Nascimento faced a stern test of his credentials against an aggressive, motivated Cody Durden on Saturday night and, despite being forced onto the back foot through the early portion of the fight, “Puro Osso” worked out his opponent, found his path to victory, then executed superbly to claim the win.
WATCH: Nascimento Post-Fight Interview
His second-round anaconda choke finish took his career submissions tally to 16 as he claimed his 22nd pro win. And with the 34-year-old now sitting at 4-1 in the UFC and riding a four-fight win streak, a matchup against ranked opposition would seem to be the logical next step for the Sao Paulo submission specialist.
Norma Dumont
Saturday night brought a double celebration for Norma Dumont, who edged fellow bantamweight contender Ketlen Vieira by split-decision in a competitive three-round battle and was presented with her black belt. But, more importantly, the result puts Dumont in a great position heading into 2026.
After establishing herself as a potential title challenger at 145 pounds, Dumont dropped down to bantamweight and has continued her impressive form.