Norma Dumont throws condoms, money at Ailin Perez during UFC Vegas 121 face off

Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez escalated their rivalry at the UFC Vegas 121 weigh-ins Friday, with the bantamweight contenders trading barbs and physical gestures during their final face-off before Saturday's co-main event at the Meta APEX.

After both fighters successfully made weight at 136 pounds, they stood before the cameras for a traditional staredown. When Perez performed her customary twerk, Dumont responded by throwing condoms at her, saying, "You need this." As Perez picked them up off the floor, Dumont then hurled money at her, adding, "You pay whore with money. Take it, it's yours."

The exchange capped a week of intense verbal warfare between the two fighters. In earlier interviews, Dumont dismissed Perez's antics, explaining that now that the contract is signed, she has her opportunity to settle things inside the cage. Perez, for her part, has identified Dumont's mental toughness as the key battleground. "Her biggest weakness is her mind, and that's where I'm going to work," Perez said. "I'm already winning the fight. My team is saying I'm going to knock her out. I want to finish her. I want to put Norma to sleep."

Dumont, ranked fourth at bantamweight, faces fifth-ranked Perez in what represents a pivotal matchup for both contenders. The intensity of their verbal feud has made the Saturday bout one of the card's most anticipated contests.