Michelle Montague
The Wild One
New Zealand
Remains undefeated as pro
Montague defeated Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a clear cut unanimous decision win for Montague when all was said and done, but you certainly would have liked to see her earn a stoppage considering she entered as a -450 favorite and was going up against an opponent that entered a four-fight losing streak. Montague was truly dominant for a round. She nearly put Bueno Silva away immediately before tiring in Round 2. She got back on the horse in the final frame to earn the win, however. Montague is a perfect 8-0 as a professional with six submission wins, although it's certainly worth noting the two decisions have come in her only two UFC fights.
It was a clear cut unanimous decision win for Montague when all was said and done, but you certainly would have liked to see her earn a stoppage considering she entered as a -450 favorite and was going up against an opponent that entered a four-fight losing streak. Montague was truly dominant for a round. She nearly put Bueno Silva away immediately before tiring in Round 2. She got back on the horse in the final frame to earn the win, however. Montague is a perfect 8-0 as a professional with six submission wins, although it's certainly worth noting the two decisions have come in her only two UFC fights.
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Takes decision in UFC debut
Montague defeated Luana Carolina via unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-26) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
A former four-fight PFL veteran, Montague signed with the UFC in July and made her company debut here. She looked pretty good as a -225 favorite. Michelle leaned on her wrestling repeatedly, landing 5-of-7 takedowns for 10:43 worth of control time. Montague did absorb a few too many big blows from her opponent, which is a concern because Carolina has limited power. Regardless, it was a strong opening effort from the first ever female native of New Zealand in company history.
A former four-fight PFL veteran, Montague signed with the UFC in July and made her company debut here. She looked pretty good as a -225 favorite. Michelle leaned on her wrestling repeatedly, landing 5-of-7 takedowns for 10:43 worth of control time. Montague did absorb a few too many big blows from her opponent, which is a concern because Carolina has limited power. Regardless, it was a strong opening effort from the first ever female native of New Zealand in company history.
Scheduled against Carolina
Montague is scheduled to compete against Luana Carolina at UFC Perth on September 27, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Montague will fight professionally for the first time since August of 2024. The 31-year-old featherweight remains undefeated and will look to extend that streak in September.
Montague will fight professionally for the first time since August of 2024. The 31-year-old featherweight remains undefeated and will look to extend that streak in September.