RUF Nation 2024: A Year of Explosive Action and New Champions

2024 was an incredible year for RUF Nation, featuring four action-packed events that showcased both established talent and rising stars. Let's recap the highlights from each event.

RUF 57 (March 9, 2024)

The year kicked off with an explosive night of fights at RUF 57. In a standout performance, Marcus Nash secured an impressive victory with a third-round TKO. The card was also stacked with impressive finishes, particularly in the early rounds:

• Austin Clayton made quick work of Aaron Sutterfield with a first-round TKO
• Zane Darlington dominated Anthony Camacho, securing a first-round TKO
• Anthony Chung submitted Everett Evans via rear-naked choke in round one

The second round also delivered excitement with Josh Cruz and Caden Cox both securing TKO victories over their respective opponents.

RUF 58 (April 20, 2024)

April's event featured multiple title fights and spectacular finishes. The night's highlight was Jarred Turner's explosive second-round KO victory to claim championship gold. Amari Sengsavanh and Zurina Turrey also earned title victories via unanimous decision.

Notable quick finishes included:

• Blake Listello's first-round KO over Everett Evans
• Octavian Trumbo's first-round TKO victory against Derrick Brown

RUF 59 (August 17, 2024)

The summer event brought intense action and a memorable title fight, with Jaeleen Robledo securing the championship via second-round guillotine choke over Zurina Turrey. The card featured an impressive array of first-round finishes:

• Raul Navarrette's knockout of Alim Muhammad
• Austin Wourms' rear-naked choke submission of Derrick Brown
• Vinny Dias' TKO victory over Thomas Prestriedge
• Brady Rivera's TKO win against Tristan Johnson
• Jordan Barreras submitting Armando Lucio Jr with a rear-naked choke
• Alec Schwartz's rear-naked choke victory over Mason Carroll

RUF 60 (November 16, 2024)

The final event of 2024 featured two championship bouts, with James Pleasant II winning by unanimous decision and Austin Wourms securing a first-round submission victory to claim gold. The card delivered several explosive first-round finishes:

• Ky Kalscheur's knockout of James Munoz
• Deran Martinez's TKO victory over Cody Sheronick
• Joao Camilo submitting Rodney Mondala
• Joseph Perez earning a TKO win against Stephen McKenney

2024 By The Numbers

The year showcased 43 total fights across 4 events, with an impressive 60.5% finish rate (26 finishes out of 43 fights). Breaking down the finishes:

• 14 TKO victories
• 8 submission victories (including 5 rear-naked chokes)
• 4 knockouts The remaining bouts went to the judges' scorecards, with 12 unanimous decisions and 1 split decision.
• First-round finishes accounted for 16 of the year's bouts, while 6 fights ended in round two, and 17 went the full distance to round three.
• The promotion also featured 7 title fights throughout the year, highlighting the competitive depth across multiple weight classes.

2024 proved to be a landmark year for RUF Nation, featuring multiple new champions, countless highlight-reel finishes, and the continued growth of the promotion. The combination of established veterans and rising prospects suggests an even more exciting 2025.

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