Germaine de Randamie, the inaugural women’s featherweight champion in the UFC, is making a highly anticipated comeback after an impressive 42 months away from the octagon.
Set to face Norma Dumont on April 6 at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas, this clash is generating significant excitement among MMA enthusiasts.
Will the champ make an outstanding return, or will she crash and burn in her first fight? Continue reading to find out what her chances are.
Both seasoned fighters, De Randamie (10-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) and Dumont (10-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC), have a history in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. However, for this particular matchup, they will meet at 135 pounds.
After the birth of her son in March 2023, De Randamie had initially aimed for a return in the fourth quarter of the same year. Although that timeline didn’t materialize, fight fans can now rejoice as she prepares to step back into the octagon for the first time since her victorious bout against Julianna Peña at UFC on ESPN 16 in October 2020. Notably, her third-round submission marked a Performance of the Night-winning finish, bouncing back from a previous bantamweight title challenge loss to Amanda Nunes.
The Dutch striker had to withdraw from a scheduled fight against Irene Aldana more than a year later due to injury. Now, De Randamie is poised to make a statement in her return against Dumont.
Norma Dumont (33)is no stranger to staying active. With two appearances in 2023 and a commendable three-fight winning streak against Danyelle Wolf, Karol Rosa, and Chelsea Chandler, Dumont is ready for her biggest challenge yet. This bout marks her first encounter with a former UFC champion, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the already thrilling matchup.
As fight night approaches, fans eagerly await to see if De Randamie can continue her winning streak or if Dumont will solidify her position as a top contender in the women’s featherweight division. Stay tuned for this electrifying showdown that promises to be a must-watch event in the UFC calendar.
Is the bout on your list of most-awaited matches? If so, who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!
