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Event:
JF67- Jordyn Conley's Big Shot
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Li closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Li lands in his opponent's guard.
Ruda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Li off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Ruda forces Li back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Li is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ruda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Li to the mat. Li regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruda is one step ahead there.
Ruda wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li controls Ruda momentarily but Ruda frees himself.
Ruda stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Ruda trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Li is trying to keep Ruda in close.
#T1#
Ruda landing some decent shots from guard.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruda wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li trying to control the position.
Ruda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruda is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ruda scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruda is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ruda wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is pulling down on Ruda's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruda, at least for the moment.
Ruda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruda lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li seems keen to control Ruda's posture.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ruda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruda stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Ruda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruda is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li is pulling down on Ruda's head to control his posture. #T4#
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li managing to control the position.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Ruda is proving a slippery customer.
Ruda wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruda lands a couple of digs.
Li pulls Ruda in to control the position.
Li keeping moving, preventing Ruda from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ruda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruda pinned against the cage. Ruda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruda did well to prevent Li getting side control.
Ruda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Li is controlling him.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruda wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ruda trying to control the position here.
Li looking to sit in guard and control but Ruda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Ruda is proving a slippery customer.
Ivan Ruda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruda won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Ruda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Ruda lands a couple of digs.
Ruda scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruda landing some decent shots from guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Ruda from controlling successfully.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Li pulls Ruda in to control the position.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li wants to sweep here but Ruda controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ruda lands a couple of digs.
Ruda is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Ruda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruda stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Ruda stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruda is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li has Ruda pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li pulls Ruda in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Ruda trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruda is aware though and is defending well.
Li looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruda lands a couple of digs.
Ruda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Li has momentary wrist control but Ruda slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Ruda.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ruda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruda was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruda has his feet on Li's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruda pinned against the cage. Ruda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruda shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ruda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruda lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruda postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruda's guard. #REVB##T1#
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruda is retaining full guard.
Ruda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruda trying to keep a closed guard but Li is proving a slippery customer.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruda looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruda, not yet.
Li throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li throws a strike but Ruda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ruda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Li is pulling down on Ruda's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruda, at least for the moment.
Li wants to control the position but Ruda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Li wants to improve his position but Ruda is controlling well.
Li trying to hold on to Ruda's head to control him but Ruda postures up.
Li wants to get back to full guard but Ruda has mounted him!
Ruda wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Ruda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Li's face.
Li tries to lock up and control but Ruda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruda landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Ruda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Li is surviving well by controlling Ruda's body position as best he can.
Ruda landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Li is rocked!#T4#
Ruda lands with some strikes.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Ruda finish him?
Ruda drops a big elbow. That's hurt Li! More shots from Ruda and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Ruda! |
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Event:
JF 60 - Babis vs Khvicha
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Ruda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruda is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zekkal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruda's head.
Zekkal wants to clinch#TD2#
and Ruda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zekkal won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Zekkal's face as Ruda controls the position.
Ruda looks up at the clock and then as Zekkal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruda prevents Zekkal from escaping the position.
Zekkal is trying to escape the position but Ruda is controlling the position.
Ruda working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zekkal seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruda dominates the positioning.
Ruda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruda working the body and head with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Safin Zekkal has been cut.
Ruda looks up at the clock and then as Zekkal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruda lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Ruda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zekkal is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ruda yanks on the arm and Zekkal is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ruda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Ruda! |
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Event:
JF 52 - Ruffy Dog vs Slukowski
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Babis tests Ruda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Babis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babis digs a good body shot into Ruda's ribs.
Babis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnaba Babis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babis connects with the punch.
Babis cracks Ruda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruda misses with a takedown attempt
and Babis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babis takes a swing at Ruda's ribcage but misses.
Babis lands a nice hook to Ruda's body. Ruda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Babis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babis lands a slapping body shot.
Babis looks to throw the jab but Ruda is out of range.
Babis cracks Ruda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruda slips a jab from Babis.#T1#
Ruda tries for a takedown but Babis circles away easily
and Babis counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Babis cracks Ruda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ruda to stand back up!#ROC#Ruda is rocked!
Babis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barnaba Babis!
A victorious Barnaba Babis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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