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Norma Dumont celebrates Ailin Perez UFC fight for chance to do ‘what I want to do without getting arrested’

The growing rivalry between Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez is boiling as they approach fight night on Sept. 26, and the top-ranked Brazilian makes it clear that things are personal with the rising Argentine bantamweight. Dumont vs. Perez goes down…

By Guilherme Cruz · MMA Fighting

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Norma Dumont faces Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26 at the Meta APEX.
Dumont confirmed the rivalry is personal following previous social media conflicts.
Ailin Perez previously targeted Dumont's boyfriend, UFC fighter Marco Tulio, in online videos.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Norma Dumont is scheduled to face Ailin Perez in a preliminary bantamweight bout at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26 at the Meta APEX. Dumont stated that the matchup has become deeply personal, expressing excitement for the opportunity to settle their rivalry inside the cage.

The tension escalated following social media videos posted by Perez involving Dumont's boyfriend, UFC middleweight Marco Tulio. Dumont dismissed the provocations as attention-seeking behavior, while Tulio criticized Perez's promotional antics as bad for the sport.

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Norma Dumont celebrates Ailin Perez UFC fight for chance to do ‘what I want to do without getting arrested’

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