UFC Vegas 77: Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva will happen this weekend. The two women bantamweights will go head-to-head in the main event of the evening. And while it promises to be an interesting fight, there is also a chance of a knockout. So we compare the two to see who is the better knockout artist. Follow UFC Fight Night 229: Holm vs Bueno Silva LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
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Holm comes into the contest as the number three-ranked bantamweight in the world. Therefore, she will want to get a knockout to push for a title shot. Bueno Silva, on the other hand, will want to break into the top five. Thus, a knockout win would go a long way.
UFC Vegas 77: Is Holly Holm a Better Knockout Fighter Than Mayra Bueno Silva?
UFC Vegas 77: Who is the better knockout artist between Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva?
Judging who is the better knockout artist is not the easiest task. Knockout power is subjective and depends on several aspects, like the quality of opponents, the nature of knockouts, etc. However, for this comparison, we will stick to the numbers and compare both fighters’ knockout numbers.
Holm has a 15-6 record. Out of these 15 wins, eight have been finishes and all finishes have been knockouts. Therefore, the former champion has over 50% finish rate and over 50% knockout rate. Bueno Silva, on the other hand, has a 10-2 record. And although eight of her ten wins have been finishes, she has only one knockout to her name. The other seven are submissions.
Moreover, even if we compare the nature of the knockouts, Holm is a much better knockout artist. This is largely down to the fact that Holm has a kickboxing background and prefers to strike. Therefore, it is no surprise to see her striking numbers. Moreover, Holly Holm is the owner of one of the best knockouts in UFC history. Therefore, this comparison is easy. Holly Holm is a better knockout artist than Mayra Bueno Silva.
What do you make of the Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva fight? Who do you think has more chance of getting the knockout on Saturday?
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