“She’s a striker, but it’s MMA,” Silva said. “So let’s work to put on the best match possible, so I can be victorious on Saturday.”
Regardless of where the fight takes place, both women have more than enough in their locker to end the fight early. Although Lipski’s reputation is more of a striker, both of her UFC wins have come via submission, so she and Silva could both be looking for their first knockout victory inside the Octagon to close out the month of April.
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Silva, who doesn’t have too many words, always exudes enthusiasm as his fight approaches. She considers MMA her “job”, but one that makes her “very happy”. A victory on Saturday brings her even closer to the Top 10, but that is not her priority. All that matters right now is doing your job well and raising your hand.
“As I always say, my goal now is this Saturday, this victory,” she said. “After that we can talk (about rankings).”
