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Mayra Bueno Silva reveals positive drug test after UFC Vegas 77 win over Holly Holm, notes ADHD medication use

Mayra Bueno Silva positive drug test return after UFC Vegas 77 win Holly Holm ADHD medicationSurging bantamweight contender, Mayra Bueno Silva has announced on her official social media tonight, that she has been notified of a failed drug test return, in relation to an in-competition test sample submitted ahead of her UFC Vegas 78 headliner with former champion, Holly Holm back in July. Bueno Silva, the current number three ranked […]

Mayra Bueno Silva positive drug test return after UFC Vegas 77 win Holly Holm ADHD medication

Surging bantamweight contender, Mayra Bueno Silva has announced on her official social media tonight, that she has been notified of a failed drug test return, in relation to an in-competition test sample submitted ahead of her UFC Vegas 78 headliner with former champion, Holly Holm back in July.

Bueno Silva, the current number three ranked bantamweight contender, headlined UFC Vegas 78 back in July against former undisputed division champion, Holm, submitting the Albuquerque native with a second round ninja choke, which came as her fourth consecutive victory.

Mayra Bueno Silva reveals positive drug test return after UFC Vegas 77

However, tonight, the Brazilian challenger has confirmed she has been notified of a positive drug test result she had submitted, pointing to ADHD medication she utilizes, and pleading her innocence in a statement released.

“It is with deep regret that I have to announce I failed a drug test that I took the week of my fight against Holly Holm,” Mayra Bueno Silva wrote. “I want to begin by saying I have never in my life taken a substance to enhance my ability in or outside the cage. I have tested positive for a substance that is consistent with the prescription medication I take for my ADHD. I have been dealing with this disorder my entire life and it affects me in a multitude of ways.”

“I have provided a plethora of documents and explanations to USADA and the Nevada State Athletic Commission detailing the disorder, the effects of the disorder on my daily life and my decision making in the ingestion of the prescription medicine. I am fully cooperating with USADA, the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the UFC to make sure that all information is available and I fully acknowledge the presence of the subctance in my system.”

“I discontinued this medication at the beginning of the fight week, like I always have in the past. So while it appeared in a small amount in my system, I am told by experts that it would not have an effect on my in-competition performance at that level.”

“Please, before you make any judgements, understand that I have been dealing with this my whole life and I am devastated that this has happened in my career,” Mayra Bueno Silva continued. “I look forward to coming to a resolution and putting this behind me. I look forward to fighting again for the best organization in the world. I am the next champion and I am ready to fight.” 

While Mayra Bueno Silva is likely to have the most high-profile victory of her UFC tenure overturned in the form of her submission win over Holm, the NSAC are scheduled to hold a disciplinary hearing for the Brazilian on Thursday this week. 

Bueno Silva is expected to be granted a temporary suspension with a sanctioning ruling expected to then be announced in the future at a subsequent commission meeting. 

Mayra Bueno Silva vows to win UFC title, happy to miss out on Amanda Nunes fight: ‘She would kill me’

Mayra Bueno Silva admits she would lose to Amanda Nunes she would kill me UFCSurging bantamweight contender, Mayra Bueno Silva insists she is ready to compete for divisional spoils for the first time in her Octagon tenure, however, openly admitted she would find herself on the wrong end of a hypothetical clash with compatriot, Amanda Nunes. Silva, who most recently headlined UFC Vegas 77 earlier this month, turned in […]

Mayra Bueno Silva admits she would lose to Amanda Nunes she would kill me UFC

Surging bantamweight contender, Mayra Bueno Silva insists she is ready to compete for divisional spoils for the first time in her Octagon tenure, however, openly admitted she would find herself on the wrong end of a hypothetical clash with compatriot, Amanda Nunes.

Silva, who most recently headlined UFC Vegas 77 earlier this month, turned in her stunning fourth consecutive victory, stopping former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm with a stunning second round ninja choke win over the Albuquerque veteran.

The win came as the Brazilian’s fourth in succession, having previously submitted both Lina Lansberg, and Stephanie Egger, after a unanimous decision win over Wu Yanan. 

Immediately calling for a vacant bantamweight title affair with the outspoken former divisional champion, Julianna Peña – Silva remained extremely confident of toppling the Washington native, who has herself been linked to a vacant title pairing with one-time title chaser, Raquel Pennington. 

Mayra Bueno Silva campaigns for vacant title fight in UFC return

And furthermore, the Minas Gerais native claims the UFC should just book her against Peña next for a vacant bantamweight crown.

“I showed everybody that I’m the next face for the bantamweight division,” Mayra Bueno Silva told MMA Junkie. “I need the title shot now. Nobody wants to watch Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña. Nobody wants this. The fight to do now is Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Julianna Peña. I showed my fighting is more exciting.”

Weighing up the possibility of a hypothetical pairing with former two-weight champion, Nunes, whom retired from combat sports back in June, Silva openly admitted she would suffer a loss in the pairing.

“No, of course not, Amanda (Nunes) would kill me,” Mayra Bueno Silva explained. “Amanda, thank you so much, you finished now. Take care of your family, everything good. I promise that I take the belt – the Brazilian belt.” 

Mayra Bueno Silva replies to ex-UFC queen Julianna Peña: ‘Oh, Julianna, shut up, I will smash you’

Mayra Bueno Silva warning to Julianna Peña oh shut up I'll smash youOff the back of last night’s high-profile victory over former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm in her inaugural headlining clash under the UFC banner, Mayra Bueno Silva has vowed to “smash” former division queen, Julianna Peña – with the weight class still without a champion. Turning in a blistering win over veteran former bantamweight champion, Holm […]

Mayra Bueno Silva warning to Julianna Peña oh shut up I'll smash you

Off the back of last night’s high-profile victory over former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm in her inaugural headlining clash under the UFC banner, Mayra Bueno Silva has vowed to “smash” former division queen, Julianna Peña – with the weight class still without a champion.

Turning in a blistering win over veteran former bantamweight champion, Holm in her first main event slot inside the Octagon, Minas Gerais native, Silva locked up an inverted standing guillotine choke on the Albuquerque native at the fence in the second round, forcing a tap on the feet.

The win came as Silva, the current number 10 ranked bantamweight contender’s fourth consecutively since her return to the bantamweight limit, following prior wins over Wu Yanan, and submission stoppages of Stephanie Egger, and Lina Lansberg. 

In response to Mayra Bueno Silva’s stunning win over former champion, Holm, another former bantamweight titleholder, the aforenoted, Peña – who has been linked with a vacant title clash against Raquel Pennington, claimed she would defeat both the latter and Silva on the same night.

“Did I hear someone say the name of the #PeoplesChamp?” Julianna Peña tweeted. “Perfetc, get in line. I’ll do you and Raquel (Pennington) in the same night. Who else wants a beating?” 

Mayra Bueno Silva issues a warning to ex-champion, Julianna Peña

Urging the outspoken Washington native to bite her tongue in response, surging grappling talent, Silva claimed she would “smash” Peña if the duo share the Octagon in the future.

“She’s scared,” Mayra Bueno Silva told assembled media following UFC Vegas 77. “She’s funny. I love you, Julianna (Peña). But I will smash you. Look ay my fight, look at your fight. Oh, Julianna, shut up.” 

Hitting her stride inside the Octagon in the wake of her bantamweight division rebirth, over the course of her professional career, the now 11-2-1 Silva has landed a whopping eight separate submission stoppages, landing victories over the likes of Gillian Robertson, and Mara Romero Borella before her current winning streak. 

Julianna Pena scoffs at Mayra Bueno Silva’s call for a title fight following Holly Holm victory: ‘Get in line’

Mayra Bueno SilvaJulianna Pena wasted no time taking aim at the bantamweight division’s newest contender, Mayra Bueno Silva. Bueno Silva scored an incredible second-round standing guillotine submission against former 135-pound champ Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77 on Saturday night. With the win, ‘Sheetara’ will see herself skyrocket toward the top of the division, lining her up […]

Mayra Bueno Silva

Julianna Pena wasted no time taking aim at the bantamweight division’s newest contender, Mayra Bueno Silva.

Bueno Silva scored an incredible second-round standing guillotine submission against former 135-pound champ Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77 on Saturday night. With the win, ‘Sheetara’ will see herself skyrocket toward the top of the division, lining her up for a potential title opportunity in the near future.

With the bantamweight title currently vacant following ex-champ Amanda Nunes‘ retirement from the sport last month, every woman in the division has been jockeying for position, including ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ who was quick to call out Bueno Silva following her impressive finish inside The APEX.

“Did I hear someone say the name of the #peopleschamp? Perfect,” Pena tweeted. “Get in line. I’ll do you and Raquel in the same night. Who else wants a beating?”

It didn’t take long for Pena’s tweet to get back to Mayra Bueno Silva who responded during her post-fight interview. “She’s scared. She’s funny. I love you Julianna, but I will smash you,” Bueno Silva said with a laugh. “Look at my fight, look at your fight. Oh, Julianna. Shut up.”

Should Mayra Bueno Silva Jump The Line Following Her Win Against Holly Holm?

Things are most certainly looking a little jam-packed at the top of the bantamweight division. As a former titleholder, Julianna Pena sits as the No. 1 ranked contender while division veteran Racquel Pennington is seated in the No. 2 spot thanks to a career resurgence that has seen her score five straight wins inside the Octagon.

Mayra Bueno Silva has now entered the chat, likely taking over the No. 3 spot that Holly Holm previously occupied. ‘Sheetara’ has won four straight bouts with her last three coming by way of submission. In comparison, Pena and Pennington have only three finishes between them in their last 10 fights combined. That is something that should most certainly be taken into consideration when booking the inevitable bantamweight title fight to crown a new queen of the division.

Do you think Mayra Bueno Silva deserves a bantamweight title fight following her shocking victory against Holly Holm or does ‘Sheetara’ need another win before earning herself a title opportunity?

Mayra Bueno Silva scores standing guillotine submission against ex-champ Holly Holm – UFC Vegas 77 Highlights

Mayra Bueno SilvaMayra Bueno Silva shocked fans inside The APEX on Saturday night, scoring a second-round submission victory over former bantamweight world champion Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77. The opening five minutes were fairly competitive with Bueno Silva attempting to walk down Holm and land heavy strikes on ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ in hopes of scoring an […]

Mayra Bueno Silva

Mayra Bueno Silva shocked fans inside The APEX on Saturday night, scoring a second-round submission victory over former bantamweight world champion Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77.

The opening five minutes were fairly competitive with Bueno Silva attempting to walk down Holm and land heavy strikes on ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ in hopes of scoring an early highlight-reel knockout. Despite Bueno Silva’s best efforts on the feet, Holm managed to land more strikes in the first five minutes.

Coming out for the second round, Holm looked to close the distance early, pressing her opponent against the fence, but she mistakenly gave up her neck while shooting in for a single leg. Bueno Silva locked in a standing guillotine choke and put the squeeze on Holm, forcing the former bantamweight queen to tap out less than a minute into the second round of their main event clash.

Official Result: Mayra Bueno Silva def. Holly Holm submission (standing guillotine choke) via 0:38 of Round 2.

The victory over Holy represented Bueno Silva’s third-straight win by way of submission and moves her to 6-2-1 inside the Octagon. ‘Sheetara’ could now be next in line for a bantamweight title opportunity, having defeated the No. 3 ranked 135-pounder in the world.

Check Out Highlights From Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Vegas 77 Below:

Report – Ex-Champion Holly Holm books July main event in UFC return after injury rules Miesha Tate from bout

Holly Holm books UFC main event return in July against Mayra Bueno SilvaFormer undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm is slated to make her Octagon return on a July 15. – in another main event clash, taking on Brazilian contender, Mayra Bueno Silva, after the latter saw a scheduled fight with would-be common-foe, and former champion, Miesha Tate fall to the wayside. Returning to the winner’s enclosure […]

Holly Holm books UFC main event return in July against Mayra Bueno Silva

Former undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm is slated to make her Octagon return on a July 15. – in another main event clash, taking on Brazilian contender, Mayra Bueno Silva, after the latter saw a scheduled fight with would-be common-foe, and former champion, Miesha Tate fall to the wayside.

Returning to the winner’s enclosure at UFC Fight Night San Antonio back in March of this year, former champion, Holm, who is currently the #3 ranked bantamweight contender under the promotion’s banner, landed a unanimous decision win over Yana Santos. 

Holly Holm books another main event outing under the UFC banner

As for Minas Gerais native, Silva, the current #10 rated bantamweight contender is currently riding a three-fight winning spree, most recently submitting Lina Lansberg with a second round kneebar at UFC Vegas 69 last February. The victory earned Silva a Performance of the Night bonus. Ariel Helwani confirmed the headlining clash during an episode of The MMA Hour.

Initially, late last month, reports emerged detailing how a welterweight fight between former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos, and division contender, Vicente Luque had both been booked to take main event status on the yet-to-be announced July 15. Fight Night billed card. 

3-1 in her last four Octagon walks, Albuquerque veteran, Holm’s sole defeat in that four-fight run came in the form of a split decision loss to Ketlen Vieira. Prior to her win over the above-mentioned, Santos, Holm landed decision victories against both incoming title challenger, Irene Aldana, and Raquel Pennington.

Winning undisputed bantamweight gold against Ronda Rousey back in November 2015, Holly Holm defeated the inaugural division champion with a stunning second round high-kick KO at UFC 192.

Holly Holm would later challenge for undisputed featherweight and bantamweight gold against Germaine de Randamie, Cris Cyborg, and Amanda Nunes, suffering defeats in each of those three championship outings.

10-2-1 as a professional, Silva holds Octagon victories over Gillian Robertson, Mara Romero Borella, Wu Yanan, Stephanie Egger, and the above-mentioned, Lansberg.