Mayra Bueno Silva previews UFC bantamweight title fight against Raquel Pennington
Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1 1NC, fighting out of Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is determined to stop one of UFC’s top contenders by delivering a statement win over Pennington to clinch the title
No. 3 UFC bantamweight
Eight wins by submission, one wins via KO
Seven first-round finishes
Unbeaten in last four-fights
Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2-1 1NC, fighting out of Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is determined to stop one of UFC’s top contenders by delivering a statement win over Pennington to clinch the title
No. 3 UFC bantamweight
Eight wins by submission, one wins via KO
Seven first-round finishes
Unbeaten in last four-fights
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00:00 You and Gloria have spoken about how much you guys have inspired each other on the Contender Series and the fight in the UFC. How much has it meant having her side by side with you ahead of a championship fight?
00:27 You and Gloria have spoken about how much you guys have inspired each other on the Contender Series and the fight in the UFC. How much has it meant having her side by side with you ahead of a championship fight?
00:40 If you don't want her, I'm not staying there. I'm staying here now. I need her for everything.
00:52 Sean Strickland made a sexist comment about your fight with Raquel. I know you've responded. What will you say if you see him this week?
01:02 Sean Strickland made a sexist comment about your fight with Raquel. I know you've responded. What will you say if you see him this week?
01:14 I love you, Sean. He's very funny. Maybe my fight is not a good fight in the paper, but I believe Sean Strickland and Drick Duplessis are great fighters in the paper.
01:31 Do you have a pick for his fight with Drickus?
01:37 Mara should have a second round and knock Raquel out. That's the only pick I have.
01:45 You said your fight might not be good on paper. Why do you say that?
01:51 Because everybody is waiting for me and Juliana Penna. I believe you want to see me. No, Juliana Penna. Sorry. This girl is driving me crazy.
02:05 Has it been difficult to focus on Raquel?
02:17 It's easy to focus on Raquel because Raquel is very tough. Juliana is easy money. Raquel is tough.
02:27 Where do you think you excel in your skillset compared to Raquel?
02:39 I'm better at everything. My boxing, my jiu-jitsu, my wrestling, my mental health. Everything.
02:49 Between you and Juliana Penna or Sean Strickland, who would you rather spend time with?
03:01 Why? No. You can spend time with both of them. Okay. I first. Sean Strickland.
03:21 Earlier this year when you had the issue with the ADHD medication, did you ever worry that the UFC would go a different direction? Maybe this title fight wouldn't happen?
03:45 Yeah, of course. But UFC helped me with everything. UFC did everything for me. This is a big bullshit. Everybody knows. Thanks UFC for helping me and waiting for me. Thank you Hunter for helping me and waiting for me for this fight.
04:03 In terms of fighting here in Canada, this is where Amanda Nunes last fought. She left the title here. Is it almost karma that you would come here and bring the belt back to Brazil?
04:27 I don't think about this. I believe too much in God. I think it's my time. I don't think about this. Thank you for this observation.
04:43 You're very welcome. Just one more for me. I know you've talked about wanting to help your community. As champion you might be able to do that more. What are the types of things you're looking to do for your community at home?
04:55 I have a project for kids and boys to help them not stay in the streets more because my community is very dangerous. And there's a lot of things the kids know is not good for kids.
05:21 I want to help the kids. Not for being an athlete, but for being a good person.
05:31 Welcome to Toronto. I just wanted to know if you understood what you signed up for by coming to Toronto with this weather in January.
05:47 Man, this is very crazy. It's too much cold.
05:56 Thank you guys.
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