DWCS 2025: Episode 7 Breakdown and Predictions

Flyweight, Sofia Montenegro (6-1) Vs. Jeisla Chaves (5-0)

Notable Notes

• Montenegro has won via KO/TKO, submission, and decision
• Montenegro has no wins over a winning record
• Both have a combined eight finishes
• Chaves has no wins over a winning record. Five of those don’t even have a win.

Sofia Montenegro

If her last fight is any indication of where she’s headed, Montenegro might have some potential. In that performance, she paced herself better and picked her shots more selectively—an improvement over her previous tendency to burn out with reckless aggression. Still, it’s hard to say whether that adjustment will stick, as most of her career has been defined by chaos. She loves a brawl, but her chin and defensive flaws don’t support that style.

Montenegro’s biggest issues are her lack of head movement and how she reacts when hit clean. She absorbs a lot of damage and has already suffered a ten-second knockout—virtually unheard of in WMMA. When she’s composed, though, her body-to-head combinations stand out as a real strength.

On the mat, there are positives to build on. She hits some nice takedown finishes using her legs, has serviceable jiu-jitsu, and is active with ground-and-pound. That said, she struggles with positional control and often attacks submissions without creating the right angles, which limits her effectiveness.

Ultimately, while there are flashes of ability, too much of Montenegro’s tape highlights her shortcomings. Unless she can consistently fight with composure and shore up her defensive holes, it’s difficult to have confidence in her long-term success.

Jeisla Chaves

At this point, it feels like beating the drum to point out another undeserving Brazilian fighter getting a Contender Series shot. The numbers speak for themselves: the combined record of her opponents is 1-15, and two of them only fought her and never competed again. Three of her wins came in a promotion run by her own gym.

Her fights are nearly impossible to find, which makes evaluation tough. From the limited clips available, she looks like someone who prefers to wrestle, secure takedowns, and inflict damage from top position. She does have some Muay Thai background, so she’s not completely lost on the feet, but the skillset isn’t proven against meaningful opposition.

Prediction: I’d pick anyone to beat Chaves, given that there are so many unknowns. At least with Montenegro, she’s shown the ability to test herself and has proven to take steps forward in her fight. Chaves, now having to fight someone who fights back, my pick is Montenegro by KO/TKO in round two.