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Jeisla Chaves earns split decision victory in UFC debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Jeisla Chaves earns split decision victory in UFC debut
Summary

Jeisla Chaves faced Yuneisy Duben at UFC Fight Night 278 in Las Vegas on June 6, 2026. Chaves secured a split decision win, surprising many, including herself. While Duben won the third round on all scorecards, Chaves felt she deserved to win the first two rounds. This match marked Chaves' first official appearance in the UFC after earning a contract through the Dana White's Contender Series last year. Looking ahead, she aims to build momentum from this victory.

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  • •Chaves surprised by the split decision win against Duben.
  • •Duben won the third round on all scorecards.
  • •Chaves transitioned to MMA after starting in muay thai.
  • •Chaves earned her UFC contract via Dana White's Contender Series.
  • •Duben has lost both her UFC fights since entering the promotion.
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Former ring girl surprised with scorecards in UFC debut
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Jeisla Chaves was surprised by the result in her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.

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