Mayra Bueno Silva is set to take on Raquel Pennington at UFC 297 for the vacant bantamweight title. The 32-year-old Silva is known for her impressive submission skills, but the veteran Pennington, with her vast experience inside the Octagon, will be looking to deny her championship aspirations. Both fighters will be looking to claim the belt left behind by Amanda Nunes when she retired from competition at UFC 289 in June, 2023.

Silva is also known by the fans for her outspoken personality and verbal jabs against her opponents. And so, ahead of this exciting matchup in the world of WMMA, let’s take a look and explore all we know about Mayra Bueno Silva’s origins!

Mayra Bueno Silva was born and raised in Brazil

Mayra Bueno Silva was born in Uberlandia in 1991 and is Brazilian by ethnicity. She has been training in MMA since 2015 at gyms in Campinas and Sao Paulo and made her way to the regional MMA scene in 2016. Her talent was undeniable as she won the ‘Batalha MMA’ bantamweight title soon after.

Silva’s impressive rise led to her securing an invite to be a part of Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil 1. She faced Mayana Souza dos Santos and pulled off a rare ninja choke in the very first round of the fight, punching her ticket to the UFC!

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The Brazilian then made her UFC debut in 2018 against Gillian Robertson where she once again showcased her submission skills by finishing her opponent in the first round. However, her next fight against Maryna Moroz saw her face her first loss as she lost the 2020 bout via unanimous decision.

Nonetheless, the Brazilian rebounded by submitting Mara Romero Borella in her next fight. She has recently been on a winning streak that has seen her claim victories over Wu Yanan, Stephanie Egger, and Lina Lansberg.

As Silva prepares to face the seasoned veteran Raquel Pennington, known for her extensive experience inside the Octagon, the clash promises an intriguing battle between the Brazilian’s submission prowess and Pennington’s resilience!

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The buildup to the fight also highlights Silva’s outspoken personality as Pennington recently spoke out against her opponent’s trash talk towards her before their clash at UFC 297!

 ‘Rocky’ puts Silva on blast for her pre-fight comments

Raquel Pennington has dismissed Mayra Bueno Silva’s pre-fight comments, suggesting the Brazilian may be overestimating her position in the UFC. Silva, eyeing a potential bout with Julianna Peña, downplayed her fight against Pennington recently, implying it might not be exciting “on paper.”

Pennington, a UFC veteran in the bantamweight division with 11 years of experience, criticized Silva’s confidence at the UFC 297 media day. She stated, “So for her to think that it’s supposed to be her and Julianna — I love the world she’s living in, in her own mind, but she’s a little confused.”

‘Rocky’ also acknowledged the entertainment aspect fans may crave in a Silva vs. Peña matchup but emphasized her focus on the fight’s essence. She revealed, “Sure, maybe the fans want to see her fight Julianna because they both yap a lot. They talk, and so everybody wants to see that. They love the entertainment portion.”

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As a seasoned athlete, Pennington remains composed and unbothered by the verbal exchanges. With a hint of irony, Pennington concluded that despite Silva’s talk, she’s here, ready to face the challenge head-on. This reaffirms Pennington’s focus on the fight and her confidence in letting her fists do the talking in the octagon!