Tecia Torres is openly part of the LGBTQ+ community. Moreover, she is engaged to fellow UFC Fighter Racquel Pennington. Keep reading for more updates.
Tecia Torres is an American mixed martial artist. Besides, she is currently contesting in the strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Further, as of December 20, 2021, Torres is #7 in the UFC women’s strawweight rankings. Likewise, she started her amateur mixed martial arts career in 2011.
Additionally, Torres won each of her seven bouts, obtaining 115-pound titles in MMA Solutions, US Freedom Fighter Championship and American Battle Championships.
UFC: Is Tecia Torres Gay? Meet Wife Raquel Pennington
American mixed martial artist Tecia Torres is openly lesbian and a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Moreover, she is engaged to fellow UFC Fighter Racquel Pennington.
Not to mention, the two fighters had announced their engagement back in 2017. Besides, the announcement of the engagement was made by the fighters through their social media channels.
Pennington also had written a message on the same day where she shared the happiness of getting engaged to Torres and let her fans know she accepted the proposal.
Additionally, the UFC strawweight published a photo of Pennington down on one knee to announce the news. Amazingly, the two started dating in 2016.
Similalry, after a year together, the duo decided to take their relationship to the next level when they purchased a home together in the Pennington’s state of Colorado, where they presently reside.
Tecia Torres And Racquel Pennington Age Gap
The fighters, Tecia Torres and her partner, Racquel Pennington, share one year of an age gap. Torres is 32 years old and was born to her parents on August 16, 1989.
On the other hand, Pennington came to the earth on September 5, 1988. Talking about their childhood memories, Torres was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, but raised in Coral Springs as she moved with her single mom, older sister and younger brother at the age of five.
Meanwhile, Pennington was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both of the partners had a keen interest in sports. Torres has been engaging in martial arts since age 3.
Pennington grew up playing many sports, including basketball, softball, volleyball, and running cross country, always wanting to box.
Tecia Torres And Racquel Pennington Wedding Details
As we all know, Tecia Torres and Racquel Pennington are a long-termed couple and have been together for a long time and now. As both the duos focus on their careers, none of them has opened up about their wedding plans.
Additionally, both partners are openly lesbian.