UFC 303: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson: Live round-by-round updates
The UFC 303 Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson round-by-round updates are here. The two women meet at 135 pounds, and Bueno Silva is determined to right the wrong of her recent loss. Meanwhile, Chiasson is eyeing an entrance into the top five, with a potential title shot on the horizon.
Their women's bantamweight matchup serves as the second bout on the UFC 303 main card, and like the bout it succeeds, it represents a disparity in rankings, with Bueno Silva being ranked #3. Chiasson, however, is not even ranked inside the top five, sitting at #7.
The Brazilian recently faced Raquel Pennington for the vacant UFC women's bantamweight title, which the great Amanda Nunes had relinquished. Despite her hot run of form, which consisted of a four-fight unbeaten streak, Bueno Silva lost to Pennington and is now looking to bounce back.
Chiasson, by contrast, is not trying to work her way back into the win column, as she is coming off a first-round submission win over Pannie Kianzad. Now, though, she is intent on stringing together a win streak to earn herself a women's bantamweight title shot, or even a bout with Olympic superstar Kayla Harrison.
As far as who is projected to win, DraftKings Sportsbook lists Bueno Silva as a -110 favorite, while Chiasson is a -115 underdog.
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UFC 303: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson
Round 1: Bueno Silva applying pressure, trying to back Chiasson up to the fence. She throws a low kick but misses. They fall into the clinch, and Bueno Silva lands a hard knee to the body and an elbow over the top. The Brazilian throws a kick and misses. Chiasson taps her lead leg with a low kick.
Chiasson is on the backfoot again, ceding space too easily, and eats a hard right hand along the fence. The American initiates a clinch, but Silva lands an elbow. Chiasson fights for position and lands an elbow of her own before they break and are back in the open.
Bueno Silva misses a body kick but spins into a heel kick that lands. Chiasson has not imposed herself yet but lands a few low kicks. They trade in the pocket, but Silva seems more powerful and lands a head kick at the end of a combination. They're back in the clinch, with the Brazilian in control.
The American fires back. Bueno Silva attempts a takedown in the clinch, but Chiasson's size and length give her too much leverage for the Brazilian to lift. Chiasson swarms her with combinations. A lot of action in this round as they clinch again, with Chiasson landing hard knees to the body.
Bueno Silva is in on a single and briefly trips her for a takedown, but Chiasson is back to her feet as the round ends along the fence.
Round 2: Chiasson starts with a hard jab, lands a combination, and swarms Bueno Silva before taking her down. Chiasson lands a massive elbow that cuts Bueno Silva open over the eyebrow. Chiasson with another elbow, as Bueno Silva works toward an armbar, but she can't finish it and lets go.
The Brazilian tries a few up kicks. Chiasson stands up, kicks her opponent's legs, and motions for Bueno Silva to stand up. The referee calls for a pause to the fight, signaling for the cage-side doctor to step in. The cut is very deep and graphic. Bueno Silva implores the doctor to let her fight, but the fight is stopped.
Official Decision: Macy Chiasson def. Mayra Bueno Silva via TKO in round 2 due to a cut (1:50)