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Event:
SOTF : 8th Final
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronin throws a big shot that misses.
Kukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronin lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kala Kukko has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kukko.#CUT#It looks like Edo Ronin has been cut.
Kukko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Ronin.
Kukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ronin.
Ronin moves in looking to clinch but Kukko pushes him off.
Kukko lands an overhand right.
Kukko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronin misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Kukko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kukko.
Ronin tries to clinch up but Kukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronin connects with a body shot.
Kukko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronin. Kukko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kukko.
Kukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ronin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kukko counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kukko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronin manages to avoid it.
Ronin throws an overhand right that lands on Kukko's shoulder, as Kukko tries to avoid the shot.
Ronin wants to clinch.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ronin! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ronin.
Ronin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kukko.
Ronin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kukko manages to avoid it.
Ronin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronin's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ronin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ronin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ronin throws a body punch but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko scores with a jab.
Kukko throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronin misses with an uppercut
and Kukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Ronin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kukko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ronin moves forwards but Kukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kukko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ronin misses with an uppercut. Kukko saw that one coming.
Kukko dips to his left and cracks Ronin with an uppercut!
Ronin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ronin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ronin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kukko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Edo Ronin's cut even more.
Kukko misses with a wild body shot.
Ronin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kukko scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronin should have avoided that one. #KD#
Kukko cracks Ronin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kukko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ronin to stand back up!#ROC#Ronin is rocked!
Kukko ducks under a wild hook from Ronin.
Ronin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kukko finish him?
Ronin throws a combination that misses
and Kukko scores with a counter punch that sends Ronin to the canvas! Kukko smells blood - he's punishing Ronin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ronin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kala Kukko!
Our winner, Kala Kukko, 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:
SOTF Round 3
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elk fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Elk gets a double leg takedown into Ronin's guard.
Elk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronin wants to sweep here but Elk controlling him for the moment.
Elk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ronin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elk is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elk's guard. #REVB#
Ronin is fighting to break Elk's control of his arms but Elk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elk keeping moving, preventing Ronin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Elk controls Ronin momentarily but Ronin frees himself.
Ronin content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ronin lying in Elk's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Elk decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ronin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spotted Elk!
Spotted Elk took some time post fight to say the following; 'Dieselnoi is the Greatest Manager of all time. '. |
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Event:
SOTF Round 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace misses the shot to the body.
Edo Ronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Edo Ronin has been cut.
Peace connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ronin throws a wild hook but Peace just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Ronin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Peace raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Peace! |
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Event:
SOTF Round 1
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Ronin cracks Dracula with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dracula looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ronin finish him?
#ROC#Dracula is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lord Dracula has been cut.
Ronin goes for a small jab and connects. Now Ronin goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Dracula stumbles back but Ronin runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Dracula to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Dracula will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edo Ronin!
Edo Ronin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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