UFC Vegas 110 showdown
In the heart of the UFC Apex, where the Octagon’s lights cast long shadows on dreams of glory, two of Brazil’s most formidable women’s bantamweight contenders are poised to collide.
This Saturday, November 1, at UFC Vegas 110, No. 3-ranked Ketlen “Fenômeno” Vieira faces off against the surging No. 4-ranked Norma “The Immortal” Dumont in a prelims bout that carries the weight of 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, headlined by a featherweight thriller between Luis Garcia and Dan Onama, kicks off at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ for prelims, with Vieira vs. Dumont slated as the opener.
Fans tuning in will witness a stylistic chess match: Vieira’s elite grappling against Dumont’s crisp striking and opportunistic takedowns.
At stake?
A potential fast-track to contention, especially with champion Kayla Harrison and legend Amanda Nunes rumored to square off early next year.
Ketlen Vieira
Vieira, 34, enters with a record of 15-4, her latest victory a hard-fought unanimous decision over Macy Chiasson on May 31. The 5’8″ Manaus native, known for her suffocating top control and submission threats, has long been a perennial top-five staple. She averages 1.28 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 43% success rate, while defending 90% of opponents’ attempts.
“I’m ready to claim my shot,” Vieira declared in a recent UFC.com interview. “This division needs a champion who grinds it out.”
Her path has been marked by close calls against the elite—losses to Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana—but her resilience shines through.
Norma Dumont
Dumont, 35, brings an unblemished streak of five wins into the fray, her most recent a dominant decision over Irene Aldana that solidified her ascent. Standing at 5’7″ with a 67-inch reach advantage, the orthodox striker lands 3.86 significant strikes per minute and boasts a 56% takedown accuracy, stuffing 72% of incoming shots.
After a frustrating cancellation against Pennington in September due to injury, Dumont is hungry. “I’m done waiting around,” she told UFC.com. “This is the renewed Immortal—looking for the knockout, ready to be champion.”
Her 12-2 record belies a history of weight mishaps 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 edge. Yet, experts are split. “Vieira’s wrestling could neutralize Dumont’s volume,” predicts Doc’s Sports analyst.
“But if Dumont keeps it standing, her power might end it early.” Vieira edges in submission attempts (0.5 per fight), while Dumont’s 0.3 rate hints at 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 reinserts her into the title mix after a layoff. For Dumont, it’s validation of her five-fight tear—and perhaps a statement finish to silence doubters.
As the clock ticks toward weigh-ins on Friday, one thing’s clear: When the bell rings at 8 p.m. UTC, the bantamweight division’s future hangs in the balance. Tune in to ESPN+ to see who emerges immortal.
UFC Vegas 110 Full Fight Card + Odds
Main card (Start time 7 p.m. 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 p.m. ET, ESPN+, ESPN App)
Featured Prelim: Billy Elekana (-265) vs. Kevin Christian (+215), light heavyweight
Timothy Cuamba (-118) vs. Lee Chang-ho (-102), bantamweight
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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