Norma Dumont, a prominent figure in the women's bantamweight division, has announced her departure from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), despite having two fights remaining on her contract. The Brazilian fighter revealed on social media that she requested her release after being informed the promotion would not renew her deal once her existing bouts were completed. Dumont's decision comes as she explores new opportunities in both boxing and other mixed martial arts organizations, expressing a particular interest in the squared circle.
Contractual Details and Departure
Dumont's exit from the UFC, which she announced on social media, marks the end of her tenure with the promotion after 13 octagon appearances. According to reports, Dumont stated that even before her last fight, she had received information that the UFC was unlikely to renew her contract. With two fights still remaining, she opted to seek a release, which was granted.
Future Prospects in Combat Sports
Following her departure, Dumont has openly discussed receiving multiple offers from other combat sports promotions. She indicated that a major boxing promotion has approached her, an opportunity she finds particularly appealing. "I have to admit that I'm leaning a little more toward boxing," Dumont stated, as reported by various outlets. Additionally, she confirmed an offer from another MMA organization that includes a title fight, noting that both options are financially worthwhile. Dumont plans to compete again in 2027, though she has not disclosed specific details about her next move.
Dumont's UFC Career Overview
Norma Dumont, who was 35 years old at the time of her last fight, compiled a UFC record of 9-4-0 across her 13 fights with the promotion. She held the official UFC ranking of Women's Bantamweight #4. Her most recent outing in the octagon was in September 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos, where she lost to Ailin Perez by unanimous decision. Pre-fight market analysis had given Dumont a 39% chance to win that bout. This followed another unanimous decision loss in April 2026 against Joselyne Edwards at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal.
Prior to these two losses, Dumont had built a strong winning streak, securing victories over notable opponents. In November 2025, she defeated Ketlen Vieira by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama. She also earned unanimous decision wins against Irene Aldana in September 2024 at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC, and Germaine de Randamie in April 2024 at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2. Throughout her UFC career, Dumont demonstrated solid defensive grappling, maintaining an 83% takedown defense rate before her last fight. She also averaged 1.4 takedowns per fight with 59% accuracy.
By the numbers
| Fighter | UFC record | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Norma Dumont | 9-4-0 | Women Bantamweight #4 |
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