Raquel Pennington claims the UFC women’s bantamweight title in an epic showdown against Mayra Bueno Silva. Read more about their intense battle and Pennington’s victorious journey to becoming the champion.
| Round | Key Moments |
|---|---|
| 1 | Silva lands elbows and a knee, Pennington on the mat. Silva backpacks Pennington. |
| 2 | Pennington lands clean right hand and jab. Silva regains control in the clinch. |
| 3 | Pennington presses Silva against the fence. Silva lands hard elbows. Pennington gains top control. |
| 4 | Pennington steps up aggression. Silva attempts a choke. Pennington escapes and secures top control. Pennington wins via arm triangle submission. |
Raquel Pennington claims the UFC women’s bantamweight title in an epic showdown against Mayra Bueno Silva. After a grueling battle that went the distance, Pennington emerged victorious, solidifying her status as the new champion.
Raquel Pennington Claims UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title
The highly anticipated co-main event of UFC 297 concluded with an intense battle between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva. The clash between these two fierce competitors showcased their skills and determination to claim the women’s bantamweight championship.
Leading up to the fight, tensions were high as Silva criticized Pennington, calling her a boring fighter who puts fans to sleep. Pennington, fueled by this comment, was determined to prove Silva wrong and show her dominance in the octagon.
Both fighters entered the cage with impressive records. Pennington was riding a five-fight winning streak, while Silva had gone 3-0, 1 NC in her last four fights. The stage was set for an epic showdown.
As the fight began, Pennington wasted no time in launching an aggressive attack. Silva, however, showcased her resilience by landing elbows and a powerful knee to Pennington’s body. Pennington found herself on the mat, with Silva swiftly moving towards her back.
Despite the early setback, Pennington managed to stand up near the fence with Silva still clinging onto her. The first round ended with Silva dragging Pennington back down to the mat.
In the second round, Pennington adjusted her strategy and aimed to keep the fight standing. She landed a clean right hand and a jab, showcasing her boxing skills. However, Silva managed to regain control in the clinch, leading to a back-and-forth battle.
Round three saw both fighters engaging in clinch action against the fence. Pennington demonstrated her strength by pressing Silva against the fence. The two exchanged knees to the body, with Silva landing some hard elbows. Pennington eventually gained top control, leaving Silva visibly exhausted.
Entering round four, Pennington sensed that Silva was running out of gas and stepped up her aggression. The fighters traded positions, with Pennington maintaining control. Silva attempted a choke, but Pennington escaped and secured top control. Pennington continued to pressure Silva with strikes, eventually locking in an arm triangle submission.
After an intense battle that went the distance, the judges scored the fight in favor of Raquel Pennington. With this victory, Pennington is now the new UFC women’s bantamweight champion.
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