UFC Norfolk results: Megan Anderson one-punch KO’s Norma Dumont in first round
On Saturday night, Feb. 29, 2020, the UFC returns to action for their very first leap year event in the company’s history with UFC on ESPN+ 27.
The event takes place at the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va. and will be headlined by a flyweight title fight between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo, in which only Benavidez can capture UFC gold with a win due to Figueiredo missing weight.
Not only is the UFC Norfolk event important for the men’s flyweight division, but the women’s featherweight weight class as well. In the first of two 145-pound women’s bouts, Megan Anderson takes on the unbeaten Norma Dumont. Anderson will look to make it two straight wins inside the Octagon after submitting Zarah Fairn in the first round at October’s UFC 243 event. Since making her promotional debut at UFC 225 in June 2018, Anderson has flip flopped wins and losses and a victory on Saturday night could lead her to a title shot against Amanda Nunes.
Dumont will make her UFC debut, as well as her debut at the 145-pound weight class on Saturday night. Fighting out of Brazil, “Imortal” has won all four of her pro fights as she returns to competition for the first time since her majority decision win over 21-fight veteran Mariana Morais at Shooto Brazil 86 in August 2018.
Here is how the women’s featherweight bout between Megan Anderson and Norma Dumont went down at UFC Norfolk, including round-by-round scoring. For full event results, check them out right here.
ROUND 1
Dumont looks very relaxed for her UFC debut and Anderson has that look in her eyes. Big left hand from Anderson early as Dumont tries to land a piston counter. Anderson with a hard jab and Dumont has double under hooks against the fence. Anderson trying to separate but Dumont is hanging on. Knee to the body from Dumont, and another. Knees to the thighs from the unbeaten Brazilian. Anderson is trying to stay on her feet and reverses position. Knee up high from Anderson as Dumont has the fight back against the fence once again. Dumont with a takedown and Anderson is able to scramble. Dumont gets back to her feet and they separate with under two minutes to go. Anderson with a massive right hand and Dumont drops. The referee has seen enough. Huge finish from the Aussie.
One shot is all it took for @MeganA_mma 😯 #UFCNorfolk pic.twitter.com/9kHdSAZtEs
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 1, 2020
Official result: Megan Anderson def. Norma Dumont via KO – Round 1, 3:31
Following the win, Anderson was asked about fighting Amanda Nunes for the featherweight title. The fans seemed to like that idea.
