Flyweight, Yuneisy Duben (5-0, 1 NC) Vs. Shannon Clark (5-0)
- Duben has had one fight in four years.
- Clark is the current LFA flyweight champion.
- Duben is a former 300 Sparta flyweight champion.
- Duben has never fought anyone with a winning record. All opponents were 0-0 at the time when she fought them.
- Clark’s last three opponents were 8-0 combined.
- Clark is unbeaten as a pro and amateur being 8-0 combined.
Yuneisy Duben
Pros
- Good Muay Thai knees
- Good clinch work
- Good kicks
Cons
- Flat-footed
- Sloppy hands
- Questionable gas tank
Shannon Clark
Pros
- Physically strong
- Effective in the clinch
- Grinder
- Good bodywork
- Crowds with punches well
- Excellent dirty boxing
Cons
- Squared movement
- Very stiff striking
- Throws naked kicks
Prediction: Duben has these good-looking accolades on paper, explaining her landing on DWCS. She’s an international gold medalist in Taekwondo and Wushu. That stuff doesn’t matter because in MMA she’s done nothing. All of her opponents were 0-0 when she faced them. Every single one – she has five wins, but all against debuting fighters.
When it comes to Clark, I don’t really like her style but she should win this. Clark is a cut-and-dry fighter; nothing flashy but to the point. She’s a strong physical fighter who will put her foes against the cage and soften them up and control the pace. Clark isn’t likely to go far in the UFC (and is already 32) but this is her fight to win either by a late stoppage or decision. My confidence level would be 80%.
