Nunes Calls Dumont's UFC Exit A Bad Decision

Amanda Nunes believes Norma Dumont walked away from the UFC too soon.

Dumont announced Wednesday she has left the promotion even though her contract included two more scheduled bouts. The featherweight said the UFC informed her they would not extend the deal beyond its current term. Nunes, who faces Kayla Harrison this weekend, told reporters Dumont should have stayed and used those remaining fights to change the promotion's mind. "If I was her, I would have proved to UFC, I belong here," Nunes said, according to Sherdog.

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What's Next For Dumont After UFC Departure

Dumont was approaching title contention before losing her last two outings. She posted on social media that another promotion has offered her an immediate championship fight and she also has a boxing match on the table, with the boxing option appearing to be her preference.

Nunes challenges Harrison for the bantamweight strap this Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Hall of Famer came out of a three-year retirement for the UFC 334 headliner and has hinted she would stick around to defend if she reclaims the belt.

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• Sherdog — Amanda Nunes calls Norma Dumont’s UFC exit a ‘bad decision’