September 6, 2024
Duben defeated Shannon Clark via KO (punch) at 1:13 of Round 1 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, she was one of five fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Considering Clark was as high as a (-1800) betting favorite, Duben's highlight-reel finish will go down as the biggest upset in any Contender Series fight to date. Not afraid to engage early, Duben softened Clark up with a one shot before a jaw-dropping overhand right sent Clark to the canvas out cold and stiff. UFC President Dana White didn't even make her wait after the show, offering Duben the contract cageside right then and there. Just like that, the UFC's flyweight division has a new undefeated prospect who has finished all five of her pro fights.