MMA Preview – Ashlee Evans-Smith vs Norma Dumont at UFC Vegas 15
ASHLEE EVANS-SMITH VS NORMA DUMONT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 15? Sunday 29th November, 2020 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 15? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 15? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC Vegas 15 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 15? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
ASHLEE EVANS-SMITH VS NORMA DUMONT LOWDOWN
Considering Ashlee Evans-Smith (6-4) made her debut all the way back in 2013, it is wild that she has only had 10 professional fights. She is 3-4 in the UFC and only fought twice in the last three years. These outings came after two losses in 2017 losing a decision to Ketlen Vieira and getting submitted by Sarah Moras. She returned in 2018 with a decision over Bec Rawlings but is coming off another decision loss to Andrea Lee 21 months ago.
Norma Dumont (4-1) appeared on the scene to try and pad out the hollow featherweight division. She made her UFC debut after only four professional fights and took on the established 145er Megan Anderson. It was a step-up too far and she got knocked out in the first round.
ASHLEE EVANS-SMITH VS NORMA DUMONT PREDICTION
Bantamweight is a more natural weight class for Dumont and we will get a better chance to see her talent here. The Brazilian is a national sanda champion so is very competent on the feet as well as having takedowns in her locker.
Although Evans-Smith has been inactive, her experience fighting much more accomplished fighters will be crucial and why she is the favourite. She moves up from flyweight, but they are very similar physically.
Expect Dumont to open up with heavy leg kicks threatening the takedown but she will have to be careful in not ending up on her back as Evans-Smith has dangerous ground-and-pound.
Evans-Smith is the sensible pick as Dumont has only had five fights and not won against anybody of note, but we have a feeling her leg kicks and grappling may enable her to pull off a big upset.
Prediction: Dumont via Decision
