Yuneisy Duben just shocked everybody inside the UFC Apex with her ridiculous knockout at Dana Whiteโs Contender Series 70. On Tuesday, Duben faced Shannon Clark in the first womenโs fight of season eight. Coming into this bout between two undefeated prospects, Duben made sure to make a statement.ย
Duben was a huge +800 underdog, but she certainly didnโt appear like one given her terrific performance. The Venezuelan fighter opened up by lighting up Clark with punches from the very beginning. Unable to determine the range, Clark kept closing in on Duben, which ultimately backfired. Duben picked her opportunity and landed an overhand right that violently turned off the lights.
With the brutal victory, Duben became the biggest Contender Series underdog ever. White was at the octagon side and couldnโt believe what he saw. His reaction was similar to when he watched Sean OโMalley getting a knockout in the DWCS. Given Whiteโs history of promoting existing talents like this, Duben can definitely expect great things other than the UFC contract.ย
Duben also thanked White through the octagon and shared a conversation. White was eager and posted the knockout on his X account and labeled it as the โnastiest knockout in DWCS Historyโ. Not surprisingly many UFC fans also felt the same after the knockout went viral.ย
Fight fans react to Yuneisy Dubenโs exciting knockout victory at Dana Whiteโs Contender Seriesย
Every year the DWCS brings in a variety of new talents who then went on to achieve UFC success. Dana White is extremely proud of this initiative and does his best to maintain the quality. Exciting fighters such as Yuneisy Duben get the opportunity to impress the UFC top brass on the spot.
The knockout punch was definitely devastating for opponent Shannon Clark who clearly didnโt see it coming. Fight fans generally go bonkers for such KO stoppages and here are some notable reactions to Dubenโs one:
As usual fight fans were stunned by the incredible knockout finish from Yuneisy Duben. Many talked about the brutality of the punch and praised the Venezuelan for getting a UFC contract in the best way possible. Few also liked the way the fighter pulled out the last hammer fist to not damage a downed opponent. Going forward it would be interesting to see how the fighter capitalizes on her hype.ย
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