Ailin Perez ‘already winning’ with mental warfare, wants to put Norma Dumont ‘to sleep’ at UFC Vegas 121

Top-ranked women's bantamweight contenders Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez will face each other at UFC Vegas 121 on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The matchup takes place inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Heading into the event, Perez expressed confidence in her mental approach and stated her intention to finish Dumont.

The bout features Dumont ranked at No. 2 and Perez ranked at No. 4 in the UFC women's bantamweight division. The fight is scheduled for the preliminary card, and Perez is also reportedly approaching Amanda Nunes' longstanding divisional takedown record heading into the fight night.