Tecia Torres

Tecia Pennington, also known as Tecia Torres, is an active mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Women’s Strawweight division. After achieving an undefeated amateur mixed martial arts record of 7-0, Tecia Torres transitioned to professional competition, securing multiple amateur titles including MMA Solutions, US Freedom Fighter Championship, and American Battle Championships in 2012. Her foundation in martial arts began with Taekwondo, where she earned a black belt after twelve years of training, followed by an impressive amateur Muay Thai record of sixteen victories and four losses. Torres also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Florida Atlantic University (2010), and furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Criminology from the same institution (2017).

That same year, she secured her first professional stoppage win, defeating Juliana Lima by submission, an outstanding performance that also earned her the coveted Performance of the Night bonus. As an active competitor in the highly competitive UFC Women’s Strawweight division, Tecia Torres continues to challenge top contenders. She currently holds an impressive professional record of 15-7-0, consistently demonstrating her elite-level grappling and striking abilities. As of May 2025, Torres is ranked #13 in the UFC Women’s Strawweight Division, maintaining her status as a compelling and marketable athlete within the sport’s premier organization.