Former UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña mocks Mayra Bueno Silva for her failed USADA drug test. Bueno Silva tested positive for a banned substance and is appealing the results. Peña criticizes Bueno Silva’s cheating and warns her to keep her name out of her mouth.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Peña has taken the opportunity to mock Mayra Bueno Silva after her recent failed USADA drug test. Bueno Silva tested positive for an undisclosed substance, which was found to be consistent with part of her ADHD medication. She is currently appealing the test results in hopes of avoiding a lengthy suspension.
Peña and Bueno Silva are both top contenders in the bantamweight division and could potentially fight for the vacant title. However, their rivalry has intensified following Bueno Silva’s controversial test results.
In a scathing tweet, Peña criticized Bueno Silva for cheating and referred to her as a ‘dumb broad’. Peña accused Bueno Silva of fighting older opponents and resorting to cheating in order to secure victories. She also warned Bueno Silva to keep her name out of her mouth.
Bueno Silva’s original win over Holly Holm has been overturned to a ‘No Contest’ due to the failed drug test. Prior to that, she had a successful win streak, defeating fighters such as Stephanie Egger, Wu Yanan, and Lina Länsberg.
Peña is expected to compete for the vacant UFC bantamweight title following Amanda Nunes’ retirement. A potential matchup between Peña and Bueno Silva could be on the horizon, fueled by their recent feud and the failed drug test.
Fight Results
| Fighter | Result |
|---|---|
| Mayra Bueno Silva | No Contest |
| Holly Holm | No Contest |
| Stephanie Egger | Win |
| Wu Yanan | Win |
| Lina Länsberg | Win |
Key Points
- Mayra Bueno Silva tested positive for a banned substance in a recent USADA drug test.
- Julianna Peña mocked Bueno Silva’s failed test and called her a cheater.
- Bueno Silva’s win over Holly Holm has been overturned to a ‘No Contest’.
- Peña is expected to fight for the vacant UFC bantamweight title.
- A potential matchup between Peña and Bueno Silva could be on the horizon.
