Mara Romero Borella

2-5
Record
Age / DOB 40
(Jun 03, 1986)
Height 5' 6"
Weight 125 lbs.
Reach 69.0"
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages
2.54 Sig. Strikes / Min
37.0% Sig. Strike Acc.
2.48 Absorbed / Min
71.0% Strike Defense
1.83 TD Avg / 15 min
44.0% TD Accuracy
66.0% TD Defense
0.2 Sub. / Fight
Win Methods (2)
KO/TKO 0
Submission 1
Decision 1
Loss Methods (5)
KO/TKO 1
Submission 2
Decision 2

Fight History

Result / Opponent
Event & Date
Method/Round
Links
Comments
Submission (armbar) R1 2:29
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mayra Bueno Silva 0 2 of 7 28% 3 of 8 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 6 of 9 66% 15 of 21 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mayra Bueno Silva 0 2 of 7 28% 3 of 8 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 6 of 9 66% 15 of 21 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mayra Bueno Silva 2 of 7 28% 1 of 5 0 of 1 1 of 1 2 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 6 of 9 66% 5 of 7 0 of 1 1 of 1 4 of 7 0 of 0 2 of 2
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mayra Bueno Silva 2 of 7 28% 1 of 5 0 of 1 1 of 1 2 of 7 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 6 of 9 66% 5 of 7 0 of 1 1 of 1 4 of 7 0 of 0 2 of 2
Play-by-Play
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Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Mara Romero Borella

Round 1
Moving to the women’s flyweight category, Brazil native Silva (6-1, 1-1 UFC) will try to rebound from her first career defeat against Italy’s Borella (11-8, 3 NC; 2-4 UFC). Our referee is Jason Herzog, and the two decide against touching gloves to start things off. Instead, they flick out jabs, and both get some off before Borella changes levels to hunt for a takedown. She spins Silva around and drags the Brazilian down, where she lands in full guard. Silva grabs hold of her opponent’s hands, but Borella yanks her right hand free and smacks Silva in the face a few times. Silva throws up her legs for a triangle before aiming at an armbar. Borella lands a few more punches, but Silva tightens up her legs and locks it around Borella’s neck. Borella tries to punch her way out before sitting back, and she sits down to break the posture.
Silva re-positions with her legs, wrapping her other leg around Borella’s head and snatching up an armbar. A complacent Borella is now concerned as her arm is trapped, and before Silva can even get the elbow extended, the Italian fighter taps out knowing things will end poorly for her otherwise.
That is now five submissions in seven wins for the Brazilian, who bounces back from her first loss without breaking much of a sweat.

The Official Result
Mayra Bueno Silva def. Mara Romero Borella R1 2:29 via Submission (Armbar)
Expert Picks (3)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 17, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Mayra Bueno Silva

Big Brady picks Mayra Bueno Silva, calling Borella one of the worst women's MMA fighters in the UFC. He notes Silva is a finisher with knockout and submission wins, while Borella is chinny and makes mistakes. He expects Silva to win inside the distance, possibly by submission.

Silva inside the distance
"give me silva in this fight inside the distance"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 18, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Mayra Bueno Silva

The host believes Mayra Bueno Silva has the power advantage and will be able to stuff takedowns and finish Mara Romero Borella on the feet. He notes Borella's three-fight losing streak and discomfort on the feet, while Silva showed aggression in her last fight. He recommends a small sprinkle on Silva by TKO at +675, as he doesn't trust the -255 moneyline.

Mayra Bueno Silva wins by TKO +675; Silva wins inside distance +145
"I truly believe she'll be able to get the finish in this fight."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 11, 2020 (8 days before fight)
Mayra Bueno Silva

The host picks Mayra Bueno Silva over Mara Romero Borella, noting Borella's three-fight losing streak and Silva's more dangerous style and good competition. He predicts Silva wins by decision.

decision
"I am going to be going with Mayra Bueno Silva because I just don't see too many great names... I am gonna be going with Maro Bueno Silva by decision."
Submission (armbar) R1 3:36
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Cortney Casey 0 6 of 12 50% 18 of 24 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 5 of 7 71% 21 of 24 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:55
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Cortney Casey 0 6 of 12 50% 18 of 24 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 5 of 7 71% 21 of 24 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:55
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Cortney Casey 6 of 12 50% 4 of 8 1 of 1 1 of 3 2 of 7 1 of 2 3 of 3
Mara Romero Borella 5 of 7 71% 2 of 4 1 of 1 2 of 2 2 of 4 2 of 2 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Cortney Casey 6 of 12 50% 4 of 8 1 of 1 1 of 3 2 of 7 1 of 2 3 of 3
Mara Romero Borella 5 of 7 71% 2 of 4 1 of 1 2 of 2 2 of 4 2 of 2 1 of 1
Expert Picks (3)
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked May 15, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Mara Romero Borella

Big Brady picks Mara Romero Borella by decision, noting that Borella has a takedown advantage and Casey has poor takedown defense. He acknowledges that on the feet Casey is likely better, but believes Borella can get takedowns and control time on the ground. He mentions that Borella is chinny and has been knocked out multiple times, but still favors her due to the grappling edge.

underdog +140, takedowns, control time
"I'm gonna go Sperling here she is the underdog looks like she is plus 140... I just think Burleigh can come out here get takedowns Casey has awful take ton defense"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked May 16, 2020 (fight day)
Cortney Casey

Daniel Levi picks Cortney Casey. He notes that Casey is the far superior fighter and tougher, despite her questionable fight IQ. He believes Borella lacks chin and confidence, and if she can't get takedowns, she loses. He expects Casey to give up early takedowns but eventually land a big shot and win.

"I think Courtney Casey is the superior fighter and the tougher fighter saw picker for that reason"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked May 14, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Mara Romero Borella

The host picks Mara Romero Borella, though he admits both fighters are not great. He cites Borella's physical advantages (shorter with longer reach) making it harder for Casey to get inside. He predicts a close, uneventful decision win for Borella.

Mara Romero Borella by decision
"I think Mara Romero Burrell is gonna get the job done I don't know how she's gonna get the job done I think she will just win by closed decision and it's gonna be pretty uneventful"
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Montana De La Rosa 1 27 of 67 40% 74 of 128 1 of 3 33% 1 0 8:30
Mara Romero Borella 0 23 of 53 43% 64 of 99 1 of 2 50% 0 0 1:48
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Montana De La Rosa 0 8 of 18 44% 16 of 27 0 of 2 0% 0 0 1:53
Mara Romero Borella 0 11 of 20 55% 23 of 33 1 of 1 100% 0 0 1:48
2 Montana De La Rosa 0 7 of 15 46% 23 of 40 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 5 of 11 45% 14 of 20 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
3 Montana De La Rosa 1 12 of 34 35% 35 of 61 0 of 0 --- 1 0 2:37
Mara Romero Borella 0 7 of 22 31% 27 of 46 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Montana De La Rosa 27 of 67 40% 15 of 51 8 of 10 4 of 6 14 of 51 4 of 6 9 of 10
Mara Romero Borella 23 of 53 43% 15 of 44 3 of 4 5 of 5 15 of 44 5 of 6 3 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Montana De La Rosa 8 of 18 44% 3 of 12 3 of 4 2 of 2 3 of 10 4 of 6 1 of 2
Mara Romero Borella 11 of 20 55% 5 of 14 2 of 2 4 of 4 3 of 11 5 of 6 3 of 3
2 Montana De La Rosa 7 of 15 46% 6 of 14 1 of 1 0 of 0 2 of 10 0 of 0 5 of 5
Mara Romero Borella 5 of 11 45% 4 of 10 0 of 0 1 of 1 5 of 11 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Montana De La Rosa 12 of 34 35% 6 of 25 4 of 5 2 of 4 9 of 31 0 of 0 3 of 3
Mara Romero Borella 7 of 22 31% 6 of 20 1 of 2 0 of 0 7 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0
Expert Picks (1)
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Feb 14, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Montana De La Rosa

Daniel Levi picks Montana De La Rosa to win a close decision. He notes that Borella is timid and has chin issues, while De La Rosa is tougher and will try harder. He expects a back-and-forth fight but believes De La Rosa will take Borella's back and win on effort.

close decision, possibly 1-1 going into third round
"I'm gonna take that larosa for a close decision"
TKO (knee and elbows) R3 1:46
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Lauren Murphy 1 24 of 123 19% 35 of 144 0 of 1 0% 0 0 2:16
Mara Romero Borella 0 22 of 72 30% 35 of 87 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:45
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Lauren Murphy 0 10 of 59 16% 10 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 14 of 41 34% 15 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:08
2 Lauren Murphy 0 9 of 43 20% 20 of 63 0 of 1 0% 0 0 2:14
Mara Romero Borella 0 6 of 22 27% 18 of 35 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:37
3 Lauren Murphy 1 5 of 21 23% 5 of 21 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Mara Romero Borella 0 2 of 9 22% 2 of 9 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Lauren Murphy 24 of 123 19% 20 of 117 3 of 5 1 of 1 17 of 112 3 of 6 4 of 5
Mara Romero Borella 22 of 72 30% 16 of 62 0 of 0 6 of 10 22 of 72 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Lauren Murphy 10 of 59 16% 8 of 55 2 of 4 0 of 0 9 of 58 1 of 1 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 14 of 41 34% 8 of 31 0 of 0 6 of 10 14 of 41 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Lauren Murphy 9 of 43 20% 7 of 41 1 of 1 1 of 1 6 of 37 1 of 4 2 of 2
Mara Romero Borella 6 of 22 27% 6 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0 6 of 22 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Lauren Murphy 5 of 21 23% 5 of 21 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 17 1 of 1 2 of 3
Mara Romero Borella 2 of 9 22% 2 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0 2 of 9 0 of 0 0 of 0
Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mara Romero Borella 0 29 of 83 34% 84 of 140 2 of 5 40% 0 0 5:56
Taila Santos 0 36 of 100 36% 57 of 123 1 of 1 100% 2 0 2:46
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mara Romero Borella 0 11 of 17 64% 36 of 42 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:17
Taila Santos 0 2 of 5 40% 8 of 11 1 of 1 100% 2 0 1:13
2 Mara Romero Borella 0 6 of 15 40% 35 of 45 1 of 2 50% 0 0 2:39
Taila Santos 0 9 of 19 47% 24 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:33
3 Mara Romero Borella 0 12 of 51 23% 13 of 53 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Taila Santos 0 25 of 76 32% 25 of 76 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mara Romero Borella 29 of 83 34% 14 of 64 7 of 9 8 of 10 15 of 62 5 of 9 9 of 12
Taila Santos 36 of 100 36% 17 of 69 10 of 20 9 of 11 27 of 89 9 of 11 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mara Romero Borella 11 of 17 64% 9 of 14 2 of 2 0 of 1 1 of 4 1 of 1 9 of 12
Taila Santos 2 of 5 40% 0 of 3 1 of 1 1 of 1 1 of 4 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Mara Romero Borella 6 of 15 40% 2 of 10 3 of 4 1 of 1 3 of 9 3 of 6 0 of 0
Taila Santos 9 of 19 47% 0 of 6 6 of 10 3 of 3 1 of 9 8 of 10 0 of 0
3 Mara Romero Borella 12 of 51 23% 3 of 40 2 of 3 7 of 8 11 of 49 1 of 2 0 of 0
Taila Santos 25 of 76 32% 17 of 60 3 of 9 5 of 7 25 of 76 0 of 0 0 of 0
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) R3 5:00
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Katlyn Cerminara 0 68 of 252 26% 71 of 257 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 79 of 211 37% 80 of 214 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Katlyn Cerminara 0 24 of 99 24% 24 of 99 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 34 of 70 48% 34 of 70 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Katlyn Cerminara 0 23 of 70 32% 23 of 71 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 22 of 72 30% 23 of 75 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:07
3 Katlyn Cerminara 0 21 of 83 25% 24 of 87 0 of 0 --- 1 0 0:00
Mara Romero Borella 0 23 of 69 33% 23 of 69 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:28
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Katlyn Cerminara 68 of 252 26% 37 of 212 22 of 31 9 of 9 63 of 247 5 of 5 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 79 of 211 37% 46 of 170 3 of 6 30 of 35 78 of 210 1 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Katlyn Cerminara 24 of 99 24% 13 of 84 8 of 12 3 of 3 23 of 98 1 of 1 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 34 of 70 48% 19 of 55 1 of 1 14 of 14 34 of 70 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Katlyn Cerminara 23 of 70 32% 8 of 51 11 of 15 4 of 4 21 of 68 2 of 2 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 22 of 72 30% 13 of 59 1 of 3 8 of 10 21 of 71 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Katlyn Cerminara 21 of 83 25% 16 of 77 3 of 4 2 of 2 19 of 81 2 of 2 0 of 0
Mara Romero Borella 23 of 69 33% 14 of 56 1 of 2 8 of 11 23 of 69 0 of 0 0 of 0
Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 2:54
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Mara Romero Borella 0 3 of 5 60% 16 of 18 1 of 1 100% 1 0 2:41
Kalindra Faria 0 0 of 4 0% 0 of 4 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Mara Romero Borella 0 3 of 5 60% 16 of 18 1 of 1 100% 1 0 2:41
Kalindra Faria 0 0 of 4 0% 0 of 4 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Mara Romero Borella 3 of 5 60% 2 of 4 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2
Kalindra Faria 0 of 4 0% 0 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Mara Romero Borella 3 of 5 60% 2 of 4 0 of 0 1 of 1 1 of 3 0 of 0 2 of 2
Kalindra Faria 0 of 4 0% 0 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0