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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lloyd (ranked 1142 p4p, 148 weight class) and Albert Van Rooy (ranked 877 p4p, 129 weight class). Lloyd's entrance music is No Surrender . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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228 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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196 cm
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256 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Lloyd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Van Rooy! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Rooy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lloyd has time to react. Lloyd wants to land a leg kick but Van Rooy is out of range. Van Rooy slips under a jab from Lloyd. Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lloyd. Van Rooy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lloyd is landing a low percentage of strikes. Van Rooy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lloyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rooy. Van Rooy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lloyd misses with a low kick as Van Rooy jumps back. Van Rooy takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses. Lloyd misses with a hook. Van Rooy ducked under it nicely. Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy. Lloyd misses with a right hand and Van Rooy counters with a nice body shot. Lloyd misses with a straight left. Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Rooy tries to clinch up. Van Rooy tries to clinch but Lloyd moves out of range. The crowd cheers as Lloyd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rooy doesn't seem phased though. Lloyd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rooy on the side of the head. Van Rooy slips a straight right by Lloyd. Lloyd sets himself, and Van Rooy steps forward looking for the clinch! Lloyd avoids it this time. Lloyd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy. Van Rooy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd looks to throw the jab but Van Rooy is out of range. Van Rooy wants to counter with a clinch but Lloyd pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lloyd, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Lloyd. Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rooy. Van Rooy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Van Rooy connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back. Van Rooy's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rooy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A swing and a miss from Van Rooy. Van Rooy has managed to clinch.
Lloyd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land. Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Van Rooy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Van Rooy swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Van Rooy wants to counter with a clinch but Lloyd pushes him away. Van Rooy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lloyd rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy moves out of range of the strikes. Lloyd misses with a low kick.
Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Van Rooy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lloyd. Van Rooy is looking to clinch. Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Van Rooy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Van Rooy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lloyd throws a leg kick but Van Rooy moved away. Lloyd thows a left - swing and a miss! Lloyd throws a low kick but Van Rooy avoids it. Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd. Lloyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Van Rooy connects with a body shot that sends Lloyd's belly button to the back. Van Rooy moves out of range as Lloyd strikes. Van Rooy avoids the head kick by Lloyd.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Van Rooy moved out of range nicely. Van Rooy clinches up against the cage. Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy throws a looping overhand right but Lloyd ducks down to avoid it. Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rooy. That snapped Lloyd's head back.
Van Rooy throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily. Good standup being displayed there by Van Rooy as he connects with a hook. Van Rooy wants to clinch. Van Rooy scores with a shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a hook. Van Rooy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Lloyd tests Van Rooy's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rooy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A jab from Lloyd misses. Van Rooy blocks a jab. Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rooy. Lloyd throwing a counter right hand but Van Rooy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy lands the left hand. Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Van Rooy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rooy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Rooy lands an uppercut. Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lloyd avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage. Van Rooy has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Van Rooy. Lloyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lloyd misses the shot to the body. Van Rooy throws out a powerful jab. Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Van Rooy moved out of range. Van Rooy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A jab lands there for Van Rooy. Lloyd throws the kick towards the body but Van Rooy avoids it. Van Rooy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming. Lloyd cracks the inside of Van Rooy's front leg. Lloyd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Van Rooy defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand. Frank Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far. Lloyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rooy. Van Rooy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lloyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lloyd lands with a cross. Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head but Van Rooy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lloyd throws a big shot that misses. Lloyd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rooy sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Lloyd misses. A jab from Lloyd finds it's way through Van Rooy's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lloyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Lloyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rooy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Van Rooy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lloyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Van Rooy closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Rooy has Lloyd pressed against the cage, preventing Lloyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Van Rooy lands a left hand.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Rooy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards. Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Lloyd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Van Rooy. Van Rooy takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses. Lloyd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Van Rooy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Lloyd prevents a body shot from Van Rooy. Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lloyd tries to circle away but Van Rooy has him pinned against the cage. Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lloyd controls his hands.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
A short left from Van Rooy. Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lloyd lands an overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Van Rooy. Van Rooy misses the shot to the body. Lloyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lloyd wants to slow Van Rooy down by chopping away at his legs. Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes. Van Rooy walks into a jab. Van Rooy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy moves out of range as Lloyd strikes. Jab by Lloyd. Van Rooy lands a nice looking body shot.
Lloyd scores with a jab to the head.
Lloyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lloyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy tries to counter with a clinch but Lloyd shakes him off and moves away. Van Rooy lands a jab. Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lloyd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy. A punch lands to the side of Van Rooy 's head but he takes it in his stride. Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Van Rooy saw that one coming. Lloyd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Rooy. Van Rooy scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lloyd lands an overhand right. A punch combination from Lloyd misses. Van Rooy connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Rooy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd. Lloyd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Van Rooy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Van Rooy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Lloyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice defenses there by Van Rooy. Van Rooy connects with a crisp jab. Lloyd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rooy momentarily.
Van Rooy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lloyd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Rooy moves into range and clinches up with Lloyd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Van Rooy digs a right hand into Lloyd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lloyd's gas tank. Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rooy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Rooy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lloyd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lloyd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rooy. Lloyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Van Rooy rushes Lloyd and presses him up against the cage. Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lloyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lloyd wants to break free but Van Rooy has control.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Van Rooy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lloyd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Rooy is leaning against Lloyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lloyd's elbow. Van Rooy works on Lloyd's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Rooy lands with a right to the head. Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Van Rooy. Van Rooy scores with a nice hook to the head. Van Rooy lands a shot to the body. Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Van Rooy. Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lloyd. Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land. Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Van Rooy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside. Van Rooy scores with a hook to the body. Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lloyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Rooy is working Lloyd over against the cage. Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lloyd's elbow. Lloyd blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lloyd blocks it.
Van Rooy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Van Rooy lands a body punch. Van Rooy lands a left hand.
Lloyd blocks a body shot from Van Rooy. Van Rooy lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lloyd. Van Rooy lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lloyd tries to circle away but Van Rooy has him pinned against the cage. Van Rooy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Lloyd.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lloyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Van Rooy throws a head punch that misses. Van Rooy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it. Lloyd takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lloyd has had enough of the clinch but Van Rooy keeps him there for the moment. Lloyd prevents a body shot from Van Rooy. Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards. Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Albert Van Rooy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Van Rooy 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy! In defeat, Frank Lloyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'RAAWWWWRRRRRRR'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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