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Event:
MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Power has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rud tries for a takedown but Power manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoffer Rud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rud darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Rud into the cage.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power pushes Rud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rud goes for a takedown attempt but Power pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Power lands a big uppercut and Rud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rud looks OK. Power waves Rud back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Kristoffer Rud has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power misses with a hook. Rud ducked under it nicely.
Polish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rud connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Rud counters with a straight right hand.
Power lands a nice hook to Rud's body. Rud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rud is breathing heavily.
Power darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rud's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Power before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Polish Power!
Polish Power seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Laake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rud's sensitive parts.
A big left from Rud misses.
Laake fails to land with a series of punches.
Laake scores with a decent looking hook.
Laake throws a jab but it's blocked by Rud.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Rud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Rud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laake.
Laake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laake cracks Rud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laake is looking to slow Rud down with leg kicks.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laake's corner calls for a 1-2. Laake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Laake jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Laake gets caught flat footed, as Rud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rud drops back looking for a leg! Laake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laake manages to kick Rud off! Rud jumps back into Laake's guard.
Rud stops Laake from standing up. #SUB#
Rud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rud advances position into side control!#T2##SUB#
Rud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laake knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rud is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laake has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rud tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Rud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well. #SUB#
Rud is trying to get an arm triangle but Laake is defending well. #SUB#
Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Rud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laake prevents Rud from improving position. #SUB#
Rud tries for a kimura but Laake is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kristoffer Rud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yngve Laake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Laake throws the left hand but Rud avoids the punch easily.
Laake misses with a head kick.
Laake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laake connects with a nice looking jab.
Rud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laake swivels and escapes.
Rud shoots in looking for a takedown but Laake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rud's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rud throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rud is in Laake's guard.
Rud trying to control but Laake is working from the bottom.
Rud passes Laake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laake is trying to stand back up but Rud is controlling him
#SUB#
Rud is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laake has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Rud seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Rud is working for a kimura but Laake is defending it quite comfortably.
Laake is trying is best to control the position here.
Rud trying to control from half guard but Laake is working away. #SUB#
Rud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Laake is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristoffer Rud!
After the big win, Kristoffer Rud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Levesque throws a good cross that connects.
Levesque connects with a right hand. Rud shakes it off.#TD2#
Rud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levesque was covering up waiting for the punch and Rud finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Rud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levesque defends it easily.
Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Levesque got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Levesque has managed to get both his arms back between Rud's legs - danger averted.
Rud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rud being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Levesque.#SUB2#
Rud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rud keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque passes Rud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
#T3#
Levesque prevents Rud from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque controlling the action here.
Rud is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rud shoots in for a double leg but Levesque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levesque misses the shot to the body.
Rud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Rud drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that André Levesque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud has his takedown stuffed
and Rud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
André Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.#TD2#
Rud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levesque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rud tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Levesque advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levesque is pressing down on Rud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rud is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Rud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily.
Rud won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Rud is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rud throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Levesque escapes and throws Rud's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Rud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rud keeps trying to improve his position.
Levesque working away.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom.
Levesque is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Levesque controlling the action here.#SUB#
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Rud trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
André Levesque dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Levesque looks to land a left hand but Rud moved out of range nicely.
Rud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levesque can pounce on him.
Rud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque pulls Rud in close to his closed guard and prevents Rud from doing any damage or advancing position.
Levesque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Levesque wants to hit a sweep here but Rud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Levesque there! #SUB2#
Rud working for a submission but Levesque is keeping him at bay.
Rud wants to control the pace but Levesque is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rud moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Levesque has worked his arm free - good work by Levesque!
Levesque tries to buck Rud off but Rud is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Rud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Levesque, who protects the arm well.
Rud advances to mount.
Levesque is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rud looking to secure an arm triangle but Levesque defends it well.
Rud avoids the attempt from Levesque to control.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Rud swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Rud's guard. A big mistake from Rud there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Rud has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.
Kristoffer Rud has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rud has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Levesque is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rud.
Rud manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levesque trying to control from the bottom.
Levesque is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Rud is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque tries to roll over but Rud keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rud eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rud seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Rud really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nice takedown defense from Levesque. No joy for Rud on that attempt.
Rud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
André Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
Rud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Levesque with a body shot.
Rud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Levesque lands a big uppercut and Rud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rud looks OK. Levesque waves Rud back to his feet!#ROC#Rud is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kristoffer Rud has been cut.
Rud is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Levesque engages and cracks Rud with a massive lead left hook - Rud tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Levesque is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). André Levesque!
André Levesque retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, André Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 39
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Rud fails with a takedown attempt.
Stern displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rud.
Stern is looking to chop away at Rud's legs.
Rud shoots in for a takedown but Stern shows good takedown defense.
Kip Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Stern looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rud looking to pass the guard.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern is trying to keep Rud in close.
#T1#
Rud stopping the sweep attempt from Stern.
Rud is fighting to break Stern's control of his arms but Stern is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Rud pushes down on Stern's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rud looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stern works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Stern wants to sweep here but Rud controlling him for the moment.
Stern has his hands on Rud's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control the position.
Rud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Rud trying to control but Stern is working from the bottom.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rud manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Stern is posturing up here but Rud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stern tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stern has to tap! Slick submission there by Rud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristoffer Rud!
Our winner, Kristoffer Rud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 28
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Benandonner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benandonner wants it to stay on the feet.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rud tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benandonner defends well and Rud ends up having to push Benandonner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Giant Benandonner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Rud shoots in and drives through. Benandonner sprawls well.
Benandonner cracks a nice hook into Rud's ribs.
Rud looks winded!
Benandonner scores with a hook to the body. Rud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
Benandonner lands a jab to Rud's midsection.
Benandonner with a hook.#KD#
Benandonner waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rud. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rud to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Benandonner postures up and lands a big shot to Rud's brow. #ROC#Rud is rocked!
Benandonner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Benandonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rud has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Rud working for a triangle but Benandonner defends it easily.
Benandonner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rud on the ground.#T1#
Benandonner trying to control but Rud is working from the bottom. #SU#
Benandonner stands up from Rud's guard - Benandonner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benandonner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Giant Benandonner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benandonner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benandonner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rud somewhat.
Rud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benandonner as he jumps to the side.
Rud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benandonner counters with a right hand to the body.
Kristoffer Rud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Rud misses with a takedown attempt
and Benandonner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Benandonner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benandonner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benandonner with a nice cross.
Benandonner drops Rud with a big left hand! Rud is injured, injured bad! Benandonner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Benandonner!
Giant Benandonner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC 61: Year 2, Ready? FIGHT!
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Rud needs to keep his hands up - Naranja had a free shot at his head there.
Rud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Rud shoots in and bounces Naranja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rud trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom.
Naranja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Rud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Naranja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naranja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Naranja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Rud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rud trying to control but Naranja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Naranja wants to stand but Rud is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rud misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Naranja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Naranja tries a knee to the head but Rud blocks it.
A short right from Naranja.
Rud tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristoffer Rud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naranja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Rud jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Naranja walks away with a smile on his face. Rud gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rud has a takedown stuffed.
Rud shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naranja sprawls well. Naranja wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rud gets slowly back to his feet.
Naranja lands an overhand right.
Rud tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naranja swivels and escapes.
Kristoffer Rud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rud shoots and misses
and Naranja counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Naranja!
After winning the bout, Luis Naranja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Collins connects with a crisp jab.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins throws a low kick, looking for Rud's leg but Rud calmly moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Rud on that attempt. #TD2#
Rud closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rud stands up and beckons Collins to his feet. #TD2#
Rud gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Rud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Collins is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Rud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins is trying to control Rud's posture but Rud avoids it. #SUB2#
Rud has an Americana. Collins didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rud is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rud hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kristoffer Rud! |
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Event:
HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Diesel jabs Rud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Rud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Rud fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Rud persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rud wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diesel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kristoffer Rud! |
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Event:
HFC 35:Smith vs Justice 3
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Leonidas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leonidas .#CUT#It looks like Nicolai Leonidas has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rud has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rud lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Leonidas falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kristoffer Rud! |
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Event:
HFC 26: Dolite vs Abarai
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Rud avoids it.
Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rud.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marley wants it to stay on the feet.
Rud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rud somewhat.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Rud fails with the takedown.#KD#
Marley lands a big uppercut and Rud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rud looks OK. Marley waves Rud back to his feet!#ROC#Rud is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kristoffer Rud has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rud shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
Rud is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted KT Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rud looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Marley.
Rud leaves his chin hanging out and Marley seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rud crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rud shoots in and bounces Khavedalov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rud is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Khavedalov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Rud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Rud drops back looking for a leg! Khavedalov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khavedalov manages to kick Rud off! Rud jumps back into Khavedalov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rud is looking to work some ground and pound but Khavedalov has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud trying to control the position from guard on top but Khavedalov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khavedalov working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rud tries to free his leg and advance position but Khavedalov is retaining full guard.
Khavedalov is trying to control the position but Rud postures up.
Rud trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khavedalov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rud manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Rud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khavedalov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rud is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khavedalov frees his head nicely. Oh but Rud has switched to an armbar! Khavedalov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kristoffer Rud! |
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Event:
HFC 9: Lake vs Dutoit
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud fails with the takedown.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rud to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rud trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Rud tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Rud prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Rud stops Robinson from standing up.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rud manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Rud seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Robinson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kristoffer Rud! |
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Event:
HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Rud misses with an uppercut.
Lyle slips under a jab.
Kristoffer Rud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyle takes one to the side of the head.
Rud throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rud throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Lyle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rud! Lyle lets Rud back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rud is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyle sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Rud's defenses. It connects perfectly with Rud's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Lyle!
After winning the bout, Robbie Lyle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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