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Norma Dumont faces Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 in September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Norma Dumont faces Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 in September

Summary

Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez will compete in a women's bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Dumont, currently ranked No. 2, is looking to rebound from a loss to Joselyne Edwards in April, which ended her six-fight winning streak. Perez, ranked No. 4, has won her last six fights since her 2022 debut loss, including a victory over Edwards. The fight is significant as the winner may be close to a title shot against Kayla Harrison.

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By the Numbers

•Dumont is ranked No. 2 in the bantamweight division.
•Perez holds the No. 4 spot and has six consecutive victories.
•The fight takes place on September 26 at Meta Apex.
•Dumont is coming off a loss that ended her winning streak.
•The outcome may determine future title shot prospects.

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2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Key UFC Women’s Bantamweight Bout Announced

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A key UFC women’s bantamweight bout between top contenders Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez has been announced for an upcoming card. Per Gaston Reyno, the No. 2-ranked UFC women’s bantamweight contender Dumont will face the No. 4-ranked Perez at UFC Vegas 121, which takes place on September 26 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. […] The post Key UFC Women’s Bantamweight Bout Announced appeared first on HEAVY.
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