UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 0:38
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Australia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Argentina
R1, 4:05
Performance of the Night
Morocco
South Korea
R2, 4:45
Russia
R3, 5:00
Azerbaijan
R2, 1:07
Prelims • Final
Armenia
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:34
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jack Della Maddalena and Octagon newcomer Bassil Hafez were each awarded $50,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth welterweight co-main event war.
Performance of the Night: Mayra Bueno Silva earned a $50,000 bonus for her submission stoppage in the headliner, and Francisco Prado collected $50,000 for his violent first-round spinning back elbow and ground strikes finish over Ottman Azaitar.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Purses not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures reflect officially verified UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded to Jack Della Maddalena, Bassil Hafez, Mayra Bueno Silva, and Francisco Prado. Contractual base purses and win bonuses were undisclosed by regulatory policy.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva
Ailín Pérez completed 10 takedowns against Ashlee Evans-Smith, setting the all-time UFC women’s bantamweight record for most takedowns landed in a single fight and tying the promotional record across all women’s divisions.
Ailín Pérez controlled Evans-Smith on the ground and against the fence for 11 minutes and 36 seconds, achieving one of the highest control-time ratios in three-round women’s bantamweight history.
Mayra Bueno Silva initially forced former champion Holly Holm to tap to a standing ninja choke at 0:38 of Round 2, representing only the second occurrence of this choke finish in a UFC marquee main event before being ruled a No Contest.
JunYong Park scored his fourth consecutive victory at 185 pounds with a second-round rear-naked choke of Albert Duraev, tying him for the second-longest active middleweight win streak at the time.
Bassil Hafez accepted his UFC debut on less than five days’ notice, landing 32 significant strikes and securing three takedowns against -590 favorite Jack Della Maddalena to push the contest to a split decision and earn Fight of the Night honors.
Francisco Prado became one of the youngest Argentine fighters in UFC history (age 21) to capture an Octagon victory, dropping Ottman Azaitar with a spinning back elbow and ground strikes to collect Performance of the Night.
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva marked the first main event in the UFC women’s bantamweight division following the retirement of consensus greatest female fighter Amanda Nunes at UFC 289.
Melquizael Costa landed 100 significant strikes on 220 attempts across 15 minutes against Austin Lingo, including 48 damaging strikes to the body in a dominant unanimous decision performance.
Viktoriia Dudakova maintained her unblemished record with an official TKO victory at 0:34 of Round 1 after Istela Nunes sustained a severe elbow dislocation on a takedown attempt, marking one of the shortest bouts in divisional history.
Kazakhstan’s Azat Maksum successfully transitioned his undefeated record to the Octagon, edging out battle-tested veteran Tyson Nam by split decision in a 15-minute flyweight showcase.
Evan Elder landed 96 significant strikes and scored a knockdown against Genaro Valdez, securing his first UFC victory in an electrifying three-round slugfest that saw 432 combined strikes thrown.
Former champion Holly Holm made her 14th appearance in the UFC women’s bantamweight division, tying her for second all-time in divisional appearances behind only Raquel Pennington.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva take place?
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva took place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Why was the main event between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva ruled a No Contest?
Mayra Bueno Silva initially won by submission (ninja choke) at 0:38 of Round 2. However, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) subsequently overturned the result to a No Contest after Bueno Silva tested positive for ritalinic acid, a medication prescribed for ADHD.
Who won the co-main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Bassil Hafez?
Jack Della Maddalena defeated promotional newcomer Bassil Hafez via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in an action-packed 15-minute welterweight contest.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Bassil Hafez earned Fight of the Night, while Mayra Bueno Silva and Francisco Prado took home Performance of the Night awards.
What UFC record did Ailín Pérez set at this event?
Ailín Pérez landed 10 takedowns against Ashlee Evans-Smith, setting the all-time UFC women’s bantamweight record for most takedowns in a single fight and tying the promotional record across all women’s weight divisions.
How did Francisco Prado defeat Ottman Azaitar?
Francisco Prado delivered a highlight-reel finish, landing a flush spinning back elbow followed by ground-and-pound strikes to stop Ottman Azaitar via TKO at 4:05 of Round 1.
How did JunYong Park defeat Albert Duraev?
South Korea’s JunYong Park battered Albert Duraev with 50 significant strikes and dropped him before securing a rear-naked choke submission at 4:45 of Round 2.
What happened during the Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Istela Nunes fight?
Just 34 seconds into Round 1, Istela Nunes posted her arm to defend a takedown from Viktoriia Dudakova and suffered a severe elbow dislocation, resulting in a TKO (arm injury) victory for Dudakova.
Who called the fights on the broadcast?
Play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald was joined cageside by former champions Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What title implications did this event have for the women’s bantamweight division?
Following Amanda Nunes’ retirement at UFC 289, this headliner served as a de facto title eliminator. Mayra Bueno Silva subsequently challenged Raquel Pennington for the vacant undisputed UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 297.
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