lesbian, is radiant and confident as she celebrates the strength of her family with her wife, Tecia Torres. After dating for more than a year, the pair took the next step in their relationship and were engaged. After a few years, the couple married and welcomed a beautiful daughter into their loving arms.
Raquel Pennington, a well-known American mixed martial artist, maintains her position in the UFC women’s featherweight category, which is very competitive. As of January 17, 2023, she is the #2 contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings. Furthermore, displaying her versatility throughout weight classes, Pennington is ranked #12 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings as of November 7, 2023. Pennington made her professional debut in March 2012, defeating Kim Couture with an impressive TKO. Similarly, on November 30, 2013, Pennington competed against TUF 18 teammate Roxanne Modafferi in The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale.
Raquel Pennington and Tecia Torres’s Journey to Marriage & Parenthood
Raquel Pennington and her wife, Tecia Torres, exchanged vows on July 27, 2022, after more than a year of dating. The news of their marriage was shared with the public via an Instagram post, in which Pennington joyfully announced
“Meet my gorgeous wife! Please call me Mrs. Pennington. We made it official today. I married my greatest love. I can’t wait for the future chapters of our lives together, sweetie. “I love you very much.”
Their path to marriage started in May 2017, when the pair announced their engagement and shared emotional photos of Pennington’s heartfelt proposal to Torres. In November 2020, the couple announced their plans to become parents, adding to their list of happy milestones. Pennington rushed to Instagram to share their delight, saying,
“We’ve got an extra turkey in the oven this year. Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. Baby Pennington due June 2023 #Rocknado $TeamRocky #TeamTiny #family #love #ivf #ivfpregnancy.”
It was discovered that Tecia Torres carried their kid, most likely via the IVF treatment stated in Pennington’s article, demonstrating their devotion to growing their family. On June 1, 2023, their much-anticipated bundle of joy, Alayah Rose Pennington, made a wonderful arrival. Torres has been sharing wonderful updates and glimpses of their treasured times as a family on her social media channels ever before their baby was born.
Raquel Pennington’s wife, Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres is a lesbian UFC fighter from Colorado who was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. Torres graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2010 from Florida Atlantic University, where she majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology. She continued her academic aspirations, earning a master’s degree in criminology from the same university in 2017. Her varied background includes Puerto Rican, Portuguese, and Irish ancestry, with ancestral ties to Maunabo, Puerto Rico.
Tecia’s path into the world of mixed martial arts began early. She triumphantly earned her black belt after 12 years of taekwondo training. Her amateur Muay Thai record is an outstanding 16-4. Torres made her impact in the UFC after joining the company in December 2014, just as the strawweight division was created. Torres is an outspoken advocate for mental health in addition to her MMA accomplishments.
She has openly discussed her difficulties with challenges, including depression and attachment disorder. On World Mental Health Day in 2019, she bravely shared her experiences, adding to the essential conversation around mental health.
