Noche UFC 306: Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont: Live round-by-round updates

Irene Aldana and Norma Dumont will lock horns in the closing fight of the preliminary card of the Noche UFC 306 pay-per-view event. The ranked women's bantamweight challengers will be keen on making a mark and advancing their case for a title shot in the future.

Aldana bounced back from her loss against Amanda Nunes at UFC 289 to collect a hard-fought win over Karol Rosa in December 2023. She boasts an 8-5 record in the UFC and occupies the No.5 spot on the bantamweight rankings.

On the other hand, Dumont enters the fight wielding the momentum of a four-fight unanimous decision win streak. She opened her 2024 campaign with a win over former UFC women's featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie. She holds the No.8 spot in the women's bantamweight rankings and a 7-2 record in the UFC.

Noche UFC 306 takes place on Sept.14 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The early prelims begin at 4:30 p.m. PT and 7:30 p.m. ET, with the prelims following at 5 p.m. PT and 8 p.m. ET. The main card is slated for 7 p.m. PT and 10 p.m. ET.

Stay tuned to Sportskseeda MMA for the live results and detailed coverage of the Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont fight.

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Round 1

Dumont opens up with leg kicks to the lead leg of Aldana. The Brazilian moves around with confidence, switching stances, and landing inside and outside leg kicks. She's slowly getting her punches into the mix with straight right hands behind the left. A hard leg kick from Dumont grabs Aldana's attention. Aldana swings heavily with the left hook but Dumont's defense has been spectacular so far.

Aldana is pressuring Dumont against the fence now as she lands a short left hook. A beautiful one-two combination from Dumont. Aldana hasn't been able to capitalize on the reach advantage.

Our Score: 10-9 Dumont

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Round 2

Looks like Aldana is invested in the left hook which hasn't had a visible impact so far. Dumont is popping away with the jab and the inside leg kick. She's chopping at the base of Aldana and drawing her opponent into the punches. 'The Immortal' has started investing in bodywork with jabs to the midsection. Dumont shrugs off Aldana's attacks with a smile, inviting more activity from her opponent. Her punches now carry a noticeable sting as she mixes up her targets. The damage is evident, with Aldana's face bloodied and battered by the end of the round.

Our Score: 10-9 Dumont

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Round 3

Dumont lands shots on the gash on Aldana's face. This has been a dominant display by the Brazilian who continues to score with jabs and slick combinations. Aldana's spirit cannot be questioned as she walks forward to land a strong elbow to make Dumont bleed. Aldana's toughness ensures that she manages to secure some success in the round. The Mexican continues to press forward and invites a wild exchange to rally late in the fight.

Our Score: 10-9 Dumont

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Official Result

Norma Dumont defeats Irene Aldana via unanimous decision with scores of 30–27, 30–27, and 30–27