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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauren Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauren Vlad will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lauren Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vlad does no damage.
Vlad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Vlad breaks from the clinch.
Vlad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
Vlad breaks from the clinch.
Vlad stuffs the takedown.
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vlad lands a left hand.
Clark wants to break free but Vlad has control.
Clark is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clark down to the mat. Clark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vlad throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Vlad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Clark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlad to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vlad managing to block the knees to the body from Clark.
Vlad breaks the clinch.
Vlad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clark defends well and Vlad ends up having to push Clark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
Clark tries to pull guard but Vlad holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vlad clinches.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Vlad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlad stalling in the clinch.
Vlad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clark.
Clark tries for a kimura but Vlad is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries for a kimura but Vlad is defending well.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark tries for a kimura but Vlad is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Clark.
Clark lands an elbow.
Vlad wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vlad is trying to buck Clark off.
Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vlad has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Vlad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vlad swivels and escapes.
Vlad forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vlad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark tries to keep at a distance but Vlad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad instigates a clinch.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark moves out of range as Vlad throws a body kick.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vlad rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vlad breaks the clinch.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauren Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vlad rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad keeps control of Clark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vlad as the two fighters clinch.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vlad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Owen Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauren Vlad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Vlad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vlad works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Vlad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Clark seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lauren Vlad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Vlad has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Vlad has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad breaks from the clinch.
Vlad works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.
Vlad misses with the combination.
Clark is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad forces Clark back against the cage and clinches.
Vlad trying to land knees to the body.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clark as Vlad tries to tie him up.
Clark is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vlad lands a nice knee to the body.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vlad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vlad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clark's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
Vlad instigates a clinch.
Vlad pulls guard effortlessly.
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vlad, up you get!
Vlad scores with a takedown into Clark's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Clark manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vlad's half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vlad defending well though.
Clark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vlad is just riding it out for now. Clark eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauren Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Vlad has double underhooks.
Vlad breaks the clinch.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to keep at a distance but Vlad has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to break the clinch but Vlad is controlling the position.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vlad.
Vlad tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark is looking for a counter combo.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clark manages to break the clinch.
Vlad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown. Vlad tries to sprawl out of it but Clark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vlad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vlad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vlad tries to score a body lock takedown but Clark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Owen Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauren Vlad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlad has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark moves into range and clinches up with Vlad.
Clark jumps guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark pulls guard.
Vlad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clark's guard.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vlad is one step ahead there.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
Vlad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Vlad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vlad off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vlad!
Clark scoring with punches from side control.
Clark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vlad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauren Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vlad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauren Vlad!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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