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Dumont Throws Underwear, Cash at Rival Perez
26 Sep
Summary
- Dumont threw underwear and cash at her rival, Ailin Perez.
- The fighters have a history of personal disputes and altercations.
- The bout is the co-main event at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26.
The pre-fight faceoff between Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez at UFC Vegas 121 on September 26th was marked by a dramatic escalation. Norma Dumont initiated the confrontation by throwing underwear and then a wad of cash at her opponent, Ailin Perez, stating Perez needed them. This exchange occurred before their scheduled women's bantamweight bout.
The rivalry between Dumont and Perez has been personal, with Perez alleging Dumont's boyfriend watched her train, a claim Dumont denied. Dumont suggested Perez had repeatedly tagged her boyfriend on social media. Further tension arose from Perez's account of a prior incident at the UFC Performance Institute, which Dumont has not confirmed.
Norma Dumont, holding a 13-3 record, is aiming to rebound after a recent loss, while Ailin Perez enters with a 13-2 record and a six-fight UFC winning streak. Both fighters are ranked in the UFC women's bantamweight division. The fight is scheduled as the co-main event for UFC Vegas 121, taking place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with an 8 p.m. ET start time.
