Ketlen Vieira delivered a gritty performance at UFC on ESPN 68 on May 31, 2025, defeating Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision in a featherweight bout. The 33-year-old Brazilian showcased her superior grappling and clinch control, overcoming Chiasson’s early aggression and late rally to secure the win with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27. This victory marked Vieira’s return to the win column after a loss to Kayla Harrison at UFC 307 and solidified her as a top contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight divisions.

Vieira controlled the fight with precise counterstriking and dominant ground work, particularly in Round 2, where she capitalized on a scramble to maintain top position and deliver effective ground-and-pound. Despite Chiasson’s strong finish in Round 3, Vieira’s composure and grappling prowess earned her the nod, improving her professional record to 15–4.

Next up for Ketlen Vieira should be a bantamweight clash with Norma Dumont. Dumont, currently ranked #4 in the UFC women’s bantamweight division, is riding a five-fight win streak, most recently defeating Irene Aldana via unanimous decision at UFC 306 on September 14, 2024. A matchup between Vieira and Dumont would pit two of the division’s top grapplers against each other, with Vieira’s submission expertise and clinch control facing Dumont’s well-rounded striking and decision-dominating style.

This fight makes sense as a potential title eliminator in the bantamweight division, given the current landscape and the need for a clear contender to challenge for the title. Vieira, ranked #3, and Dumont, ranked #4, are both on strong trajectories, and a win here could position the victor for a shot at the bantamweight championship or a high-profile fight in either division. The stylistic matchup promises a technical battle, with Vieira’s aggressive grappling meeting Dumont’s disciplined pace and cardio over three or five rounds.

With Vieira’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu background and Dumont’s ability to grind out decisions, this fight could headline a UFC Fight Night or serve as a key bout on a PPV main card, drawing interest from fans eager to see who emerges as the next bantamweight title challenger.

Last Five Fights (Ketlen Vieira):

1. Win over Macy Chiasson – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN: Gamrot vs. Klein (May 31, 2025)
2. Loss to Kayla Harrison – Decision (unanimous), UFC 307 (October 5, 2024)
3. Win over Pannie Kianzad – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura (July 22, 2023)
4. Loss to Raquel Pennington – Decision (split), UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov (January 14, 2023)
5. Win over Holly Holm – Decision (split), UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira (May 21, 2022)

Last Five Fights (Norma Dumont):

1. Win over Irene Aldana – Decision (unanimous), UFC 306 (September 14, 2024)
2. Win over Germaine de Randamie – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 (April 6, 2024)
3. Win over Chelsea Chandler – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva (July 15, 2023)
4. Win over Karol Rosa – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes (April 22, 2023)
5. Win over Danyelle Wolf – Decision (unanimous), UFC 279 (September 10, 2022)