With her sights set on the belt, Norma Dumont returns to the UFC against a former title challenger.

Norma Dumont is coming off a victory against Ketlen Vieira last November.

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Norma celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

She's back! Owner of one of the longest winning streaks in women's MMA, Norm Dumont returns to the world's most famous octagon on April 25 against the Russian Yana Santos, in a duel valid for the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg). Third in the division ranking, the fighter from Minas Gerais defends her position against the veteran, who in turn comes from three consecutive victories.

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The Brazilian woman announced her return through a post on InstagramIn the post, she displayed her now-traditional confidence in seeking another victory in the world's largest MMA organization, aiming to solidify her position as the next title challenger.

"Let's get to work! On April 25th we'll be back in action looking for another victory," said the fighter, who won. Ketlen Scallop by split decision last November.

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Norma Dumont's opponent has already fought for the title.

Cyborg (left) faced Kunitskaya (right) in the main event of UFC 222. Photo: Reproduction / YouTube

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Former Invicta bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), Yana Santos had the opportunity to compete for the UFC featherweight crown (up to 65,7 kg) against the legendary Chris CyborgIn March 2018, she faced the Curitiba native, but was defeated by technical knockout in the first round. Now ranked fifth in her natural division, she has the opportunity to become a challenger again if she breaks the Brazilian's winning streak.

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