TLDR
- Norma Dumont left the UFC despite having two fights remaining on her contract
- Dumont says she was told the UFC wouldn’t renew her contract when it expired
- The 36-year-old fighter received offers for an MMA title fight and a lucrative boxing match
- Amanda Nunes criticized the decision, saying Dumont should have proved she belongs in the UFC
- Dumont plans to retire soon to start a family with fiancé Marco Tulio
Sources: sherdog.com | sports.yahoo.com
UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes has criticized Norma Dumont’s decision to leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship before her contract ended.
Dumont announced Wednesday that she has parted ways with the UFC despite having two fights remaining on her deal. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter spent eight years with the promotion.
Amanda Nunes REACTS to Norma Dumont parting ways with the UFC
'Norma made a very bad decision in her life' pic.twitter.com/d9ShOsWRIN
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Nunes Says Dumont Made Wrong Choice
Nunes spoke about Dumont’s departure during media day ahead of UFC 334. She said the decision was a mistake.
“Norma did very bad decision in her life to leave UFC,” Nunes said. “She had two more fights. If I was her, I would have proved to UFC, I belong here.”
The former two-division champion believes leaving the UFC is never a good move. She thinks Dumont should have used her remaining fights to show the promotion she deserved to stay on the roster.
Dumont finished her UFC run with a 9-4 record after making her debut in 2020. She lost her last two fights, including a unanimous decision to Ailin Perez in September.
The fighter said she was told before her last fight that the UFC probably wouldn’t renew her contract when it expired. This information led her to make plans with her fiancé, fellow UFC fighter Marco Tulio.
Boxing Offer More Appealing Than MMA Title Shot
Dumont revealed she has received two offers since leaving the UFC. One is from an MMA promotion that wants her to compete for a championship belt.
The other offer comes from boxing and is more financially rewarding. Dumont said she is leaning toward the boxing opportunity.
“Both offers are very good, but I confess I’m more inclined toward boxing,” Dumont said on Instagram. “It would be an incredible opportunity and I think you’ll see me in boxing next year.”
Dumont said the boxing offer has made her excited to return to training. She cannot share details about either opportunity yet.
The fighter also shared her plans to retire by the end of next year or possibly sooner. She and Tulio want to start a family together.
“I had already agreed with Marco that I would retire by the end of next year, maybe sooner, because we want to build our family,” Dumont explained. “We came to the conclusion that it’s time to breathe different air.”
Dumont was on the edge of title contention before her recent losing streak. She thanked the UFC for helping her build her career and change her financial situation.
Nunes will fight Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight title at UFC 334 on November 14. The event takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
The Hall of Famer is returning after a three-year break from competition. She has suggested she might defend the title if she wins against Harrison.
