Brazilian Bantamweight Showdown Looms: Vieira vs. Dumont will ignite UFC Vegas 110

UFC Vegas 110 showdown

In the heart of the UFC Apex, where the lights of the Octagon cast long shadows on dreams of glory, two of Brazil’s most formidable women’s bantamweight contenders are about to collide.

This Saturday, November 1, at UFC Vegas 110, No. 3 Ketlen “Fenômeno” Vieira will take on rising No. 4 Norma “The Immortal” Dumont in a prelims bout that carries title implications. This three-round clash isn’t just a fight, it’s a proving ground for legacy in the 135-pound division.

The event, highlighted by a featherweight thriller between Luis Garcia and Dan Onama, kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+ for the prelims, with Vieira vs. Dumont as opener.

Fans who tune in will witness a stylistic chess match: Vieira’s elite grappling with Dumont’s sharp and opportunistic takedowns.

At stake?

A potential fast track to the fight, especially with champion Kayla Harrison and legend Amanda Nunes reportedly set to battle each other early next year.

Vieira, 34, comes in with a record of 15-4, her last win coming in a hard-fought unanimous decision over Macy Chiasson on May 31. The 6-foot-4 Manaus native, known for her suffocating top control and submission threats, has long been a fixture in the top five. She averages 1.28 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 43% success rate while defending 90% of the opponent’s attempts.

“I’m ready to claim my chance,” Vieira recently declared UFC.com interview. “This division needs a champion who will give it his all.”

Her path has been marked by tough calls against the elite – losses to Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana – but her resilience shines through.

Dumont, 35, brings an impeccable five-fight winning streak into the fight, her most recent a dominant decision over Irene Aldana that cemented her rise. At 6-foot-4 with a reach advantage of 67 inches, the orthodox striker lands 3.86 significant strikes per minute and boasts a takedown accuracy of 56%, filling 72% of incoming shots.

After a frustrating cancellation against Pennington in September due to injury, Dumont is hungry. “I’m done waiting,” she told UFC.com. “This is the renewed Immortal, looking for the knockout, ready to become champion.”

Her 12-2 record belies a history of weight crashes early in her UFC tenure, but recent performances scream maturity.

Oddsmakers favor Dumont at -163, with Vieira as the +143 underdog, reflecting the former’s striking lead. Yet experts are divided. “Vieira’s wrestling could neutralize Dumont’s volume,” Doc’s Sports analyst predicts.

“But if Dumont holds out, her power could end it prematurely.” Vieira scores better on submission attempts (0.5 per fight), while Dumont’s score of 0.3 indicates a more balanced attack.

This all-Brazilian affair adds cultural fire to UFC Vegas 110’s stacked card, which also features welterweight action like Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown. For Vieira, a win puts her back in the title mix after a layoff. For Dumont, it’s confirmation of her five-fight tear — and perhaps a statement to silence doubters.

As the clock ticks towards Friday’s weigh-ins, one thing is clear: when the bell rings at 8:00 PM UTC, the future of the bantamweight division will be at stake. Tune into ESPN+ to see who becomes immortal.

UFC Vegas 110 full fight card + odds

Main card (start time 7:00 PM ET, ESPN+, ESPN app)

Main Event: Steve Garcia (-130) vs. David Onama (+110), featherweight
Co-Main Event: Waldo Cortes-Acosta (+105) vs. Ante Delija (-135), heavyweight
Jeremiah Wells (+120) vs. Themba Gorimbo (-142), welterweight
Isaac Dulgarian (-270) vs. Yadier del Valle (+220), featherweight
Charles Radtke (-170) vs. Daniel Frunza (+142), welterweight
Allan Nascimento (-298) vs. Cody Durden (+240), flyweight

Preliminary card (start time 4:00 PM ET, ESPN+, ESPN app)

Featured Preliminary: Billy Elekana (-265) vs. Kevin Christian (+215), Light Heavyweight
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Donte Johnson (-355) vs. Sedriques Dumas (+280), middleweight
Ketlen Vieira (+145) vs. Norma Dumont (-175), women’s bantamweight
Alice Ardelean (-355) vs. Montserrat Ruiz (+280), women’s strawweight
Philip Rowe (+160) vs. Ko Seok-hyun (-192), welterweight
Talita Alencar (-230) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (+190), strawweight

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