Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm returns to the Octagon to face Mayra Bueno Silva. A win for Holm could put her in immediate contention for the championship. Read more about this exciting matchup and other fights on the UFC Fight Night card.
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| Holly Holm returns to the Octagon to face Mayra Bueno Silva in the main event. |
| Holm’s win over Bueno Silva could put her in immediate contention for the championship. |
| Albert Duraev and Junyong Park will face off in the co-main event. |
| Walt Harris makes his return to the heavyweight division after a two-year absence. |
A former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Holly Holm, is set to make her return this Saturday at the Apex facility. The UFC Fight Night card will feature Holm taking on Mayra Bueno Silva in the main event. This fight comes at an interesting time for the division, as there is currently no champion and clear-cut challengers. Holm’s impressive win over Bueno Silva could put her in immediate contention for the championship.
Holm’s last fight was against Yana Santos, which she won by unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 43 on March 25. Following that victory, Amanda Nunes vacated the title and retired after her win against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on June 10. Ranked third in the division, Holm has a chance to secure her spot as a top contender.
While Holm is favored to win, Bueno Silva should not be overlooked. She is coming into the fight on a three-fight win streak, with her last victory being over Lina Länsberg by submission via a kneebar in the second round at UFC Fight Night 219 on Feb. 18. A win over the former champion would be the most significant of her career and could propel her into title contention.
In addition to the main event, fans can look forward to the middleweight matchup between Albert Duraev and Junyong Park in the co-main event. Both fighters are coming off wins in their last matchups, with Park having more momentum on a three-fight winning run. A victory for either fighter could lead to a matchup against a ranked middleweight opponent.
Another notable presence on the card is the return of heavyweight Walt Harris, who hasn’t fought in two years. Harris has had a difficult couple of years both in fighting and his personal life, with the tragic passing of his stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, in 2019. Harris will be looking to turn his form around against Josh Parisian on this Saturday’s main card.
For Harris’ fans, the hope is that the time away from the sport has benefitted him and prepared him for a rebound win this weekend.
Fight Card
| Main Event | Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva |
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| Co-Main Event | Albert Duraev vs. Junyong Park |
| Heavyweight Matchup | Walt Harris vs. Josh Parisian |
Summary
- Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm returns to the Octagon to face Mayra Bueno Silva.
- Holm’s win over Bueno Silva could put her in immediate contention for the championship.
- Bueno Silva is on a three-fight win streak and a victory over the former champion would be the most significant of her career.
- The co-main event features a middleweight matchup between Albert Duraev and Junyong Park, with both fighters coming off wins.
- Heavyweight Walt Harris makes his return after two years away from the sport.
Persons
- Holly Holm
- Mayra Bueno Silva
- Walt Harris
Topics
- UFC
- Women’s Bantamweight
- Heavyweight
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