An emotional Ashley Yoder picked up her first UFC win with a split decision over Amanda Cooper.

Yoder (6-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC) got a pair of 29-28 scores against Cooper (3-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC), who got a dissenting 30-27 score from a third judge.

The women’s strawweight bout closed out the preliminary card of today’s UFC Fight Night 136 event at Pepsi Center in Denver. It aired on FS1 following additional prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ahead of the main card on FS1.

Cooper kicked to Yoder’s lead leg, then came behind it with a right hand. Moments later, another kick was on the money and she put a combination behind it that popped Yoder’s head back. Yoder worked through another Cooper punch and returned fire with a solid right hand. Just past the midway mark, Cooper shot for a takedown and got it 20 seconds later. She did a little work on top, but Yoder reversed and finished the frame on top.

Two minutes into the second, Yoder got a trip takedown and tried to put something together with Cooper up against the fence. Yoder landed some elbows from up top, but midway through Cooper got back to her feet and pressed Yoder to the fence. Eventually, Cooper brought the fight back to the canvas and tried to work over Yoder on top.

Cooper landed a double-leg takedown in the third, but Yoder went with it and wound up on top. Cooper tried for an armbar while Yoder tried to pass from on top. Cooper eventually worked her way out, though, and got back on top. The scrambles continued, and Yoder took Cooper’s back with 25 seconds left. But she couldn’t put Cooper away.

Yoder snapped a three-fight skid and picked up her first win in the UFC. Cooper lost for the second straight time and has dropped three of her past four fights.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 139 results include:

• Ashley Yoder def. Amanda Cooper via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28)
• Bobby Moffett def. Chas Skelly via TKO (D’Arce choke) – Round 2, 2:43
• Davi Ramos def. John Gunther via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 1:57
• Devonte Smith def. Julian Erosa via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:46
• Eric Shelton def. Joseph Morales via split decision (29-28, 27-30, 30-27)
• Mark De La Rosa def. Joby Sanchez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 139, check out the UFC Events section of the site.