Rhys Brudenell

Rhys Brudenell is a British kickboxer. He is the KGP Heavyweight champion and the K-1 World GP 2024 in Sicily winner.

Career

On 9 October 2021 Brudenell took part in a 4-man tournament at Road to ONE: Muay Thai Grand Prix. In the semifinals he defeated Alan Zomkowski by first-round knockout with a series of punches. In the final he defeated Claudio Istrate by first-round knockout.
Brudenell faced Tariq Osaro at Glory 80 Studio on 14 May 2022. He lost the fight by a third-round technical knockout.
On 28 October 2023 Brudenell made his debut for the MTGP promotion at MTGP 85 where he faced Thomas Gosso for the vacant KGP Heavyweight title. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Brudenell faced Sergej Maslobojev at KOK 117 Mega Series on 18 November 2023 in Vilnius, Lithuania. He lost the fight by first-round knockout.
Brudenell successfully defended his KGP Heavyweight title at MTGP 86 on 23 March 2024, against Jakub Doman, defeating him by first-round knockout.
Brudenell took part in the K-1 World GP 2024 in Sicily on 27 July 2024. In the quarterfinals he defeated Pavlos Kochliaridis by first-round knockout. In the semifinals he defeated Samuele Pugliese by second-round knockout and in the final he knocked out Florin Ivănoaie to win the Grand Prix and qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2024 Final.

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai Grand Prix
* 2023 KGP World Super Heavyweight Champion
** One successful title defense
K-1
*K-1 World GP 2024 in Sicily Winner
Ronin Fighting Championship
* 2025 Ronin FC Heavyweight Champion
SENSHI
* 2025 Senshi Heavyweight Grand Prix Runner-up

Kickboxing record