Bueno Silva entered the fight on a 3 fight-win streak that includes 3 submission wins. She was scheduled to face Miesha Tate back in June, but the bout was canceled after Tate pulled out with an injury.
Bueno Silva holds a 5-2-1 record in the UFC, and a win over Holm skyrockets her ranking and chances to fight for the title.
At UFC Vegas 77, Mayra Bueno Silva defeated Holly Holm in just two rounds and wants a fight for gold.
Mayra Bueno Silva did not want to waste her time. The Brazilian knew how to seize the opportunity offered to her. Then ranked 10th in bantamweight, Bueno Silva faced Holly Holm, ranked number 3. This impressive and dominant victory opens the door to a fight for the title then vacant since the announcement of the retirement of two-time champion Amanda Nunes. However, it seems that another Brazilian wants to carry on the tradition.
Mayra Bueno Silva wants the title
What a performance from the former opponent of Manon Fiorot! It was dominant in all compartments. Wrestling, striking, defense, Mayra Bueno Silva has shown that she has everything to deserve a fight for the UFC title. It is with all her technical trifle that the latter takes the first round without great difficulty. When the 2nd round occurs, everything changes. Bueno Silva accelerates and, being the great opportunist that she is, she finishes Holly Holm with an overpowered ninja choke, forcing the American to retire.
A performance as incredible as this is bound to give wings, which is why the bantamweight fighter has called for a title fight as soon as possible. Now without a champion, this category needs renewal and Bueno Silva will be part of this discussion.
