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Norma Dumont Faces Joselyne Edwards at UFC Vegas 116 With Title Stakes in Play

The bout puts the winner in position to argue for the next shot in a division waiting on Harrison vs. Nunes.

Overview

  • Norma Dumont meets Joselyne Edwards in Saturday’s co-main event in Las Vegas after Yana Santos withdrew with an injury.
  • Dumont arrives on a six-fight win streak and a top-three ranking at bantamweight, and she says a victory should secure her a title opportunity.
  • Edwards steps in on a four-fight finishing streak and says beating Dumont would put her in line for the belt.
  • The title picture remains unsettled because Kayla Harrison had neck surgery in January, and Amanda Nunes chose to wait for their undisputed matchup.
  • Dumont says she accepted a 10‑day interim title fight with Nunes after Harrison pulled out, and she has criticized Nunes for declining that offer.