MAXIMUS II EVENT REPORT
Promoted by Brad & Andrew Hennessy Sanctioned by the International Combat Organisation
Photo Credits: Michael Ault & Geoff Angel
Maximus II exploded onto the combat sports scene on Sunday 6th April at Birmingham's Secret Space, delivering a night of thrilling fights, explosive finishes and world-class talent. Promoted by Brad & Andrew Hennessy and sanctioned by the International Combat Organisation (ICO), the event showcased Full Contact Kickboxing, K1 and Muay Thai bouts, with titles on the line from 5-Nations to World level.
The crowd witnessed wars, knock-downs, close decisions and emphatic stoppages - Maximus II truly had it all. Among many impressive performances, 18-year-old Gracie Lee stole the show, earning Performance of the Night. Her sharp teeps and dominating display moved her undefeated record to 3-0, cementing her as a rising star.
Other undercard results included Cameron Lee of MACK Kickboxing returning to Maximus with a first-round stoppage in his K1 debut. In a battle of undefeated women, Mia Nelson of Legions Gym came out on top against Cat Spong. Alycia Mackay of Satorishido Martial Arts welcomed multiple Kickboxing World Champion Molli Marson to the K1 ranks and put on a sublime performance to win a unanimous decision.
In the undercard's featured bout, Dylan Matthews retained his ICO 5-Nations Title, staying undefeated at 8-0 with a hard-fought decision over Scotland's Shane Weir.
The main card was preceded by an intense face-off between title contenders, setting the stage for four electrifying championship clashes.
First up, Haillie Skelly (Team Extreme, Scotland) faced Jaimy Te Pas (Atty's Gym, Netherlands) for the ICO European K1 Title. Skelly's superior reach and tactical control earned her a unanimous decision win.
Next, Birmingham's own Donaeo Corbett (Aerokick Gym) stepped up against Italy's unbeaten Angelo Pappalardo (Leonidas Gym) for the European Kickboxing crown. Donaeo's relentless pace and power saw him take the title in style.
In a highlight-reel moment, Izack Watson (Legions Gym) returned to Maximus following his Fight of the Night debut to face Christian Cariotti (Falzone Gym) for the ICO European K1 Title. Watson's pressure paid off with a sensational Jump Scissor Front Kick stoppage in the third round.
The co-main event featured a rematch between Italy's Gioele Condorelli and former champ Charlie Bache (AW Kickboxing) for the ICO Cadet Kickboxing World Title. Despite an 8- count in round two, Bache rallied to reclaim his title via unanimous decision in what many called Fight of the Night.
Closing the show was the dominant return of Arda Timur (Legions Gym), who defended his ICO European Muay Thai Title against Stylianos Alkiviadis (Nak Muay Riot, Cyprus). Arda's crushing knees earned him a third- round stoppage, capping off a phenomenal night.
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