Years after her first title shot, Raquel Pennington finally claimed UFC gold this past Saturday at UFC 297 where she outworked Mayra Bueno Silva to win a lopsided unanimous decision and the vacant 135-pound title. Pennington’s performance was a far cry from the only other time she fought for gold in May 2018, when she was ready to quit on the school during a beatdown against then-champ Amanda Nunes. So what are the expectations for the 35-year-old Pennington now that she’s got a belt to defend?
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