Venue & Event Details
Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia
Start Time (Prelims): Approx. 3:00 PM AWST (local) / 3:00 AM ET (U.S.)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)
Injury / Availability Report
Michelle Montague (6–0, New Zealand): No reported injuries. Making her UFC debut after successful runs in PFL and Bellator.
Luana “Dread” Carolina (11–4, Brazil): Healthy and cleared. Enters on a three-fight UFC win streak.
Fighter Matchups
Michelle Montague (5’9”, 135 lbs, 69” reach, orthodox)
Style: Physical grappler, rear-naked choke specialist.
Strengths: Strong clinch, relentless takedowns, all six pro wins via submission (RNC).
Weaknesses: Striking still developing; relies heavily on ground dominance.
Luana Carolina (5’6”, 135 lbs, 69” reach, orthodox)
Style: Muay Thai striker.
Strengths: Technical striking, volume output (4.8 sig. strikes landed per min), solid takedown defense (74%).
Weaknesses: Vulnerable against strong grapplers; has been submitted before.
Recent Form
Montague (Last 3):
W – A. Young (Submission, PFL)
W – K. Collins (Submission, Bellator)
W – J. Silva (Submission, PFL)
Carolina (Last 3):
W – Lucie Pudilova (UD)
W – Julija Stoliarenko (UD)
W – Tamires Vidal (UD)
Fight History / Series
First-ever meeting between Montague and Carolina.
Betting Trends
Montague:
100% finish rate (all 6 wins by rear-naked choke).
Never gone the distance in her pro career.
UFC debutants favored in stylistic grappler vs. striker matchups.
Carolina:
6–3 UFC record since 2019.
3-fight win streak, all by decision.
8 of last 9 fights have gone the distance.
FIGHT ODDS
Michelle Montague – 225
Luana Carolina + 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025
