Mayra Bueno Silva vs Raquel Pennington — Fight recap

Raquel Pennington earned a unanimous decision victory over Mayra Bueno Silva across all five rounds on January 20, 2024, controlling the pace despite Silva's striking efficiency. Pennington landed 134 significant strikes at 66% accuracy while Silva connected on 69 of 88 strikes (78%), showcasing superior volume over precision.

Pennington dominated cage control with 11:28 compared to Silva's 8:58, while both fighters struggled with takedown success, each converting just one attempt. Silva's striking was concentrated in the body and legs, landing 26 of 30 body strikes and all 14 leg attempts, but Pennington's consistent pressure and superior overall output across the five-round distance secured all three scorecards.

The decision reinforced Pennington's standing as a durable, high-volume striker capable of grinding out victories against technical opponents in the women's bantamweight division.