No pressure: UFC 159 women's bantamweight Sara McMann interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

Sara McMann has no pressure on herself.

She's not the first women in the UFC, she's not the first on free television, to fight for a title and she's not even the first mom. Hell, she's not even the first Olympic medal-winner.

The Olympic silver medalist wrestler has long been considered one of the best prospects in the women's bantamweight division, and it was no surprise she was one of the first females signed by UFC.

Thankfully, the other ladies inside UFC have already broken down the walls, with Ronda Rousey vs Liz Carmouche headlining a pay-per-view and the number one contender fight between Miesha Tate and Cat Zingano stealing the show on The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.

McMann's UFC debut will be much lower key, taking place on the FX prelims portion of UFC 159 this weekend (April 27, 2013) when she battles knockout artist Shiela Gaff.

The unbeaten contender spoke to MMAmania.com about gaining experience, rounding out her game and making a big splash in her UFC debut in this exclusive interview.

Check it out:

Brian Hemminger (MMAmania.com): You're making your UFC debut this Saturday night. How are you feeling heading into the fight especially after the incredible performances the other girls have put on thus far?

Sara McMann: I feel really good. I'm excited to compete again. I feel like I haven't fought in forever and I would like to be much more active in that department. I'm definitely excited. I don't know if I ever viewed it like I had something to prove or that any of the girls did. I've been watching women's MMA the past four years and I know how hard these girls fight and what they bring to the competition. I already knew they'd bring it.

Brian Hemminger (MMAmania.com): I remember after your tough decision win over Shayna Baszler at Invicta FC 2, you said you didn't feel you were ready for even an Invicta title shot yet. Was it almost a relief that you weren't thrown into the UFC title picture immediately with this fight against Gaff and you'll have a bit more time to keep gaining experience and to improve?

Sara McMann: Yeah, I think it's not a great thing but I'm a perfectionist and a technician. I want to be a great fighter in all areas. I don't want to just be a wrestler who's getting by in the other areas. There's no substitute for the time and work you have to put in to build the muscle memory. I feel like every day I inch closer to the fighter that I want to be but I probably will end my career and still wish I was better at a kick or a particular submission. I'm like that. I want it all.