Tecia Pennington will take on Denise Gomes in an exciting strawweight matchup at UFC on ESPN 73. Staged inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, this bout lands on the undercard of the Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown main event.
Pennington, known as "The Tiny Tornado," boasts significant experience with a 15-7 record. Her latest victory was a unanimous decision win against Luana Pinheiro in May 2025. With affiliations to American Top Team and a formidable track record, she faces Denise Gomes, who recently secured a TKO victory over Elise Reed in May 2025. Gomes holds an impressive 11-3 record. Earlier successes indicate that Pennington's disciplined skills could make for an engaging contest against the powerhouse attacks of Gomes.
What time is Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes fight
Live coverage for the Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 73 event takes place today, November 8, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:20 PM EST. This event features a strawweight fight between Raquel Pennington and Amanda Gomes as part of the undercard. The main event will feature Gabriel Bonfim facing Randy Brown.
The start times for the fights can vary due to the performance of earlier bouts on the card. If earlier fights finish quickly or take longer than expected, it may affect when subsequent fights begin.
For viewers in different time zones, please refer to your local listings or convert from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to ensure you catch the fights live.
How and where to watch the Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes Fight
You can watch Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes via DAZN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes Betting Odds
- Underdog: Tecia Pennington : 2.5 (+150)
- Favorite: Denise Gomes : 1.6 (-178)
| Method of victory | Tecia Pennington | Denise Gomes |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 15.0 (+1400) | 6.0 (+500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.0 (+205) | 2.2 (+120) |
The odds favor Denise Gomes over Tecia Pennington. Gomes stands at 1.6 (-178), making her the favorite to win. Pennington is underdog at 2.5 (+150). Gomes has higher odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ with 6.0 (+500). Pennington's KO/TKO/DQ odds are 15.0 (+1400). Winning by decision, Gomes offers a solid chance with 2.2 (+120) odds. Pennington's decision prospects show at 3.0 (+205). This suggests that betting on Gomes could be safer for a straight win but riskier choices like Pennington may yield higher returns if they come through.
Fighters Details
Tecia Pennington
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 155 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 22
- Record: 15 / 7 / 0
Denise Gomes
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 52.2 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 11 / 3 / 0
Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes Fight Card
- Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown
- Matt Schnell vs Joseph Morales
- Chris Padilla vs Ismael Bonfim
- Ricky Simon vs Raoni Barcelos
- Muslim Salikhov vs Uros Medic
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs Marco Tulio
- Hyder Amil vs Jamall Emmers
- Josh Hokit vs Max Gimenis
- Mayra Bueno Silva vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti
- Miles Johns vs Daniel Marcos
- Tecia Pennington vs Denise Gomes
