Norma Dumont protests against the judges' decision

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Before Saturday (26): Rivalry grew in the week of the event

In the week leading up to UFC Vegas 121, Ailín Pérez and Norma Dumont occupied the center of conversation amongst fans.[citation needed] The two bantamweight (61 kg) fighters exchanged teasing during the face-off and maintained a hostile backstage atmosphere.

First round: center of the octagon, jabs and Argentine drop

Dumont started in control of the center of the octagon, working jabs. Pérez sought to shorten the distance and try the fall, without immediate success. In the counter-strike, hermana hit a straight from the right. When Norma fired a frontal kick, Ailín took advantage to hold the Brazilian's leg and realize the fall. On top, the Argentine tried to advance on the ground, while Dumont stopped her opponent at the end of the assault line.

Second round: defenses, grid and kick exchange

Pérez came back determined to attack the legs of the Brazilian, but Norma defended the onslaught. Pressed against the grid, Dumont surprised by applying fall in Argentina. Pérez quickly recovered, and the confrontation returned to the exchange on his feet.

Third round: strong direct, Brazilian timing and clinch with knee strikes

At the beginning of the third and final round, Pérez hit a clean straight, which shook Norma. The Brazilian recovered the timing, connected shots in line and kept the kicks disturbing the opponent's base.

Outcome: gong, contestation and the beginning of confusion

Pérez's victory by unanimous decision of the judges generated controversy among part of the fans, who saw Norma triumph. In the announcement, hermana danced and bounced before Dumont, who tried to apply a kick in the challenge. The Ultimate security team acted quickly to avoid bigger problems.

She underestimated me, I worked very hard for this fight. She connected good shots, but there is no excuse, I won. I'm better. I want the belt declared Pérez before again doing his famous dance in the octagon.

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Ailín Pérez goes out with credits to claim a chance for the belt, while Norma Dumont is left with the feeling of an outcome contested by fans. For the bantamweight (61 kg), UFC Vegas 121 reinforces a common discussion in MMA: when it's even, the judges' decision can leave the rivalry open and move the debate on who deserves to rise up in the category.