Michelle Montague preserved her undefeated record by defeating Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. The New Zealand fighter improved to 8-0 with the victory. For Bueno Silva, the loss extends a difficult run, marking her fifth consecutive defeat. The bout showcased Montague's continued development as she remains unbeaten in her professional career. Details about the specific event were not provided in the announcement.
Michelle Montague kept her professional record spotless on April 25, defeating Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision with judges' scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 to move to 8-0-0.
Montague, a 32-year-old southpaw from New Zealand, stands five-foot-nine with a 68-inch reach and has yet to taste defeat across her entire career. She averages 5.0 takedowns per 15 minutes, a grappling rate that speaks to the wrestling-heavy approach she brought into the contest. Her striking accuracy sits at 46 percent, with 2.73 significant strikes landed per minute.
Bueno Silva, nicknamed "Sheetara," came in as the No. 7-ranked fighter in the Women's Bantamweight division, making the result a notable scalp for the unbeaten New Zealander. The 34-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of American Top Team, now carries a record of 10-7-1 following what is her fifth straight loss. She owns genuine finishing ability — averaging 1.3 submission attempts per 15 minutes and landing strikes at a 56 percent accuracy clip with 3.71 significant strikes per minute — but could not find an answer on the night.
Why it matters
- Montague's perfect 8-0 record now includes a win over a ranked Women's Bantamweight, significantly strengthening her divisional credentials.
- Bueno Silva's five-fight losing streak puts her ranked position under serious pressure despite entering this bout at No. 7.
- The stylistic contrast was sharp: Montague's high takedown volume against Bueno Silva's submission threat on the ground created a compelling grappling dynamic across the three rounds.
