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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Durda (ranked 4077 p4p, 23463 weight class) and Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 350 p4p, 487 weight class). Frank Lucas Iv is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julian Durda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown but Durda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas Iv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucas Iv blocks a head kick by Durda.
Durda throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Lucas Iv has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Julian Durda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durda lands a head shot.
Durda tries a head kick but it misses.
And Lucas Iv tries to counter it with a takedown but Durda pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durda is controlling Lucas Iv's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv postures up.
Durda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucas Iv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Durda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucas Iv can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas Iv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Durda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucas Iv defends well.
Lucas Iv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lucas Iv controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durda working a defensive guard here.
Durda keeping moving, preventing Lucas Iv from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucas Iv shoots for a takedown but Durda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Julian Durda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durda's guard.
Lucas Iv working some strikes from top position.
Lucas Iv stays in close to Durda's body and controls the position.
Lucas Iv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucas Iv has managed to get both his arms back between Durda's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv throwing strikes from guard but Durda blocks nicely.
Durda looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas Iv sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durda's guard.
Lucas Iv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucas Iv working Durda over with strikes.
Lucas Iv tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Durda.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Durda is a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv drops an elbow to the side of Durda's head.
Lucas Iv is keen to just control but Durda is a slippery customer.
Durda looking for submissions off his back.
Lucas Iv trying to control from Durda's half guard. Durda has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucas Iv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lucas Iv is aware though and is defending well.
Durda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Durda is looking for a triangle but Lucas Iv pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Durda keeps moving.
Lucas Iv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas Iv throws a strike but Durda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Durda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Durda throws a head kick but Lucas Iv moves out of range.
Durda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durda clobbers Lucas Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Durda looks to land a left hand but Lucas Iv moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Durda.
Durda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas Iv scoring with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv won't allow Durda to sweep him here.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas Iv controls the pace.
Lucas Iv's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas Iv trying to control but Durda is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucas Iv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Iv is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Durda has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.
Durda has momentary wrist control but Lucas Iv slips an elbow through the middle.
Durda trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas Iv is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Durda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucas Iv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durda is one step ahead there.
Lucas Iv is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durda looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durda trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas Iv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lucas Iv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucas Iv takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucas Iv is pressing down on Durda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durda is holding on for now.
Lucas Iv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lucas Iv sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durda is looking for a sweep. Lucas Iv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucas Iv has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas Iv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Durda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas Iv pulls his head out easily.
Lucas Iv working Durda over with strikes.
Durda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Durda actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Lucas Iv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Lucas Iv.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucas Iv lands with a punch from half guard.
Durda has hold of Lucas Iv's hands but Lucas Iv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Durda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas Iv pulls his head out easily.
Lucas Iv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Lucas Iv.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Durda is trying to maintain the position but Lucas Iv is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Iv is trying to control. Durda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Durda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lucas Iv scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas Iv showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durda lands a head shot.
Durda lands a glancing blow to the side of Lucas Iv's head.
Durda stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas Iv. Lucas Iv gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durda scores with a head kick. Lucas Iv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Durda throws a big shot that misses.
Durda throws a sloppy head kick and Lucas Iv moves out of range easily.
Lucas Iv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durda pinned against the cage. Durda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durda misses with a left hand
and Lucas Iv counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lucas Iv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Durda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucas Iv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lucas Iv there.
Lucas Iv is nestled in close to Durda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lucas Iv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucas Iv wants to take a breather but Durda is having none of it.
Lucas Iv is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lucas Iv lands strikes from half guard.
Durda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucas Iv chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucas Iv trying to control the position from guard on top but Durda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Julian Durda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv distracts Durda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Durda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv landing with the ground and pound.
Durda is trying to keep Lucas Iv in close.
Lucas Iv showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucas Iv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucas Iv is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lucas Iv looking to sit in guard and control but Durda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas Iv working a defensive guard but Durda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lucas Iv is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv tries to roll over but Durda keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank Lucas Iv is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucas Iv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durda.
Lucas Iv keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Durda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas Iv has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lucas Iv!
After winning the bout, Frank Lucas Iv thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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