"Give her Ngannou" - Fans react to Yuneisy Duben's UFC contract-winning KO win over Shannon Clark at DWCS 8 

Fans react to Yuneisy Duben
Fans react to Yuneisy Duben's (right) KO win over Shannon Clark (left). [Image courtesy: @ufc on Instagram]

Yuneisy Duben's performance against Shannon Clark on 'Dana White's Contender Series' ('DWCS') Season 8 drew attention from fans worldwide. Those in attendance, including UFC CEO Dana White, matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby, and UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell, were stunned after seeing Duben's devastating KO.

A number of fighters succeeded in making strong impressions on the UFC brass during the recently concluded episode of 'DWCS' Season 8, none more so than Duben, who entered her fight as a massive underdog.

Duben stopped Clark from charging at her with a powerful overhand right that knocked out the latter in the opening round. The Venezuelan fighter became the biggest 'DWCS' underdog to ever emerge victorious and rightfully earned a UFC contract.

Check out Yuneisy Duben's knockout below (via UFC on X):

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Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan wrote:

''I've seen enough. Give her Ngannou''

Another fan stated:

''Yuneisy Duben welcome to the UFC!!! Best women’s MMA KO of the year, and without a doubt best female KO on the contender series EVER! +800 underdog, and she does that?! Sign her immediately!!!''

Other fans wrote:

''Good on her for no follow up. went for it but she felt the ref push her so she hit the canvas. respect''
''So rare to see these types of knock outs from female fighters, she’s definitely apart of the UFC now ! Shes gonna be around for a while''

Check out more reactions below:

Screenshot of fan reactions to UFC's post on X
Screenshot of fan reactions to UFC's post on X

MMA content creator Nina-Marie Daniele also took to X and expressed her admiration for Duben, writing:

''And they say Women’s MMA is boring! 13 to 1 underdog Yuneisy Duben knocks out Shannon Clark in the 1st round! WOW! Dana White Contender Series never dissapoints! @danawhite #DWCS''

Check out the post below:


Dana White's instant reaction to Yuneisy Duben's stunning KO win at DWCS 8

Yuneisy Duben produced a stunning upset at the UFC Apex with her spectacular knockout win against Shannon Clark in the fourth week of 'DWCS' 8. UFC CEO Dana White, who was clearly impressed with Duben's finish, was out of his seat and had this to say to the fighter moments after the knockout:

''Hey, you don’t gotta go sit in the back, you’re in. That is unbelievable. That’s gotta be the biggest upset in Contender Series history and not only did you win... Love you too, honey. Congratulations. Incredible.''

Check out Dana White's comments below:

In his post-episode interview with Laura Sanko after watching all five of this week's 'DWCS' bouts, White confirmed that Duben will be awarded a UFC contract, as well as the other four victors on Week 4 of Season 8.

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