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Updated · MMA Fighting · Apr 23Dumont and Edwards Clash at UFC Vegas 116 with Title Implications Looming
13 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Apr 23
- Norma Dumont is set to face Joselyne Edwards in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 116 this Saturday.
- Dumont enters on a six-fight win streak, while Edwards has finished her last four opponents and sees this bout as a potential title shot springboard.
- Dumont has expressed frustration over missed title opportunities and hopes a win positions her for a future bout with Kayla Harrison or Amanda Nunes.
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