MMA Preview – Felicia Spencer vs Norma Dumont at UFC Vegas 27
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FELICA SPENCER VS NORMA DUMONT FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 27? Sunday 23rd May, 2021 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 27? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 27? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 27 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 27? 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!
FELICA SPENCER VS NORMA DUMONT LOWDOWN
Felicia Spencer (8-2) returns after the second loss of her career, but even though she lost a unanimous decision, it was arguably one of her most impressive performances. That is because she was taking on the women’s ‘GOAT’ Amanda Nunes and took her five rounds. Spencer’s only two losses have been to the two greatest featherweights including Cris Cyborg who she also took to a decision. With wins in between those losses over Megan Anderson (submission) and Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (TKO), she has had a peculiarly ride so far in the UFC, but she is clearly a stud and looking for her third win in the UFC.
Norma Dumont (5-1) returns to the graveyard of the featherweight division. She took on Anderson on her UFC debut but got sparked in the first round. She dropped down to bantamweight nine months later and looked exceptional against Ashlee Evans-Smith, outclassing the veteran in a unanimous decision. However, 135 lbs is not an easy weight cut for Dumont so she is giving 145 lbs another crack but has a very tough match-up.
FELICA SPENCER VS NORMA DUMONT PREDICTION
The greatest mystery in the UFC is how the women’s featherweight division is still going with only four active fighters. If these two could cut down to bantamweight, they would be a force, especially Spencer.
She is a good striker and exceptional on the mat as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. There is also no doubting her toughness after going a total of eight rounds with the two hardest hitting women in MMA history.
So, Dumont has her hands full. She is a good fighter and is still improving. If she can be aggressive and adopt a familiar game plan of stringing her heavy leg kicks together to disable Spencer, she has a chance.
However, she will have to be careful of Spencer catching the kicks and taking her down. The stand-up battle and clinch will be very interesting with Dumont’s power, but once the fight goes to the mat, the tide will swing with Spencer.
In all, Spencer should have the advantage everywhere, especially on the ground. Dumont really needs a finish to pick up the win but if Cyborg and Nunes can not put Spencer away, we do not give Dumont much chance.
Prediction: Spencer via Submission - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
