PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutus Maximus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bussel
vs
Maximus

175 cm
23
135 lbs
14 - 7 - 2

160 cm
23
140 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

World class MT
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Brutus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Bussel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maximus!
Maximus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bussel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A left and a right from Bussel both land. Nice combination.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Maximus misses.
Bussel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus on the side of the head.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bussel has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Bussel.

Bussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bussel throws an elbow but misses.
Bussel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bussel connects with a knee to the head.
Bussel throws a knee to the head but misses.

Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel cracks the inside of Maximus's front leg.
Bussel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Maximus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel throws a leg kick
and Maximus counters with a head kick. That will keep Bussel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bussel rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Bussel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Bussel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Bussel clinches with his opponent.

Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bussel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.

Bussel closes the distance and pushes Maximus back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bussel checks a leg kick.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Sydney Bussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bussel moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.

Bussel closes the distance and pushes Maximus back into the ropes.
Maximus avoids a wild elbow strike from Bussel.
Maximus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bussel has him pressed against the ropes.
Bussel is stalling here.
Maximus blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
Bussel has Maximus pressed against the ropes, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maximus avoids the elbow strike from Bussel, against the ropes.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling him.

Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bussel rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bussel is pushing Maximus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus thows a body kick. Bussel tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Bussel is looking to score with low kicks.
Bussel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Maximus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Bussel clinches.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.

Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bussel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximus - the referee stops the clock and Bussel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximus. Bussel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bussel misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Bussel checks it.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bussel. That did some damage!
Maximus walks into a straight right hand from Bussel.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus throws a front kick that sends Bussel stumbling back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bussel tries to clinch but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Bussel is out of range.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maximus misses with the body kick
and Bussel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Maximus really felt that one!

Bussel rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bussel tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Bussel blocks it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to break free but Bussel pushes him back against the ropes.
Bussel has Maximus pressed against the ropes, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bussel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel misses with a body shot.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bussel's head.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussel throws a nice head kick!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bussel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bussel.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.
Bussel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bussel misses.
Bussel throws a front kick aimed at Maximus's knee but Maximus avoids it well.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Bussel is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bussel misses.
Bussel tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bussel blocks the body kick.

Bussel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.

Maximus breaks the clinch.

Bussel darts in and clinches Maximus up against the ropes.

Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus throws an overhand right that lands on Bussel's shoulder, as Bussel tries to avoid the shot.

Bussel darts in and clinches Maximus up against the ropes.

Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Bussel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Maximus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sydney Bussel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bussel moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Bussel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Sydney Bussel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Bussel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maximus misses with a lunging right hand
and Bussel counters with a body kick.
Bussel tries to clinch but Maximus moves out of range.
Brutus Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Maximus misses.
Maximus misses with a body kick.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.

Bussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling the position.
Bussel tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Bussel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Bussel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maximus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bussel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bussel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maximus's face.

It looks like Brutus Maximus has been cut.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bussel pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bussel clinches with his opponent.
Sydney Bussel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maximus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bussel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bussel stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling the position.
Bussel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.
Maximus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bussel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bussel stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bussel.
Bussel crunches a lovely knee into Maximus's ribcage.
Bussel stalls.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bussel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maximus misses with a head kick.

Bussel clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Nice jab there from Maximus.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bussel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a straight left.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus throws a body punch but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus looks to land a body kick but Bussel moved away.
A big left from Maximus misses.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus connects with a high kick.
Maximus throws a hook but Bussel blocks it.
Bussel tries a head kick but it misses.
Bussel misses with an attempted mid kick.

Bussel pushes Maximus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bussel leaning against his opponent.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Bussel trying to land knees to the body.
Bussel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus with a jab.
Bussel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bussel throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bussel.
Bussel slips a jab and a cross from Maximus.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Bussel clinches with his opponent.
Maximus throws an elbow that misses.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bussel tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus tries to break free but Bussel pushes him back against the ropes.

Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maximus lands with a slapping head kick.
Bussel throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus tries to bum rush Bussel with a series of wild strikes but Bussel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bussel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bussel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bussel.
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!
Maximus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bussel throws a low kick but Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.

Bussel instigates a clinch.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bussel connects with a knee to the head.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Bussel has managed to clinch.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus lands with a cross.
Bussel moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bussel rushes Maximus and presses him up against the ropes.
Bussel prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.

Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sydney Bussel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bussel tries to clinch up.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maximus misses with a straight left.
Bussel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Maximus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus missing with a left hand there. Bussel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bussel closes the distance and clinches.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bussel rushes Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bussel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maximus's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bussel breaks the clinch.
Bussel throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Bussel scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maximus.
A clash of legs there as Maximus blocks the low kick.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bussel tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Maximus as he connects with a hook.
Bussel lands with a kick to the temple. Maximus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bussel throws a head kick but Maximus moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
Bussel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maximus's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bussel tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
Bussel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot.
Bussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus connects with a leg kick. Bussel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maximus throws a body punch but Bussel moves out of range.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
No joy there for Bussel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Bussel slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Maximus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bussel doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bussel throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus throws a series of punches but Bussel avoids them all with ease.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses
and Bussel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bussel closes the distance but Maximus moves to the side
and Maximus counters with a nice body shot.

Bussel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel has Maximus pressed against the ropes, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Bussel breaks from the clinch.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bussel.
Maximus misses with a right hand

and Bussel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That kick from Bussel tenderised Maximus's leg. Maximus is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bussel works the jab nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bussel looks to throw a body kick
and Maximus counters with a head kick.
Bussel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maximus's sensitive parts.

Bussel closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bussel obliges.
Bussel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.

Bussel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus scores with a body shot.
Maximus throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus takes a swing at Bussel's ribcage but misses.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Bussel doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
The fighters circling - Bussel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bussel has closed the distance and engaged Maximus in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Bussel breaks the clinch.
Bussel throws a head kick that half lands.
Bussel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bussel moves to clinch but Maximus breaks away
and Maximus counters with a big head kick but Bussel shrugs it off.

Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Bussel has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bussel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bussel with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus.
Bussel throws a head kick that misses.
Bussel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximus works the jab nicely.

Bussel drives through and clinches with Maximus against the ropes.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.
Maximus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Bussel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bussel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bussel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bussel holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.
Maximus blocks an elbow strike.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.

Bussel breaks from the clinch.

Bussel moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Bussel keeps him there for the moment.

Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bussel wants to land a leg kick but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bussel.
Brutus Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bussel tries a head kick but it misses.

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 Sydney Bussel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bussel, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Bussel!
After the big win, Sydney Bussel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!« and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.