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 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.
- •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.
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Key UFC Women’s Bantamweight Bout Announced
"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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