Norma Dumont


Norma Dumont Viana Ferreira is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of November 4, 2025, she is #3 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings.

Background

Dumont's father abandoned her mother and his three daughters when Dumont was four. At 13, Dumont started practicing Jiu Jitsu. She stopped training to begin work as a secretary. At 19 years old, she went back to training and continued with her MMA career. During this time, she became a six-time Sanda State champion and National champion of Sanda.
When Dumont returned to training at 19, she found a free Muay Thai class. She was suggested by a friend to try Sanda and upon seeing it for the first time signed up immediately.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting her career in 2016, Dumont compiled a perfect 4–0 record on the regional Brazilian scene, winning two of those bouts via first round submission.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Dumont made her promotional debut on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169 against Megan Anderson. She lost the fight via knockout in round one.
She made her sophomore appearance in the organization against Ashlee Evans-Smith on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 18. At the weigh-ins, Norma Dumont weighed in at 139.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the women's bantamweight non-title fight limit. Her bout proceeded at catchweight and she was fined 30% of her individual purse, which went to her opponent. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Dumont was expected to face Bea Malecki at UFC on ABC 2 on April 10, 2021. However, Malecki pulled out a week before the contest due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Erin Blanchfield. In turn, the bout was pulled from the card by after Dumont missed weight by 3.5lbs.
Dumont, as a replacement for Danyelle Wolf, faced Felicia Spencer on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 188. She won the bout via split decision.
Dumont was scheduled to face Holly Holm on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. However, on October 6, 2021, it was reported that Holm was forced to withdraw from the event, citing injury, and was replaced by Aspen Ladd. Dumont was not concerned with the short notice nature of the fight saying, "I've been training five rounds and doing 25 minutes straight. That's nothing new to me." Dumont won the fight via unanimous decision.
Dumont faced Macy Chiasson on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274. At the weigh-ins, Dumont weighed in at 146.5 pounds, half a pound over the women's featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight, with Dumont forfeiting 30% of her purse to Chiasson. Dumont lost the fight via split decision.
Dumont faced promotional newcomer Danyelle Wolf on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Dumont faced Karol Rosa April 22, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 222. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Dumont faced Chelsea Chandler on July 15, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 224. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Dumont was scheduled Yana Santos on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234. However, Santos pulled out due to a broken nose and the bout was cancelled.
Dumont faced Germaine de Randamie on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. She won the bout again by unanimous decision.
Dumont faced Irene Aldana on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Dumont was scheduled to face former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Raquel Pennington on September 13, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 259. However, Pennington had to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury, so the bout was removed from the card.
Shortly after the cancellation of her previous bout, it was announced that Dumont would face Ketlen Vieira on November 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 263. Dumont won the fight by split decision. 6 out of 7 media outlets scored the bout for Vieira.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Most wins in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *Tied for most bouts in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *Most unanimous decision wins in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *Most decision bouts in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *Most total fight time in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *Most takedowns landed in UFC Women's Featherweight division history
  • *UFC.com Awards
  • ** 2021: Ranked #10 Upset of the Year

    Mixed martial arts record