Raquel Pennington -- From 'rock bottom' to facing Amanda Nunes at UFC 224 - ESPN
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Raquel Pennington opens up about coach's decision to not stop
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Amanda Nunes reacts to Raquel Pennington's win, leaves the door
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Raquel Pennington defends her corner after violent UFC 224 fight
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UFC 224 results: Amanda Nunes finishes Raquel Pennington in fifth
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Nunes vs. Pennington at UFC 224 - MMA Underground
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Raquel Pennington -- From 'rock bottom' to facing Amanda Nunes at
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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. 20th Mar, 2018. Amanda Nunes and Raquel
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UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington Fight Card, TV Info, Predictions and
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