With a comeback and a balanced fight, Norm Dumont wins Ketlen Scallop at UFC Vegas 110. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC News
Norm Dumont showed resilience and won. Ketlen Scallop by split decision at UFC Vegas 110 this Saturday (1st). After an unfavorable first round, the fighter from Minas Gerais adjusted her pace, imposed her stand-up game and secured the victory that brings her even closer to her dream of the belt.
With the triumph, Norm Dumont She reinforces her presence in the elite bantamweight division and gets closer to a title shot. However, the fighter from Minas Gerais needs to deal with the uncertain scenario of the category, which could see the return of... Amanda nunes to face Kayla harrisonThe outcome of this fight should determine the next step, and the Chute Boxe fighter could be next in line.
Norma Dumont fights back, defeats Ketlen Vieira, and gets closer to the UFC title.
The fight began with studying and few significant blows. Ketlen, led by José Aldo, achieved the best action by executing a takedown and dominating Norma's back, who defended well against the submission attempt. The initial advantage, however, was short-lived.
In the second round, Dumont came back more relaxed. She found her range, worked with leg kicks and quick combinations, controlling the action in the striking exchanges. Even with Ketlen trying to react and look for takedowns against the cage, the fighter from Minas Gerais showed improvement and balance.
The final round was the most intense. Vieira tried to manage his advantage with the clinch game, but Norma, with a sense of urgency, went on the offensive in the final stretch. Her cleaner strikes and constant pressure weighed heavily in the judges' decision, which confirmed the close victory.
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