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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Overdrive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd has chosen The Hives - Tick Tick Boom as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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175 cm
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167 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Overdrive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lloyd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Overdrive finds it's way round the side to connect with Lloyd's head.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt.
Overdrive gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lloyd digs a right hand into Overdrive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overdrive's gas tank.
Lloyd breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Overdrive misses its intended target.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Overdrive moves out of range.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Overdrive moves out of range.
Overdrive's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lloyd under the eye.
Lloyd dives in and scores a takedown into Overdrive's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Overdrive keeps moving.
Lloyd looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overdrive looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Overdrive keeps moving.
Lloyd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Overdrive keeping full guard, as Lloyd tries to pass.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Lloyd wasn't active enough on the ground.
Overdrive ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Overdrive coming out on top.
Overdrive clinches up with Lloyd and pushes him back against the cage.
Lloyd tries to score a body lock takedown but Overdrive shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Overdrive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overdrive throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lloyd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Overdrive moves into the clinch.
Overdrive breaks the clinch.
Overdrive closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overdrive prevents the takedown attempt.
Overdrive gets through Lloyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lloyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overdrive gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Overdrive moves into the clinch.
Lloyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lloyd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Overdrive avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lloyd throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overdrive.
Lloyd is trying to pull guard but Overdrive turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lloyd lands with a left to the head.
Overdrive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overdrive avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Overdrive swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lloyd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Overdrive but Overdrive pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lloyd throws a head kick but Overdrive moves out of range.
Overdrive moves into the clinch.
Overdrive gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lloyd.
Overdrive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive closes the distance and clinches.
Overdrive breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lloyd moves into range and clinches up with Overdrive.
Overdrive breaks from the clinch.
Lloyd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overdrive swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Lloyd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overdrive is fending him off so far but Lloyd persists. Nope, Overdrive circles away and we're back to standing.
Lloyd shoots in looking for a takedown. Overdrive tries to sprawl out of it but Lloyd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overdrive manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Overdrive fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lloyd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overdrive getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Overdrive tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lloyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Overdrive dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overdrive fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Overdrive lands a nice shot that snaps Lloyd's head back.
Maximus Overdrive is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Lloyd or perhaps it was just good defense by Overdrive which made him look bad.
Overdrive has managed to clinch.
Overdrive tries to break free but Lloyd pushes him back against the cage.
Lloyd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overdrive after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overdrive.
Lloyd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Overdrive gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Overdrive pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overdrive avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lloyd rushes Overdrive and presses him up against the cage.
Overdrive lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd shoots in but Overdrive avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lloyd fails with the takedown.
Lloyd misses with a takedown attempt
and Overdrive counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lloyd won't be happy with that.
Overdrive scores with punches from side control.
Overdrive throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Overdrive sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lloyd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lloyd tries to buck Overdrive off but Overdrive is having none of it.
Overdrive throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdrive is trying to ground and pound but Lloyd uses the momentary lack of control by Overdrive to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is staying active underneath Overdrive, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Overdrive is controlling the pace.
Lloyd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Overdrive wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Overdrive accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overdrive is looking to work some ground and pound but Lloyd has wrist control.
Overdrive trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overdrive throws a strike but Lloyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Overdrive lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lloyd!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdrive breaks from Lloyd's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Overdrive landing strikes from the mount and Lloyd is in trouble!
Overdrive landing strikes from the mount.
Overdrive looking to finish Lloyd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lloyd!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overdrive looking to ground and pound but Lloyd is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overdrive is landing with some decent strikes but Lloyd is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lloyd is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Overdrive dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lloyd misses with a head kick.
Lloyd tries to bum rush Overdrive with a series of wild strikes but Overdrive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lloyd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lloyd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Overdrive throws a right hand that misses
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combo that has Overdrive backing up. Overdrive nods at Lloyd to acknowledge the strikes.
Overdrive digs a good body shot into Lloyd's ribs.
A slow jab from Overdrive misses its intended target.
Lloyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overdrive throws out the jab.
Lloyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overdrive tries to clinch there but Lloyd circles away.
Lloyd slips under a jab from Overdrive.
Lloyd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overdrive circles away.
Overdrive is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lloyd shoots in and drives through. Overdrive sprawls well.
Maximus Overdrive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Lloyd.
Overdrive fails to land with a series of punches.
Lloyd tries to bum rush Overdrive with a series of wild strikes but Overdrive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Overdrive.
Nice shot lands for Overdrive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdrive drives through and clinches with Lloyd against the cage.
Overdrive breaks the clinch.
Maximus Overdrive is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overdrive missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overdrive with a nice cross.
Overdrive throws out a loose jab but Lloyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overdrive throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overdrive cracks Lloyd with a good jab.
Lloyd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Overdrive.
Lloyd is rocked!
Lloyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lloyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Overdrive finish him?
Overdrive throws a hook to the side of Lloyd's head but Lloyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd seems to have recovered his senses.
Overdrive misses with a straight left.
Overdrive throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lloyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lloyd tries for a takedown but Overdrive circles away easily
and Overdrive comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Lloyd stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Overdrive is on him like rabid pit bull! Lloyd slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Overdrive!
Maximus Overdrive took some time post fight to say the following; 'He just coulnd\'t survive the Freight Train in Overdrive! CHOOO CHOOOOOO! Baby! CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.
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