Now that Amanda Nunes has retired, the UFC’s bantamweight division is wide open, with the title right there for the taking. A former champion, Holly Holm is ready to return to the top. In her way is rising star Mayra Bueno Silva. They'll meet July 15 inside the UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.
One of the most decorated combat sports stars of all time, Holm is a former world champion in boxing. A Hall of Famer in the sport, Holm's career lasted from 2002-2013, beating the likes of Christy Martin and Mia St. John. “The Preacher’s Daughter” made her MMA debut in 2011 and joined the UFC in 2015.
Holm dethroned Ronda Rousey in 2015 for the UFC bantamweight title in what was considered, at the time, a huge upset. She lost the belt against Miesha Tate and, since the Rousey win, has gone 5-6. Managing to stay in contention, Holm has fought for featherweight and bantamweight gold multiple times, facing the likes of Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes.
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Holm is 3-1 in her last four, winning her last fight against Yana Santos in March via unanimous decision.
Silva turned pro in 2015 and competed on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018. Including her run on the show, she is 6-2-1 in the octagon. The 31-year-old is on a three-fight win streak, beating Lina Lansberg in her last fight in February via submission.
Here's all you need to know about UFC Vegas 77, from time, channel, odds, and card.
When is UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva?
UFC Vegas 77 begins at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Start Time (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, July 15 | 7 p.m. ET | 10 p.m ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 15 | 4 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 10:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, July 16 | 12 a.m. BST | 3 a.m. BST | 6:15 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, July 16 | 9 a.m. AEST | 12 p.m. AEST | 3:15 p.m. AEST |
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How to watch UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+ |
| UK and Ireland | BT Sport | — |
| Australia | — | Kayo |
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 77 will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service. The main card is also on ESPN.
Holm vs. Silva price: How much does UFC Vegas 77 cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
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Where is UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva?
UFC Vegas 77 takes place at the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva odds for UFC Vegas 77
Per Caesars, Holly Holm is the -155 favorite, while Mayra Bueno Silva is the +130 underdog.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Holly Holm is the -180 favorite, while Mayra Bueno Silva is the +140 underdog.
Holly Holm record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: October 17, 1981
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 15-6 with eight wins via knockout
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Mayra Bueno Silva record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: August 22, 1991
- Height: 5-6
- Reach: 66.5 inches
- Total fights: 13
- Record: 10-2-1 with one win via knockout
UFC Vegas 77 fight card
Main Card
- Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva; Bantamweights
- Albert Duraev vs. Park Jun-yong; Middleweights
- Walt Harris vs. Josh Parisian; Heavyweights
- Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler; Featherweights
- Ottman Azaitar vs. Francisco Prado; Lightweights
- Terrance McKinney vs. Nazim Sadykhov; Lightweights
Prelims
- Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Tucker Lutz; Featherweights
- Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Istela Nunes; Strawweights
- Austin Lingo vs. Melquizael Costa; Featherweights
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Bassil Hafez; Welterweights
- Jafel Filho vs. Juancamilo Ronderos; Flyweights
- Evan Elder vs. Genaro Valdez; Lightweights
- Tyson Nam vs. Azat Maksum; Flyweights
- Alexander Munoz vs. Carl Deaton III; Lightweights
- Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Ailin Perez; Bantamweights
