Norma Dumont vs Ketlen Vieira Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 263

Norma Dumont defeated Ketlen Vieira via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) on November 1, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama.

The bantamweight clash took place on the preliminary card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. It proved to be a highly competitive and controversial “technique vs. size” battle that split both the judges and the MMA community.

• Round 1: The fighters spent the opening minutes trading single strikes and leg kicks on the feet. Vieira, utilizing her size advantage, successfully took Dumont down and controlled her on the mat. Vieira heavily threatened with an arm-triangle choke, clearly securing the first round on all scorecards. 

• Round 2: This was the most competitive and debated round of the fight. Dumont found her rhythm on the feet, utilizing superior hand speed, feints, and crisp technical boxing combinations to outstrike Vieira. Vieira managed to score another takedown and accumulate ground control time, but she failed to land significant damage or secure a deep submission. Ultimately, two of the three judges prioritized Dumont’s effective striking and damage over Vieira’s control. 
• Round 3: Dumont pushed the pace with increased aggression, landing clean right hands and targetting Vieira’s body with left hooks. While Vieira answered back with occasional heavy shots, Dumont’s output, movement, and cleaner striking combinations allowed her to control the stand-up exchanges and seal the final round. 

The judges scored the contest 29–28, 28–29, and 29–28 in favor of Dumont. The decision left Vieira’s corner in disbelief, as a majority of tracked media outlets and fan voting heavily favored Vieira’s overall wrestling control across the first two rounds. 

With the victory, Dumont extended her impressive winning streak and vaulted herself to the #3 spot in the official UFC women’s bantamweight rankings.