5 best UFC fights of April 2022

Khamzat Chimaev (left) and Darren Till (right) at UFC 273 [Image via @espnmma on Instagram]

The UFC put on four events in April 2022 and as such, fans were treated to some terrific fights as we inch closer to what promises to be a blockbuster summer for the world's premier MMA organization.

The promotion kicked off April in style, with UFC 273 delivering on all fronts. Two championship bouts and a number of pivotal fights went down at the stacked pay-per-view, and we even witnessed a legitimate 'Fight of the Year' contender.

What a crowd, what an event!

#UFC273 was one for the ages 🔥 https://t.co/MsymyeEfrJ

The marquee pay-per-view was followed up by UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad and UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade on the subsequent weekend, before the month closed out with UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera.

On that note, here are the best fights of April 2022.

#5. Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Wu Yanan – UFC Vegas 51

Unranked 135-pounders Mayra Bueno Silva and Wu Yanan stole the show at UFC Vegas 51. The fight card, which was headlined by a welterweight clash between top-ranked contenders Vicente Luque and Belal Muhammad, was uneventful to say the least, apart from this women's bantamweight clash.

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Both fighters are known for their striking prowess and this matchup stood out even before the Fight Night event. Bueno Silva has a traditional Muay Thai stance, with a high guard and very little movement. On the flipside, Yanan's kickboxing background shines through in her fights as she utilizes agility and lateral movement.

The stylistic clash was incredible to watch, as both fighters enjoyed moments of success at various points. Bueno Silva started better than her Chinese counterpart, winning the first round. Yan bounced back in the second, outstriking her Brazilian foe.

In the all-important third round, Bueno Silva turned up the pace while Yanan seemingly started to fatigue. She rallied in the final frame to come away with a unanimous decision victory. Their three-round bout won the 'Fight of the Night' honors and both fighters came away with a $50,000 bonus each.

What a 𝑭𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 👊

💰 @MayraSheetara & Wu Yanan earn your FOTN honors tonight!

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