Tecia Pennington Wins Controversial Decision Over Carla Esparza, Who Retires at UFC 307

Oct 5, 2024, 11:28 PM

Tecia Pennington defeated Carla Esparza via unanimous decision at UFC 307. The judges scored the fight 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 in favor of Pennington. The bout was closely contested, with Pennington landing significant strikes and Esparza securing takedowns and top control. The decision was met with mixed reactions from the audience, who booed Pennington during her post-fight interview. This controversial decision marked the end of Esparza's MMA career as she announced her retirement following the bout.