Furious Combat. Champions Rise. Maximus VII Fight Recap

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear. The athlete draps his arms across the ring ropes in his corner of the ring and prepares to fight in the next round of his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

True Muay Thai Champions

On Saturday, September 7th, 2024, Maximus Promotions held its highly anticipated twelfth event, showcasing a thrilling mix of Muay Thai and MMA bouts. The event took place in Elmhurst, Illinois, continuing the promotion’s tradition of bringing high production amateur combat sports to the Midwest.

Professional fighter Richard “Maximus” Abraham runs Maximus Promotions, which organizes high-level amateur fight nights featuring both Muay Thai and MMA bouts. The promotion has gained a strong reputation in the Midwest United States and has become a go-to platform for top-level amateur fighters, and Combat Corner proudly partners with Maximus Promotions.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear. The referee raises the athlete’s hand and crowns him the winner of his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

For Champions by Champions

Maximus Promotions provides a premier platform for aspiring fighters to showcase their Muay Thai and MMA skills. This commitment to nurturing rising talent makes Maximus Promotions an integral part of the top-level amateur combat sports ecosystem. By creating a reliable pathway for amateur fighters to gain experience, Maximus Promotions has built a fiercely loyal fan base and contributed to the growth of Muay Thai and MMA across the U.S.

Combat Corner is proud to sponsor events that strive to keep their fists on the pulse of the needs of all combat athletes. From beginners to professional fighters, promotions like Maximus are crucial milestones in an athlete’s journey. By providing cutting-edge designs and premium quality equipment, we support Maximus and help each athlete achieve their unique champion journey.

Photo the Maximus Event Team preparing the ring and auditorium for Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo the Maximus Champion Gold Belt on a table with the other awards for Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of the ring announcer preparing to usher in the next match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of the referee talking to the ringside crowd inbetween matches at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of Maximus Promotions’ founder preparing to begin the night at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Fight Night Recap

Maximus XII featured carefully curated matches from striking-focused Muay Thai fights to intricate MMA bouts, and the night held two title fights and Maximus Promotions’ first Women’s Muay Thai Championship.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear. The athlete begins his walkout to his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear and fighting at his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear and being named champion at his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear and doing a tradition Muay Thai ritual as he enters the ring for his Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Andrew Priolo v. Martin Ruckschlos

In the first co-main event of Maximus VII, the first-ever amateur MMA title was up for grabs. In the match, California’s Andrew Priolo faced off against Illinois native Martin Ruckschlos. Priolo dominated the tough Ruckschlos, consistently getting him down to the mat and dominating from the top position. Eventually, Priolo secured the TKO stoppage via ground-and-pound and became the inaugural Maximus 185-pound champ.

Teddy Mandala v. Angela Bahr

In the second co-feature of the night, two of the best female Muay Thai fighters in the country squared off in a rematch. 20-year-old Teddy Mandala took on longtime top dog Angela Bahr for the vacant 110-pound title. In an epic back-and-forth war, Mandala avenged an earlier career loss to Bahr. Mandala won via unanimous decision and added another piece of champion hardware to her trophy case.

Photo of a Muay Thai athlete wearing Combat Corner Muay Thai gear and fighting at her Muay Thai match at Maximus Muay Thai Twelve.

Achieve Your Champion Journey

The success of Maximus XII demonstrates the promotion’s continued growth and influence in the amateur fight scene, and fighters interested in participating in future Maximus Events can send their submission to Maximus’ matchmaking team at www.maximuspromotions.com. Maximus’ open approach to fighter submissions ensures a constant influx of new talent and exciting matchups for future events.

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Photo of two women Muay Thai athletes fighting at Maximus Muay Thai Fight Event. The two fighters are using Combat Corner Muay Thai gloves and gear. The two fighters are in the Muay Thai ring with the right side fighter landing a knockout punch into the other fighter's face.

Photo of a women Muay Thai athlete fighting at Maximus Muay Thai Fight Event. The fighter is using Combat Corner Muay Thai gloves and gear.

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