Raquel Pennington, a proud lesbian, is beaming and confident as she celebrates the strength of her family with wife Tecia Torres. After dating for over a year, the couple took the next step in their relationship and got engaged. After a few years, the couple got married and welcomed a beautiful daughter into their loving arms.
Raquel Pennington, a famous American mixed martial artist, has maintained her position in the highly competitive UFC women’s featherweight division. As of January 17, 2023, she is the number two contender in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight rankings. Further showing her versatility across the weight classes, Pennington is ranked No. 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.
The Journey to Marriage and Parenthood by Raquel Pennington and Tecia Torres
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 by the public through a post on Instagram, which Pennington happily announced
“Meet my beautiful wife! Please call me Mrs. Pennington. Today we officially did it. I married my greatest love. I can’t wait for the future chapters of our lives together, honey. “I love you very much.”
Their journey to marriage began in May 2017, when the couple 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 took to Instagram to share his delight, saying:
“We have another turkey in the oven this year. Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours. Baby Pennington is due June 2023 #Rocknado $TeamRocky #TeamTiny #family #love #ivf #ivfpregnancy.”
It was revealed that Tecia Torres was carrying their child, most likely through the IVF treatment mentioned in Pennington’s article, showing their commitment to growing their family. On June 1, 2023, their long-awaited bundle of joy, Alayah Rose Pennington, made a beautiful arrival. Torres took to her social media channels to share beautiful updates and memories of their precious time as a family before their baby was born.
Wife Raquel Pennington, Tecia Torres
Tecia Torres is a lesbian UFC fighter from Colorado who was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. Torres graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor of arts degree in 2010, where she majored in criminal justice and sociology. She continued her academic pursuits, earning a master’s degree in criminology from the same university in 2017. Her diverse background includes Puerto Rican, Portuguese and Irish ancestry, with ancestral ties to Maunabo, Puerto Rico.
Tecia’s journey into the world of mixed martial arts began early. She triumphantly earned her black belt after 12 years of training in taekwondo. 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 mental health advocate in addition to his MMA achievements.
She has been open about her struggles with challenges, including depression and attachment disorder. On World Mental Health Day 2019, she bravely shared her experiences, adding to the crucial discussion about mental health.
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