Raquel Pennington Defeats Mayra Bueno Silva to Claim UFC Bantamweight Championship

Pennington, the first 135-pound champion since Nunes' retirement, calls out Julianna Peña for her next fight.

Raquel Pennington wins the UFC's vacant bantamweight championship, defeating Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision at UFC 297.
Pennington becomes the UFC's first 135-pound champion since Amanda Nunes retired from the sport last year.
Despite being the underdog, Pennington dominated the fight with a 252-88 advantage in total strikes and more control time.
The MMA community, including fighters like Miesha Tate and Michael Chandler, reacted positively to Pennington's win.
Pennington calls out Julianna Peña for her next fight, a matchup she has been waiting for for 10 years.