Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Michelle Montague prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 116

We’re back with one other betting prediction and pick for UFC Vegas 116: Sterling vs. Zalal as we head to the Women’s Bantamweight (135) Division for this next tilt. No. 12-ranked Mayra Bueno Silva of Brazil will tackle undefeated Michelle Montague of Latest Zealand. Check our UFC odds series for the Silva-Montague prediction and pick.

Mayra Bueno Silva (10-6-1) has gone 5-6-1-1 since her UFC debut in 2018. She’s currently on the longest losing skid of her profession at 4 fights, losing back-to-back unanimous decisions and hoping to avoid falling out of the rankings. Silva stands 5-foot-6 with a 66.5-inch reach.

Michelle Montague (7-0) makes her second UFC appearance following a unanimous decision win over Luana Carolina during her debut. All six of her previous skilled bouts were all finished by submission as she hopes to stay unbeaten and break through into the rankings. Montague stands 5-foot-9 with a 68.5-inch reach.

UFC Vegas 116 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Vegas 116 Odds: Mayra Bueno Silva-Michelle Montague Odds

Mayra Bueno Silva: +310

Michelle Montague: -395

Over 2.5 rounds: -215

Under 2.5 rounds: +165

Why Mayra Bueno Silva Will Win

• Last Fight: (L) Jacqueline Cavalcanti– U DEC
• Last 5: 0-4-0-1
• Finishes: 1 KO/TKO, 7 SUB

Mayra Bueno Silva hasn’t been capable of catch a break since her ‘No Contest’ ruling, overturning a win against Holly Holm following a positive drug test for PEDs. Since getting back from a minor suspension, Silva has yet to notch her first win since 2023 amidst an increasingly competitive and always evolving Women’s Bantamweight Division. This needs to be an all-or-nothing fight for Silva as she avoids losing her rating or worse, a roster spot.

Silva has at all times been an aggressive striker and when she’s confident in her mixtures, she’s a handful to cope with especially for a younger prospect. She’s very energetic along the fence and at her most dangerous when backing opponents into it. Her jiu jitsu has at all times been the middle component of her game, but she’s been underestimated on the feet and got here out victorious up to now.

Still, it has been tough for Mayra Bueno Silva to get back to her old form following the suspension and you will have to wonder how much of her prime fighting years are already behind her. She’ll must display patience and veteran savvy in an effort to fend off a hungry prospect like Montague, but avoiding a fifth-straight loss needs to be motivation enough for her to get back within the win column.

Why Michelle Montague Will Win

• Last Fight: (W) Luana Carolina – U DEC
• Last 5: 5-0
• Finishes: 6 SUB

Michelle Montague impressed during her UFC debut and although she couldn’t notch a signature submission finish, she significantly outpaced her opponent on strikes 99-75 while landing five of seven takedowns fairly easily. She’s managed to finish each of her previous six skilled fights by her go-to rear naked choke submission, so be looking out for her to chase the back as she tries to notch her first UFC finish.

Montague may be very aggressive together with her wrestling and does an important job securing takedowns together with her decisive shots on the bottom. She’s capable of land in top position most of the time and from there, will quickly take the mount and start landing strikes or elbows. Her important goal is to force her opponent to show and provides the back, to which she’s turn into almost automatic in securing the rear naked choke together with her impressive squeeze.

Montague will still should be wary of the ability coming back her way from Silva as her opponent has been known to harm people on the feet together with her striking. If she will be able to force Silva to whiff, nonetheless, it should open room for a takedown try and wear she will be able to begin chasing the back where she’s most dangerous.

Final Mayra Bueno Silva-Michelle Montague Prediction & Pick

This fight looks as if a passing of the torch on this division because the UFC are likely priming Michelle Montague as an undefeated prospect fighting for her spot within the rankings. Mayra Bueno Silva hasn’t been the identical since 2023 and while she’s been capable of offer decent resistance over her last two fights, there’s not much indicating we must always back her with any kind of confidence heading into this one.

Michelle Montague has yet to experience defeat and on this case, may very well be her biggest advantage heading into this fight. The boldness should allow her to advance her wrestling and not using a second thought, likely resulting in quite a few takedowns in the method.

I do not see Silva gaining an enormous advantage within the striking, so Montague should have the ability to do enough together with her wrestling to achieve an edge on the scorecards. Do not be surprised if she’s capable of end this one early together with her first UFC submission.

Final Mayra Bueno Silva-Daniel Cormier Prediction & Pick: Michelle Montague (-395); UNDER 2.5 Rounds (+165)