Norma Dumont vs. Joselyne Edwards prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 116

UFC Vegas 116: Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal continues on the important card with a fight between Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards in the ladies’s bantamweight division on Saturday. Try our UFC odds series for our Dumont-Edwards prediction and pick.

Norma Dumont (13-2) carries a ton of momentum into the Octagon this weekend. The surging veteran is riding a formidable six-fight win streak, recently edging out a split decision over Ketlen Vieira after completely dominating Irene Aldana, as he comes into his fight this weekend against Joselyne Edwards.

Joselyne Edwards (17-6) is riding a formidable four-fight stoppage streak, the dynamic striker recently submitted Nora Cornolle with a rear-naked choke after securing a brutal first-round knockout over Priscila Cachoeira, as he comes into his fight this weekend against Norma Dumont.

UFC Vegas 116 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC Vegas 116 Odds: Norma Dumont-Joselyne Edwards Odds

Norma Dumont: -238

Joselyne Edwards: +195

Over 2.5 rounds: -500

Under 2.5 rounds: +340

Why Norma Dumont Will Win

Norma Dumont is primed to defeat Joselyne Edwards this weekend because her elite grappling and recently evolved striking present a stylistic nightmare for the Panamanian. Dumont’s six-fight winning streak is built on a foundation of smothering top control that completely neutralizes aggressive kickboxers.

While Edwards is currently riding a formidable stoppage streak of her own, she has not faced a contender who can mix striking volume with high-level wrestling just like the Brazilian. We saw Dumont expose Irene Aldana with a large 159 significant strikes, proving she will confidently stand and trade before seamlessly transitioning into heavy takedown entries.

Edwards often leaves her hips vulnerable when throwing her dynamic mixtures, which is a fatal mistake against someone who excels at capitalizing on those exact defensive gaps. Once the fight hits the canvas, Dumont’s suffocating pressure and calculated guard passing will drain the underdog’s energy reserves while racking up massive control time on the judges’ scorecards.

Even when the bout stays standing, Dumont possesses the vital veteran fight IQ to administer the gap and utilize crisp counter-striking. Expect Dumont to comfortably dictate where this fight takes place, cashing a reliable ticket for her backers by securing a dominant, clear-cut unanimous decision victory.

Why Joselyne Edwards Will Win

Joselyne Edwards is ready to defeat Norma Dumont this weekend because her rangy kickboxing style perfectly counters the Brazilian’s reliance on heavy grappling entries. The sportsbooks are undervaluing the huge striking and physical benefits that Edwards brings to the Octagon.

Operating out of an orthodox stance with a transparent reach advantage, the Panamanian fighter excels at maintaining distance and frustrating shorter opponents. By establishing a stiff jab and damaging teep kicks early, Edwards will completely disrupt the timing on Dumont’s telegraphed takedown attempts.

While Dumont boasts impressive top control, Edwards has showcased significant defensive improvements during her current four-fight stoppage streak. She possesses the athletic footwork needed to continuously circle off the fence, denying the Brazilian the stationary goal required to initiate the clinch.

If Dumont becomes eager to close the gap, she is going to inevitably leave her chin exposed to sharp, well-timed counter mixtures. Edwards has evolved right into a highly opportunistic finisher, demonstrating the elite composure required to capitalize on those exact defensive lapses within the pocket.

Once the striking momentum shifts, the Panamanian’s devastating volume will slowly break Dumont down over the course of three rounds. Expect Edwards to successfully neutralize the grappling threat and secure a violent knockout, cashing a large underdog ticket for smart bettors.

Final Norma Dumont-Joselyne Edwards Prediction & Pick

This women’s bantamweight co-main event is a pure styles clash, methodical grappler versus relentless finisher. Dumont is riding a five-fight win streak, including a split decision over Ketlen Vieira and an announcement win against Irene Aldana on Noche UFC. She controls fights on the mat, hitting takedowns at a 75% clip while grinding out rounds against elite competition.

Edwards, alternatively, is on a four-fight finish streak, including first-round knockouts over Chelsea Chandler and Priscila Cachoeira and a submission of Nora Cornolle in February. “La Pantera” brings elite ending instinct and explosion — if she catches Dumont early, this ends fast.

Nevertheless, Dumont’s size advantage, patient grappling, and ring generalship should neutralize Edwards’ ending danger over quarter-hour.

Norma Dumont picks up here seventh win in a row by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 116. Dumont controls position, manages distance, and steals rounds consistently enough to maintain this well out of harm’s way.

Final Norma Dumont-Joselyne Edwards Prediction & Pick: Norma Dumont (-238), Over 2.5 Rounds (-500)