Michelle Montague defeats Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision

Michelle Montague kept her perfect professional record intact on April 25, 2026, defeating Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision in a Women's Bantamweight contest. Two judges scored the bout 29-28 and a third saw it more decisively at 30-27, all three cards going in Montague's favor.

Montague improves to 8-0-0 with the victory, remaining one of the unbeaten prospects in the division. The 32-year-old southpaw stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach and brings a strong grappling-based game to the cage, averaging five takedowns per 15 minutes. Her striking accuracy sits at 46 percent with 2.73 significant strikes landed per minute, suggesting a fighter who picks her moments rather than forcing volume.

For Bueno Silva, the loss is a painful one. The 34-year-old Brazilian, known as "Sheetara," now sits at 10-7-1 and has dropped five consecutive fights, a skid that will raise serious questions about her place at the top of the division. Ranked seventh in Women's Bantamweight heading into the contest, she entered with a reputation as a well-rounded fighter — landing 3.71 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 56 percent accuracy while also generating 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Despite those credentials, she could not find an answer for Montague on the night.

Why it matters

• Montague's unblemished 8-0 record positions her as a rising force in Women's Bantamweight worth watching closely.
• Bueno Silva's five-fight losing streak puts her ranked status under pressure and may prompt a divisional reassessment.
• The style contrast — Montague's relentless takedown output against Bueno Silva's striking accuracy and submission threat — made for a meaningful test that Montague passed convincingly on all three cards.