Norma Dumont

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Norma Dumont
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Dumont in 2024
BornNorma Dumont Viana Ferreira
(1990-10-01) October 1, 1990 (age 34)
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Other namesThe Immortal
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach67 [1]  in (170 cm)
Style Sanda [2]
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. [3]
TeamGordin Fight Team (until 2021) [4] [3]
Syndicate MMA (2021–present) [3]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [5]
Black belt in Sanda [2]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins12
By submission2
By decision10
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Norma Dumont Viana Ferreira [6] (born October 1, 1990) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 5, 2024, she is #4 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings. [7]

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Background

Dumont's father abandoned her mother and his three daughters when Dumont was four.[ citation needed ] At 13, Dumont started practicing Jiu Jitsu. [8] She stopped training to begin work as a secretary. At 19 years old, she went back to training and continued with her MMA career. During this time, she became a six-time Sanda State champion and National champion of Sanda. [2]

When Dumont returned to training at 19, she found a free Muay Thai class. She was suggested by a friend to try Sanda and upon seeing it for the first time signed up immediately. [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting her career in 2016, Dumont compiled a perfect 4–0 record on the regional Brazilian scene, winning two of those bouts via first round submission. [9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Dumont made her promotional debut on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169 against Megan Anderson. [10] She lost the fight via knockout in round one. [11]

She made her sophomore appearance in the organization against Ashlee Evans-Smith on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark. [12] At the weigh-ins, Norma Dumont weighed in at 139.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the women's bantamweight non-title fight limit. Her bout proceeded at catchweight and she was fined 30% of her individual purse, which went to her opponent. [13] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Dumont was expected to face Bea Malecki at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021. [15] However, Malecki pulled out a week before the contest due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Erin Blanchfield. [16] In turn, the bout was pulled from the card by after Dumont missed weight by 3.5lbs. [17]

Dumont, as a replacement for Danyelle Wolf, faced Felicia Spencer on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt. [18] She won the bout via split decision. [19]

Dumont was scheduled to face Holly Holm on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. [20] However, on October 6, 2021, it was reported that Holm was forced to withdraw from the event, citing injury, and was replaced by Aspen Ladd. [21] Dumont was not concerned with the short notice nature of the fight saying, "I've been training five rounds and doing 25 minutes straight. That's nothing new to me." [8] Dumont won the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Dumont faced Macy Chiasson on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274. [23] At the weigh-ins, Dumont weighed in at 146.5 pounds, half a pound over the women's featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight, with Dumont forfeiting 30% of her purse to Chiasson. [24] Dumont lost the fight via split decision. [25]

Dumont faced promotional newcomer Danyelle Wolf on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279. [26] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [27]

Dumont faced Karol Rosa April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. [28] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [29]

Dumont faced Chelsea Chandler on July 15, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224. [30] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Dumont was scheduled Yana Santos on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. [32] However, Santos pulled out due to a broken nose and the bout was cancelled. [33]

Dumont faced Germaine de Randamie on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. [34] She won the bout again by unanimous decision. [35]

Dumont faced Irene Aldana on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. [36] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [37]

Dumont was scheduled to face former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Raquel Pennington on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259. [38] However, Pennington had to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury, so the bout was removed from the card. [39] [40]

Shortly after the cancellation of her previous bout, it was announced that Dumont is scheduled to face Ketlen Vieira on November 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 263. [41]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches12 wins2 losses
By knockout01
By submission20
By decision101
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win12–2 Irene Aldana Decision (unanimous) UFC 306 September 14, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2 Germaine de Randamie Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Bantamweight.
Win10–2 Chelsea Chandler Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva July 15, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–2 Karol Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes April 22, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2 Danyelle Wolf Decision (unanimous) UFC 279 September 10, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss7–2 Macy Chiasson Decision (split) UFC 274 May 7, 202235:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesCatchweight (146.5 lb) bout; Dumont missed weight.
Win7–1 Aspen Ladd Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 202155:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–1 Felicia Spencer Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–1 Ashlee Evans-Smith Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark November 28, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesBantamweight bout; Dumont missed weight (139.5 lb).
Loss4–1 Megan Anderson KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 202013:31 Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win4–0 Mariana Morais Decision (majority)Shooto Brazil 86August 5, 201835:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win3–0Erica Leidianny RibeiroSubmission (rear-naked choke)Federação Fight 5September 16, 201713:43 Belo Horizonte, BrazilCatchweight (141 lb) bout.
Win2–0Patricia Borges FernandesDecision (unanimous)Jungle Fight 91July 15, 201735:00 Contagem, Brazil
Win1–0Tainara LisboaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Jungle Fight 90September 3, 201612:58 São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight debut.

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See also

References

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  12. ↑ Raphael Marinho (2020-08-20). "Norma Dumont descends to the bantamweight and faces Ashlee Evans-Smith on November 28". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-20.(in Portuguese)
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