As Ruiz prepares for another Ivy League Tournament and a return to the national stage, his goals are direct. “Win,” he says. “And get ready for nationals.” There’s no overcomplication. No theatrics. Just execution. From MMA beginnings in New Jersey to All-America honors in Ithaca, Simon Ruiz has built his rise on balance — intensity without panic, confidence without ego, dominance without losing the joy that started it all. They call him Cuddles. And no one in the country takes him lightly. Read his full Big Red Bio now on CornellBigRed.com #YellCornell #BigRedBio #BigRedWrestling