Jackson McVay earned his first UFC victory by submitting Cedric Doumbe with a D'Arce choke in the opening round. The finish marks a significant breakthrough for McVay in the organization. Doumbe's struggles continue, as he has now won only once in his last six fights, holding a 1-4 record with one no contest over that span. The first-round finish was celebrated as an exciting conclusion to the bout.
Jackson McVay secured his first victory inside the UFC octagon by submitting Cedric Doumbe with a D'Arce choke in the first round, delivering one of the more memorable finishes on the card.
Doumbe, the 33-year-old French striker fighting out of Atlantide Boxe 87, entered the bout with an official UFC record of 2-0-0. Despite that billing, the summary of his recent form tells a harder story — he has managed only one win across his last six outings, going 1-4 with one no contest over that stretch. The submission loss extends what has become a concerning skid for a fighter who built his reputation as an elite kickboxer before transitioning to MMA. Standing five-foot-ten and 178 cm, Doumbe possesses the physical tools to compete, but a vulnerability on the ground has now been exposed in emphatic fashion.
McVay, meanwhile, walked out of the cage with the breakthrough result he needed. Getting off the scorecard with a first-round finish rather than a decision underlines the significance of the performance, and the D'Arce choke — a technically demanding submission — suggests a well-rounded skill set capable of creating danger in multiple areas.
Why it matters
- McVay earns his first UFC win and builds meaningful momentum in the division
- Doumbe's ground defensive issues have now been highlighted on a major stage, raising questions about his path forward in the organization
- A first-round submission finish raises McVay's profile and could earn him a step up in competition next time out
- The result continues a troubling run of form for Doumbe, who will need to address the grappling concerns before his next assignment
