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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lakanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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201 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lakanik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Stratton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakanik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stratton drives through with a takedown into Lakanik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stratton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lakanik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stratton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stratton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stratton tries to clinch
and Lakanik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stratton feints and as Lakanik raises his hands in defense, Stratton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lakanik looking for a sweep. Not yet Lakanik, not yet.
Lakanik is pulling down on Stratton's head to control his posture.
Lakanik keeping moving, preventing Stratton from controlling successfully.
Stratton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stratton manages to get himself to full guard.
Stratton is controlling Lakanik's posture.
Lakanik is in close to Stratton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lakanik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lakanik throws an elbow that misses. Stratton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lakanik's guard. Nice move by Stratton!
Lakanik managing to control the position.
Stratton stays in close to Lakanik's body and controls the position.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Lakanik keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stratton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eric Stratton.
Good leg kick by Lakanik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stratton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lakanik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stratton quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lakanik trying to control from half guard but Stratton is working away.
Stratton trying to control from the bottom.
Stratton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lakanik is staying active.
Lakanik working over Stratton with some ground and pound. Stratton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lakanik trying to mount his opponent but Stratton defends it.
Lakanik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stratton keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton is trying to control but can't.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stratton pushes Lakanik off looking to stand but Lakanik dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stratton is pressing down on Lakanik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lakanik stopping the sweep attempt from Stratton.
Stratton trying to control the position here.
Lakanik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lakanik is looking to work some ground and pound but Stratton has wrist control.
Stratton controls Lakanik momentarily but Lakanik frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lakanik scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stratton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lakanik throws a leg kick which misses Stratton's front leg but catches the back leg as Stratton tries to avoid it.
Lakanik lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lakanik.
Stratton tries to clinch but Lakanik moves out of range.
Lakanik scores with a head kick. Stratton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stratton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lakanik did well to prevent Stratton getting side control.
Lakanik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lakanik can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stratton controls the pace.
Stratton wants to control from the top but Lakanik keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton won't allow Lakanik to sweep him here.
Stratton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lakanik is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lakanik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stratton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lakanik is just out of range.
Lakanik misses with a kick to the body.
Lakanik throws a sloppy head kick and Stratton moves out of range easily.
John Lakanik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stratton lands with an uppercut that bounces Lakanik off the cage and back into range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lakanik.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses.
Lakanik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lakanik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stratton.
Stratton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lakanik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stratton.
Lakanik tries to clinch up but Stratton circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Lakanik.
Eric Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lakanik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stratton.
Stratton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lakanik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stratton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stratton darts in looking for a takedown but Lakanik gets double underhooks and turns Stratton into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stratton lands a shoulder strike.
Stratton manages to break the clinch.
Stratton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lakanik is fending him off so far but Stratton persists. Nope, Lakanik circles away and we're back to standing.
John Lakanik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Lakanik tries to close the distance and clinch but Stratton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stratton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lakanik sprawls well initially but Stratton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stratton prevents Lakanik from improving his position.
Stratton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stratton is looking to take a break and control but Lakanik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lakanik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lakanik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stratton.
Stratton is taking a breather. Lakanik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good leg kick by Lakanik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lakanik throws a head kick but Stratton moves out of range.
Lakanik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lakanik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lakanik ducks under a wild hook from Stratton.
Stratton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lakanik lands a big head kick that sends Stratton tumbling to the mat! Lakanik takes a step backwards and waves Stratton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lakanik has managed to clinch.
Lakanik wants to break free but Stratton has control.
Stratton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lakanik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lakanik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stratton.
Lakanik tries to clinch there but Stratton circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik is looking to chop away at Stratton's legs.
John Lakanik is winning the standup battle so far.
Lakanik lands a leg kick that knocks Stratton off balance momentarily.
Lakanik lands with a nice body punch.
Stratton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lakanik.
Lakanik has Stratton up against the cage in a clinch.
Lakanik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stratton throws a jab but it's blocked by Lakanik.
Lakanik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lakanik misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Stratton.
Stratton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stratton throws a hook to the side of Lakanik's head but Lakanik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lakanik is looking to land body kicks.
Stratton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lakanik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lakanik digs a good hook to Stratton's body.
Lakanik blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik throws a head kick but Stratton moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Stratton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stratton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lakanik thumps Stratton with a low kick.
Stratton throws a shot from downtown. Lakanik moves away and avoids it.
Stratton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakanik manages to avoid it.
Stratton scores with a nice strike.
Lakanik tests Stratton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lakanik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stratton misses with a body shot
and Lakanik makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stratton moves out of range as Lakanik throws a body kick.
Stratton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stratton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lakanik's waist but Lakanik gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stratton off to one side.
Stratton is breathing heavily.
Lakanik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stratton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stratton lunges at Lakanik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lakanik's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lakanik dominated that second round.
That's time! Lakanik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Stratton.
Lakanik lands a big head kick that sends Stratton tumbling to the mat! Lakanik takes a step backwards and waves Stratton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stratton is rocked!
It looks like Eric Stratton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lakanik. Stratton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stratton is still on wobbly legs! Can Lakanik finish him?
Stratton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lakanik. Lakanik obviously looking to wear him down.
Stratton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stratton seems to have recovered his senses.
Lakanik clinches with his opponent.
Lakanik gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stratton wants to stall.
Lakanik wants to break free but Stratton has control.
A head punch on the inside from Stratton fails to land.
Lakanik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Stratton.
Lakanik tries to close the distance and clinch but Stratton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stratton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stratton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lakanik is fending him off so far but Stratton persists. Nope, Lakanik circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lakanik.
Stratton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lakanik is looking to wear down Stratton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stratton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lakanik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stratton.
A lazy left from Lakanik finds it's target.
Lakanik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stratton defends well and Lakanik ends up having to push Stratton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stratton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lakanik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stratton throws a looping overhand right but Lakanik ducks down to avoid it.
Stratton misses the shot to the body.
Stratton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lakanik defends it nicely.
Lakanik has managed to clinch.
Lakanik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stratton stuns Lakanik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Lakanik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John Lakanik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Stratton.
Stratton shoots and misses
and Lakanik counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lakanik moves into the clinch.
Lakanik manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stratton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Stratton. No joy for Lakanik on that attempt.
Stratton shoots for a takedown but Lakanik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lakanik misses with a head kick.
Stratton blocks a head kick by Lakanik.
Stratton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lakanik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lakanik looking to control.
Eric Stratton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stratton controlling from the top position.
Lakanik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lakanik tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lakanik wants to clinch up but Stratton keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stratton throws a hook but Lakanik blocks it.
Lakanik jabs Stratton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lakanik looks to score with a jab to the body but Stratton is just out of range.
Stratton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Lakanik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stratton shoots in for a double leg but Lakanik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lakanik throws a series of punches but Stratton avoids them all with ease.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stratton blocks a head kick by Lakanik.
Jab by Stratton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lakanik - that will leave a mark!
Lakanik misses with a head kick.
Stratton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses.
Eric Stratton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stratton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stratton is keen to just control but Lakanik is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik wants to improve his position but Stratton is controlling well.
Stratton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lakanik is trying to stand up here but Stratton is controlling him well.
Stratton is taking a breather. Lakanik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Stratton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Decent striking displayed by Lakanik there.
Lakanik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stratton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Lakanik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stratton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stratton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Stratton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stratton misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lakanik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lakanik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lakanik!
A very excited looking John Lakanik rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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