UFC Fight Night 260: Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina Preview & Prediction
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Physical grappler meets seasoned striker as Michelle Montague debuts against Luana Carolina in the bantamweight division.
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes? RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
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UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes main card
Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras (Featherweight)
Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny (Welterweight)
Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland (Heavyweight)
Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell (Lightweight)
UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes prelims
Navajo Stirling vs Rodolfo Bellato (Light Heavyweight)
Cameron Rowston vs Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott (Welterweight)
Jamie Mullarkey vs Rolando Bedoya (Lightweight)
Colby Thicknesse vs Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina (Women’s Bantamweight)
Brando Pericic vs Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)
Loma Lookboonmee vs Alexia Thainara (Women’s Strawweight)
Michelle Montague: New Zealand's rear-naked choke specialist arrives
Michelle Montague (6-0) enters the UFC undefeated, with all her wins coming via rear-naked choke finishes. The 31-year-old has already tested herself on major stages, competing in both PFL and Bellator, where she showcased her dominant grappling and physicality. While her striking remains rudimentary, her ability to close the distance, secure takedowns, and finish fights on the mat has drawn comparisons to Kayla Harrison.
Montague is big and strong for the division, and once she gets hold of her opponent, she rarely lets go without forcing a tap.
Luana Carolina: Muay Thai striker testing a new threat
Luana Carolina (11-4) has quietly built a respectable UFC record at 6-3, and comes into this bout on a three-fight win streak. The Brazilian is a technically sound Muay Thai striker with a measured style, capable of picking apart less skilled opponents.
While her striking is clean and effective, she has previously shown vulnerability against strong grapplers — a concern against someone as physically imposing as Montague.
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina prediction
If Carolina can keep the fight standing and maintain her range, she has the striking skill to win a decision. However, Montague is too physically dominant and too relentless with her takedowns for that to be the likely outcome.
Expect the Kiwi to close the distance, get the fight to the mat, and secure yet another rear-naked choke submission.
Prediction: Michelle Montague to win by submission
