Norma Dumont Edges Ketlen Vieira by Split Decision at UFC Vegas 110
The split verdict drew protests from Ketlen Vieira’s corner.
Overview
- Judges scored it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Dumont after three competitive rounds.
- Vieira landed late takedowns in the first two frames and threatened an arm-triangle in the opener, while Dumont’s urgent third-round striking bloodied Vieira and swung two cards.
- The victory extends Dumont’s UFC winning streak to six and positions her for movement in the top five at 135 pounds.
- Vieira’s team, including Jose Aldo, expressed disbelief at the decision as fans and fighters debated damage versus control, with many viewing Round 2 as the swing frame.
- Despite its stakes between the No. 3 and No. 4 contenders, the bout was placed on the prelims at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.