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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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140 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussel moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bussel digs a good hook to Maximus's body.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Bussel is out of range.
Maximus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bussel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Bussel.
Maximus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bussel to score with a decent uppercut.
Bussel throws a head kick that Maximus semi-blocks.
Maximus slips under a jab from Bussel.
Brutus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Maximus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Bussel throws out a head kick that Maximus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Maximus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Maximus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Brutus Maximus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bussel.
Bussel throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Bussel clinches up with Maximus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bussel trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bussel has him pressed against the ropes.
Bussel trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus avoiding damage as Bussel throws knees to the body.
Bussel stalling in the clinch but Maximus improves position.
Bussel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bussel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bussel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus misses the jab.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Bussel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bussel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bussel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bussel blocks a head kick by Maximus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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.
Maximus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maximus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling the position.
Maximus effectively controlling the action here.
Bussel tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus is trying to force a seperation but Bussel has the dominant position.
Bussel has Maximus pressed against the ropes, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel rushes Maximus and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bussel breaks from the clinch.
Maximus punishes Bussel's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bussel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maximus will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bussel.
Bussel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bussel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus misses with the combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Bussel should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Maximus.
Maximus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bussel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Bussel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bussel manages to break the clinch.
Maximus works Bussel's body with a nice hook.
Maximus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Bussel misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.
Bussel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That kick from Maximus tenderised Bussel's leg. Bussel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bussel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bussel scores with a head kick.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sydney Bussel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maximus. Bussel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maximus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brutus Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bussel tries to score with a low kick but Maximus moves his leg out of the way.
Bussel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel has closed the distance and engaged Maximus in a clinch.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Bussel tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
Bussel moves into the clinch successfully.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bussel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bussel is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Bussel misses with a knee strike.
Bussel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the ropes.
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.
Bussel breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus looks to throw the jab but Bussel is out of range.
Bussel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bussel wants to clinch but Maximus slips to the side
and Maximus counters with a big head kick but Bussel shrugs it off.
Bussel lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bussel closes the distance but Maximus moves to the side
and Maximus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bussel has managed to clinch.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel avoids a kick to the body.
Bussel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bussel throws the kick towards the body but Maximus avoids it.
Bussel scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Bussel slams his shin into Maximus's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussel wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brutus Maximus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Bussel tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Bussel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bussel doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Maximus lands a body shot.
Bussel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maximus scores with a head kick. Bussel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bussel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maximus misses with a looping left.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maximus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bussel closes the distance and clinches.
Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bussel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bussel scores with a head kick.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Bussel.
Maximus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bussel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maximus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bussel.
Bussel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus lands a head kick!
Bussel tries to land a body kick
and Maximus counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Bussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Bussel down.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus checks a leg kick.
Maximus lands with a good body shot.
Bussel moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Bussel avoids it.
Bussel blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Bussel throws a body kick that misses.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bussel's head.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bussel moves away.
Maximus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bussel instigates a clinch.
Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bussel moves into the clinch.
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.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling the position.
Bussel lands an elbow inside that Maximus shrugs off.
Bussel connects with a knee to the head.
Bussel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Bussel is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Bussel landing knees to the body.
Maximus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bussel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bussel throws a leg kick but Maximus moved away.
Maximus scores with a head kick.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bussel.
Bussel throws a hook to the side of Maximus's head but Maximus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bussel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bussel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bussel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Bussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bussel fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brutus Maximus.
I think Maximus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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