Salahdine Parnasse Melts Robert Ruchala to Unify Featherweight Title at KSW 85

KSW double champ Salahdine
Parnasse rules solidly over the 145-pound division.

Parnasse (18-1, 10-1 KSW) showcased his championship mettle as he
secured a TKO victory over Robert
Ruchala, unifying the KSW featherweight title in the KSW 85
headliner. The battle started with a burst of excitement as Ruchala
(9-1, 6-1 KSW) dropped Parnasse with a crafty combination involving
a spinning back elbow followed by a solid right punch in the
opening round. Throughout the first rounds, Ruchala demonstrated
his meticulous preparation, targeting Parnasse with the spinning
back forearm technique that had proven to be the only effective
technique against him to date. However, the Frenchman was never
really in danger, displaying his resilience and striking prowess by
expertly mixing long-range strikes with close-range action from the
clinch.

As the match advanced, Parnasse’s dominance became increasingly
evident. He controlled both the striking and grappling exchanges,
particularly in the third round, where he punished Ruchala with
precise ground-and-pound from the top position. In a stunning turn
of events in the fourth round, Parnasse showcased his offensive
creativity by melting Ruchala with a well-placed liver kick while
his opponent was grounded. Swiftly following up with a decisive
punch, Parnasse left Ruchala incapacitated, prompting referee
Lukasz Bosacki to intervene and halt the action. The official time
indicated the 4:42 mark of Round 4. In victory, Parnasse took home
his fifth consecutive triumph.