Norma Dumont vs Chelsea Chandler 7/15/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
Norma Dumont and Chelsea Chandler will square off inside the Octagon in an exciting women’s featherweight matchup that is a part of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night main event.
On Saturday, July 15, 2023, Norma Dumont and Chelsea Chandler will square off at UFC Vegas 77. Dumont is listed as -145 on the moneyline, while Chandler is +120. Dumont, now ranked 13th in the women’s featherweight class, might advance with another decisive victory in Las Vegas. Dumont already has the public’s attention thanks to her victory over Karol Rosa by unanimous decision in April during UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes.
Before that, she defeated Danyelle Wolf via unanimous decision at the UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson event in September. Dumont has two wins by submission and zero knockouts. Therefore, she is more of a grappler than a striker. Miss Dumont still poses a serious threat to Chandler as a result. Dumont’s striking is pretty decent, too; she averages 3.45 meaningful strikes per minute with a 49 percent accuracy rate.
Norma “The Immortal” Dumont enters this match with a 9-2-0 record. The 32-year-old, who weighs 145 pounds and is 5’7″, will compete. The traditional combatant reaches 67.” Chelsea Chandler weighs 145 lbs. and is 5’8″. The Southpaw boxer will be attempting to improve her 5-1-0 career record. The 32-year-old reaches 68 years old. Norma Dumont connects at a rate of 3.45 significant strikes per minute, whereas Chelsea Chandler connects at a rate of 8.94 significant strikes per minute. Dumont is succeeding with 48% of the essential strikes she attempts, compared to Chandler’s 54%. The fighter’s defense is tested, with “The Immortal” taking 2.07 major hits per minute compared to Chandler’s 2.82. Dumont also thwarts 67% of the significant strikes her opponents throw her way, and Chandler can deflect 55% of the shots fired.
Norma Dumont is the better wrestler regarding takedowns; she submits her opponents 1.16 times every 15 minutes. Dumont is finishing her takedown attempts on 57% of her attempts and is stuffing 72% of the takedowns her opponents try. Chandler succeeds on 15% of her attempted takedowns, whereas on 66% of her opponent’s efforts, she fails. Dumont is a more skilled fighter than Chandler when substituting opponents, trying 0.8 substitutes every 15 minutes.
Norma Dumont defeated Karol Rosa in her last match by unanimous decision in round three. Of the 194 total strikes Rosa released throughout the game, 144 were caught. Dumont prevailed in this battle, connecting on 63 of his 129 total blows. When talking about significant strikes, Rosa landed 33 of 68, which gave her a percentage of 48%. Nineteen of her 43 important headshots were successful. On the other side of the cage, Dumont landed 40% of the significant strikes she threw, landing 35 of 87. She was successful on 18 of 64 head-targeted blows, a substantial percentage. 60% of the significant strikes landed by Rosa and 77% connected by Dumont were thrown at a distance.
Norma Dumont vs Chelsea Chandler 7/15/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Odds
In the last bout for Chelsea Chandler, she went up against Julija Stoliarenko and got the victory in the fight by punches to the head from the mount position in round 1. Stoliarenko connected on 100% of the significant strikes she tried at a distance, and Chandler connected on 44% of the significant strikes she attempted at a distance. Chandler connected on 54% of her considerable strikes attempted, connecting on 38 of 70. She connected on 34 of 64 significant strikes aimed at the head. Stoliarenko connected on 12 of 27 significant strikes in that fight. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, she connected on 5 of 18 to the head. Regarding the total strikes thrown in this fight, Stoliarenko landed 20 of 36, and Chandler landed 47 of 81 of all the strikes she threw.
Chandler is a mean machine herself. She is feeling unstoppable at the moment and for a good reason. After all, Miss Chandler has not lost a fight since her first one in the pros in 2018. Chandler has won all of her last five fights, including her debut in the UFC last October against Julija Stoliarenko, in which she even earned Performance of the Night honors with that knockout victory during UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan.
It was quite the introduction for Chandler to UFC fans, landing 38 significant strikes while absorbing only 12 from Stoliarenko. She was taken down once, but that didn’t change the match’s complexion, which stayed in her favor from start to finish. Chandler has two knockout wins and one via submission (rear-naked choke). She has not suffered a knockout or a submission defeat.
Norma Dumont vs. Chelsea Chandler. Early takedown will be achieved by Dumont, who will then score with blows on the ground. Although Chandler won’t be an easy opponent, Dumont’s grappling will give her enough points to win.
Prediction: Dumont wins via decision.
Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023
Main Card: 10:00 PM ET
Prelims: 6:00 PM ET
Watch on: ESPN and ESPN+
