What happened: Perez said the tension began when the two shared cards as featured attractions and Dumont envied her star role. Perez defeated Dumont by decision in three rounds at Meta APEX.
Why it matters: The result settled the rivalry on the scorecards after weeks of personal animosity. The win moves Perez to 14-2-0 and strengthens her standing in the women's bantamweight division.
By the numbers: Perez def. Dumont by decision, R3 5:00 at UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos. Perez now 14-2-0.
What to watch: Watch whether matchmakers rebook the rivalry or move Perez toward a higher-ranked opponent.