UFC Fight Night 195: Ladd vs. Dumont | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Roe Jogan
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Introduction
UFC Fight Night 195: Ladd vs. Dumont took place on October 16, 2021 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas — UFC Vegas 40. The card went through significant main event changes before settling on a women’s featherweight bout: Norma Dumont vs. Aspen Ladd. Ladd, originally scheduled to fight at bantamweight the previous week but having missed weight and been pulled from that event, stepped up to 145 lbs on short notice to replace an injured Holly Holm.
Dumont won a clear unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) in a fight that was more technically sound than exciting. The undercard provided the fireworks: Jim Miller became the UFC fighter with the most appearances at the time by reaching 38, including a second-round KO of Erick Gonzalez. Danaa Batgerel, Bruno Silva, and Nate Landwehr also earned Performance of the Night bonuses.
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Quick Stats
📅 Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
📍 Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada, USA (UFC Vegas 40)
📺 Broadcast: ESPN+ (UFC on ESPN+ 53)
🏆 Main Event: Aspen Ladd vs. Norma Dumont — Women’s Featherweight (5 rounds)
✅ Result: Norma Dumont def. Aspen Ladd via Decision (Unanimous) (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
⭐ Notable: Jim Miller’s 38th UFC appearance (record at the time) | Loopy Godinez quickest fighter turnaround (5 days)
The Build-Up
The original FN 195 main event was to be Miesha Tate vs. Ketlen Vieira at bantamweight. Tate contracted COVID-19 in September, forcing postponement. Holly Holm was then elevated to face Norma Dumont at featherweight, but Holm withdrew with a knee injury. Aspen Ladd — who had missed weight by 3.5 lbs at the previous weekend’s FN 193 at bantamweight — accepted the short-notice booking at 145 lbs.
Norma Dumont held a 2-1 UFC record and was building a case in the shallow women’s featherweight division. A win here could realistically mean a title shot against Amanda Nunes. The undercard included Jim Miller chasing the record for most UFC appearances, and Loopy Godinez setting the fastest turnaround in promotion history by competing just five days after her FN 194 PoN win.
Main Event: Ladd vs. Dumont
Norma Dumont controlled the fight with her jab and footwork across five rounds. She was the busier fighter throughout, outworking Ladd despite neither woman throwing anything particularly highlight-worthy. Dumont’s output and activity proved decisive — she landed 65 significant strikes to Ladd’s 33 and successfully defended Ladd’s five takedown attempts.
Ladd’s inactivity and failure to cut off the cage effectively cost her on all three scorecards. Two judges scored it 49-46, one 48-47. Both fighters were placed on medical suspension following the bout. Dumont earned a significant step forward in her featherweight record.
Co-Main Event: Arlovski vs. Felipe
Andrei Arlovski defeated Brazilian heavyweight Carlos Felipe via unanimous decision (29-28 x3). Arlovski, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion who had fought at the very top of the sport for over fifteen years, was extending one of the most durable careers in the UFC’s heavyweight history. It was another win for one of the sport’s most resilient veterans.
Full Results
Main Card
Norma Dumont def. Aspen Ladd — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 5, 5:00) | 49-46, 49-46, 48-47 | Ladd’s 145 lb debut
Andrei Arlovski def. Carlos Felipe — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3, 5:00) | 29-28 x3
Jim Miller def. Erick Gonzalez — KO (Punch) (Round 2, 0:14) — Performance of the Night | Miller’s 38th UFC appearance (record at the time)
Manon Fiorot def. Mayra Bueno Silva — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3, 5:00) | 30-26, 30-27, 30-27
Nate Landwehr def. Ludovit Klein — Submission (Anaconda Choke) (Round 3) — Performance of the Night
Preliminary Card
Bruno Silva def. Andrew Sanchez — KO (Round 3, 2:35) — Performance of the Night
Danny Roberts def. Ramazan Emeev — Decision (Split) (Round 3)
Luana Carolina def. Loopy Godinez — Decision (Unanimous) (Round 3) | 29-28 x3 | Godinez fought 5 days after FN 194 — UFC record for quickest turnaround
Danaa Batgerel def. Brandon Davis — TKO (Round 1, 2:01) — Performance of the Night
Istela Nunes def. Ariane Carnelossi — Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) (Round 3, 2:57)
Bonuses & Awards
No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded. Four Performance of the Night bonuses went to finishers, three of whom were on the preliminary card.
🏆 Performance of the Night: Jim Miller ($50,000) — KO of Erick Gonzalez, Round 2, 0:14
🏆 Performance of the Night: Danaa Batgerel ($50,000) — TKO of Brandon Davis, Round 1, 2:01
🏆 Performance of the Night: Bruno Silva ($50,000) — KO of Andrew Sanchez, Round 3, 2:35
🏆 Performance of the Night: Nate Landwehr ($50,000) — Anaconda Choke of Ludovit Klein, Round 3
Records & Milestones
🥊 Jim Miller’s KO of Erick Gonzalez was his 38th UFC appearance, the most in company history at the time. Only Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone’s all-time wins record remained under threat from Miller’s remarkable longevity.
🥊 Loopy Godinez set the UFC record for the quickest turnaround between fights by competing at FN 195 just five days after her PoN win at FN 194 on October 9. She lost the bout to Luana Carolina but the record stands as a testament to her willingness to compete on short notice.
🥊 FN 195 was the third consecutive UFC card featuring a female-headlined main event, following FN 193 and 194.
Legacy & Impact
UFC Fight Night 195 is remembered as much for what didn’t happen as what did — the original headliners Tate, Holm, and Ladd (at bantamweight) all failed to make the card as originally intended. But the substitute main event between Dumont and Ladd delivered a technically sound result. Dumont established herself as a serious featherweight contender and the fight had title implications in one of the UFC’s thinnest divisions.
Jim Miller’s 38th appearance is the most enduring legacy of FN 195. Few fighters in UFC history have combined longevity with genuine competitive relevance the way Miller has, and his record-setting appearance was punctuated by a second-round KO finish.
FAQ
Why did Ladd compete at featherweight instead of bantamweight?
Aspen Ladd had originally been scheduled at bantamweight (135 lbs) the previous week at FN 193 but missed weight at 138.5 lbs. Her bout was cancelled and she forfeited pay. When Holly Holm withdrew from the FN 195 featherweight main event with a knee injury, Ladd accepted the short-notice replacement at 145 lbs — making her featherweight debut under considerable circumstances.
How significant was Jim Miller’s 38th UFC appearance?
At the time of FN 195, Miller’s 38th appearance was the most in UFC history for a single fighter. He debuted in the UFC in 2008 and had remained a relevant lightweight for over a decade, fighting top opponents consistently. His record for most appearances has since been extended further, making him one of the most remarkable stories of longevity in the sport.
What is the significance of Norma Dumont’s win in the shallow featherweight division?
The women’s featherweight division had only a handful of contracted fighters at the time, with Amanda Nunes as the dominant and inactive champion. A win at this level was almost directly title-adjacent — Dumont’s 3-1 UFC record put her close to a title shot simply because of the division’s limited depth.
Who is Manon Fiorot and how did FN 195 fit into her trajectory?
Manon Fiorot is a French flyweight who came to MMA from a professional kickboxing and Muay Thai background. Her dominant win over Mayra Bueno Silva at FN 195 (30-26 on one card) was part of an unbeaten UFC start that would eventually see her reach title contention. FN 195 was one of her early showcases as an emerging threat at 125 lbs.
What was Loopy Godinez’s record-setting turnaround about?
Loopy Godinez had won a PoN bonus at FN 194 on October 9 with a first-round armbar. She then accepted an FN 195 booking on October 16 — just seven days later — setting the UFC record for the quickest turnaround between fights. She lost a close decision to Luana Carolina but the gesture of availability and the remarkable fact of back-to-back weeks in the octagon made for one of the more unusual footnotes on the card.
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