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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Lake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacAngus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lake comes into the arena with My life be like oo-ah blaring out of the sound system. Angus MacAngus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacAngus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Angus MacAngus has been cut.
A head kick misses from Lake.
A head kick misses from Lake.
Lake misses with a head kick.
Lake throws a big overhand right that connects, sending MacAngus tumbling to the canvas!
MacAngus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacAngus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lake preventing the sweep.
Lake postures up.
MacAngus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAngus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacAngus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lake controlling from the top position.
Lake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacAngus has his foot on Lake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lake works his way back into a safe position though.
MacAngus had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lake is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. MacAngus Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lake's back instead.
MacAngus wants to control but Lake is keeping busy.
MacAngus throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lake could be in trouble here!
Lake covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lake trying to control the action but MacAngus just sinks the hooks in.
Lake staying busy and making it hard for MacAngus to control.
Lake is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake trying to control the hands but MacAngus breaks the grip.
MacAngus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacAngus looking to hold on to the position here but Lake rolls and ends up regaining guard.
MacAngus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacAngus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacAngus on the ground.
MacAngus stopping the sweep attempt from Lake.
MacAngus trying to move into half guard but instead Lake has managed to sweep!
MacAngus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lake!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding MacAngus's attempts to control the action.
Lake is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacAngus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lake is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake holds on to MacAngus as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAngus wants to finish this one by submission but Lake is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from MacAngus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Lake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacAngus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lake throws a nice head kick!
MacAngus throws a hook to the side of Lake's head but Lake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doug Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAngus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by MacAngus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lake which made him look bad.
Lake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That has opened up Angus MacAngus's cut even more.
Lake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Lake.
A jab lands there for Lake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Lake as MacAngus shoots in.
Doug Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus MacAngus.
MacAngus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lake throws a looping overhand right but MacAngus ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lake misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacAngus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Lake.
Lake lands a high kick!
The cut above Angus MacAngus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
Lake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacAngus's head.
MacAngus throws out a loose jab but Lake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lake throws a head kick but MacAngus moves out of range.
No luck for MacAngus with that takedown attempt.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacAngus takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lake throws a head kick that MacAngus semi-blocks.
MacAngus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lake tries to avoid it but MacAngus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lake to the ground. Lake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doug Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Lake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAngus fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of MacAngus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacAngus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacAngus checks the leg kick.
MacAngus is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for MacAngus.
MacAngus doesn't manage to clinch there - Lake circles away.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lake but Lake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lake lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacAngus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from MacAngus.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from MacAngus.
Lake throws a head kick that misses.
Lake throws a sloppy head kick and MacAngus moves out of range easily.
MacAngus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lake throws a head kick that misses.
Lake missing with a left hand there. MacAngus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lake.
MacAngus lands the left hand.
MacAngus tries to clinch but Lake is having none of it.
MacAngus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lake connects with a jab.
A big left from MacAngus misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lake throws a head kick but MacAngus moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lake as MacAngus shoots in.
Donk. Lake catches MacAngus right on the button with a cross.
A big left from MacAngus misses.
Lake misses with a head kick.
MacAngus tries for a takedown but Lake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacAngus tries for a takedown but Lake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacAngus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAngus shoots in and drives through. Lake sprawls well.
MacAngus shoots in and bounces Lake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAngus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacAngus has Lake in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Lake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacAngus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
MacAngus tries for a takedown but Lake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lake lands a head kick!
Lake avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Lake misses its intended target.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lake lands with a slapping head kick.
Angus MacAngus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
MacAngus throws the left hand but Lake avoids the punch easily.
MacAngus misses with a straight right.
Lake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacAngus shoots in for a double leg but Lake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doug Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus MacAngus.
Lake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacAngus on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake lands a jab to the nose.
Lake tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAngus checks the leg kick.
MacAngus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lake.
MacAngus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacAngus fails with the takedown.
MacAngus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacAngus blocks a head kick by Lake.
Lake gets caught flat footed, as MacAngus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacAngus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAngus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacAngus sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacAngus wants to pass the guard but Lake is keeping the position.
Lake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
MacAngus postures up in Lake's guard and throws a big left but Lake blocks it.
MacAngus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lake is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lake throws a nice head kick!
Angus MacAngus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake throws a head kick that misses.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lake as he avoids it easily.
Lake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAngus manages to avoid it.
MacAngus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lake tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAngus misses with a hook. Lake ducked under it nicely.
Lake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacAngus.
MacAngus shoots for a double leg takedown but Lake sprawls well. He's pushed MacAngus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lake tries a head kick but it misses.
Lake throws a hook but MacAngus blocks it.
Doug Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacAngus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacAngus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lake is retaining full guard.
MacAngus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacAngus has Lake in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacAngus holds on and takes a little breather.
Lake trying to control but MacAngus is working from the bottom.
MacAngus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacAngus is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doug Lake.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lake, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Lake!
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