Norma Dumont vs Joselyne Edwards

Norma Dumont vs. Joselyne Edwards
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-240); Edwards (+200)

Round 1
A potential women’s bantamweight title eliminator will serve as the co-main event of this Apex extravaganza. The winner of six straight, Dumont (13-2, 9-2 UFC) will throw down with
Sherdog’s 2025 Ms. All-Violence
Edwards (17-6, 8-4 UFC), and we can only hope some fireworks ensue before it is all settled. The Octagon ranger for this high-stakes 135-pound offering will be referee Jason Herzog, who bears witness to a glove touch.
Both women stay on the outer edge looking to pick their shots with kicks. Edwards finds a way in and throws fire with a fast flurry of punches. Dumont shrugs them off but is forced to fight off her back foot, with the Panamanian advancing behind a jab and a sharp two. Edwards connects with a solid low kick and jacks Dumont in the jaw with a right hand. Dumont grabs hold of her, bell rung, and hurls Edwards to the floor with an unorthodox body lock from the side. Edwards bounces back to her feet as if she had springs in her shorts, and Dumont leans against her on the fencing. Edwards turns her foe about and starts kneeing her in the thigh.
Dumont fires back with knees to the stomach, and Edwards drops to her knees to grab hold of a double. She isolates Dumont’s leg and is nearing completing it, but Dumont regains her footing. Dumont uses the leverage against her foe, body locking Edwards down to her back. In the open cage, Dumont lands on top in half guard, pinning the Panama native to the mat. Dumont uses her left shoulder to press down on Edwards’ windpipe, possibly setting up an arm-triangle choke. Edwards elbows from her back, and she bucks and twists when Dumont jumps into mount. Edwards bursts all the way through to flip Dumont over, but Dumont clings to her mightily to not give her any space to break out and stand back up. Edwards lifts Dumont up in the top position and slams her down chest-to-chest, and the round ends with the ladies high-fiving.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards

Round 2
The first strike thrown in the second round is from the Brazilian, as is the second and third. Two low kicks and a jab come from her, prompting Edwards to return fire with similar strikes. Edwards works the lead leg and stands back to check a response. Dumont turns her hips into a heavier kick, so Edwards does the exact same. It is tit-for-tat as they engage with single strikes, with Dumont trying but failing to break up the pattern a few times with a one-two or a second kick behind the first. Edwards is content to kickbox at range, with both women not committing fully to their swings. Edwards tosses out a feeler of an overhand right, and she uses a knee shield to block one of two front kicks aimed at her. Dumont chips at the front leg and sways back, but Edwards catches up to her and delivers a front kick to the belly. Edwards secures a jumping switch kick that draws an involuntary smile out of her foe.
Dumont aims back a body kick with a lot less mustard on it, and she leans back when Edwards zings an overhand right at her. Edwards is stuck throwing single strikes, but she is starting to put something behind them. Dumont blocks a jumping kick again that bounces harmlessly off the guard. Dumont slips a punch and returns with one over the top, and Edwards nods at her and charges with an overhand right. Dumont gives back two to the body and one upstairs, and Edwards takes the cue and makes Dumont smile giving a trio of strikes right back. It is an asymmetrical mirror match at this point, with Edwards a day late and a dollar short even if she still remains in the bout. Edwards absorbs a body kick and considers taking the fight down from it, bullying the Brazilian to the fencing to knee her in the stomach and thigh. Edwards concludes the round with a sharp elbow upstairs.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards

Round 3
The women high-five and hug to open up the last stanza, and they pick up where they left off taking turns with single strikes. Dumont lands a powerful body kick, and this lights a fire under the Panamanian. Edwards explodes her way in, bloodying the bridge of Dumont’s nose with a fast flurry of fists. Dumont circles away after absorbing a body kick, and Edwards spins after her with a body kick. Edwards doubles up on a low kick to body kick, scoring the second and jabbing to keep Dumont at bay. Dumont whiffs on a pair of high kicks, and Edwards darts after her but pulls back before engaging. Edwards kicks her foe in the stomach and goes to the front leg after it, blinking out when Dumont jabs her in the nose. Edwards cleanly connects on the jaw, backing Dumont off in a hurry. Dumont circles away and tries to counter, but all she can do is parry some of the blows.
When Edwards sits down and throws, she gets Dumont’s attention regularly. The threat of the grappling takes Edwards out of her game for minutes at a time. The two clinch up, and Dumont delivers a bouquet of knees to the body to force a separation. Edwards backs to the center of the cage and puts her hands on her hips as if to draw Dumont into a trap, but when Dumont does not bite, Edwards chases her down like before. Edwards stalks after the Brazilian with single, effective strikes. Edwards keeps her hands on her hips when not hurling punches, and she puts a crisp three-punch salvo on Dumont’s jaw. Dumont smiles and blocks the head kick that comes after. Edwards jogs in place before pursuing Dumont, and she kicks into a spinning back fist that bumps into the knot on top of Dumont’s hair. Edwards drills her opponent with a spinning back elbow, and she keeps swinging right to the bell. They embrace for a while after the full 15 minutes elapse.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Edwards)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (30-27 Edwards)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (30-27 Edwards)

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Norma Dumont via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo leans on Norma Dumont, calling her the far cleaner striker. He acknowledges that her takedown defense is worse than it should be and fears some MMA karma from her last decision win. He notes that Joselyne Edwards does a good job sneaking in takedowns but doesn't like pressure. He believes Dumont's hands are much better and she will stay more mobile.

"I'm going to lean Norma here. I think Norma's hands are just much better here."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Big Brady picks Norma Dumont over Joselyne Edwards (referred to as Josiane Nunes). He believes Dumont is better everywhere, with takedown ability, clinch work, and striking. He notes Edwards' wins are against lower-level competition and expects Dumont to win by decision, though the money line is getting high.

Dumont wins by decision

"I like Dumont here. I think it's by decision."

DFS by the Numbers

Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2026 (fight day)

Norma Dumont

The host believes Dumont should win as she is better everywhere: more technical striker, better MMA grappler. Edwards has an advantage in cardio but is on short notice and has bad fight IQ. Dumont can be passive but Edwards has similar issues. The host sees no interesting betting opportunities in fight spreads or over/under.

No interesting prop bets; fight likely goes to decision but odds not mentioned

"Dumont should win this. Not a lot more to say, really."

Diary of a Pro Gambler

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

James picks Norma Dumont, believing she is a level above Edwards with superior boxing. He thinks Edwards' path via takedowns is unlikely due to Dumont's takedown defense and Edwards' inconsistent wrestling. He predicts a decision win.

"I'm predicting Norma Deont to win this fight. I'm fairly confident in that prediction."

Lucrative MMA

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

James picks Norma Dumont as his Hammer of the Week, calling it a 'levels fight' despite the -200 price. He argues Dumont is better everywhere: striking, wrestling, and grappling, with superior competition and fight IQ. He notes Dumont is the best boxer in the division and can stuff takedowns, while Edwards has only beaten low-level opponents and lacks a plan C when her A and B fail. James expects Dumont to win via decision, as finishes are rare in women's MMA at this level.

Norma Dumont via unanimous decision; Norma Dumont -3.5 point spread; James got Dumont earlier at -155 in his private group

"The hammer of the week this week is Norma Dumont Money Line. outwards of minus 200."

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Edwards is on a four-fight winning streak with improved grappling and finishing ability. Dumont is on a six-fight winning streak but has looked less dominant against better competition and is hittable. Edwards has a reach advantage and can use her kickboxing and grappling to outwork Dumont. She should be able to secure a submission win, especially at plus odds.

Edwards by submission

"I think Edwards will stay busy with throwing up submissions, creating scrambles, uh maybe looking for reversals. And then when they're back on the feet, I think Edwards will show a good enough aggression game... that it's going to catch …"

MMA Lock of the Night

WIN vs Ketlen Vieira

Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama · Nov 01, 2025

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Ketlen Vieira	0	25 of 83	30%	58 of 121	2 of 4	50%	1	0	5:19
Norma Dumont	0	62 of 101	61%	87 of 127	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:11

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Ctrl
1	Ketlen Vieira	7 of 23	30%	7 of 23	1 of 2	50%	1	1:36
1	Norma Dumont	17 of 23	73%	25 of 31	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
2	Ketlen Vieira	8 of 29	27%	32 of 57	1 of 2	50%	0	1:53
2	Norma Dumont	17 of 37	45%	20 of 40	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
3	Ketlen Vieira	10 of 31	32%	19 of 41	0 of 0	---	0	1:50
3	Norma Dumont	28 of 41	68%	42 of 56	0 of 0	---	0	0:11

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Ketlen Vieira	25 of 83	30%	10 of 60	5 of 10	10 of 13	25 of 79	0 of 2	0 of 2
Norma Dumont	62 of 101	61%	24 of 60	18 of 21	20 of 20	57 of 96	5 of 5	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Ketlen Vieira	7 of 23	30%	1 of 13	1 of 4	5 of 6	7 of 23	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Norma Dumont	17 of 23	73%	5 of 10	2 of 3	10 of 10	17 of 23	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Ketlen Vieira	8 of 29	27%	1 of 19	4 of 5	3 of 5	8 of 26	0 of 1	0 of 2
2	Norma Dumont	17 of 37	45%	5 of 25	5 of 5	7 of 7	14 of 34	3 of 3	0 of 0
3	Ketlen Vieira	10 of 31	32%	8 of 28	0 of 1	2 of 2	10 of 30	0 of 1	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	28 of 41	68%	14 of 25	11 of 13	3 of 3	26 of 39	2 of 2	0 of 0

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Norma Dumont vs. Ketlen Vieira
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-150); Vieira (+120)

Round 1
In the previous match, two athletes vied to save their place on the ever-churning roster. In this fourth fight of the evening, the promotion decided to plug in the most relevant matchup of the whole card, as the winner of this bantamweight pairing will most likely be closest to the next title shot come Monday. While Brazil’s Vieira (15-4, 9-4 UFC) already came up short against champ Kayla Harrison, perhaps it would change should they lock horns for five rounds. Standing in her way of all that is “The Immortal” Dumont (12-2, 8-2 UFC), who has heard the final bell in nine straight outings. Whether they make it 10 straight for the streaking Dumont or get out of their early, referee Mark Smith will handle the necessities from here. There is a sporting clap of hands that precedes the action.
Dumont moves to the center of the cage standing as tall as she can, and she hand-fights a pawing Vieira who is just looking for her range. At 40 seconds in, Vieira finally commits to a strike, albeit a leg kick. Dumont responds immediately with one of her own. Vieira sits down on another calf kick to disrupt her opponent, and Dumont says “two can play that game” and gives it back any time Vieira lands on her. They trade hands from up close, drawing a smile out of Dumont as if she felt Vieira’s power and was not concerned. Vieira darts in behind her jab, and the two are just picking and poking at one another with single strikes. Vieira scores first, and Dumont comes back at her.
“Fenomeno” looks for her right hand several times, but Dumont is able to see them coming in time and avoid them. Leg kicks are traded, and Dumont doubles up on a heavy one. Vieira rushes forward, banging into Dumont and forcing her to awkwardly rebound during a takedown effort. Vieira uses the momentum to drag Dumont down, where she takes her back and looks for a rear-naked choke. Dumont flips over to her back to break up the sub, so Vieira transitions to an arm-triangle choke. Dumont once more twists to get out of the worst of it, so Vieira readjusts and presses her shoulder down to complete the sub. Vieira laces her leg between Dumont’s to give her more leverage to crush her shoulder down, and Dumont stays calm and punches Vieira in the side until the round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Vieira
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Vieira
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Vieira

Round 2
The round begins with kicks, with Vieira throwing first and last. Dumont hurls a one-two her way, and Vieira is not standing there any longer to get hit. When Dumont does reach her with a right hand, Vieira strafes to the side to reset. Dumont is one-and-done with a kick, and Vieira leans in to score and then leans back. Dumont starts to put more than one strike together in her attacks, sometimes doubling or tripling up on offense or stringing a few back-to-back. Vieira nails the inside leg a few times, prompting Dumont to pitch one back on the outside. Vieira checks the second, and they go tit-for-tat with these strikes for a time.
Vieira leaps forward and gets caught with a right hand from Dumont, and she shoots in from a double from too far out. Dumont shuts it down, so Vieira backs off and tries again from another angle. This time, she puts Dumont on her back with about 1:45 left in the round. Like a snake slowly coiling around to consume its prey, Vieira calmly slithers through to advance to half guard and pursue an arm-triangle choke. This takes a great deal of time to get there, so before she can cinch anything up, the second round is over.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Vieira
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Vieira
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Vieira

Round 3
The top contenders reach the final frame, and they approach one another in it like the previous two. Dumont moves forward but is generally cautious, and Vieira stays defensively composed from most of what comes her direction. Dumont pushes the action with a storming right hand, colliding with Vieira and putting them on the fence. Vieira quickly turns her foe around, where she imposes her body weight on the streaking Dumont. She leans on Dumont for a time, until Smith calls for them to do more.
Dumont separates first, and she lets loose with her hands. Reaching out with a left and a right, and she looses this two-punch flurry again and again. Vieira stays on the outside edge with her guard high, and Dumont goes to the body when the hands of her foe are up. Dumont swarms forward behind a low kick to open up punches, and she lands cleanly in the midst of her combinations. Vieira is fine to stay on her back heel offering counters and the occasional kick as time ticks off, as Vieira likely expects she is up on the scorecards. Dumont is fighting like she needs the finish, in terms of her own style. She does not bite down on her mouthpiece to bang it out, and she does not point to the ground to force a brawl, but instead remains at kickboxing range leaning in and out to attack. The slow, arduous bantamweight match comes to an end, and both women raise their arms in the air. Could it go either way?

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Vieira)
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Vieira)
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Vieira)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Ketlen Vieira via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont confidently, citing her technical striking, patience, and takedown defense. He notes Ketlen Vieira is bigger but slower and less technical, relying on cage control. He thinks Norma's speed and accuracy will be too much, and expects a decision win. He is very confident in Norma but doesn't see many points in DFS due to a lack of finishes.

"Very confident in Norma, but I don't think there's a lot of points to be had."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

Big Brady picks Norma Dumont, noting she looked great in her last fight against Aldana with faster hands. He acknowledges Ketlen Vieira has elite takedown defense but believes the fight will stay standing, where Dumont is the better striker. He predicts a decision win for Dumont.

decision

"I'm going to go Dumont. She looked really good in her last fight against Aldana. ... I think the better striker is going to be Dumont. So yeah, Dumont for me and Dumont to win this fight by decision there."

DFS by the Numbers

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Dumont is a sharpshooter who can even things up with one hit. He thinks Vieira is not capable of putting pressure on Dumont, and if the fight is a coin flip, Dumont has the edge because she can push a pace Vieira never has.

Dumont opened at -150, now -163; Vieira opened at +130, now +143.

"I think dumont is enough of a sharpshooter that she can even things up with with one hit."

MMA Vivisection

Lucrative James Expert Hesitant picked Oct 27, 2025 (5 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Lucrative James picks Norma Dumont, but acknowledges it's a close fight. He believes Dumont is the better striker with better range control and takedown defense, and that she can stop Vieira's takedowns. However, he notes that Vieira's path to victory is through grappling, and if she can get top position, she could win. James sees value in the fight going to decision.

fight goes to decision

"I'm going to pick Dumont. I think she's the better striker."

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

Dumont will get her sixth straight victory by putting it on Vieira with her striking and physicality, possibly landing a few takedowns. Dumont is in much better shape and a better state of her career, leading to a decision win.

"I believe Dant will be successful in getting her six sixth straight victory here as she really puts it on Vieier with her striking, her physicality, maybe landing a few takedowns. But I think Dont is in much better shape …"

MMA Lock of the Night

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The MMA Guru picks Norma Dumont, highlighting her recent sharp stand-up performance against Irene Aldana. He criticizes Ketlen Vieira's inconsistency and poor recent performances. He believes Dumont has momentum and will win by decision, possibly 29-28.

"I'm going to say that Norma Dumont's got the momentum right now and I'm going to say that Norma Dumont pulls this one off by decision."

THE MMA GURU

Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Oct 31, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

Zane picks Dumont because she is a sharp striker who can push a pace that Vieira cannot match. He notes that Vieira is stiff and wide open, and Dumont has the ability to land fight-changing shots. Even if Dumont has a bad fight, he expects a narrow contest, and if she has a good one, she wins clearly.

Dumont opened at -150, now -163; Vieira opened at +130, now +143.

"I think I have to pick norma dumont here because even if she comes out and tries to be a neutralizing fighter, I simply do not have the trust that viera will win that fight."

MMA Vivisection

WIN vs Irene Aldana

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili · Sep 14, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	0	69 of 183	37%	69 of 183	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:05
Irene Aldana	0	159 of 309	51%	159 of 309	0 of 5	0%	0	0	0:00

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	12 of 46	26%	12 of 46	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Irene Aldana	32 of 75	42%	32 of 75	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Norma Dumont	25 of 59	42%	25 of 59	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Irene Aldana	58 of 114	50%	58 of 114	0 of 2	0%	0:00
3	Norma Dumont	32 of 78	41%	32 of 78	0 of 0	---	0:05
3	Irene Aldana	69 of 120	57%	69 of 120	0 of 3	0%	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	69 of 183	37%	47 of 145	12 of 23	10 of 15	67 of 180	2 of 3	0 of 0
Irene Aldana	159 of 309	51%	89 of 229	34 of 42	36 of 38	156 of 305	3 of 4	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	12 of 46	26%	7 of 30	1 of 9	4 of 7	12 of 46	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Irene Aldana	32 of 75	42%	14 of 54	4 of 5	14 of 16	31 of 74	1 of 1	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	25 of 59	42%	16 of 46	4 of 6	5 of 7	25 of 59	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Irene Aldana	58 of 114	50%	28 of 80	16 of 20	14 of 14	58 of 114	0 of 0	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	32 of 78	41%	24 of 69	7 of 8	1 of 1	30 of 75	2 of 3	0 of 0
3	Irene Aldana	69 of 120	57%	47 of 95	14 of 17	8 of 8	67 of 117	2 of 3	0 of 0

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Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Aldana (-112), Dumont (-108)

Round 1
Wrapping the abbreviated prelims is a potential no. 1 contender bout at 135 pounds. Former title challenger Aldana (15-7, 8-5 UFC) washed the bad taste out of a one-sided loss to Amanda Nunes out of her mouth with buckets of blood courtesy of her titanic tussle with Karol Rosa in December. With the division starved for contenders, the Lobo Gym fighter might get another crack at gold if she gets past Dumont (11-2, 7-2 UFC). Fresh out of the 145-pound division, Dumont has shown she can successfully make weight, making her a viable contender as well. A clap of hands seals the cage that also contains referee Herb Dean. Aldana reaches out with a low kick but is out of range, and Dumont takes a few steps forward and lands her own. Dumont connects with another kick, and she just misses with a jab. Aldana jabs her back, and she checks a leg kick as marching forward. Dumont scores a solid low kick, and her one-two bounces harmlessly off the raised guard. Aldana catches her opponent with a left hook, and Dumont shakes her head at it. Dumont sneaks out a jab, with Aldana keeping her own jab active. Aldana jabs to the head and chest, and she walks through low kicks to get in range as Dumont is constantly fighting off her back foot. Dumont tries to force out three punches, but Aldana parries all three and chips away with the front leg. Aldana flashes out a jab and is countered with a right over the top, and she takes a hard kick to the side of her knee. Dumont overswings on power strikes, and Aldana remains in her face, composed and largely utilizing straight strikes while she maintains a grin. Aldana lands again and makes Dumont smile, and then clips her with a right hook that makes the smile disappear. Dumont gets in a clean low kick, and she lands at the end of a right hand and a left to drive Aldana back briefly. The Mexican continues stalking Dumont around, and she connects with a left hand and then pushes Aldana away with a front kick. Aldana reaches her opponent with a left hook and a right, and Dumont grins and swings back harder. Aldana leans back to dodge a high kick and jabs to the body, and she plods forward to deliver a left hook on the jaw. Dumont crashes forward to connect with a right hand, and she waves her hand at her to signal she landed cleanly. Aldana hits air with a left hook, and Dumont stays on her bike potshotting her freely. Aldana misses the mark a few times before the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 2
Gloves are touched to start the second round, and Aldana leads off well with a sharp left hook. Dumont smacks her with a front-leg low kick, and she is met with a right hand and quick left. Dumont tries to box her back, but Aldana beats her to the punch and kicks her in the posterior. Dumont peppers the front leg with kicks and uses a long jab to keep Aldana away, and Aldana dips to go after a right to the body and misses with a big left up top. Aldana whiffs on another left hook, and she lets Dumont walk into an overhand right. Aldana sticks out a jab and a low kick, and her guard protects her from two punches but not the two kicks that follow. They land punches at the same time, and Dumont jabs her back to the ribs and kicks the same spot. Aldana eats a left hand and swings back up top, and she gets in a left hook and tries to reach her with a right that comes up short. Both ladies are grinning as they trade punches, having a blast in the cage as they smack one another in the chops. Aldana stings Dumont with a right and a left, and Dumont races at her swinging for the bleachers. Aldana largely blocks the worst of the blows, but a few manage to sneak in. Aldana walks face-first into a left hand, and she continues chasing Dumont around and boops her with a jab. Aldana scores as left and is met with a counter right, and Dumont kicks her front leg for good measure. Dumont skirts away from a left hook to go after the body, and she ducks a looping punch to level change. Aldana pushes her away before a takedown can materialize, and she dings her foe with a long right hand. Dumont counters with an overhand right, and she sits down on a left hook that gets Aldana’s attention. Aldana does not falter as she chases the Brazilian down, but Dumont is outlanding her and hitting her harder. Dumont draws blood on the forehead, and Aldana rocks her with a short combination. Dumont is in her face, slugging it out and cutting Aldana again on the bridge of the nose. Aldana wipes her face, irritated by the bleeding, and the round comes to a close.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 3
The replay shows that the cut on Aldana’s forehead is much larger than it first appeared, and it was caused due to a clash of heads and not a strike. Her corner is nowhere close to closing it, and she wipes the blood all across her face as Dumont is willing to smear it with her own strikes. Dumont chases after Aldana early, like she has in the last 10 minutes, but she appears to have finally found her range to a larger degree. Dumont uses an effective jab, but Aldana plodding towards her releasing big hooks find their mark a few times. Dumont chips at the front leg enough to make Aldana take a second thought at approaching, and Aldana is covered in blood. The Mexican does not mind, stalking Dumont fearlessly and obliging in each and every striking exchange. Aldana keeps powering forward, and Dumont tries to take her down. Aldana smashes her in the face with an elbow, causing some unexpected damage, and Dumont is backpedaling and not enjoying herself anymore. Aldana hurries after her, wiping blood all the while, and she keeps working Dumont over with her strikes. Dumont tries all her might to keep Aldana away from her, using her jabs and front kicks to destabilize the oncoming Mexican. Aldana uses her shirt to wipe the blood away, and as she does, Dumont catches her with a left that makes her eye swell. Dumont may be a bit bloodied as well around the nose, but she relishes in the exchanges. Aldana coming at her opponent so fiercely, she is practically sprinting. Aldana wipes her face, strikes, lather, rinse, repeat. Dumont is constantly backing away, and with 10 seconds to spare, she shoots for a takedown that fails. With one final Superwoman punch from Aldana, the bloody match concludes. The enormous cut on the former title challenger’s face is shown in its full form when cleaned up, stretching practically from the top of her forehead to the bottom of her eyelid in a gash that would make Marvin Eastman blush. Just bleed.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Aldana (29-28 Dumont)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Aldana (29-28 Dumont)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (30-27 Dumont)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Irene Aldana via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Sep 8, 2024 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont as an underdog but with caution. He likes her size, ability to slow the pace, and grappling, but notes she took too long to start wrestling in her last fight and was getting touched up on the feet. He prefers betting the over 2.5 rounds instead of the moneyline, as Dumont might not get takedowns and Aldana could piece her up. He is picking Dumont but being wiser with his money.

Prefers betting over 2.5 rounds instead of moneyline; notes moneyline would be plus money.

"I am still picking Norma as an underdog here but I'm likely going to bet the over two and a half instead of the money line"

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Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Sep 12, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Irene Aldana

Big Brady finds this fight close and difficult to call. He picks Aldana because she is the better striker and can keep the fight at range, despite Dumont possibly getting takedowns. He notes Aldana's takedown defense is decent and she pops back up quickly. He expects a close decision win for Aldana.

"I'm going to Pi pick Alon here... give me alonna by decision"

DFS by the Numbers

Daniel Vreeland Expert Lean picked Sep 11, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Daniel picks Norma Dumont via coin flip, admitting he has no strong read on the fight due to Irene Aldana's inconsistency. He notes Aldana can be gun-shy against respected opponents, while Dumont has good fight IQ and game plans. He sees Dumont grinding out a win.

"Tails baby hey we're gonna go with Norma Dumont here to grind this one out my friends"

Half the Battle

Lucrative James Expert picked Jun 2, 2025 (fight day)

The transcript does not discuss this fight.

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Sep 13, 2024 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

A pick'em fight between striker and grappler. Leaning on Dumont's grappling. Aldana may have some success early off her back, but Dumont will be too strong in top positions and grind out a decision win.

"I'm going to have to lean on the grappling of Dumont as I think Delana may have some success early here being active off of her back but I think Dumont will be a little bit too strong for her"

MMA Lock of the Night

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 9, 2024 (5 days before fight)

Irene Aldana

The MMA Guru picks Irene Aldana. He notes Aldana has better finishing potential and power at bantamweight, and Dumont is a flyweight moving up which may affect her ability to cut weight. He sees Aldana's lead hook as a weapon and can see her knocking out Dumont, who has been finished before. He recommends a small bet on Aldana by KO.

Aldana by KO recommended as a small bet

"I actually could see her getting shined she got put away by uh Megan Anderson I could see her getting chinned here by aldana so if you want to maybe sprinkle some money on an aldana KO that would be …"

THE MMA GURU

WIN vs Germaine de Randamie

Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 · Apr 06, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	0	11 of 29	37%	49 of 76	6 of 8	75%	0	0	10:04
Germaine de Randamie	0	16 of 33	48%	91 of 126	0 of 0	---	0	0	2:21

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	0 of 5	0%	15 of 22	2 of 2	100%	3:49
1	Germaine de Randamie	3 of 4	75%	23 of 26	0 of 0	---	0:09
2	Norma Dumont	8 of 18	44%	28 of 41	1 of 3	33%	1:44
2	Germaine de Randamie	9 of 20	45%	32 of 48	0 of 0	---	2:12
3	Norma Dumont	3 of 6	50%	6 of 13	3 of 3	100%	4:31
3	Germaine de Randamie	4 of 9	44%	36 of 52	0 of 0	---	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	11 of 29	37%	6 of 21	5 of 7	0 of 1	4 of 20	5 of 6	2 of 3
Germaine de Randamie	16 of 33	48%	7 of 21	7 of 8	2 of 4	8 of 24	8 of 9	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	0 of 5	0%	0 of 3	0 of 1	0 of 1	0 of 4	0 of 0	0 of 1
1	Germaine de Randamie	3 of 4	75%	0 of 0	1 of 1	2 of 3	3 of 4	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	8 of 18	44%	3 of 12	5 of 6	0 of 0	1 of 10	5 of 6	2 of 2
2	Germaine de Randamie	9 of 20	45%	4 of 14	5 of 6	0 of 0	1 of 11	8 of 9	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	3 of 6	50%	3 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 0	3 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 0
3	Germaine de Randamie	4 of 9	44%	3 of 7	1 of 1	0 of 1	4 of 9	0 of 0	0 of 0

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Germaine de Randamie vs. Norma Dumont
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-175), de Randamie (+145)

Round 1
For the first time in years, Dumont (10-2, 6-2 UFC) successfully made the bantamweight limit, hitting the scales at 136 pounds. In her return to the division still maintained by the organization, she draws former featherweight champ de Randamie (10-4, 7-2 UFC), who is coming back after nearly a four-year layoff. The victor could be right in the title picture, and they have the next 15 minutes or less to make their case. Referee Keith Peterson will keep things on the up-and-up and not allow any nonsense in the Apex, and the bout starts with a sporting clap of hands. De Randamie leads off with a front kick up the middle, and she follows it with a low kick after Dumont misses with a right up top. Dumont whiffs on a leg kick, and de Randamie steps in and spins her around with a thudding calf kick. Dumont flicks out a jab, and she catches a leg kick and tackles de Randamie down to the ground. De Randamie hits her back and threatens with a heel hook, but the Brazilian is quick to push past it and climb into the half guard. Dumont keeps de Randamie pressed flat on her back, and de Randamie tries to scoot her way towards the fence to sit up. The Dutchwoman regains full guard and closes it, and Dumont tries to break out of it with a short burst of ground-and-pound. Dumont leans one side to pursue an arm-triangle choke, but the leverage is not right and she bails on it. Dumont keeps smothering without landing any offense, and de Randamie shrugs and looks to Peterson to do something. Peterson asks for more activity from the Brazilian, and she stands up and tries to pass guard but is stopped from getting anywhere while lowering herself down. Dumont steps over at the same time that de Randamie explodes back to her feet, and she dumps de Randamie down to the ground to end the round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 2
The ladies clap hands to get things started, and de Randamie follows it with a jab. Dumont sits down on a big right hand, and she shoots in for a takedown. De Randamie stands her up and pops her with a jab, and when she looks to come after it with an overhand right, Dumont shoots in on her hips. The Dutchwoman again thwarts the takedown, and she turns Dumont towards the wall and starts landing short knees to the thigh and body. Dumont gives her one back before attempting to turn and throw her, but she bails when de Randamie keeps her balance. De Randamie finds the midsection with a few knees, and Dumont keeps a knee shield up to defend from a few more of them. De Randamie opens up with two clean right hands that make Dumont turn around, and Dumont gets away with a fence grab to turn herself in a more advantageous position. De Randamie keeps working the body with knees, and Dumont’s efforts to free herself or turn the tables largely fall short. Dumont does manage to put “The Iron Lady” and her back to the cage, but de Randamie responds with a knee up the middle that makes Dumont rethink her approach. De Randamie walks Dumont down and kicks her in the head, and Dumont shakes her head at her. De Randamie chains a few punches together, and she allows Dumont to throw hands because hers are more accurate and powerful. De Randamie looses a body kick, and the Brazilian catches it and slings her to the mat. Dumont lands and hacks down with an elbow, and she lifts de Randamie up and slams her on her back again to open up the guard around her waist. De Randamie maintains a high guard to keep Dumont honest, all while throwing elbows or punches off her back. De Randamie looks for butterfly hooks, and Dumont stands up and finds herself in immediate armbar danger. The round ends with Dumont surviving the sudden submission setup.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 de Randamie
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 de Randamie
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 de Randamie

Round 3
The bantamweights hug it out to start the final frame, and de Randamie is ready and willing to strike from her preferred range. Dumont swings back with bad intentions, but the straight, sharp strikes from the Dutchwoman keep her at bay. Dumont charges like a bull, grabbing hold of a double leg and sending de Randamie from one side of the cage to the other. De Randamie urgently moves to her knees and stands up with the wall at her back, and Dumont manages to hit a body lock and trip to dump her back down. De Randamie gives up her back when escaping, and Dumont sets up a rear-naked choke and stays with it while de Randamie turns to her back. Dumont lets the choke go and shifts to side control, where she sets up an arm-triangle choke. Dumont presses her shoulder down when the choke is not locked up, as she is on the other side. Dumont looks to pass as de Randamie turns to her side, and in the process she gives her back up. Dumont jumps on and sneaks a hook in, and she hand-fights while de Randamie protects against a potential choke. De Randamie keeps moving, turning all the way around and back to her knees. The Dutchwoman nearly slides Dumont off of her, but she manages to work to her feet and lean against the fence. Dumont laces one leg between her foe’s and wrangles de Randamie back down to the mat. A desperate de Randamie hacks with elbows or punches as Dumont lays on her, and this continues until time expires.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Dumont)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Dumont)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Dumont)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Germaine de Randamie via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 31, 2024 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont but acknowledges that Germaine de Randamie is much better than people give her credit for, with only losses to Amanda Nunes and wins over three champions. However, he notes that those wins are old (3.5 to 7 years ago) and that Germaine is 39. He thinks Norma's technical striking and sound takedown defense will be enough. He also mentions that Germaine might be a good plus 3.5 spread bet if she can win one round.

Angelo mentions Germaine de Randamie as a potential plus 3.5 spread bet (buying points) if she can win one round

"I got to go Norma here"

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Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Apr 4, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Germaine de Randamie

Big Brady picks Germaine de Randamie despite a 3.5-year layoff and many question marks. He notes that de Randamie has only lost to Amanda Nunes in the last 10 years and is the better striker. However, he worries about her takedown defense and the layoff, and acknowledges that the line has moved from +180 to +115, making it less attractive. He is not confident and would not bet on this fight.

"I still think I'm going with gdr here the 39y old with a three and a half year layoff"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 3, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Germaine de Randamie

Cody agrees, noting Dumont's low output and reliance on clinch control, which doesn't score well. He highlights de Randamie's striking, body work, and improved cardio. Cody also mentions that Dumont will likely miss weight, which could affect her performance. He sees de Randamie as the better athlete and striker.

"I think it's gdr all day... it's a total dogger pass situation"

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Apr 4, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Germaine de Randamie

Daniel Vreeland picks Germaine de Randamie despite her four-year layoff, citing her championship-level resume and improvements in takedown defense before the break. He notes Norma Dumont has been dropped by lesser fighters like Megan Anderson and has only one path to win: extended top control. Vreeland believes even 70% of de Randamie is enough to beat Dumont, given the massive step down in competition.

"I think that Germaine de Randamie might have a little something for her so I'm going with the former champ here."

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Apr 3, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Germaine de Randamie

De Randamie is more skilled overall with striking advantages and improved grappling. She has size and reach advantages and can keep the fight upright. However, the three-and-a-half-year layoff and recent pregnancy are major concerns. If she comes in shape, she should win by decision.

de Randamie by decision

"give me durandy and toand me by decision um not a bad Underdog shot but be wary about all the things that I just laid out for you guys"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 3, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Germaine de Randamie

Paul picks de Randamie as a dog, citing her superior striking and experience. He notes Dumont is a decision fighter with low volume and no power, and that she will likely miss weight. Paul thinks de Randamie's cardio and durability are solid, and that her striking will be the difference. He calls it a quintessential dogger pass.

"it's a total dogger pass situation and Jermain randomy you could be doing a lot worse"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 2, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The host uses a mayonnaise bottle flip to decide, but then provides reasoning. He notes Dumont had a close fight with Macy Chiasson, nearly finishing her, showing good grappling. He criticizes de Randamie for being 39, inactive since 2020, and not impressive on the feet. He predicts Dumont will take her down and win on the ground.

"Norma's probably going to win she had a close fight with Macy chasson who I think is actually pretty good of a fighter and has good grappling so Norma jamont arguably nearly beat her"

THE MMA GURU

WIN vs Chelsea Chandler

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva · Jul 15, 2023

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	0	47 of 76	61%	98 of 141	3 of 3	100%	0	0	8:58
Chelsea Chandler	0	22 of 61	36%	72 of 124	1 of 3	33%	0	0	2:30

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	18 of 24	75%	44 of 52	0 of 0	---	2:24
1	Chelsea Chandler	8 of 20	40%	31 of 51	0 of 2	0%	1:20
2	Norma Dumont	22 of 38	57%	31 of 51	1 of 1	100%	2:47
2	Chelsea Chandler	9 of 25	36%	23 of 42	0 of 0	---	0:30
3	Norma Dumont	7 of 14	50%	23 of 38	2 of 2	100%	3:47
3	Chelsea Chandler	5 of 16	31%	18 of 31	1 of 1	100%	0:40

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	47 of 76	61%	30 of 59	12 of 12	5 of 5	28 of 49	10 of 12	9 of 15
Chelsea Chandler	22 of 61	36%	14 of 51	6 of 7	2 of 3	13 of 44	9 of 17	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	18 of 24	75%	10 of 16	7 of 7	1 of 1	10 of 14	8 of 9	0 of 1
1	Chelsea Chandler	8 of 20	40%	3 of 14	3 of 3	2 of 3	3 of 14	5 of 6	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	22 of 38	57%	14 of 30	4 of 4	4 of 4	14 of 28	2 of 3	6 of 7
2	Chelsea Chandler	9 of 25	36%	8 of 24	1 of 1	0 of 0	8 of 21	1 of 4	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	7 of 14	50%	6 of 13	1 of 1	0 of 0	4 of 7	0 of 0	3 of 7
3	Chelsea Chandler	5 of 16	31%	3 of 13	2 of 3	0 of 0	2 of 9	3 of 7	0 of 0

Play-by-Play

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Chelsea Chandler vs. Norma Dumont
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-140), Chandler (+120)

Round 1
Stop us if you’ve heard this one: this might be the final women’s featherweight bout in UFC history. This next bout will officially serve as the first between ranked combatants, although neither are ranked in the division in which they are competing because there is no ranking for featherweights. Both in the top 15 at 135 pounds, little should be at stake when Dumont (9-2, 5-2 UFC) faces off against Chandler (5-1, 1-0 UFC). Bad blood has entered this matchup, and they do not touch gloves in front of referee Jacob Montalvo. While they were wild on weigh-in day, they are anything but to lead off the bout. Chandler plods forward slowly, and she reaches out with a front kick and a few jabs. Chandler backs Dumont to the fence, and Dumont suddenly springs to life, with a fierce and furious combination of punches. Chandler is stunned and worse, and she actively turns her back and sprints from one end of the cage to the other in a bizarre display. Dumont chases after her, backing her up to the wall, and Chandler gathers her thoughts and tries to fight back. Dumont get off a body kick ad she circles away, and Chandler walks her down and walks into a punch. Chandler connects with her own left hand, and they end up tied up. Chandler looks for an outside trip or some way to put Dumont to the floor, but her attempts fail as Dumont turns her around. Chandler drives a knee to the torso, and she presses her weight on her opponent to slow things to a crawl. When Chandler commits to a takedown, the Brazilian reverses her and puts Chandler on her back. Chandler utilizes a high guard in an attempt to trap Dumont, but Dumont is wise to the triangle setup and keeps her body weight squeezed down as tightly as she can. Dumont smothers her foe without getting little else going in the way of offense, grinding and wearing Chandler down. With seconds to spare, Dumont drops down a short elbow and raps Chandler on the side of the head a few times before the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 2
Chandler marches out of her corner willing to engage, but Dumont throw back with a vengeance to make Chandler think twice. Dumont gets off a calf kick, and she reaches out an overhand right. Chandler clips Dumont with a left hand, and her lead leg is kicked hard to make her change stances. Dumont kicks the other leg, and Chandler checks it. Chandler telegraphs a left hook, leading to a clinch when Dumont snatches her up and turns her around. Chandler breaks free and starts slugging, but she gets bopped with a one-two and her head snaps back. Chandler continues pressing forward, even coming up short in the exchanges, largely because her hands are too low and Dumont beats her to the punch. Dumont blasts her opponent in the face with a one-two, and she follows it with another as Chandler’s head movement is the kind that would force Coach Edmund to yell “head movement.” Dumont trips Chandler up and dumps her to the floor, where she falls flat on top of her and smothers again. Chandler gets put in a position where her neck is between the floor and the wall, but she still lifts her legs up high enough to potentially threaten with an armbar or a triangle choke. Dumont shucks out of it without concern and keeps top position. Chandler pushes Dumont up with her foot, and she drills her in the face with an upkick. Dumont gloms back down and imposes her weight and will, and Chandler still manages to muscle her way back up with the fence behind her. Chandler jockeys for position, turning about and leaning her shoulder on Dumont. They trade short knees to little effect, and the round ends with a push-off and a left hook from the Brazilian.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 3
The two featherweights nod at one another before starting off the last round, and Dumont strikes first in the form of a one-two. Chandler bobs her head up and down, but Dumont is easily able to time her movement and smack her in the face. Dumont then rushes forward, where she goes for a double or some sort of takedown to put her foe down. Chandler turns the tables on the Brazilian, taking Dumont for a ride. Dumont stands back up, and Chandler hangs on with a standing arm-triangle choke as she leans on Dumont against the wire. Dumont ignores it, gets out of the clinch and is followed with Chandler punching towards her. Dumont uses Chandler’s momentum against her and procures a body lock takedown. Dumont lowers herself on top, and Chandler rolls for a leglock. Dumont is able to move the proper direction to shut it down entirely, to the degree that she rolls Chandler over to her knees so that she can pound on her from behind. Chandler is unable to stand back up, as Dumont shoves her back over to her side. Dumont grinds an elbow on the cheek, and she sets up an arm-triangle choke with half guard on the other side. Chandler senses it being set up and thwarts it by getting her arm between the gripping arm and her head. Dumont postures up with 45 seconds to go, slugging Chandler in the face from above. Chandler throws her legs up high for a possible armbar, and when Dumont stands up, Chandler swings upkicks at her. Dumont warily lowers herself back into the active guard, and she ends the exhausting fight in this position.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (30-27 Dumont)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (30-27 Dumont)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (30-27 Dumont)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Chelsea Chandler via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 9, 2023 (6 days before fight)

Chelsea Chandler

Angelo picks Chelsea Chandler for the upset, calling her the far more dangerous fighter. He notes Norma has a clear advantage in experience and fight IQ, but she got rocked by Carol Rosa, and Chelsea can do the same. He recommends betting on Chelsea wins inside the distance with decision no action, meaning if it goes to decision he gets a refund. He believes Norma is not dangerous and Chelsea is tough, so if anyone is finished, it's Norma.

wins inside the distance (decision no action)

"I'm gonna go with Chelsea for the upset but the BET should absolutely be wins inside the distance decision no action"

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Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jul 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Chelsea Chandler

Big Brady picks Chelsea Chandler, citing her aggression and dog mentality. He admits Dumont is probably the better fighter but thinks Chandler's aggressiveness will go a long way. He expects a close decision where Chandler does a little more across 15 minutes, possibly landing harder shots or getting takedowns. He calls the fight 'greasy' and says he's not betting on it.

"I'm gonna side with Chelsea Chandler and for this reason I think the better fighter is probably actually Dumont at this point but you know Chelsea Chandler has that dog in her she's aggressive she's gonna be the more aggressive …"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jul 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Chelsea Chandler

Cody leans toward Chandler as a value play at plus money, noting Dumont's low volume and Chandler's aggressive style. He thinks Chandler lands the better shots and that the judges may favor damage and output over cage control. He acknowledges it's a 50/50 fight and prefers the plus money. He also considers the under 2.5 rounds, thinking Chandler could overwhelm Dumont early.

under 2.5 rounds at +180; fight doesn't go to decision

"I think this is the kind of play that at plus money you're maybe just gonna take whoever it is is the value side... if you're going to lean it towards a 50 50 type fight based on which judges …"

Bookie Beatdown

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The host believes Dumont is the better striker and will put together solid combinations to damage Chandler. He thinks Chandler's lack of experience and raw game will be exposed, and Dumont may even get a TKO finish due to the skill gap on the feet.

Dumont by TKO

"I'm going to be taking Dumont via TKO"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jul 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Chelsea Chandler

Paul leans toward Chandler as an underdog, citing her bruiser style and high pace in her debut. He thinks her forward pressure and volume could overwhelm Dumont, who has low output. He notes the price is attractive at +120 and expects a close fight. He also considers the under 2.5 rounds at +180, thinking Chandler might finish early.

under 2.5 rounds at +180; fight doesn't go to decision at +155/+170

"I'm leaning towards the underdog Chelsea Chandler to get the job done here... Chandler showed in that stoliaranko fight that like you know she if she can keep that pace... big Norm's going to be in big trouble"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The MMA Guru picks Norma Dumont over Chelsea Chandler, emphasizing Dumont's proven track record against higher-level competition, including wins over Karol Rosa and a close fight with Irene Aldana. He dismisses Chandler's win over Julija Stoliarenko and notes her losses to Alexis Davis and Julia Avila. He predicts Dumont wins.

"I'm gonna have to go with Norma jammont because she's literally had decent scraps with decent level competition"

THE MMA GURU

WIN vs Karol Rosa

Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes · Apr 22, 2023

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	1	33 of 68	48%	144 of 194	0 of 2	0%	0	0	3:13
Karol Rosa	0	35 of 87	40%	63 of 129	1 of 1	100%	0	0	4:54

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	0	8 of 19	42%	25 of 39	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Karol Rosa	0	11 of 26	42%	15 of 31	0 of 0	---	1:30
2	Norma Dumont	0	7 of 18	38%	47 of 67	0 of 1	0%	1:57
2	Karol Rosa	0	11 of 28	39%	27 of 51	0 of 0	---	2:05
3	Norma Dumont	1	18 of 31	58%	72 of 88	0 of 1	0%	1:16
3	Karol Rosa	0	13 of 33	39%	21 of 47	1 of 1	100%	1:19

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	33 of 68	48%	19 of 43	8 of 11	6 of 14	20 of 53	13 of 15	0 of 0
Karol Rosa	35 of 87	40%	18 of 64	9 of 13	8 of 10	27 of 76	8 of 11	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	8 of 19	42%	3 of 7	3 of 5	2 of 7	6 of 17	2 of 2	0 of 0
1	Karol Rosa	11 of 26	42%	5 of 17	2 of 4	4 of 5	9 of 24	2 of 2	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	7 of 18	38%	4 of 13	3 of 4	0 of 1	4 of 13	3 of 5	0 of 0
2	Karol Rosa	11 of 28	39%	7 of 22	4 of 6	0 of 0	7 of 21	4 of 7	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	18 of 31	58%	12 of 23	2 of 2	4 of 6	10 of 23	8 of 8	0 of 0
3	Karol Rosa	13 of 33	39%	6 of 25	3 of 3	4 of 5	11 of 31	2 of 2	0 of 0

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Norma Dumont vs. Karol Rosa
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-115), Rosa (-105)

Round 1
An all-Brazil battle at the rare women’s featherweight category is about to play out, with the victor here between Rosa (16-4, 5-1 UFC) and Dumont (8-2, 4-2 UFC) very possibly a win away from a crack at the belt in that division – should the champ wish to defend. Unlike the previous matchup that expected a knockout that did not get delivered, these ladies have gone the distance a combined 19 times in their 30 pro outings, while accounting for all nine of their UFC wins. Referee Chris Tognoni might be in this one for the long haul, and it opens up with a touch of gloves. The featherweights are tentative to engage, with Rosa reaching out with a low kick and a front kick from out of range to account for the first minute. They spring into action, throwing alternating hooks, and they catch one another as Rosa gets the worst of it and blinks it out. Dumont moves to the center of the Octagon and throws the low kick, and she swats out with a left to follow. A person from the crowd shows “let’s go” to spur the ladies into action, as they stand in front of one another doing nothing. Tognoni asks them to fight, and they do, briefly, with looping hooks aimed at one another. After the exchange, they get back to a lull of inactivity, with Rosa landing a single leg kick. Dumont answers with one, and Tognoni implores them to do something. Dumont crashes the pocket and ties Rosa up, and she is warned for hooking her fingers in the fence to keep Rosa stuck against it. Rosa punches her opponent on the posterior as Dumont gloms onto her, and Dumont pays it no mind as she presses on the Parana Vale Tudo fighter. Tognoni tells Dumont to stay busy, and Rosa punches her in the backside a few more times before Dumont knees her in the belly. Tognoni breaks the two up after nothing happens in the clinch, and they start slinging leather in short bursts. Dumont calms down and lands a leg kick, one that Rosa meets immediately after. Dumont springs forward with two punches that split the guard, and she takes punches and a pair of knees in response before the slow round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 2
The second round kicks off as the two ladies high-five, and Dumont gets her engine roaring as she throws down. Fists fly, and Rosa takes a few on the chin that knock her back to the wall. Dumont tags her a few more times, until the featherweights clinch up, and Dumont immediately grabs it and is warned. The punches from “The Immortal” cause some serious damage on Rosa’s eye, as a cut appears to have formed on or around the eyelid to make Rosa look as if she were weeping blood a la Le Chiffre. It is not a derangement of the tear duct, and instead a result of Dumont’s effective left hand, but they slow down in the clinch. Tognoni considers breaking them, until Rosa sets up a Thai clinch and knees the body a few times. Dumont squeezes her against the wall even tighter, and is once more warned for hooking her fingers in the chain links. Rosa is able to escape the clinch and still seems to be able to see, as she swings her way into a combination that ends up with another tie-up. Rosa pursues a body lock takedown, and Dumont stays upright as Tognoni watches on to make sure no funny business happens. Dumont tries to counter throw her opponent, and Rosa stops it from succeeding and knees her on the chin. Dumont gives her a knee back to the body, and Rosa is content to jam Dumont up in this position. Try as she might, Dumont cannot escape, and Rosa belts her in the face with a cheeky elbow. The round concludes as Rosa breaks off to throw hands, with Dumont replying with a knee to the body.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 3
A glove touch starts off the last round at range, and Dumont opens up with two leg kicks and one to the midsection. Rosa throws one back, prompting Dumont to retaliate with a one-two down the middle. Rosa is caught when throwing by Dumont’s oncoming clinch attempt, but they do not tie one another up and instead return to kickboxing range. Dumont sticks out a jab on that damaged eye and scores a low kick, and it is partially checked as she hops on it when recoiling. Dumont jabs the body as Rosa kicks her in the body, and Rosa gets off a quick right hand over the top. Rosa charges her way into a clinch, landing a few shots before closing the distance, and Dumont turns her around with ease. Dumont hangs on with this position, slowing down any offense from either fighter to practically nothing, as Rosa wriggles her arms while Dumont holds both underhooks. Rosa gains space by a matter of inches to use her elbow to frame off and push away, and Dumont counters with a throw that dumps the PRVT fighter to her back. Rosa jumps right back up instead of settling on her back, and she whips a one-two at her opponent. Rosa loads up on a right hand, and Dumont drops to a knee and shakes her head out. Rosa crashes towards her, and she ends up clinching instead of throwing more strikes. Rosa gets off a couple short elbows and a right hand from up close, and Dumont recovers by holding on and turning her about in the tie-up. Rosa gets some space with 30 seconds to spare, and Rosa walks her down and slugs her in the face with her right hand. Dumont backs off, and she seeks a clinch to slow things down. Rosa throws her foe down on her face, and when they stand up, Rosa spins with a back elbow that drills into the face of “The Immortal.” Dumont is stunned but still with it, and the horn blows to end this drudge of a potential eliminator.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Rosa (29-28 Dumont)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Rosa (29-28 Dumont)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Rosa (29-28 Dumont)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Karol Rosa via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont as an underdog, surprised she is +125. He trusts her size, takedown defense, and striking acumen. He notes that while Rosa has high volume, she gets hit twice as often. He thinks Dumont's technical striking will be the difference and that she can pull off the upset.

"I like Norma Dumont here she's sitting at plus 125 right now and I'm surprised... Norma Dumont Underdog pick on this card I think she's gonna pull off the upset."

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Big Brady Expert Lean picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Big Brady leans with Norma Dumont to win by split decision, but has no confidence in the pick. He notes that the fight is at featherweight, which favors Dumont's size, and that the grappling exchanges will decide the winner. He sees both fighters having been taken down in the past, but gives a slight edge to Dumont's size to get on top and win minutes on the ground. He is passing on betting this fight entirely.

passing on betting

"I'm going to take her I'm going to say she does get take down Sierra she does get on top she uses that size to kind of win minutes on the ground but just no no confidence in this fight …"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Karol Rosa

Cody picks Rosa, hoping she can use her volume and speed to outwork Dumont. He notes Dumont doesn't wrestle enough and Rosa has good takedown defense. However, he admits it's a close fight and he is relying on Dumont fighting a bad game plan. He acknowledges Dumont's wrestling could be a problem if she uses it.

"I'm gonna go roast to the other side but uh I hear you I think it's gonna come down to the takedown with Carol Rosa"

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Karol Rosa

Connor picks Karol Rosa, arguing that Dumont is too patient and doesn't know how to grapple, which will be a problem against Rosa's willingness to wrestle. He notes that Rosa flourishes when she can dictate the nature of the fight, and Dumont's lack of pressure will allow Rosa to work. Connor also criticizes Dumont's resume, saying she has mostly beaten non-threatening opponents.

Odds comment: Rosa opened at -142, currently -103; Dumont opened at +128, now -114. Connor says that line movement doesn't make sense.

"I think that this probably makes this Dumont fight a pretty good one for Hosa, frankly."

MMA Vivisection

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Apr 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)

Karol Rosa

Karol Rosa is the more well-rounded fighter with better output, technical striking, and ground game. However, she is moving up to featherweight, where Norma Dumont has a size and strength advantage. Rosa struggled against the physicality of Sarah McMahon in the past. Dumont is a wild card with inconsistent performances and weight issues. Rosa should use her footwork and volume to outpoint Dumont, but it's a close fight. Prediction: Rosa by decision, with low confidence.

Over 2.5 rounds might be a good play

"I'm still going to lean with the hostess side thinking that she has more paths to Victory here... I'm thinking that we're going to see a horse out Striker here win this five-year decision"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Paul picks Dumont, noting he got her at plus 125 earlier. He believes Dumont has the power and wrestling advantage, and can take Rosa down and control her. He acknowledges Rosa's volume and speed but thinks Dumont's size and strength will be decisive. He mentions the line has moved to minus 120 and there may not be much value left.

"big Norm will be my pick I'm already on her um but at a significantly better price as this becomes more like minus 120 minus 130 I mean I don't know if there's too much meat on the bone"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The MMA Guru picks Norma Dumont, agreeing with a coin flip. He thinks Dumont is a much better fighter than Karol Rosa, noting Rosa's lack of takedown ability and Dumont's decent takedown defense. He cites Dumont's clean win over Danielle Wolfe and believes she will outclass Rosa on the feet. He predicts a decision win, 29-28 or 30-27.

decision

"I am going to go with Norma Jamon here I just think she's like such a better fighter than Carol Rosa is"

THE MMA GURU

Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Karol Rosa

Zane agrees with Connor, picking Karol Rosa. He notes that Dumont is a solid counter puncher but too patient and doesn't seize initiative. Zane believes Rosa will get a ton of time to work and that Dumont struggles when put on her back. He also points out that Rosa is a willing wrestler and that Dumont's wins are over weak competition.

"I think so too. I mean, I do think it has the potential to... we might see some interesting clashes here because Dumont for all of her overpatience, it is because she is a pretty solid counter puncher."

MMA Vivisection

WIN vs Danyelle Wolf

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson · Sep 10, 2022

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	1	52 of 110	47%	99 of 161	2 of 2	100%	0	0	6:41
Danyelle Wolf	0	20 of 95	21%	44 of 120	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	0	17 of 46	36%	17 of 46	0 of 0	---	0:00
1	Danyelle Wolf	0	9 of 48	18%	9 of 48	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Norma Dumont	1	22 of 48	45%	28 of 55	1 of 1	100%	2:04
2	Danyelle Wolf	0	10 of 40	25%	26 of 56	0 of 0	---	0:00
3	Norma Dumont	0	13 of 16	81%	54 of 60	1 of 1	100%	4:37
3	Danyelle Wolf	0	1 of 7	14%	9 of 16	0 of 0	---	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	52 of 110	47%	32 of 80	8 of 10	12 of 20	33 of 84	6 of 7	13 of 19
Danyelle Wolf	20 of 95	21%	12 of 80	7 of 13	1 of 2	18 of 92	2 of 2	0 of 1

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	17 of 46	36%	8 of 30	3 of 3	6 of 13	17 of 46	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Danyelle Wolf	9 of 48	18%	5 of 42	3 of 5	1 of 1	9 of 48	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	22 of 48	45%	12 of 35	5 of 7	5 of 6	15 of 36	6 of 7	1 of 5
2	Danyelle Wolf	10 of 40	25%	6 of 32	4 of 7	0 of 1	8 of 38	2 of 2	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	13 of 16	81%	12 of 15	0 of 0	1 of 1	1 of 2	0 of 0	12 of 14
3	Danyelle Wolf	1 of 7	14%	1 of 6	0 of 1	0 of 0	1 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 1

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Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf

Round 1
Rounding out the prelims is a rare women’s featherweight contest, as relative divisional mainstay Dumont (7-2, 3-2 UFC) looks to bounce back from her first career decision loss against the debuting MMA neophyte Wolf (1-0, 0-0 UFC). Wolf, eight years the elder at 39, will try to get things going in a hurry, on the heels of a decent amateur boxing career that amassed her a record of 30-14 – albeit without landing a single knockout. Referee Jason Herzog draws the charge for this highly relevant tilt at 145 pounds, where the winner could be on the short list for Amanda Nunes’ next defense. There is a sporting touch of hands between the two, and they are tense to start off the match. Dumont slaps the leg with a kick and hops back when Wolf throws a straight right hand at her. The Brazilian lands another leg kick, and a third is greeted by a right hook by the ex-boxer. Wolf jabs her way forward, and Dumont slaps them down one after the other. Dumont sits down on another low kick, and she aims a side kick at her opponent to mix things up. Wolf reaches with jabs that miss, and a front kick that barely connects to the body. Wolf steps into a right hand, and has subsequent blows swatted away by “The Immortal.” Wolf whips a body kick, and she bullies into close range to loose a right hand. Dumont winds up with a leg kick, and Wolf takes a funny step and measures her jab a few more times. Dumont slides one and lands her own, and she rings Wolf’s bell with a hard right hand. A stunned Wolf takes a second to recover, and she gathers her thoughts and pops Dumont with a left hand. Wolf throws up a high kick that comes up short, and she spins around before Dumont can make her pay for the inaccurate strike. Dumont keeps working the lead leg, and Wolf plods forward with three punches, while only landing with the last one. Wolf connects with a left hand as she starts getting her range, and Dumont catches her with a right hand again. Wolf replies with a front kick, and Dumont counters her with two looping rights. Dumont ends this brief combination with a low kick, and a welt has formed on the lower thigh of the American. Dumont scores a right hook when Wolf charges forward, and she connects with a few more punches and grins as the round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont

Round 2
Gloves get touched to start off the second frame, and Wolf begins the round intending on jabbing. Dumont walks through one to swat out a right hand, and she kicks the lead leg to follow. Another low kick comes from the Brazilian, and Wolf punches the body in response. They collect with quick punches, and Wolf fires out jabs that do not land but keep Dumont at bay. Dumont chops at the lead leg, and Wolf works the body with a straight fight hand. When Wolf dips a punch, Dumont comes after her ducking head with another. Wolf blinks it out and keeps working the jab, with few actually landing. Dumont pushes her back with a solid right, and Wolf chains two punches together that get the Brazilian’s attention. Dumont grabs hold of her, knees her in the belly, and trips the boxer out to take her down to the canvas. Wolf frames off with her long legs, and Dumont lets her up so that she can bully her up against the fence with elbows and short shots. Dumont scores short knees and grinds the 1-0 fighter against the cage, and she lets go to find a better angle. Dumont has her head snapped back by an oncoming jab, and she spins with a hook kick that Wolf dodges. Wolf powers forward with winging punches, and Dumont counters her with a clean right hand. A subsequent overhand right rocks Wolf badly, and the former boxer is on roller skates as she gets shoved back to the wire. Dumont lines up a knee and a few short punches on the inside, and Wolf appears to have gotten her bearings as she pushes away. Wolf throws heavily with inaccurate punches, and Dumont responds with a leg kick and a huge overhand right that knocks the American down to the mat again. Dumont climbs on top and starts hammering her, but the round ends before a finish can materialize. Wolf’s right eye starts swelling up fast as she walks back to her corner in a daze.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Dumont
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Dumont
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Dumont

Round 3
The featherweights clap hands to start off the last round, and they both trade jabs early. Dumont ducks one to elevate her opponent, and she slams Wolf down to the mat with ease. The Brazilian moves right into full mount, and she elects to move back to half guard so that she can keep Wolf grounded. Dumont presses her shoulder heavily to keep Wolf trapped, and she starts slugging Wolf in the face with hammerfists. Wolf throws her legs up to isolate an arm, and Dumont gets her left arm trapped under Wolf’s knee. Wolf, with her hands free and Dumont trapped on top of her, starts punching her opponent, and several land to the back of the head. Dumont wriggles her arm out and stands up, and Wolf uses her long legs to keep Dumont from climbing on top of her. Push kicks from her back allow Wolf to stop Dumont from advancing, until the Brazilian hits an angle and slides in to side control. Wolf tries to buck off and stand back up, so Dumont answers this by moving to mount. “The Immortal” drops down left hands until Wolf ties her up, and she grinds her forehead on Wolf’s chin to make her miserable. Wolf recovers to half guard, and Dumont squeezes down with her shoulder in an unsuccessful arm-triangle choke. Dumont sits up and pummels Wolf with punches, and blood trickles out the ex-boxer’s nose from the strikes. Dumont covers Wolf’s mouth when she is not laying into her with her fists, and Wolf is out of options as she is trapped while Dumont holds her there in three-quarter mount. Dumont hammers her foe with punches and elbows, and Wolf’s face contorts into pain and discomfort as Dumont beats on her like Wolf owes her money. Wolf hangs on for dear life, and Dumont smashes her with elbows until the final bell rings, saving the formerly undefeated fighter from any further punishment.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-8 Dumont (30-25 Dumont)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-8 Dumont (30-25 Dumont)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Dumont (30-25 Dumont)

The Official Result
Norma Dumont def. Danyelle Wolf via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 6, 2022 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont, noting she is a technical striker with takedowns, which should be the difference against a boxer with no MMA experience. He thinks Dumont will grapple heavily and take Wolf down. He has no bets because the odds are too high, but he expects Dumont to win.

no bets due to high odds

"Norma does have the takedowns that she does she's got five takedowns and I imagine she's gonna grapple heavy in this fight."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 8, 2022 (2 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Big Brady picks Norma Dumont to win by first-round submission, emphasizing her clear path to victory via takedowns and ground control. He notes Danyelle Wolf is a 39-year-old boxing convert with only one MMA fight and a BJJ white belt, while Dumont is a BJJ brown belt. He warns that if Dumont chooses to strike, she won't look like a -450 favorite, but expects her to be smart and finish early.

first round submission

"I like Dumont here to win by first round submission."

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 7, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Cody picks Norma Dumont, noting that Danyelle Wolf is 38 and looked terrible in her debut. He believes Dumont should win, but is wary of the -425 price. He mentions that Dumont's wrestling is not great, but Wolf's ground game is likely worse. He picks Dumont to win but says it's a weird spot.

Dumont over 1.5 takedowns on PrizePicks

"i'm picking big norm to win but uh yeah i'm kind of just weirded out by this whole situation"

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Sep 7, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Daniel Levi picks Norma Dumont confidently. He notes that despite Wolf's boxing background, MMA is different with kicks and takedowns. He believes Dumont should cover the -410 price if she fights smart, but he personally won't lay the chalk.

"I think norma dumont should cover this price tag."

Half the Battle

Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Sep 6, 2022 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Jacob also picks Norma Dumont as the safe play, but thinks Wolf could surprise people with improved takedown defense after two years at Kings MMA. He notes Dumont is a striker who was taken down repeatedly by Macy Chiasson, so if Wolf can stuff takedowns, she could land big shots. He might sprinkle Wolf into a DraftKings lineup.

might sprinkle Wolf into a DraftKings lineup

"My picks will be Norma I think if you pick against her that's fine the safe play is Norma but I think Wolf's gonna surprise some people."

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 9, 2022 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

The host picks Norma Dumont but is flabbergasted at the -410 line. He expects Dumont to have a grappling advantage and get a submission or TKO, but notes her inconsistency. He also took a small shot on Wolf at +330 and the under 2.5 rounds as a hedge.

under 2.5 rounds (+175), small shot on Danyelle Wolf (+330)

"Official prediction is going to be Dumont by submission and I think the under two and a half is probably the best way to go about it."

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Sep 7, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Paul picks Norma Dumont but is hesitant, noting that women's MMA is unpredictable. He points out that Wolf is a boxer with no ground game, but Dumont's striking volume is low and she has been taken down before. He thinks Dumont should win but the price is not attractive.

"big norm like you know we i've been a supporter for a lot of her fights on here picked her up on a couple dog shots but minus 425 ain't it"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 10, 2022 (fight day)

Norma Dumont

The MMA Guru picks Norma Dumont to win by decision, 30-27. He expects Dumont to outbox and outgrapple Wolf, mixing in takedowns and ground control. He notes Wolf can box a bit, so Dumont may chop at the legs and use grappling to secure the win. He dismisses the fight as unimportant, noting Wolf is 39 and not ready for the UFC.

decision 30-27

"Norma demons versus Daniel wolf I'm gonna go Norma Jamon wins this one by decision 3027"

THE MMA GURU

LOSS vs Macy Chiasson

Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje · May 07, 2022

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Macy Chiasson	0	32 of 89	35%	131 of 194	6 of 12	50%	0	0	7:34
Norma Dumont	0	38 of 75	50%	96 of 136	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:26

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Ctrl
1	Macy Chiasson	19 of 57	33%	19 of 57	1 of 1	100%	0:02
1	Norma Dumont	16 of 41	39%	21 of 46	0 of 0	---	0:00
2	Macy Chiasson	10 of 25	40%	42 of 62	2 of 6	33%	3:13
2	Norma Dumont	10 of 17	58%	33 of 42	0 of 0	---	0:18
3	Macy Chiasson	3 of 7	42%	70 of 75	3 of 5	60%	4:19
3	Norma Dumont	12 of 17	70%	42 of 48	0 of 0	---	0:08

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Macy Chiasson	32 of 89	35%	14 of 59	8 of 13	10 of 17	27 of 84	5 of 5	0 of 0
Norma Dumont	38 of 75	50%	27 of 60	8 of 10	3 of 5	28 of 62	10 of 13	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Macy Chiasson	19 of 57	33%	9 of 38	3 of 6	7 of 13	19 of 57	0 of 0	0 of 0
1	Norma Dumont	16 of 41	39%	14 of 38	1 of 1	1 of 2	15 of 40	1 of 1	0 of 0
2	Macy Chiasson	10 of 25	40%	3 of 15	4 of 6	3 of 4	6 of 21	4 of 4	0 of 0
2	Norma Dumont	10 of 17	58%	3 of 7	5 of 7	2 of 3	5 of 9	5 of 8	0 of 0
3	Macy Chiasson	3 of 7	42%	2 of 6	1 of 1	0 of 0	2 of 6	1 of 1	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	12 of 17	70%	10 of 15	2 of 2	0 of 0	8 of 13	4 of 4	0 of 0

Play-by-Play

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Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont (146.5: Missed Weight)
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Dumont (-220), Chiasson (+180)

Round 1
In this unexpected 147-pound catchweight affair, this time, it is not Chiasson (7-2, 5-2 UFC) who tipped the scales above the featherweight limit. Instead, it is Dumont (7-1, 3-1 UFC), who continues her issue with weigh-ins as she could not find the bantamweight cap well either. Depending on the result, and due to the thinness of the division, the victor here could be up next for a crack at Amanda Nunes’ 145-pound throne. Referee Keith Peterson is on call for this nonsense-free title eliminator, and the fighters are intense and but still touch gloves to start things off. Chiasson keeps a wide berth and prods out with a front kick to the knee, and she switches things up with a high kick that gets blocked. Chiasson targets another high head kick, and wades forward with a pair of punches. They trade leg kicks, and Chiasson stays a little more active from distance as Dumont watches on. When Chiasson leaves a kick out too long, she gets knocked back from an overhand right. Chiasson fakes a level change, and Dumont is ready to meet her and delivers a right hand over the top. A front kick from Chiasson slaps into Dumont’s face, and Dumont tries and fails to toss out a leg kick. The pace is slow but deliberate, as Chiasson comes out with a body kick and a straight left hand. “The Immortal” charges and whiffs on a handful of punches, and she loads up with a right hand that makes Chiasson turn. Chiasson goes after another low kick, and Dumont smacks her again with a right hook. Dumont grabs hold of a clinch, and Chiasson breaks free and plants her left fist on Dumont’s jaw. Dumont shakes her head, but she absorbed the blow cleanly without reprisal. Dumont blocks a head kick, and she hunts for her overhand when Chiasson is kicking at her. Dumont reaches out with two punches, but Chiasson is out of range and dodges. Chiasson stings her with a right hand, and Dumont wobbles her knees and slings a right back her foe’s way. Chiasson steps in with a left hand, and she dodges and slips a right hand to hit a takedown as Dumont attempts to spin. The round ends right after the ladies hit the ground.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson

Round 2
The featherweights clap hands to start off Round 2, and Chiasson is ready to throw a head kick. It partially gets through, and Dumont responds with a front kick only to get kicked back. Chiasson navigates at her own range, keeping Dumont guessing and staying active enough to shut down Dumont’s typical hard-charging offense. Dumont lands a solid right hand when getting kicked, and Chiasson slides back and chops at the knee with her shin. Chiasson keeps moving and has a leg kick checked, leading her to shoot in to get hold of a body lock and try to take the fight down. Tying Dumont up against the fence, Chiasson pursues a single down low, but the Brazilian stands tall and keeps herself on her feet. Chiasson muscles her down to the ground, and as Dumont leans forward to try to get up, Chiasson looks to take her back. Chiasson does not get her hooks in, and instead falls over when Dumont turns. Chiasson manages to fight her way back up again, not willing to stay grounded when Dumont plants her on her backside. Chiasson lands a few middling knees to the thigh as she holds Dumont in this position, and she grinds her foe until she trips her down. Chiasson falls to her back when trying to take her opponent down, and she gets back up when Dumont cannot hold her there. Chiasson knees Dumont in the chest as she clinches her up and pushes her to the wall, and the color commentators of Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier relentlessly bash the ladies competing while essentially stating that they are nowhere near championship-level fighters. As they do, Chiasson tries for a trip, and she settles to lean heavily to keep Dumont pinned there until the disappointing round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chiasson

Round 3
There is a touch of gloves to start off the last round, and Dumont opens up with a left hand that rings Chiasson’s bell. The Brazilian continues her assault with a few punches that rattle Chiasson, and force Chiasson to take her down. Dumont gets back up, shoved to the wall, and dragged back down with a single from Chiasson. Dumont once more returns to her feet, and Chiasson holds on tight while trying to get her bearings back after getting tagged in the opening seconds. The crowd begins to loudly voice its disapproval as Chiasson grinds her foe into the wire, and Peterson asks them to keep working. Chiasson fails to get a takedown, but she settles for a knee up the middle and gets popped with a right hand. When eating that punch, Chiasson charges again to take her down. Dumont is only on her back for a few seconds before walking up the wall, and Chiasson hangs on to her in that position again. The crowd lets them have it as Chiasson embraces the grind, and Peterson lets them keep at it as Chiasson delivers a plethora of short knees to the thigh. Seeing that Peterson will not step in, Dumont tries for herself to score a knee up the middle. Chiasson goes for a trip, and it fails, allowing Dumont to fall on top of her. They both stand up, and Chiasson throws a head kick recklessly. While Chiasson has her leg in the air, Dumont gets off two stinging punches that rock Chiasson again. Chiasson dives desperately for a double, hurt again from the blows and totally fatigued, and all she can do is push Dumont to the wall. Chiasson allows control time to rack up as she hangs on, and Dumont gets hold of the neck and sets up a guillotine choke with seconds left in the round. Chiasson punches the thigh repeatedly to no effect, and the grueling, exhausting fight finally ends as they are clinched up.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Chiasson)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Chiasson)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Dumont (29-28 Chiasson)

The Official Result
Macy Chiasson def. Norma Dumont via Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 30-27)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2022 (7 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Angelo picks Norma Dumont, liking her to crowd Macy and light her up in the pocket. He thinks Dumont will work takedowns against the cage but expects a striking match. He notes that the odds are wide and Dumont should be around -130, not -270.

Odds comment: Dumont should be around -130, not -270

"norma's the pick but i think that she should be like a minus 130 favorite nowhere near the minus 270"

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 2, 2022 (5 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Big Brady picks Norma Dumont to win by decision. He believes Dumont is the more well-rounded fighter with good striking and grappling. Chiasson has a size advantage in height and reach, but her takedown defense is a liability, as seen against Renaud and Lansberg. Dumont can mix in takedowns and control Chiasson on the mat. Brady thinks the line is wide but agrees Dumont should be the favorite. He expects a competitive fight on the feet but Dumont's path to victory is through takedowns and control.

decision

"I think dumont wins I think she should win I think she should be the favorite but you know minus 220 it's definitely wide"

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Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked May 4, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Cody picks Norma Dumont but is not confident at -225. He notes that Chiasson is moving up to 145 and has defensive liabilities. Dumont has a slight grappling and striking advantage, and her technical boxing is sharper. However, Cody thinks the price is too high and that the fight is closer to a coin flip. He will keep an eye on weigh-ins.

"official pick will be dumont for now i'm going to keep my eye on wayne's to see what json looks like"

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked May 5, 2022 (2 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Daniel Levi picks Norma Dumont confidently, citing her fundamentals, jab, leg kicks, and well-rounded game. He questions Chiasson's mental toughness and heart, noting she has been outworked despite size advantages. He expects Dumont to win a decision. However, he does not bet the fight because he does not want to lay -220.

Daniel does not bet this fight. He mentions Dumont wins but passes at the price.

"I'm going to pick Dumont to come out here and win this decision."

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 6, 2022 (1 day before fight)

Norma Dumont

The host picks Norma Dumont, believing she is the better striker and physically strong enough to negate Chiasson's bullying style. He notes Chiasson's success comes from being the bigger fighter, but Dumont is thick and strong. He expects Dumont to land the more significant strikes and possibly get a knockdown. He is not keen on betting Dumont at -220 but prefers the decision prop at +100. He also likes 'fight goes to decision' at -220.

Dumont wins by decision +100; fight goes to decision -220

"i like dumont uh give me fight goes to decision as well i do think that this will be a a little bit of a back and forth fight"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked May 4, 2022 (3 days before fight)

Paul does not make a clear pick. He is torn on this fight and mentions liking the under 2.5 rounds at +180. He notes that Dumont has won by cage control and greasy decisions, but he doesn't love the fight. He does not express a preference for either fighter.

under 2.5 rounds at +180

"i'm really really torn on this one i don't my i know it's a women's mma fight so this is kind of silly but i don't mind the under two and a half plus one eighty"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 2, 2022 (5 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

The MMA Guru picks Norma Dumont, praising her technical boxing as some of the best in women's MMA above strawweight. He notes she beat Felicia Spencer and had a close fight with Raquel Pennington. He believes Dumont will pick Chiasson apart at range for three rounds, winning 30-27. He mentions he bet on Dumont.

bet on Norma Dumont

"i bet on norma jamont um she lost to megan anderson but megan anderson is a massive woman happened to catch her with a big ko blow"

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Joselyne Edwards - Fight History

WIN vs Norma Dumont

Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal · Apr 25, 2026

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Norma Dumont	0	51 of 100	51%	66 of 117	0 of 1	0%	0	0	2:09
Joselyne Edwards	0	70 of 152	46%	121 of 207	0 of 3	0%	0	1	2:21

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Norma Dumont	6 of 14	42%	14 of 23	0 of 1	0%	0	2:09
1	Joselyne Edwards	6 of 13	46%	37 of 48	0 of 2	0%	1	1:31
2	Norma Dumont	24 of 45	53%	29 of 50	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
2	Joselyne Edwards	27 of 61	44%	39 of 73	0 of 1	0%	0	0:20
3	Norma Dumont	21 of 41	51%	23 of 44	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
3	Joselyne Edwards	37 of 78	47%	45 of 86	0 of 0	---	0	0:30

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Norma Dumont	51 of 100	51%	20 of 54	16 of 22	15 of 24	44 of 93	7 of 7	0 of 0
Joselyne Edwards	70 of 152	46%	20 of 63	32 of 51	18 of 38	68 of 150	1 of 1	1 of 1

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Norma Dumont	6 of 14	42%	0 of 7	4 of 5	2 of 2	2 of 10	4 of 4	0 of 0
1	Joselyne Edwards	6 of 13	46%	2 of 6	3 of 5	1 of 2	5 of 12	0 of 0	1 of 1
2	Norma Dumont	24 of 45	53%	9 of 20	5 of 9	10 of 16	23 of 44	1 of 1	0 of 0
2	Joselyne Edwards	27 of 61	44%	6 of 25	9 of 14	12 of 22	26 of 60	1 of 1	0 of 0
3	Norma Dumont	21 of 41	51%	11 of 27	7 of 8	3 of 6	19 of 39	2 of 2	0 of 0
3	Joselyne Edwards	37 of 78	47%	12 of 32	20 of 32	5 of 14	37 of 78	0 of 0	0 of 0

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Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

"I'm going to lean Norma here. I think Norma's hands are just much better here."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Dumont wins by decision

"I like Dumont here. I think it's by decision."

DFS by the Numbers

Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2026 (fight day)

Norma Dumont

No interesting prop bets; fight likely goes to decision but odds not mentioned

"Dumont should win this. Not a lot more to say, really."

Diary of a Pro Gambler

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Norma Dumont via unanimous decision; Norma Dumont -3.5 point spread; James got Dumont earlier at -155 in his private group

"The hammer of the week this week is Norma Dumont Money Line. outwards of minus 200."

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Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

"I'm predicting Norma Deont to win this fight. I'm fairly confident in that prediction."

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Edwards by submission

MMA Lock of the Night

WIN vs Nora Cornolle

Submission R2 2:44 · UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Nora Cornolle	0	20 of 35	57%	37 of 58	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:23
Joselyne Edwards	0	19 of 30	63%	44 of 63	2 of 4	50%	1	0	4:33

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Ctrl
1	Nora Cornolle	16 of 29	55%	28 of 46	0 of 0	---	0	0:23
1	Joselyne Edwards	5 of 13	38%	26 of 39	0 of 2	0%	0	2:35
2	Nora Cornolle	4 of 6	66%	9 of 12	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 17	82%	18 of 24	2 of 2	100%	1	1:58

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Nora Cornolle	20 of 35	57%	9 of 22	6 of 7	5 of 6	8 of 19	12 of 16	0 of 0
Joselyne Edwards	19 of 30	63%	17 of 24	2 of 5	0 of 1	4 of 13	2 of 4	13 of 13

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Nora Cornolle	16 of 29	55%	9 of 20	6 of 7	1 of 2	4 of 13	12 of 16	0 of 0
1	Joselyne Edwards	5 of 13	38%	4 of 10	1 of 3	0 of 0	4 of 10	1 of 3	0 of 0
2	Nora Cornolle	4 of 6	66%	0 of 2	0 of 0	4 of 4	4 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 17	82%	13 of 14	1 of 2	0 of 1	0 of 3	1 of 1	13 of 13

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Feb 15, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Angelo picks Joselyne Edwards, believing she won the first fight and will win the rematch the same way via pressure, wrestling, and control. He dismisses the previous decision as a homer French decision and expects a fair outcome this time. He notes Edwards' improved takedown defense and offense.

"Joselyne Edwards wins this."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 8, 2026 (13 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady picks Joselyne Edwards to defeat Nora Cornolle, citing Edwards's recent finishing streak and improvement training with Valentina Shevchenko. He notes this is a rematch and that Edwards clearly won the first fight, taking Cornolle down eight times and nearly submitting her. He believes Edwards has leveled up since then and will dominate on the ground again, predicting a second-round submission. He criticizes Cornolle's performance against Carola Hosea, where she was nearly finished multiple times.

Joselyne Edwards by second-round submission

"I think Edwards is going to go out there, take down Nora Cornhole and I think she's going to destroy her. ... give me Joselyn Edwards to go out there and I'll say she submits Nora Cornhole in the second …"

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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Feb 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Cody thinks Edwards has improved significantly, finishing her last three fights. He notes she outgrappled Cornolle in their first fight and expects her to be more aggressive this time. He thinks Cornolle is older and hasn't improved much.

"I got Edwards as well."

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Feb 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)

Nora Cornolle

Connor picks Cornolle but notes it's a thin fight. Edwards could win a questionable decision if she banks top time, even without offense. However, if Edwards strikes like she did against Cashaware, things could change. Connor is not confident but leans Cornolle due to the first fight.

"I'll take cornell too, but it is I just want to note that it is that it was that kind of fight last time"

MMA Vivisection

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Feb 14, 2026 (7 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

James picks Joselyne Edwards with ease, believing she should have won the first fight and has improved since. He notes that Edwards dominated Cornolle with grappling in their first bout and has better striking now. James expects Edwards to win decisively, possibly by finish.

"Ultimately, I'll pick Joseline with ease here."

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 17, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Edwards is on a three-fight winning streak with all finishes, and she has improved her grappling and confidence since training with Valentina Shevchenko. In the first fight, she gave up position but now she is more aggressive and should land more damage. Cornolle struggles with wrestling and is 36 years old. Edwards should dominate on the ground and get a submission.

Edwards submission prop

"I think we see Edward Edwards win. I think we see her pick her apart, but I think we see her more aggressive with the grappling game. And I think that'll eventually lead to Edwards getting another submission victory here."

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Feb 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Paul agrees, calling the first fight a robbery. He thinks Edwards is bigger, faster, and stronger, and that her recent finishes show she's more aggressive. He expects Edwards to win by decision or late finish.

"Edwards is kind of better everywhere. I think she can probably mix in wrestling."

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Feb 19, 2026 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The MMA Guru picks Joselyne Edwards in the rematch, reasoning that Edwards' stand-up has improved while Cornolle's defensive grappling hasn't. He notes that Cornolle struggled with similar styles like Cavalcanti and that Edwards has been getting first round TKOs. He expects Edwards to mix in takedowns and win a 29-28 decision.

decision win, 29-28

"Decision win, 29-28, Joselyn Edwards."

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Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Feb 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)

Nora Cornolle

Zane picks Cornolle, noting that Edwards was cowed by Cornolle's striking pedigree in the first fight and tried to grapple but couldn't out-grapple Cornolle. Edwards is not efficient on top and produces no meaningful offense. Zane believes the same dynamics will hold.

"I gotta pick Norah Connell like maybe edwards can get the takedowns and beat her. I don't care. It's not an interesting dynamic to re-experience"

MMA Vivisection

WIN vs Priscila Cachoeira

KO R1 2:24 · UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez · Aug 09, 2025

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Joselyne Edwards	1	26 of 44	59%	26 of 44	0 of 2	0%	0	0	0:01
Priscila Cachoeira	0	18 of 50	36%	18 of 50	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Joselyne Edwards	1	26 of 44	59%	26 of 44	0 of 2	0%	0	0	0:01
1	Priscila Cachoeira	0	18 of 50	36%	18 of 50	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Joselyne Edwards	26 of 44	59%	16 of 29	5 of 10	5 of 5	24 of 42	0 of 0	2 of 2
Priscila Cachoeira	18 of 50	36%	15 of 47	1 of 1	2 of 2	18 of 50	0 of 0	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Joselyne Edwards	26 of 44	59%	16 of 29	5 of 10	5 of 5	24 of 42	0 of 0	2 of 2
1	Priscila Cachoeira	18 of 50	36%	15 of 47	1 of 1	2 of 2	18 of 50	0 of 0	0 of 0

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Priscila Cachoeira vs. Joselyne Edwards
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Edwards (-300); Cachoeira (+250)

Round 1
With the division wide open, it is not unconscionable to suggest that the victor here tonight could be a few wins away from a crack at gold. Edwards (15-6, 6-4 UFC) is currently the one of the two who is riding a win streak, although the bantamweight still struggles to make weight and initially missed before coming back an hour later to hit 136. She battles controversial ex-flyweight Cachoeira (13-6, 5-6 UFC), a woman who many believe should have been released from her contract after gouging Gillian Robertson’s eyes on the way to getting submitted. Nevertheless, they do battle with referee Herb Dean standing by. Gloves are touched before they are traded.
Cachoeira takes to the center of the cage, where she swats her hands out to try to find her target. The taller, longer Edwards is able to land jabs on her and the occasional low kick. Cachoeira drives home an uppercut that knocks Edwards back, and she follows with a left hook. Cachoeira hammers the front leg with a kick that stumbles Edwards, who shoots for a takedown. Cachoeira pushes off and pokes her opponent in the eye. Dean calls time, and Edwards takes 30 seconds to clear her vision. When they resume, both ladies lob hammers at one another, and it is Cachoeira who lands cleaner as she clips the Panamanian in a salvo of fists. Cachoeira stands in the pocket and bangs, taking away the reach advantage of her and marking her up with uppercuts. Edwards wings a left hand over the top, and they nail one another with hard left hooks.
Edwards, the larger and stronger of the two, rips a right hand and then a ferocious left that shakes Cachoeira to her core. Cachoeira stands still, frozen in time, until she slumps back to the mat with her hands at her side. While her eyes may be open, they are closed the moment Edwards dives at her and detonates a few right hands on the Brazilian’s chin.
Dean sprints in to call a halt to the bludgeoning, and the frazzled Cachoeira switches back on and grips hold of the closest thing she can find. That happens to be Dean’s leg, who has to pull the dazed former flyweight off of him. That makes three in a row for the UFC’s ranked bantamweight, who says she has finally figured things out and is ready to make some moves.

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Priscila Cachoeira R1 2:24 via KO (Punches)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 3, 2025 (6 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Angelo picks Joselyne Edwards as a technical striker with good kickboxing and range management. He notes Priscila Cachoeira is a powerful brawler with heavy pressure but gets hit a lot. Angelo thinks Joselyne's ability to shoot takedowns and manage range with kicks will get her the win, but he doesn't love the 2-to-1 odds and may only bet if odds tighten.

Odds comment: not loving the 2-to-1 odds, will keep an eye on tightening.

"I'm a big Joselyn supporter... I think Jeline is going to get the win here. I'm not loving the two to one odds."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 6, 2025 (3 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady is confident in Joselyne Edwards, noting her recent improvements training with Valentina Shevchenko. He highlights Edwards' takedown ability and ground game, which he believes will exploit Cachoeira's lack of takedown defense and submission defense. Brady expects Edwards to fight smart, take the fight to the ground, and find a submission. He predicts a third-round submission for Edwards.

third round submission

"I'm going to take Jaws Edwards here. I think she's going to win this fight by third round submission."

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 7, 2025 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The host notes Edwards' growing confidence and back-to-back finishes, expecting her to take a grapple-heavy approach to avoid Cachoeira's berserker striking. He predicts a submission victory under two and a half rounds.

submission, under 2.5 rounds

"I think that trend continues this weekend as she takes a grapple heavy approach to stay away from the berserker striking style of Cashua. And I think that'll eventually lead to a Edwards submission victory under two and a half …"

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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 8, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The MMA Guru picks Joselyne Edwards, mainly because Priscila Cachoeira took the fight on short notice. He notes Edwards is underrated with improving striking and grappling, while Cachoeira has taken a lot of damage and has scar tissue. He predicts a close 29-28 decision win for Edwards.

"I'm going with Joselyn Edwards. Uh mainly because Priscilla Kakawera took this fight on short notice."

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WIN vs Chelsea Chandler

KO R1 2:31 · UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates · Apr 26, 2025

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Chelsea Chandler	0	10 of 23	43%	11 of 24	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00
Joselyne Edwards	0	30 of 42	71%	35 of 47	1 of 1	100%	0	0	0:49

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Chelsea Chandler	0	10 of 23	43%	11 of 24	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:00
1	Joselyne Edwards	0	30 of 42	71%	35 of 47	1 of 1	100%	0	0	0:49

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Chelsea Chandler	10 of 23	43%	6 of 17	2 of 4	2 of 2	9 of 21	1 of 2	0 of 0
Joselyne Edwards	30 of 42	71%	14 of 23	3 of 5	13 of 14	27 of 39	1 of 1	2 of 2

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Chelsea Chandler	10 of 23	43%	6 of 17	2 of 4	2 of 2	9 of 21	1 of 2	0 of 0
1	Joselyne Edwards	30 of 42	71%	14 of 23	3 of 5	13 of 14	27 of 39	1 of 1	2 of 2

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Chelsea Chandler vs. Joselyne Edwards
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Edwards (-298), Chandler (+240)

Round 1
After some fight fans got a week off—at least from the UFC—the slate starts to roll on again. We start this cycle in an arena show, with the audience at the T-Mobile Center early in Kansas City ready to rock. A whole 14 fights are on the long slate tonight, and action begins in the women’s bantamweight division featuring two ladies most expected would miss weight and be required to compete at a catchweight or the nonexistent featherweight category. Both Chandler (6-3, 2-2 UFC) and Edwards (14-6, 5-4 UFC) have things under control for this April outing, and referee Zach Teiberis will join them in the cage to make things official. The women do not bump fists before engaging, and it’s time for some action. Edwards takes to the center of the stage and starts firing off kicks to the lead leg and side. Chandler tosses one or two back, but Edwards are starting to have an impact. Chandler looks to tie her foe up, and Edwards takes advantage of the body lock and trips the Californian out to plant her on her back. “La Pantera” lands in half guard, and Chandler holds on tight to not allow her to get off much offense. Chandler scoots to the fence and pushes Edwards off, but she waits for Teiberis to give her a stand-up. Edwards lets her up, and she gets right in her face with fists and a heavy kick to the ribs. Chandler rebounds off the fence after eating a punch salvo, with Edwards firmly in the driver’s seat in the first two minutes. Edwards times a right hand over the top when Chandler throws a naked kick, and Edwards lines up a chain of punches that had Chandler’s curiosity and quickly gain her attention.
Chandler standing straight up against the fence, Edwards opens up with a couple right hooks, and it is a bomb of a left hand that separates Chandler from her senses. Chandler hits the deck, and Edwards pounces, knowing her work here is about to be done. Notching her first knockout victory since 2020, Edwards finishes the job with a slew of hammerfists that force Teiberis to wave the fight off.
This was one-way traffic for the favored Panamanian, who dominantly placed the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu on her first career losing streak in just over half a round.
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The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Chelsea Chandler R1 2:31 via TKO (Punches)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 20, 2025 (6 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Angelo picks Joselyne Edwards because she is the better fighter overall, with superior kickboxing, range management, and improving takedown defense. He notes that Chelsea Chandler is enormous and strong but slow and lumbering, and he doubts she can simply overpower Joselyn. He mentions that Joselyn was -190, then -210, now -220, and he has her in a parlay.

Parlay with Da'Mon Blackshear

"Joselyn is by far the better fighter. This isn't even close."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2025 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady is confident in Joselyne Edwards, citing her striking advantage and Chelsea Chandler's tendency to be a punching bag. He notes Edwards' takedown defense has improved, though she has been taken down in the past. He expects Edwards to stuff takedowns and win a decision, as Chandler is not a threat on the feet.

fight goes to decision

"I got to go Edwards here... I think it's probably going to go to decision."

DFS by the Numbers

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2025 (1 day before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The host acknowledges Chandler's physicality but believes Edwards' technical advantages will allow her to land combinations and head kicks from distance, leading to a decision win.

"I believe the technical advantages from Edwards will allow her to touch up Chandler from distance, throwing in combinations and a ton of head kicks, which will eventually lead to Edwards winning this fight on the scorecards."

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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2025 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The MMA Guru picks Joselyne Edwards, citing her technical striking, reach advantage, and experience with 20 pro fights compared to Chandler's 9. He notes Edwards' counter-wrestling and range management, and expects her to outstrike Chandler to a 29-28 decision. He mentions that judges are increasingly scoring damage over grappling, which favors Edwards.

"I think Joselyn Edwards is pretty good. She's actually quite technical. She's going to have a reach advantage here. She's going to have an advantage on the feet."

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WIN vs Tamires Vidal

Submission (face crank) R3 4:33 · UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira · Oct 19, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Joselyne Edwards	0	81 of 134	60%	151 of 212	4 of 7	57%	2	0	4:30
Tamires Vidal	0	34 of 69	49%	53 of 91	0 of 1	0%	0	0	2:35

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Ctrl
1	Joselyne Edwards	41 of 65	63%	70 of 98	2 of 5	40%	0	0:45
1	Tamires Vidal	18 of 41	43%	24 of 47	0 of 1	0%	0	0:42
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 22	63%	35 of 45	1 of 1	100%	0	1:38
2	Tamires Vidal	5 of 10	50%	17 of 25	0 of 0	---	0	1:51
3	Joselyne Edwards	26 of 47	55%	46 of 69	1 of 1	100%	2	2:07
3	Tamires Vidal	11 of 18	61%	12 of 19	0 of 0	---	0	0:02

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Joselyne Edwards	81 of 134	60%	48 of 94	20 of 26	13 of 14	61 of 108	9 of 11	11 of 15
Tamires Vidal	34 of 69	49%	15 of 44	9 of 14	10 of 11	25 of 57	9 of 12	0 of 0

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Joselyne Edwards	41 of 65	63%	24 of 44	11 of 14	6 of 7	39 of 63	2 of 2	0 of 0
1	Tamires Vidal	18 of 41	43%	9 of 28	4 of 7	5 of 6	15 of 36	3 of 5	0 of 0
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 22	63%	5 of 12	3 of 4	6 of 6	8 of 15	6 of 7	0 of 0
2	Tamires Vidal	5 of 10	50%	1 of 6	1 of 1	3 of 3	4 of 9	1 of 1	0 of 0
3	Joselyne Edwards	26 of 47	55%	19 of 38	6 of 8	1 of 1	14 of 30	1 of 2	11 of 15
3	Tamires Vidal	11 of 18	61%	5 of 10	4 of 6	2 of 2	6 of 12	5 of 6	0 of 0

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Joselyne Edwards (139: Missed Weight) vs. Tamires Vidal
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Edwards (-258), Vidal (+210)

Round 1
For the third time in her UFC career, Edwards (13-6, 4-4 UFC) comes into a matchup after missing weight. She surrenders a significant portion of her purse to Brazil’s Vidal (7-3, 1-2 UFC), who would like to make her pay even more for that perceived disrespect. Referee Herb Dean will be in there to keep things clean, and perhaps due to the weight miss—Edwards was three pounds heavy for their bantamweight tilt—there is no glove touch. Both women stand in the pocket and trade reaching strikes, with jabs that transition into leg kicks on both sides. Edwards whips a right hand over the top that misses, although her jab and front kick split the guard. Edwards works the body, and Vidal crashes the pocket, ignores a few strikes and pushes her foe to the wall. Edwards flips her over to deflate a takedown effort, and Vidal climbs back to her feet to push Edwards against the fence. Vidal goes low for an unorthodox single on the other side, and Edwards turns her around and tries to mash her up against the fencing. When they break free. Edwards kicks the body on one side and a low kick on the other. Edwards chops at the front leg and jabs, and Vidal is drawn out into spamming big overhand rights. Edwards points at the floor to initiate a brawl, and brawl they do. The ladies wind up on huge power shots, with Vidal getting off multiple overhand rights while Edwards smacks her upside the head with a spinning back fist. Edwards chops at the front leg a few times, spins with another back fist and is grabbed and forced into a clinch. Vidal knees her in the head repeatedly until Edwards can break free, and Edwards scores another back fist. Vidal’s low kick gets checked, and Edwards jabs her in the belly to respond. “La Pantera” tries one more spinning back fist, and Vidal sees it coming and swarms her opponent with punches. Edwards kicks her in the liver, and Vidal waves her on for more. Edwards takes a moment to gather her wind, and Vidal uses this moment to pounce. Vidal lands, Edwards fires back, and Vidal keeps on throwing. When Vidal overswings, Edwards grabs hold of her and throws her down to the floor with emphasis. As soon as Edwards takes her opponent’s back, the violent round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Edwards

Round 2
The kicks come early and often from the ladies, with Edwards throwing them high and low until Vidal closes in briefly. Edwards slides back and kicks Vidal in the gut, and she dances away from an overhand right to drill the Brazilian with a spinning back fist. Vidal’s chin is made of sterner stuff, and these women are throwing with everything they have. Vidal rushes forward to tie the longer woman up, getting hold of a body lock on the side while pushing Edwards to the wall. Vidal ducks under to take the Panamanian’s back standing, and she gets a hook in. Edwards hacks at the thigh with several elbows before whipping one behind her head, making Vidal blink it out. Vidal is warned for grabbing the inside of the gloves, and Edwards complains as Dean is on top of it. Vidal remains tight against her adversary, kneeing her in the back of the thigh like a mean-spirited body suit. Vidal breaks away to kick Edwards upside the head, and Edwards shakes it off, rushes after her and bowls Vidal over with a solid body lock takedown. Edwards lands in half guard and maintains top position, fighting off an effort for Vidal to scramble so she can stay in control. Edwards softens Vidal up with short ground-and-pound, more to stay busy than to inflict damage. Vidal hits a sweep with seconds to go, and Edwards tackles her back down to conclude the round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Edwards
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Edwards

Round 3
Edwards comes out of her corner with purpose, walking Vidal down and jabbing her way into a number of front kicks. Vidal slips away, and she gets kicked in the ribs and swings her way into a clinch. They both knee one another before splitting, and Edwards tries for a back fist on the break and is blocked. Edwards jabs the body and has her front leg kicked hard twice. Edwards counters with an overhand right and pitches a front kick, and Vidal is after her loaded for bear. Edwards allows her to get up close and personal so she can deliver several solid uppercuts, and she frames off to nail Vidal with a back fist. When Vidal attempts her own spin, Edwards tackles her to the floor, and Vidal appears frustrated with herself as her opponent is in half guard. Edwards postures up and starts battering Vidal with elbows, and Vidal keeps her hands up and threatens with a leglock as Edwards attempts to advance position. This results in Edwards falling to her back, keeping her left leg safe from getting cranked or torqued the wrong direction. Vidal looks to her corner for ideas, and Edwards times this moment of awkwardness with an explosion and a number of fierce right hands. Vidal turns over, and Edwards happily takes her back to wrap up a rear-naked choke. The Brazilian turns her head to the side, and she hand-fights to try to get out of the move.
Edwards has her forearm fastened on the jaw and not beneath it, and she squeezes with all her might. The crushing grip gives Vidal issues, who quickly realizes she is not in a good place and there is no more hand to fight. Even as it does not become a choke and remains a crank, it is more than enough to force Vidal to surrender.
Arguably the best performance of Edwards’ career is marred by an egregious weight miss, but it might save her place on the roster.

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Tamires Vidal R3 4:33 via Submission (Face Crank)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Oct 13, 2024 (6 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Angelo is high on Joselyne Edwards, praising her kickboxing, range management, and grit. He acknowledges her takedown defense is a weakness but thinks she can keep the fight standing by using leg kicks to slow down Tamires Vidal's pressure. He notes Vidal's striking is almost non-existent and she has lost to BJJ specialists recently. He believes Edwards can dance around on the outside and pick Vidal apart, making Edwards the pick. He also sees the over 2.5 rounds as safe.

over 2.5 rounds

"Jin Edwards is going to be the pick and I think we have another safe over two and a half"

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady picks Joselyne Edwards by third-round TKO. He criticizes Vidal's quit in previous fights, poor cardio, and durability. He believes Edwards is better everywhere and can finish Vidal, possibly due to a quit job. He notes Edwards often goes to split decision but expects a finish here.

third round TKO

"I got to go Edwards here and I think Edwards is live for a potential finish potential quit job from vial in the third round so I'm going to go Edwards uh third round uh TKO"

DFS by the Numbers

Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Oct 18, 2024 (1 day before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Connor agrees with Zane, picking Edwards. He notes that Edwards is a better athlete and has an instinct to get back when someone has success against her. He thinks Vidal is a bully who doesn't want to try hard and will likely lose to Edwards' size and power.

"I think she's probably going to lose to Jocelyn Edwards."

MMA Vivisection

Lucrative James Expert picked Feb 21, 2026 (fight day)

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 17, 2024 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Edwards has the technical striking advantage over the slugger Vidal, but a grapple-heavy approach could open up a submission opportunity. Edwards will defeat Vidal inside the distance.

submission

"I think we'll actually see a grapple heavy approach here from Edwards to utilize which could open up a submission opportunity and her to defeat Vidal inside the distance"

MMA Lock of the Night

The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Oct 15, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The Guru flips a tin of multivitamins to decide but ultimately picks Joselyne Edwards based on her experience and wins in the UFC. He notes Vidal is huge for the weight class but hasn't proven she is good. He considers Edwards rangy and closer to her prime.

"I'm gonna go Joselyn Edwards more experienced in the UFC she at least has some wins in the UFC"

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Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Oct 18, 2024 (1 day before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Zane picks Edwards because she is bigger and a better athlete than Vidal. He notes that Edwards has an instinct to answer back when hit, which he thinks will break Vidal's spirit. He criticizes Vidal for quitting in fights and lacking courage, and believes Edwards' size and awkwardness on the ground will be too much for Vidal.

Edwards opened at -211, now -260; Vidal opened at +184, now +222.

"I think she's probably going to lose to Jocelyn Edwards."

MMA Vivisection

LOSS vs Ailín Pérez

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier · Jun 01, 2024

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Ailín Pérez	1	42 of 62	67%	68 of 91	6 of 11	54%	0	2	4:18
Joselyne Edwards	0	27 of 64	42%	130 of 179	0 of 0	---	1	4	5:11

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Ailín Pérez	0	14 of 17	82%	30 of 35	3 of 3	100%	0	2	3:08
1	Joselyne Edwards	0	3 of 6	50%	32 of 35	0 of 0	---	0	3	1:13
2	Ailín Pérez	1	9 of 15	60%	15 of 22	1 of 2	50%	0	0	0:20
2	Joselyne Edwards	0	3 of 10	30%	64 of 83	0 of 0	---	1	1	3:19
3	Ailín Pérez	0	19 of 30	63%	23 of 34	2 of 6	33%	0	0	0:50
3	Joselyne Edwards	0	21 of 48	43%	34 of 61	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:39

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Ailín Pérez	42 of 62	67%	16 of 28	15 of 19	11 of 15	24 of 44	8 of 8	10 of 10
Joselyne Edwards	27 of 64	42%	9 of 37	8 of 14	10 of 13	24 of 59	1 of 3	2 of 2

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Ailín Pérez	14 of 17	82%	8 of 9	2 of 2	4 of 6	3 of 6	3 of 3	8 of 8
1	Joselyne Edwards	3 of 6	50%	1 of 3	2 of 2	0 of 1	1 of 4	1 of 1	1 of 1
2	Ailín Pérez	9 of 15	60%	3 of 6	4 of 6	2 of 3	6 of 12	1 of 1	2 of 2
2	Joselyne Edwards	3 of 10	30%	2 of 7	0 of 2	1 of 1	2 of 8	0 of 1	1 of 1
3	Ailín Pérez	19 of 30	63%	5 of 13	9 of 11	5 of 6	15 of 26	4 of 4	0 of 0
3	Joselyne Edwards	21 of 48	43%	6 of 27	6 of 10	9 of 11	21 of 47	0 of 1	0 of 0

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Joselyne Edwards vs. Ailin Perez
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Perez (-198), Edwards (+164)

Round 1
One lone women’s bout will play out on the billing tonight, and it comes now at the 135-pound division between two women that will not likely go out for a beer after. In the last few years, Argentina’s Perez (9-2, 2-1 UFC) has built a pattern of winning two and losing the third, and she currently rides a two-fight win streak. Looking to keep that pattern going will be Edwards (13-5, 4-3 UFC), who has heard the final bell in all seven of her previous outings in the Octagon. Referee Gasper Oliver may be in it for the long haul, and he clocks the grudge match in as they have no interest in touching gloves first—although Perez does offer. Perez backs off and reaches out low kicks, and Edwards checks one and throws a front kick back. Perez punches, and she moves in to grab hold of Edwards and drags her back to the cage by putting her own back to the wall. This is all part of the plan, even as she eats a solid knee to the body, as she slings Edwards down to the floor. “La Pantera” fights her way back up with the fence behind her, so Perez mat returns her back down with a throw that plants her on her back in the middle of the cage. Perez lands a few punches from on top, and she is warned for punches to the back of the head. Edwards sweeps her when Perez tries to pass guard, and a wild scramble results in multiple reversals and changes in position. Edwards finds her way on top, and Perez flips her back over, only to get put on her back as Edwards times Perez advancing again. Edwards scoots her way to the cage wall, and as soon as she stands back up, Perez tosses her back down. “Fiona” settles down and hacks down with elbows, remaining more composed and less reckless so she can rack up control time without getting swept. Edwards hangs on with an arm-triangle off her back, and Perez completely ignores it as she resides in half guard, grinding out the round and dropping occasional elbows. Perez tries to move to mount, and Edwards remarkably flips her over once more. The amusing round ends with Edwards on top.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Perez
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Perez
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Perez

Round 2
Edwards comes out of her corner and takes the center of the cage, only to get driven back by two punches and an attempted high kick. Edwards replies with a single body kick, and she blocks a head kick aimed her direction. Perez defends from a high kick and a haymaker by swiping out with a left hook that stuns Perez momentarily. Perez shoots recklessly for a takedown, and Edwards snatches up a guillotine that is tight in a hurry. The Panamanian uses the submission to push Perez on her back, and she lands in half guard. Edwards postures up to land strikes occasionally, and as she lowers herself down, she smashes Perez in the face with her forehead with what appears to be an intentional headbutt. Perez clutches her cheek after the illegal blow, and Oliver calls time. Perez appears compromised from the blow, and Oliver simply asks Edwards to watch her head without issuing a hard warning or taking a point. Oliver clocks them back in, and Perez is still holding onto her cheek. When they do continue, Perez totally shocks her foe with a spinning back fist, knocking Edwards clean off her feet. Edwards appears stunned, and she somehow comes to her senses as Perez does not give chase. Instead, the two appear confused, and Perez decides to tackle Edwards to the mat. Perez falls off the side, and she pursues an armbar, only for Edwards to flip her over. Edwards holds top position to the bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Perez
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Perez
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Perez

Round 3
Once more, Edwards is the aggressor to lead off the round, but Perez takes advantage of that by kicking her hard in the ribs. Edwards overswings, and Perez attempts to take her down. Edwards stonewalls her, and Perez tries again to no avail. On this second effort, Edwards shuts her down and pushes her towards the fence. Perez kicks off the fence to change her position, and she hunts for a hip toss but cannot get it this time. Edwards stays tightly pressed in the clinch, and the two tie their legs up until Perez chucks her to the mat. Edwards stands back up, and Perez backs off and pulls on the fence to stand back up. Edwards backs her off with a front kick, and she chases after a retreating Perez and kicks her in the front leg as well. A second low kick from Edwards forces a brief change in stances, and the pace wanes significantly. Perez comes up short on a big left hand, and Edwards spins with a back fist but is blocked. Perez tosses out a half-hearted high kick that easily gets redirected, and her leg kick comes up short. Edwards goes after her with reaching punches, and she misses the mark. Edwards plants a kick on the chest, and they trade leg kicks until Edwards catches her with a few punches. Perez spins with a back fist, and they both smile and touch gloves in a potential sign that the bad blood is dissipating. They keep slamming one another in the front leg with kicks, and Perez turns her hips to her side to deliver a solid side kick to the body. Edwards throws a few punches, and Perez rushes forward to take her down and lands it with seconds to spare. As Edwards stands, the fight ends, and the two women hug it out and appear to apologize to one another for everything that transpired between them. The teams also shake hands with one another, and the bantamweight share a finalizing embrace.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Perez)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Perez (30-27 Perez)
Devin Tejada scores the round: 10-9 Perez (30-27 Perez)

The Official Result
Ailin Perez def. Joselyne Edwards via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked May 26, 2024 (6 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

Angelo picks Ailín Pérez to win due to her relentless wrestling and forward pressure, despite her sometimes sloppy control on the ground. He thinks Joselyne Edwards is underrated and has good kickboxing and improved takedown defense, but believes Pérez's wrestling will be the difference. He plans to bet on Edwards plus 3.5 and over 2.5 rounds as prop bets.

Plans to bet on Joselyne Edwards +3.5 and over 2.5 rounds when lines drop

"I do think aen Perez wins I think aen Perez is going to get the wrestling going have a few takedowns have a little bit of success"

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Big Brady Expert Lean picked May 31, 2024 (1 day before fight)

Ailín Pérez

Big Brady thinks Ailín Pérez will be under the radar. He expects her to wrestle, get multiple takedowns, control time, and ground strikes. He notes Joselyne Edwards struggles with getting taken down and held down. He does not see a finish but expects a solid score at low ownership.

Ailín Pérez wins by decision, multiple takedowns and control time

"Eileen Perez in a win you know she has some solid upsides she can wrestle"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked May 29, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

Cody picks Pérez but is hesitant, noting she slowed down in the third round against Lucie Pudilova and took damage. He expects Pérez to get early takedowns and control the fight, but worries about her cardio. He thinks she will win by decision but is not confident enough to add her high on parlays. He acknowledges Edwards' fights are close and could go either way.

"I expect her to get takedowns early, control and probably win this fight by decision... but round three was like she started to slow down... that would be my only concern."

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Vreeland Expert Hesitant picked May 28, 2024 (4 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

Daniel notes Edwards has improved but still gets reversed. He thinks Pérez's relentless takedown attempts will be enough if Edwards makes a mistake. He reluctantly picks Pérez but says it's dog or pass.

"I'm gonna reluctantly say aen is able to capitalize on Joselyn throwing kicks and falling"

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked May 27, 2024 (5 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

The host expects Pérez to exploit Edwards' poor takedown defense and grind out a decision. Pérez's strength and top control should neutralize Edwards' volume striking, and Edwards' lack of finishing threat late in fights allows Pérez to survive her own cardio issues. The grudge match may add emotion, but Pérez's discipline and physicality should prevail.

"I think we'll see her exploit the takedown defense issue in Joselyn Edwards's game and that will allow Perez to just grind her out from that top position."

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 29, 2024 (3 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

Paul picks Pérez, citing her physical strength and top pressure. He notes Edwards' fights are always close and go to decision, and she lacks volume and power. Paul believes Pérez will initiate takedowns, control the clinch, and win a decision. He mentions Pérez's win over Stephanie Egger and her grappling credentials. He expects the New Jersey crowd to favor Pérez's aggressive style.

"Perez seems to just kill that space chest to chest... she's physically strong... she's going to be pressing Edwards into the cage... Perez by decision."

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 27, 2024 (5 days before fight)

Ailín Pérez

The MMA Guru picks Ailín Pérez based on MMA math: Pérez dominated Lucy Pudilova on the ground, while Edwards was outgrappled by the same opponent. He acknowledges that both fighters are similar but believes Pérez's grappling is superior. He notes that Edwards is a bit bigger and rangier but hasn't beaten a good UFC fighter.

"I'm going to go with aen Perez here purely based on the fact that aen Perez dominantly defeated a opponent that they share in common"

THE MMA GURU

LOSS vs Nora Cornolle

Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac · Sep 02, 2023

Totals

Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Nora Cornolle	0	20 of 35	57%	37 of 58	0 of 0	---	0	0	0:23
Joselyne Edwards	0	19 of 30	63%	44 of 63	2 of 4	50%	1	0	4:33

Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Ctrl
1	Nora Cornolle	16 of 29	55%	28 of 46	0 of 0	---	0	0:23
1	Joselyne Edwards	5 of 13	38%	26 of 39	0 of 2	0%	0	2:35
2	Nora Cornolle	4 of 6	66%	9 of 12	0 of 0	---	0	0:00
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 17	82%	18 of 24	2 of 2	100%	1	1:58

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Nora Cornolle	20 of 35	57%	9 of 22	6 of 7	5 of 6	8 of 19	12 of 16	0 of 0
Joselyne Edwards	19 of 30	63%	17 of 24	2 of 5	0 of 1	4 of 13	2 of 4	13 of 13

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Nora Cornolle	16 of 29	55%	9 of 20	6 of 7	1 of 2	4 of 13	12 of 16	0 of 0
1	Joselyne Edwards	5 of 13	38%	4 of 10	1 of 3	0 of 0	4 of 10	1 of 3	0 of 0
2	Nora Cornolle	4 of 6	66%	0 of 2	0 of 0	4 of 4	4 of 6	0 of 0	0 of 0
2	Joselyne Edwards	14 of 17	82%	13 of 14	1 of 2	0 of 1	0 of 3	1 of 1	13 of 13

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Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards

Round 1
Jacob Montalvo is the referee. A hard right snaps Edwards’ head back to kick off the action. Cornolle punches forward and the bantamweights clinch. Edwards powers her foe to the fence. Cornolle brings a knee up and reverses position. Edwards regains control as the clinch battle continues. Edwards stays busy with some short knees and punches. Cornolle brings another knee up to Edwards’ head. Edwards is working hard for the takedown, but Cornolle defends, punishing the Panama native with an elbow and a series of knees. Edwards shoves Cornolle into the wire again, but she still isn’t having iany luck getting the fight to the mat. In fact, it’s Cornolle who is doing well to punish Edwards with knees to the head despite having her back to the fence. They go back to range, and Edwards cracks Cornolle with a straight shot. A glancing spinning backfist lands for Edwards, and Cornolle counters with one of her own, missing the mark. Edwards forces the clinch again, but Cornolle ends the round landing knees to the body.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Cornolle
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Cornolle
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Cornolle

Round 2
Cornolle circles on the outside early. The Frenchwoman lands a leg kick. Another leg kcik for Cornolle, but Edwards times a takedown perfectly. Cornolle gets to a knee against the fence, then stands. Edwards is working toward the back, and she’s got one hook in. Cornolle defends that, but Edwards keeps her opponent pressed into the cage. Cornolle still is able to land offense. Edwards slams Cornolle to the mat, and she appears to be out or injured after landing directly on her right shoulder. Edwards unloads with shots as she looks toward the referee, but no stoppage is coming yet. As a dazed Cornolle attempts to return to her feet and survive, Edwards locks in a rear-naked choke.
Cornolle falls back to the mat and Edwards applies the squeeze. Moments later, Cornolle taps out, giving Edwards her fourth consecutive finish in UFC competition.
Cornolle remains down on the mat after the stoppage, and it appears that she suffered a right shoulder injury as a result of the slam.

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Nora Cornolle via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R2 2:44

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Aug 26, 2023 (7 days before fight)

Nora Cornolle

Angelo picks Nora Cornolle as an underdog, liking her aggression and ability to come forward. He notes Joselyne Edwards has no takedown defense and doesn't know what to do on the ground. The only concern is Nora's cardio, as she's only seen the third round once. He thinks Nora can get the win if she works in takedowns.

"I do think Nora wins this fight... I like her as an underdog here"

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Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Nora Cornolle

Big Brady is hesitant but picks Cornolle, citing Edwards' poor takedown defense and get-up game. He notes Cornolle's grappling threat and the hometown advantage in Paris. However, he acknowledges Edwards has faced better competition and that Cornolle's level of opposition is low. He expects a close, greasy decision.

"give me cornhole to win... I'll take her to win this fight by a greasy decision"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Cody picks Edwards based on experience (6 UFC fights) and volume. He notes Cornolle has a Muay Thai background but has fought low-level competition. Edwards lands high volume (164 strikes vs Pasquale, 101 vs Kim) and is strong in the clinch. However, the fight is close and could be subjective; Cody expects a decision and likes the over 2.5 rounds. He is not confident due to potential French judge bias.

Over 2.5 rounds; Edwards by decision

"I like Jocelyn Edwards surely because of experience... usual pictures in Edwards but honestly Paul your guess is as good as mine"

Bookie Beatdown

Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Daniel Levi picks Joselyne Edwards, citing her experience, volume striking, and size advantage. He notes that Edwards has outstruck every UFC opponent except one and that Cornolle is a 33-year-old debutant who turned pro in 2021. Levi believes Cornolle's level of competition has been very low and that Edwards should be able to outpoint her. He is not confident enough to bet but leans Edwards.

"my official pick is Jocelyn Edwards to win this fight"

Half the Battle

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

I'm leaning with Edwards. She has good lateral movement and kicks to keep Cornolle at range. Cornolle is aggressive but has shown vulnerability when hit and may have cardio issues. Edwards has improved takedown defense and should be able to keep the fight standing. I expect Edwards to win by decision.

"I'm going to lean with a UFC a veteran here in Jocelyn Edwards as much as I scored the poodle logo fight again so last time around and still kind of bitter that I didn't get to cash that ticket …"

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Aug 30, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Paul picks Edwards but won't bet the fight due to judge uncertainty. He likes Edwards over 67.5 significant strikes on prize picks, noting she has cleared that number in multiple fights. He expects a striking affair and thinks Edwards' volume will be enough.

Edwards over 67.5 significant strikes (prize picks)

"Edwards will be the pick for me as well"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 29, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

The MMA Guru picks Joselyne Edwards, despite her being the favorite, because he believes Nora Cornolle's regional tape shows poor technique and reliance on physicality. He notes Edwards has a massive frame advantage and has improved recently, while Cornolle looked untechnical. He predicts Edwards wins by decision.

"I am gonna go with Joseline Edwards I thought she was going to be the underdog"

THE MMA GURU

WIN vs Lucie Pudilová

Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen · Apr 15, 2023

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Fighter	KD	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Sub. Att	Rev.	Ctrl
Joselyne Edwards	0	56 of 114	49%	90 of 153	0 of 1	0%	0	1	0:29
Lucie Pudilová	0	39 of 98	39%	74 of 138	2 of 7	28%	0	0	7:29

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Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Total Str.	TD	TD %	Rev.	Ctrl
1	Joselyne Edwards	17 of 36	47%	31 of 55	0 of 1	0%	1	0:11
1	Lucie Pudilová	8 of 27	29%	17 of 40	1 of 2	50%	0	3:11
2	Joselyne Edwards	12 of 22	54%	23 of 33	0 of 0	---	0	0:09
2	Lucie Pudilová	12 of 25	48%	24 of 38	1 of 2	50%	0	3:19
3	Joselyne Edwards	27 of 56	48%	36 of 65	0 of 0	---	0	0:09
3	Lucie Pudilová	19 of 46	41%	33 of 60	0 of 3	0%	0	0:59

Significant Strikes

Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
Joselyne Edwards	56 of 114	49%	19 of 65	11 of 19	26 of 30	46 of 98	5 of 9	5 of 7
Lucie Pudilová	39 of 98	39%	27 of 82	9 of 10	3 of 6	21 of 67	7 of 10	11 of 21

Significant Strikes Per Round

Rd	Fighter	Sig. Str.	Sig. Str. %	Head	Body	Leg	Distance	Clinch	Ground
1	Joselyne Edwards	17 of 36	47%	10 of 25	2 of 4	5 of 7	10 of 25	2 of 4	5 of 7
1	Lucie Pudilová	8 of 27	29%	5 of 22	3 of 3	0 of 2	4 of 17	2 of 2	2 of 8
2	Joselyne Edwards	12 of 22	54%	2 of 10	5 of 6	5 of 6	10 of 19	2 of 3	0 of 0
2	Lucie Pudilová	12 of 25	48%	10 of 23	1 of 1	1 of 1	2 of 11	1 of 1	9 of 13
3	Joselyne Edwards	27 of 56	48%	7 of 30	4 of 9	16 of 17	26 of 54	1 of 2	0 of 0
3	Lucie Pudilová	19 of 46	41%	12 of 37	5 of 6	2 of 3	15 of 39	4 of 7	0 of 0

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Joselyne Edwards (136.5: Missed Weight) vs. Lucie Pudilova
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Pudilova (-135), Edwards (+115)

Round 1
For the first time in six years to the day, the UFC is back in Kansas City, Missouri, with a Fight Night offering. In the building formerly known as the Sprint Center and now the T-Mobile Center, the promotion throws 14 fights in rapid succession at fans in the building and those watching on ESPN and ESPN+. Of note, the prelims will bring eight bouts in the span of three hours, so the pace should be higher. This presumably speedy slate of matches begins outside of normal weight categories, as Edwards (12-4, 3-2 UFC) missed weight ahead of her bantamweight bout with Pudilova (14-7, 3-5 UFC). The 137-pound catchweight affair will be overseen by referee Dwayne Bess, and there is no interest in a glove touch to start off the night. Instead, the ladies immediately begin to brawl, throwing hands in volume and tagging the other right out of the gate. One particular right hand from Edwards draws a telegraphed double-leg attempt from her opponent, and Edwards stuffs it and gets back up. Pudilova counters a leg kick with a right hand, and Edwards loads up on a pair of overhand rights in response. Pudilova scores a low kick and paws at her nose, which is already showing some damage from the few absorbed blows thus far. Pudilova surges forward and lifts Edwards off her feet to take her down to the mat, where she lands right in half guard. Pudilova controls her adversary, flattening her to the floor and not throwing much of note. A few punches to the rib cage do connect for Pudilova, who is dragged back to the guard when Edwards looks to buck her off. Pudilova is comfortable from this position as well, even with Edwards clutching both of her hands, so that she can posture up and drop down some decent ground-and-pound. Pudilova rains down hammerfists from high up until Edwards boots her off, and the Panamanian even gets off an upkick that stuns Pudilova momentarily. Instead of standing, Edwards remains on her back, and Pudilova adjusts her mouthguard and top and dives back down into the half guard. The boos begin to rain down from crowd, and this spurs Pudilova into action. Pudilova looks to pass to a dominant position, and Edwards turns to her side and slides out the back door to stand back up. Pudilova gives chase, and she swings her way into the clinch. The round closes as Edwards tries to toss her foe down.
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Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova

Round 2
Pudilova advances calmly out of her corner, watching Edwards lob inaccurate bombs at her, until she rushes forward to close up. Edwards shuts down a takedown, and she makes Pudilova pay for it with multiple leg kicks. Pudilova’s offense stalls out while Edwards pecks at her with kicks, and she barely dodges a spinning back fist in time. Edwards sinks in a few body kicks, and Pudilova takes a moment after the second one lands. Pudilova ducks a few punches to pursue a double, and she drags “La Pantera” to the mat while simultaneously turning to land in side control. Pudilova grinds her elbow on Edwards’ face as she maintains heavy top control, with chest-to-chest pressure to keep Edwards flat on her back. Bess asks Pudilova to start working, as the action lulls. Pudilova drops down a few solid elbows on the cheek, and she moves to claim mount. As she does, Edwards flips over to her knees, and Pudilova does not fall off this time. Instead, Pudilova takes her back, where she gets in both hooks and threatens immediately with a rear-naked choke. Edwards fights the hands off from the first choke try, and she attempts to slip Pudilova off of her. Pudilova softens her up with a few punches, and Edwards keeps her stuck from trying anything with a two-on-one wrist lock. Edwards turns to her back, and Pudilova follows her and gets into mount. With 10 seconds to spare, Pudilova sits up and batters Edwards with vicious elbows until the horn saves the Panama native.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-8 Pudilova
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Pudilova

Round 3
The last round opens up with Edwards aiming heavy kicks to the calf and big overhand rights up top. Pudilova stays composed and does not walk into anything harmful, and she flicks out a few jabs to keep Edwards honest. Pudilova shoots in from afar for a double, and she gets stood up as she pushes Edwards to the fence. Edwards slowly muscles her around, but Pudilova breaks off and separates. “La Pantera” shoots for her own takedown, and Pudilova tosses it aside and throws out a few kicks. Edwards strikes with several kicks to the thigh and upper calf, and Pudilova intercepts one with a straight left hand. Edwards punches her way into a spinning back fist, and Pudilova retreats and blocks both strikes. Edwards continues to work on the lead leg with pitter-patter kicks, and she smacks Pudilova with a clean left. “Bullet” charges for a takedown, and Edwards stands her up and kicks her in the body with a spinning kick. Edwards circles away on the outside, countering the advancing Pudilova and landing effectively. Pudilova crashes the pocket briefly with an overhand right, and Edwards is met with a knee before she swings a right hand back. Pudilova slams Edwards in the face with a knee, and she level changes to grab hold of Edwards. Edwards turns around, and Pudilova drags her to the floor. Edwards springs back up instantly, and the two remain clinched up. Pudilova misses with an elbow on the break, and Edwards tags her with two right hands. Pudilova surges forward with a few punches, and they trade short shots until the final bell.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pudilova)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-27 Pudilova)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Edwards (29-28 Pudilova)

The Official Result
Joselyne Edwards def. Lucie Pudilova via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 9, 2023 (6 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Angelo picks Joselyne Edwards based on her range management and volume striking. He notes that Edwards is a good kickboxer who uses range well, and her 63% takedown defense should ward off Pudilová's takedown attempts. He expects a boring fight but sees Edwards winning with volume and distance control. He is super confident in her but probably won't include her in a parlay.

over 2.5 rounds at -300 considered for parlay

"I'm liking her here for the pick her range management should keep Lucy's power away"

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Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Big Brady picks Joselyne Edwards as a dog, citing her striking volume and improved takedown defense. He doubts Lucie Pudilová's wrestling, which she only showed in her last fight, and doesn't trust her as a favorite. He expects Edwards to win by decision, but is not betting on the fight.

"I'm gonna take the dog here uh in Joslin Edwards I think she's going to be levels above putulova on the feet just due to the volume"

DFS by the Numbers

Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Lucie Pudilová

Cody notes Pudilová has improved her grappling and wrestling, and her aggression and volume should overwhelm Edwards. He thinks Edwards' pitter-patter striking won't be enough. He likes Pudilová by decision.

Pudilová by decision (+155); over 0.5 takedowns for Pudilová

"sign me up for Lucy poodle over by decision Foods by decision"

Bookie Beatdown

Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Apr 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Lucie Pudilová

Connor picks Pudilová because he likes a newly controlled fighter who relies on her reach intelligently. He notes that Pudilová has takedowns and Edwards is a bad wrestler. He acknowledges that Edwards is powerful and the fight could get chaotic, but thinks Pudilová's experience in crazy fights will help.

"I think I'm gonna go with Putalova. I like a newly controlled fighter. I like a fighter who relies on her reach in like an intelligent way, i.e. jabbing."

MMA Vivisection

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Lucie Pudilová

Pudilová's improved grappling and BJJ will be key against Edwards, who struggles when taken down. Edwards relies on kicks and distance, but Pudilová is a good enough striker to close the distance and get takedowns. Pudilová's submission defense and top control should allow her to grind out a decision. She has evolved her game since returning to the UFC.

"I'm going to go with Lucy porilova here and I think she grinds this fight out on route to a decision victory."

MMA Lock of the Night

Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Apr 12, 2023 (3 days before fight)

Lucie Pudilová

Paul agrees, noting Pudilová's improved grappling and the fact that Edwards' wins are over low-level competition. He thinks Pudilová's aggression and takedowns will secure a decision.

Pudilová over 0.5 takedowns

"I think I think you would take putalova by decision"

Bookie Beatdown

The MMA Guru Expert Lean picked Apr 11, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Lucie Pudilová

The MMA Guru leans toward Lucie Pudilová, citing her improved grappling and overall development since her return to the UFC. He notes Edwards' striking volume but thinks Pudilová's X-factor of potentially using grappling could edge a close decision. He calls it a close fight and says the line is accurate.

"I will take Lucy putty lover to win this fight"

THE MMA GURU

Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Apr 13, 2023 (2 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Zane picks Edwards because he hasn't seen Pudilová handle physical pushback well. He believes Edwards is tough and strong, and will land the bigger shots. He acknowledges that Edwards doesn't do enough work continually but thinks she'll land more damaging shots.

"I'm gonna take Edwards. I think that I have yet to see Putalova really prove that she can handle her physical pushback very well and turn that into a win."

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Expert Picks (6)

Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

"I'm going to lean Norma here. I think Norma's hands are just much better here."

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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Dumont wins by decision

"I like Dumont here. I think it's by decision."

DFS by the Numbers

Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Confident picked Apr 25, 2026 (fight day)

Norma Dumont

No interesting prop bets; fight likely goes to decision but odds not mentioned

"Dumont should win this. Not a lot more to say, really."

Diary of a Pro Gambler

Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 22, 2026 (3 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

Norma Dumont via unanimous decision; Norma Dumont -3.5 point spread; James got Dumont earlier at -155 in his private group

"The hammer of the week this week is Norma Dumont Money Line. outwards of minus 200."

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Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 19, 2026 (6 days before fight)

Norma Dumont

"I'm predicting Norma Deont to win this fight. I'm fairly confident in that prediction."

Lucrative MMA

MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Apr 21, 2026 (4 days before fight)

Joselyne Edwards

Edwards by submission

MMA Lock of the Night

Norma Dumont

Joselyne Edwards

Career Averages - Norma Dumont

Career Averages - Joselyne Edwards

Norma Dumont

Joselyne Edwards

Norma Dumont - Fight History

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