UFC Fight Night at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis features a promising Strawweight bout between Tabatha Ricci and Tecia Pennington. This undercard match sets the stage before Derrick Lewis takes on Rodrigo Nascimento in the main event.
Tabatha Ricci, hailing from Brazil, is looking to bounce back after a decision loss to Lupita Godinez last November. Tecia Pennington, from the United States, also steps into the octagon hoping to rebound from her split-decision defeat against Mackenzie Dern back in April 2022. Both fighters share a record of resilience and skilled techniques appropriate for their weight class.
What time is Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington fight
Live coverage for the Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 06:40 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 01:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 08:00 PM | 10:40 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 07:00 AM | 09:40 AM |
The UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento event will take place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 11, 2024. The fights start at 06:40 PM EST.
On the undercard, there is a strawweight bout featuring Ricci against Pennington. This fight is scheduled for three rounds and is part of an exciting lineup leading up to the main event between Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento.
Please note that the ring walk times might change based on how long earlier fights last. If previous matches end quickly, subsequent fights may start sooner than planned.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check local listings for start times in your area to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Tabatha Ricci will face Tecia Pennington in a strawweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento. No titles or belts are on the line.
Tabatha Ricci
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 157 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 9 / 2 / 0
Ricci, known as "Baby Shark," holds a professional MMA record of 9 wins and 2 losses. Her last fight was a split decision loss against Lupita Godinez. Considering Godinez's record, Ricci’s experience against high-caliber opponents equips her well for this match with Pennington, who also boasts extensive experience and formidable skills.
Tecia Pennington
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 13 / 6 / 0
Pennington, "The Tiny Tornado," has maintained a record of 13 wins and 6 losses. She suffered a split decision loss to Mackenzie Dern over two years ago. With her consistent training at American Top Team and past performance against top-tier fighters like Dern, Pennington is expected to provide stiff opposition for Ricci in what appears to be closely matched encounter in terms of skills and experience.
Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington Betting Odds
- Favorite: Tabatha Ricci : 1.7 (-142)
- Underdog: Tecia Torres : 2.2 (+120)
Method of victory | Tabatha Ricci | Tecia Torres |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 15.0 (+1400) | None |
By decision or technical decision | 2.3 (+130) | None |
How and where to watch the Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington Fight
You can watch Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington Fight Card
- Derrick Lewis vs Rodrigo Nascimento
- Joaquin Buckley vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Terrance McKinney vs Esteban Ribovics
- Alonzo Menifield vs Carlos Ulberg
- Tabatha Ricci vs Tecia Pennington
- Alex Caceres vs Sean Woodson
- Jake Hadley vs Charles Johnson
- Jared Gooden vs Kevin Jousset
- Chase Hooper vs Viacheslav Borshchev
- Trey Waters vs Billy Goff
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Robelis Despaigne
- J.J. Aldrich vs Veronica Hardy
- Diego Ferreira vs Mateusz Rebecki