Who is Yuneisy Duben? Looking at UFC's latest contract-winner after incredible KO win over Shannon Clark at DWCS 8
Dana White's Contender Series Season 8 has reached a significant milestone with its latest episode. For the first time in the season, all five fight winners earned contracts from the UFC CEO.
The most recent card featured a standout performance from Yuneisy Duben, who delivered a spectacular knockout that had White jumping out of his chair. Duben's victory, along with the impressive performances of the other four winners, solidified the Contender Series' reputation for discovering top-tier talent.
Who is Yuneisy Duben?
Yuneisy Duben, a Venezuelan flyweight fighter, has made a name for herself in the MMA world after securing a UFC contract following an impressive knockout victory over Shannon Clark on Dana White's Contender Series.
With a perfect 6-0 record, Duben has rightfully earned her place in the UFC. Her victory over Clark, which came via a devastating overhand right in the first round, showcased her striking power and fighting skills.
Duben's journey to the UFC has been impressive. She began her professional MMA career in 2019 and has competed in various promotions, including FFC, Inka, and Sparta. In 2019, she captured the women's strawweight title at Sparta 34 with a knockout win over Andrea Velasquez.
A look into all the contract-winning fights at DWCS season 8 week 4
Quillan Salkilld def. Gauge Young
In the opening bout of Dana White's Contender Series Season 8, Week 4, Quillan Salkilld emerged victorious with a unanimous decision win over Gauge Young. Salkilld's effective striking and grappling skills were key factors in his victory.
Austin Bashi def. Dorian Ramos
Unbeaten prospect Austin Bashi continued his winning streak with a second-round submission victory over Dorian Ramos. Bashi's grappling skills proved too much for Ramos, as he secured a rear naked choke to finish the fight.
Djorden Santos def. Will Currie
Djorden Santos upset Will Currie in a middleweight matchup, winning a unanimous decision. Santos's striking and ground control was superior throughout the fight.
Seokhyeon Ko def. Igor Cavalcanti
In the main event, Seokhyeon Ko outlasted Igor Cavalcanti to secure a unanimous decision victory. Ko's resilience and ability to withstand Cavalcanti's powerful strikes were instrumental in his win.