In a stunning turn of events at UFC Vegas 116’s co-main event, Joselyne Edwards secured a significant victory over the highly-ranked bantamweight contender, Norma Dumont.
Edwards began the fight by applying early pressure, but Dumont’s grappling proved effective in neutralizing much of her opponent’s offense. The first round was a close contest, leading into a more aggressive second round where both fighters looked to up the intensity.
Dumont seemed to gain the upper hand in the second round, as Edwards’ attacks were limited to single strikes, while Dumont countered effectively with combinations.
Believing she was ahead on the scorecards entering the third round, Dumont adopted a more defensive stance, allowing Edwards to control the center of the octagon and dictate the pace. Although Edwards’ offense remained somewhat limited, her forward pressure created a favorable visual impression.
This strategic choice by Dumont ultimately proved detrimental when the judges’ scorecards were revealed.
Official Result: Joselyne Edwards defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
Joselyne Edwards Upsets Norma Dumont at UFC Vegas 116
Joselyne Edwards achieved a major upset at UFC Vegas 116, defeating the number three-ranked bantamweight, Norma Dumont, via unanimous decision. The victory propels Edwards into the top 5 of the division.
From the outset, Edwards was aggressive, but Dumont’s grappling skills were a significant factor in the early stages, hindering Edwards’ offensive output. The first round was fiercely contested, setting the stage for a more action-packed second round.
Dumont appeared to be more effective in the second round, with Edwards resorting to single strikes while Dumont landed counters and combinations.
Seemingly confident in her position on the scorecards after two rounds, Dumont adopted a more passive approach in the third, allowing Edwards to advance and control the octagon. Despite limited striking volume, Edwards’ consistent forward movement likely swayed the judges.
This tactical decision by Dumont ultimately proved to be costly.
The official result was a unanimous decision victory for Joselyne Edwards over Norma Dumont with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27.
