It was not in a flashy way, but the underdog got the job done at UFC Vegas 40. After going five rounds against a timid-looking Aspen Ladd, Norma Dumont picked up an important unanimous decision victory on the main event. On Twitter, fighters and media people reacted to the headliner.
How will ladd look at 145? I think we will see a war #UFCVegas40 @ufc
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) October 17, 2021
Ladds coach needs to stop tweeting and starting cornering
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 17, 2021
Dumont putting those legs into that jab #UFCVegas40
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 17, 2021
1st round of much study by both parties, dumont connected something #UFCvegas40 @ufc
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) October 17, 2021
Curious how the matchmakers are feeling right now about making Ladd-Dumont a main event.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) October 17, 2021
When Aspen Ladd debuted in the UFC she was filled with aggression and intensity. Remember those screams and those finishes? This is obviously the complete opposite. Kinda feel for her because this has to be in large part mental.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 17, 2021
It’s a bit much…
— Billy Q (@BillyQMMA) October 17, 2021
Hey cornermen. Motivate, don’t scold and criticize ♂️
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) October 17, 2021
This is ABUSE, what a douche
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) October 17, 2021
This guy is James Krause when you order from wish
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 17, 2021
An aspen ladd that has to finish or knock out is very dangerous #UFCvegas40 @ufc @bisping
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) October 17, 2021
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 17, 2021
I feel like if you cut more than 30lbs to get to a weight class (exception of 205ers) you a fat ass b—-. #ufc
— Joaquin New Mansa Buckley (@Newmansa94) October 17, 2021
What’s left for ladd after this defeat? It takes a long time to start and to pay attention to his corner #UFCvegas40 @ufc
— Juan Espino El Guapo (@juan_espino_ofi) October 17, 2021
How y’all feel about that ‘coaching’ in the main event?! #ufc
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) October 17, 2021
She woulda done that without him it’s who she is. He will take credit for her win but never for her loss. Trust me she can only take so much of this abuse before it breaks her spirit. https://t.co/hDx7g9aDoU
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) October 17, 2021
