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Ailin Perez claims No. 2 bantamweight spot after win over Norma Dumont

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Ailin Perez claims No. 2 bantamweight spot after win over Norma Dumont

Summary

Ailin Perez secured the No. 2 ranking in the UFC women's bantamweight division following her unanimous decision victory over Norma Dumont at UFC Vegas 121 last weekend. Despite the win, critics have described the match as lackluster, falling short of pre-fight expectations. Amanda Nunes expressed dissatisfaction with Perez's performance and hinted at a desire to fight her. However, Nunes is set to face Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight title at UFC 334 this November, her first bout since retiring in 2023.

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Key Details

•Ailin Perez defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 121.
•Perez is now ranked No. 2 in the bantamweight division.
•Amanda Nunes criticized Perez's performance and expressed a wish to fight her.
•Nunes faces Kayla Harrison for the title in November at UFC 334.
•This fight marks Nunes's return after her retirement in 2023.

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8:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Upset’ Amanda Nunes obsessed with new UFC star Ailin Perez — ‘I’m in her head like I was with Norma’

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UFC women’s bantamweight contender Ailin Perez took over the No. 2 spot at 135 pounds with her unanimous decision victory over Norma Dumont in the UFC Vegas 121 co-main event last weekend in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, her performance did not meet the expectations of her pre-fight hype and critics panned the tepid, three-round affair. Former […]
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