Kennedy Blades vs Milana Dudieva – The Rising Force Meets the Veteran Fighter

One woman is hellbent on defeating every competitor to ever lace up wrestling shoes, the other is a combat sports pioneer who has stood toe-to-toe with the biggest names in MMA without blinking. Few can match the experience and judo expertise of Milana Dudieva, few can match the utter dominance Kennedy Blades has experienced in wrestling. Something has to give at RAF 07.

Kennedy Blades has been as dominant as one can be and enters RAF 07 looking to continue her rapid rise against one of the most experienced competitors she’s faced. Milana Dudieva steps onto the mat aiming to remind the world that you can never perfectly plan for battle-tested veterans. Which direction is the women’s division headed at RAF 07?

Kennedy Blades’ Middleweight title is on the line as is her title of “most dominant athlete on roster.” While she’s only had two matches in the RAF singlet she’s 2-0 with two tech fall victories, she’s never given up a point and never seen a third period.

Every wrestler has a weakness but RAF competitors are yet to see one in the Iowa Hawkeye.

Dudieva may not carry the wrestling credentials that Blades does but she’s been locked in the cage with women that would strike fear into any wrestler out there and it has been her ground game that has made her a women’s MMA staple since 2009.

Experience, judo and grappling has made Dudieve a puzzle few have figured out throughout her career and it could be a recipe for disaster for her 22-year-old opponent.

Where Dudieva built her reputation through years of grinding international competition and the MMA cage, Blades has built momentum as one of the new faces of American wrestling, bringing power, speed and confidence every time she competes.

It’s a classic clash of momentum and experience at RAF 07. The proven international veteran against the rising star aiming to show the next generation has already arrived.

Built For Real American Freestyle

Kennedy Blades: One of the most explosive young athletes in the sport, Blades brings power, speed and the relentless pressure of an Iowa Hawkeye to every match. Her ability to generate offense quickly and turn small openings into big scores makes her dangerous in any exchange.

Milana Dudieva: A seasoned international competitor known for physicality, a well-rounded ground attack and the composure that comes from years of high-level matches. Dudieva thrives when she can make opponents uncomfortable on the ground and force them into controlled exchanges.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

The Blink of an Eye: Few wrestlers in the division match Blades’ raw athleticism and strength. She needs very little time to strike and if she can create space for clean attacks, her explosiveness could quickly turn neutral exchanges into big points.

Dudieva’s Experience: Years of international competition have sharpened Dudieva’s ability to manage matches and frustrate aggressive opponents. Six of her 14 MMA wins have come by way of submission and almost every fight she’s had she’s controlled the ground game. If she controls the pace and limits scrambles, the veteran could make this an unconventional match that could have Blades thinking more than attacking.

Blades’ Early Pressure: Blades is at her best when she sets the tone early. If she pushes the pace from the opening whistle and forces Dudieva to wrestle defensively, the young American could quickly put the veteran on her heels.

Catch RAF 07 Saturday, March 28 ONLY on FOX NATION!