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Ailín Perez Wins Narrow Decision Over Norma Dumont

A unanimous 29-28 verdict has intensified debate over judging as Perez pushes for a title shot or an official backup role.

Overview

  • Perez was awarded a unanimous decision by three judges, all scoring the fight 29-28, extending her winning streak to seven and moving her record to 14-2.
  • The rivalry boiled over before the fight when Dumont threw condoms and cash at Perez during the weigh-in faceoff, a stunt that went viral and fed tensions inside the cage.
  • Fight metrics show Dumont landed more significant strikes while Perez controlled far more time on the mat, a contrast that has driven split opinions about which factor should have decided the bout.
  • After the result Perez posted an explicit social-media jab at Dumont, later offered a measured truce, and revealed a threatening direct message from Dumont on a recent interview, keeping the personal feud public.
  • Perez is publicly pressing the UFC to make her the next challenger or the official backup for the Harrison–Nunes title fight, a push that could reshape immediate bantamweight matchmaking and the division's title picture.