UFC Vegas 116 (UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal / UFC Fight Night 274) is scheduled at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada (Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley), United States.
Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT, with the main card starting at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT (7:00 PM CDT). The event streams live on Paramount+.
The card is headlined by a featherweight bout between former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and surging contender Youssef Zalal. The bout you asked about—Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Michelle Montague (women’s bantamweight, 135 lbs)—is on the preliminary card.
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for Mayra Bueno Silva or Michelle Montague. Both fighters are expected to compete at full capacity. The broader UFC Vegas 116 card has seen multiple last-minute changes and withdrawals due to injuries or other issues (e.g., Lucas Rocha out of a flyweight bout, prior changes involving Norma Dumont’s original opponent, and a Marcus Buchecha matchup), but this specific women’s bantamweight preliminary bout remains intact and on schedule.
Fighter Matchup: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Michelle Montague (Women’s Bantamweight – 3 Rounds)
Mayra Bueno Silva (“Sheetara,” Brazil, age 34)
Record: 10-6-1 (1 NC) (UFC: 5-6-1, 1 NC)
Height/Reach: 5’6″ / 66″
Stance: Orthodox
Recent Form (last 4 fights): Loss (unanimous decision vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti – Nov 8, 2025); Loss (unanimous decision vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius – Feb 1, 2025); Loss (TKO/doctor stoppage vs. Macy Chiasson – Jun 29, 2024); Loss (unanimous decision vs. Raquel Pennington – Jan 20, 2024, title fight).
Key Strengths: Submission specialist (7 career subs, often early); dangerous grappler with 1 KO/TKO and 2 decisions in wins. Former title challenger with solid striking volume when able to impose her game.
Fight History Notes: Silva entered the UFC with hype and earned a title shot vs. Pennington but has since gone 0-4 in her last four UFC bouts (plus a no-contest vs. Holly Holm). She has struggled against taller/longer opponents and wrestlers recently, dropping decisions and suffering her first TKO loss. This is a must-win spot to reverse a clear downward trend.
Michelle Montague (“The Wild One,” New Zealand, age 32, American Top Team)
Record: 7-0-0 (UFC: 1-0-0)
Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 68–68.5″ (2–2.5″ height and reach advantage)
Stance: Southpaw
Recent Form (last 3 fights): Win (unanimous decision vs. Luana Carolina – Sep 27, 2025, UFC debut); Win (submission vs. Marilia Morais – Aug 16, 2024, PFL); Win (submission vs. Karolina Sobek – Jun 22, 2024, Bellator).
Key Strengths: Undefeated with elite grappling (6 of 7 wins by submission, 3 first-round finishes); strong wrestling and ground control; physical advantages in size and reach. Trains with top talent at ATT.
Fight History Notes: Montague made her UFC debut in September 2025 with a dominant decision win. Prior to UFC she compiled a perfect record mixing PFL and Bellator appearances, finishing most opponents via rear-naked choke. She is the first female fighter from New Zealand in the UFC and enters as a highly regarded prospect.
Style Breakdown: Orthodox vs. southpaw bantamweight clash pitting a veteran submission threat (Silva) against an undefeated, taller grappler/wrestler (Montague). Montague’s size, reach, and wrestling should neutralize Silva’s grappling edge, while Silva’s recent skid (four straight losses) raises durability and confidence concerns. Expect Montague to control range and look for takedowns or submissions; Silva needs early pressure or a scramble to pull off the upset.
FIGHT ODDS
Mayra Bueno Silva + 290
Michelle Montague – 400
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026
