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Event:
Syn 491 - Tycoon Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Bengazzoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bengazzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Bengazzoni looks to land a right hand but Renninger moved out of range.
Bengazzoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renninger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bengazzoni backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Bengazzoni manages to avoid it all.
Bengazzoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bengazzoni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renninger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and pushes Renninger back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Renninger drags the fight down to the ground.
Renninger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Renninger wants to stand but Bengazzoni is controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bengazzoni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Bengazzoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Renninger is wriggling around but Bengazzoni manages to pass to half guard.
Bengazzoni wants to take a breather but Renninger is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bengazzoni prevents Renninger from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengazzoni wants to pass to mount but Renninger is defending the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bengazzoni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Bengazzoni throws a lazy right hand but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bengazzoni clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bengazzoni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bengazzoni smiles and moves away.
#T3#
Bengazzoni throws a looping overhand right but Renninger ducks down to avoid it.
Bengazzoni throws a jab when Renninger was well out of range.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Bengazzoni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Renninger blocks a jab.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch successfully.
Bengazzoni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Renninger jumps guard but Bengazzoni stands there with Renninger around his waist. Renninger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renninger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bengazzoni to keep the fight standing.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Renninger.#T4##BC#
Bengazzoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Bengazzoni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bengazzoni moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Renninger ducks right into an uppercut from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renninger throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bengazzoni has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bengazzoni swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger tries to pull guard but Bengazzoni holds him up against the cage and eventually Renninger drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bengazzoni darts in and clinches Renninger up against the cage.
Bengazzoni working aggressively here.
Bengazzoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renninger can do to turn this around?
Renninger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bengazzoni just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bengazzoni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Renninger blocks an uppercut.
Bengazzoni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bengazzoni is working Renninger over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Renninger fails to pull guard.
Bengazzoni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bengazzoni lands a hook that snaps the head of Renninger backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renninger.
Bengazzoni cracks Renninger with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Renninger blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Renninger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bengazzoni backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Bengazzoni manages to avoid it all.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renninger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Bengazzoni backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Bengazzoni manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Renninger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bengazzoni misses with a body punch
and Renninger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Renninger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bengazzoni.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bengazzoni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Bengazzoni loads up on a big right hand but Renninger slips the punch.
Renninger throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bengazzoni has Renninger up against the cage in a clinch.
Renninger jumps guard but Bengazzoni stands there with Renninger around his waist. Renninger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Renninger.
Bengazzoni misses with the head strike.
Renninger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bengazzoni walks away with a smile on his face. Renninger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bengazzoni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benjamin Bengazzoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renninger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bengazzoni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Bengazzoni has managed to clinch.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Bengazzoni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Renninger's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bengazzoni. #BC#
Bengazzoni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bengazzoni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renninger counters with a one-two to the body.
Bengazzoni cracks a nice hook into Renninger's ribs.
Bengazzoni just misses with a punch to the body.
Bengazzoni feints and then cracks Renninger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renninger down.
Renninger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengazzoni.
Bengazzoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Renninger slips a jab from Bengazzoni.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab. Renninger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bengazzoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Renninger.
Renninger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bengazzoni backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Bengazzoni manages to avoid it all.
Bengazzoni cracks Renninger with an open hand slap.
Bengazzoni lunges at Renninger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Renninger's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengazzoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Renninger should have avoided that one.
Bengazzoni wants to clinch up but Renninger keeps it at a distance.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renninger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Bengazzoni dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the body
and Renninger counters with a left and a right that stings Bengazzoni.
Renninger moves out of range as Bengazzoni strikes.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Renninger defending well as Bengazzoni loads up on a big left hand.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Bengazzoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bengazzoni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Renninger. Renninger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Bengazzoni.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazzoni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renninger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renninger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bengazzoni tries to close the distance and clinch but Renninger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Bengazzoni misses with a lunging right hand
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Bengazzoni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bengazzoni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Bengazzoni misses its intended target. #CL#
Bengazzoni closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bengazzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renninger moves out of range as Bengazzoni strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Renninger blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Bengazzoni has closed the distance and engaged Renninger in a clinch.
Bengazzoni throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bengazzoni tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Bengazzoni back against the cage.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bengazzoni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bengazzoni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Renninger pulls guard successfully.
Renninger is looking to stand back up but Bengazzoni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Renninger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengazzoni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengazzoni wants to free his trapped foot but Renninger is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Bengazzoni is trying to control. Renninger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bengazzoni is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Renninger is trying to stand back up but Bengazzoni is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renninger walks into a jab.
Bengazzoni misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Bengazzoni moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Bengazzoni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bengazzoni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Bengazzoni!
A relieved looking Benjamin Bengazzoni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 478 - Rutherford vs Wein
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Renninger ducks right into an uppercut from Kiddi.
Kiddi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiddi with a nice cross.
Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Renninger moves away and avoids it.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renninger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Renninger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiddi throws a sloppy head kick and Renninger moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kiddi.
Nice shot lands for Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a lazy right hand but Renninger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Renninger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Renninger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richard Renninger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Kiddi slams his shin into Renninger's torso.
Renninger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Renninger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renninger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger moves out of range of the body kick.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiddi swings for the body but Renninger moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renninger's sensitive parts.
Renninger blocks the body kick.
Renninger blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renninger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiddi lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Kiddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Kiddi.
Renninger defending well as Kiddi loads up on a big left hand.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renninger counters with a two punch combo.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi throws a jab but it's blocked by Renninger.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kiddi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiddi lands a jab to the head.
Renninger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi is looking to chop away at Renninger's legs.
Renninger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiddi.
Renninger takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Kiddi cracks Renninger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Kiddi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renninger jumps guard but Kiddi stands there with Renninger around his waist. Renninger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renninger tries to pull guard but Kiddi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiddi tries to work over Renninger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Renninger is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiddi to keep the fight standing.
Galdra Kiddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Renninger.
Kiddi leaning against his opponent.
Renninger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Renninger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiddi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiddi tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Kiddi misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renninger.
Kiddi has a couple of punches blocked by Renninger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kiddi.
Renninger blocks a head kick by Kiddi.
Kiddi takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Kiddi tries to close the distance and clinch but Renninger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiddi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kiddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Kiddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiddi. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renninger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Renninger keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kiddi misses with a leg kick
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiddi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiddi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiddi misses with a looping left.
Kiddi throws a hook but Renninger blocks it.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renninger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Renninger scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Kiddi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Renninger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiddi is in Renninger's guard.
Kiddi postures up in Renninger's guard and throws a big left but Renninger blocks it.
Kiddi won't allow Renninger to get back to his feet.
Kiddi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiddi trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Kiddi is looking to work some ground and pound but Renninger has wrist control.#T2#
Renninger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kiddi.
Renninger wants to get back to his feet but Kiddi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiddi throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiddi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Renninger.
Kiddi tries for a takedown but Renninger circles away easily
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiddi tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Nice body kick from Kiddi.
Kiddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renninger can do to turn this around?
Kiddi misses with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kiddi misses with a kick to the body.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renninger avoids the head kick by Kiddi.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi misses with a low kick.
Kiddi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Renninger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiddi. That one must have hurt.
Renninger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galdra Kiddi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kiddi thumps Renninger with a low kick.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renninger's head.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
Renninger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiddi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renninger defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a push kick but Renninger slaps the foot to one side.
Richard Renninger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renninger moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galdra Kiddi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kiddi moves in looking to clinch but Renninger pushes him off.
Kiddi misses the jab.
Kiddi throws a leg kick but Renninger moved away.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiddi pushes Renninger away with a front kick.
Kiddi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi throws a head kick that Renninger semi-blocks.
Renninger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiddi throws out the jab.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Kiddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi looks for the body kick but Renninger saw that one coming.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger walks into a stiff left hand from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses
and Renninger counters with a series of strikes. Kiddi will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Kiddi misses its intended target.
Renninger throws a counter combo.#T1#
Kiddi throws a big shot that misses.
Renninger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renninger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiddi.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Kiddi.
Kiddi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Kiddi misses with a hook.
Kiddi looks to land a body kick but Renninger moved away.
Kiddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiddi shoots in and drives through. Renninger sprawls well.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Renninger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiddi throws a low kick but Renninger avoids it.
Renninger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galdra Kiddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kiddi tries to clinch there but Renninger circles away.
Kiddi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Renninger counters with a three punch combo that has Kiddi backing up. Kiddi nods at Renninger to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiddi misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Renninger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kiddi lands a leg kick that knocks Renninger off balance momentarily.
Kiddi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger blocks a jab.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiddi throws a head kick but Renninger moves out of range.
Renninger unleashes a big counter combination but Kiddi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renninger moves out of range as Kiddi throws a body kick.
Renninger is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Kiddi misses with a wild body shot.
Kiddi lands a head kick!
Kiddi throws a leg kick
and Renninger counters with a left and a right that stings Kiddi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Renninger takes one on the button.
Kiddi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi looks to throw the jab but Renninger is out of range.
Kiddi throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Kiddi throws a shot from downtown. Renninger moves away and avoids it.
Renninger leaves Kiddi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renninger checks a leg kick.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
Kiddi thuds his shin into the meat of Renninger's side.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiddi.
As Kiddi backs off Renninger throws a huge counter combo but Kiddi manages to avoid it all.
Kiddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Renninger counters with a two punch combo.
Renninger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kiddi misses with a body kick.
Renninger throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galdra Kiddi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kiddi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galdra Kiddi!
A very excited looking Galdra Kiddi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 469 - Slinga vs Gymer
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Renninger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Renninger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strange misses the shot to the body.
Renninger tried to counter with a leg kick but Strange avoided it.
Renninger scores with a nice body kick.
Strange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renninger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Renninger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strange connects with a right hand. Renninger shakes it off.
Strange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renninger was well out of range. Poor timing from Strange.
Sloppy strikes from Renninger. Those never looked like landing.
Renninger tries to work over Strange's front leg with a kick but Strange checks it.
Strange misses with a looping left.
Renninger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strange swings for the body but Renninger moves out of range.
Strange shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Renninger counters with an inside leg kick.
Renninger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strange looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Renninger misses with a body shot.
Strange has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Strange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Strange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renninger cracks Strange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renninger.
Strange throws a head kick that Renninger semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Renninger misses the jab.
Strange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renninger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Renninger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strange or perhaps it was just good defense by Renninger, which made it look bad.
Richard Renninger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Strange.
Strange darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Renninger throws a front kick that sends Strange stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange stuns Renninger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Strange shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strange was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Strange is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Renninger is trying to escape and Strange transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Renninger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Strange! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Strange!
A relieved looking Simon Strange thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Renninger.
Renninger moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno lands a jab to Renninger's midsection.
Renninger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renninger tries to clinch up
and Maneno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Renninger didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Renninger counters by moving into the clinch.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Renninger has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Renninger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maneno tries to break free but Renninger pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Maneno is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Renninger ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Renninger.
Renninger connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Renninger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger is looking to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Renninger throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Renninger scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renninger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
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!
Maneno slips a jab and a cross from Renninger.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maneno misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Renninger counters by clinching up.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Renninger is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Renninger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger. #BC#
Renninger breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Renninger closes the distance and clinches.
Renninger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maneno wants to break free but Renninger has control.
Maneno tries to circle away but Renninger has him pinned against the cage.
Renninger scores with a knee to the head.
Renninger has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renninger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Renninger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Renninger saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Renninger misses its intended target. #T3#
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger lands a jab to the nose.
Renninger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Renninger looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Maneno.
Renninger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Renninger slips under a jab from Maneno.
Good shot there by Maneno.
Renninger lands with a straight right. Maneno didn't see that one coming.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Renninger throwing a counter right hand but Maneno manages to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renninger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renninger lands a good knee to the midsection. Maneno won't want to take too many of those.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Renninger.
Renninger lands with a light punch inside.
Maneno is trying to break free.
Renninger prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Maneno. #BC2#
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renninger cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Renninger looks to throw the jab but Maneno is out of range.
Renninger throws an overhand right that lands on Maneno's shoulder, as Maneno tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renninger moves away.
Nice defenses there by Renninger.
A counter left hand to the body from Renninger misses its target.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Renninger staying out of range there.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Renninger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Renninger takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno tries to circle away but Renninger has him pinned against the cage.
Renninger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renninger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Renninger is controlling him.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Renninger has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Renninger should have avoided that one.
Renninger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renninger.
Maneno moves out of range as Renninger throws a body kick.
Renninger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maneno takes a kick to the side of the head.
Renninger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Renninger misses with a body shot
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Renninger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maneno.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno throws a hook but Renninger avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Renninger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
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!
Maneno scores with a jab. Renninger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renninger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renninger misses with a body kick.
Renninger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maneno throws a body punch but Renninger moves out of range. #CL#
Renninger forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renninger lands a knee to the head.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Renninger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maneno misses with a hook.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renninger with a jab.#T3#
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Renninger counters with a low kick, right behind Maneno 's knee.
Renninger looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maneno checks a leg kick.
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renninger manages to avoid it.
Renninger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Renninger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Renninger swings for the body but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Renninger is out of range.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Renninger ducks down to avoid it.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Renninger's ribs.
Renninger lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Renninger counters by clinching up.
Richard Renninger has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Renninger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Maneno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Maneno.
Renninger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Renninger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Renninger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Renninger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maneno stuns Renninger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renninger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Maneno as he connects with a hook.
Maneno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Renninger's hands.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Renninger didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Maneno.
Maneno misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Maneno.#T1#
Renninger tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renninger.
Maneno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renninger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renninger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maneno misses the body punch
and Renninger counters with a good low kick that Maneno was not able to check.
Maneno throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Renninger moves into the clinch.
Renninger working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Renninger misses with the body kick
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Renninger moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maneno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renninger.
Renninger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
As Maneno tries to get set, Renninger tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.
Renninger slips a straight right by Maneno.
Renninger throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Renninger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Renninger clinches with his opponent.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maneno avoids it.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Renninger.
Maneno is trying to break free.#BC#
Renninger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Renninger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renninger cracks Maneno with a good jab.
Renninger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maneno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Renninger. That snapped Maneno's head back.
Renninger just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renninger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Renninger in his tracks.
Renninger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Maneno lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renninger lands a nice hook to Maneno's body. Maneno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maneno takes a swing at Renninger's ribcage but misses.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maneno.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Renninger moves out of range as Maneno strikes.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renninger.
A countering left hand to the body from Maneno misses.
Renninger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Renninger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Renninger avoids the body shot from Maneno.
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Maneno tries to get set, Renninger tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard Renninger!
A very excited looking Richard Renninger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 448 - Turpin vs. Slinga
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Kukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renninger's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Renninger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Renninger throws out a leg kick but Kukko moves out of range and Renninger only half commits.
Renninger scores with a decent looking hook.
Renninger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Renninger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kukko.
Renninger connects with an inside leg kick.
Renninger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kukko.
Renninger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukko lands the left hand.
Kukko is looking to slow Renninger down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Renninger forces Kukko back against the cage and clinches.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger gets underhooks to prevent Kukko's takedown attempt.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the head but Kukko blocks with his arms.
Renninger missing with knees to the body.
Renninger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kukko tries to score a body lock takedown but Renninger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kukko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kukko.
A frustrated look appears on Renninger's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Kukko has picked Renninger up - he's going for a ride! Kukko dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Renninger is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Renninger trying to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renninger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kukko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is trying to control. Renninger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renninger is looking to control Kukko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renninger avoid being mounted?
Renninger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko. #T2#
Renninger gets back to full guard.
Renninger is trying to keep Kukko in close.
Kukko throws an elbow that misses. Renninger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kukko's guard. Nice move by Renninger!#REVB#
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Kukko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kukko controlling the position.
Kukko trying to control the position.
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!#T3#
Renninger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kukko is pulling down on Renninger's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kukko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Renninger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kukko's face.
#TD#
Kukko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Renninger can't fight it off and eventually Kukko manages to take the fight to the floor. Renninger looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Renninger pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Renninger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kukko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Renninger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Renninger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Kukko throwing strikes from guard but Renninger blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Renninger misses with a right hand
and Renninger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kukko throws a right hand that Renninger ducks under and follows up with a left that Renninger also avoids with ease.
Renninger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kukko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renninger is able to avoid easily.
Kukko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renninger defends it nicely.
Renninger tries to counter with a clinch but Kukko shakes him off and moves away.
Kukko swings widly with a right hand
and Renninger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kukko shoots in for a double leg but Renninger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kukko misses with a double jab.
Kukko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renninger. Renninger obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kukko. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kukko.
Renninger tries a quick counter leg kick but Kukko is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kukko throws a leg kick that misses.
Renninger misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kukko counters with a single leg into guard. Renninger didn't expect that. #T1#
Renninger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kukko won't allow Renninger to sweep him here.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kukko's guard. #REVB#
Renninger is stalling in the full guard.
Kukko trying to keep a closed guard but Renninger is proving a slippery customer.
Renninger looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko has control of Renninger's left arm, preventing Renninger from doing any damage.
Renninger won't allow Kukko to sweep him here.
Kukko seems keen to control Renninger's posture.
Renninger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renninger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kukko controls Renninger momentarily but Renninger frees himself.
Renninger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Renninger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Renninger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Renninger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kukko is trying to maintain the position but Renninger is very close to passing his half guard.
Kukko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Kukko wants to control the position but Renninger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kukko trying to control here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukko is trying to stand up here but Renninger is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Renninger is just out of range.
Renninger fails to land with a series of punches.
Renninger pushes Kukko away with a front kick.
Kukko shoots for a double leg takedown but Renninger sprawls well. He's pushed Kukko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Renninger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kukko throws a hook but Renninger avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kukko darts in looking for a takedown but Renninger gets double underhooks and turns Kukko into the cage.
Kukko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Renninger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Renninger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kukko misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Renninger as Kukko shoots in.
Kukko throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Renninger moves into the clinch.
Kukko has Renninger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renninger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kukko tries to pull guard but Renninger won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokki Kukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renninger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kukkos head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Renninger.
Kukko is trying to pull guard but Renninger has him pressed against the cage.
Kukko can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Renninger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rokki Kukko has been cut.
Renninger lands with a left to the head.
Renninger lands a right hand. #BC2#
Renninger breaks from the clinch.
Kukko avoids a kick to the body.
Renninger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Renninger after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Renninger scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC2#
Renninger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renninger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukko avoids the head kick by Renninger.
Kukko dives in for a single leg takedown but Renninger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Renninger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kukko is just out of range.
Renninger misses with a low kick.
Renninger lands with a slapping head kick.
Kukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renninger doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renninger.
#TD#
Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Renninger to the ground. Kukko is now in Renninger's guard.
Kukko stands up over Renninger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Renninger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Renninger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Renninger working for a triangle but Kukko defends it easily.
#T2#
Kukko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renninger is keeping the position for now.
Kukko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Renninger's head.
Renninger looking for a sweep. Not yet Renninger, not yet.
Kukko postures up.
Kukko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kukko throws a strike but Renninger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Kukko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renninger's guard. #REVR#
Kukko forces his way into half guard.
Kukko is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Kukko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kukko with the ground and pound but Renninger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kukko being controlled here momentarily.
Renninger looking to control.
Kukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Kukko lands a couple of digs.
Renninger has control of Kukko's left arm, preventing Kukko from doing any damage.
Kukko works over Renninger with some ground and pound from guard.
Kukko trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Renninger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kukko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kukko wants to control from the top but Renninger keeps moving.
Renninger seems keen to control Kukko's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kukko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Renninger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Renninger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Renninger!
Richard Renninger thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 439 - EPL finals
Date: May 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Renninger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Strange misses. #CL2#
Strange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Renninger.
Renninger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Strange.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strange.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strange.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Strange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renninger.
Renninger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strange tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Strange tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renninger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strange blocks it with crossed arms.
Renninger misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Renninger.
Strange works on Renninger's body with a couple of short punches.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renninger. #T1#
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger misses with some punches.
Renninger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strange tries to work over Renninger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strange throws an elbow that misses.
Renninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strange misses with a punch on the inside.
Renninger tries a knee to the head but Strange blocks it.
Strange scores a nice knee to the body.
Renninger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renninger has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Strange has a couple of punches blocked by Renninger.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strange avoids it.
Renninger working aggressively here.
Renninger working hard to break the clinch.
Strange is trying to drag Renninger to the mat but Renninger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strange.
Strange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Strange throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Renninger blocks it with crossed arms.
Strange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renninger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger.
A hook to the body from Renninger.
Strange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strange can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Strange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renninger has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strange pushes Renninger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Strange.
Nice body punch from Strange - that landed with a thud.
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strange. #T3#
Renninger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Strange avoiding damage as Renninger throws knees to the body.
Renninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strange takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strange just misses with a elbow thrown towards Renninger's brow.
Strange blocking some punches.
Strange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Renninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strange missing with knees to the body.
Renninger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Strange decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Renninger passes into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renninger has control of an arm but Strange manages to advance to Renninger's back!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Strange looking for the choke but no joy.
Renninger wants to control his opponent's hands but Strange gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renninger can't escape the position.
Renninger trying to control the hands but Strange won't let him.
Strange is hanging on to Renninger's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Renninger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strange misses with a hook.
Renninger tries to clinch there but Strange circles away.
Strange is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Strange moves into the clinch.#BC#
Renninger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Strange clinches up against the cage.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Renninger scores with a shoulder strike.
Renninger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strange tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Strange back against the cage.
Renninger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strange.
A right hand to the body from Renninger.
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Renninger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renninger is able to avoid easily.
Strange throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Strange defending well as Renninger loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Strange drives through and clinches with Renninger against the cage.
Strange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Renninger pushes Strange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renninger blocking some punches.
Strange throws a punch but it's blocked by Renninger.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Strange.
Renninger takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Renninger.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Renninger is trying to push Strange away but Strange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strange.
Renninger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Strange scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Renninger manages to break the clinch.
Strange throws the left hand but Renninger avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Renninger tries to land a leg kick but Strange saw it coming and moves away.
Strange loads up on a big right hand but Renninger slips the punch.#CL#
Renninger clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Strange gets control of Renninger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Renninger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Renninger wants to pass the guard but Strange is keeping the position.
Strange lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strange is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Renninger pulls Strange in to control the position.
Strange postures up in Renninger's guard and throws a big left but Renninger blocks it.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renninger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Renninger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Renninger's guard.
Strange is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Renninger!
Renninger is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Strange has hold of Renninger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Renninger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strange unloads with some shots from mount but Renninger bucks and avoids them well.
Renninger tries to hold on but Strange postures up.#SUB2#
Strange looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strange on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renninger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strange scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strange takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renninger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renninger slips under a jab.
Renninger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renninger is looking to land body kicks.
Renninger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renninger throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Strange counters with a single leg into guard. Renninger didn't expect that.
Renninger keeping full guard, as Strange tries to pass.
Strange trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Renninger controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself. #T1#
Strange looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Renninger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renninger is adopting a defensive guard.
Strange landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Renninger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
Strange landing some decent shots from guard.
Strange pushing down on Renninger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Renninger manages to get to full guard.
Renninger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Strange is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Renninger wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Strange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strange is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Richard Renninger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renninger tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Renninger is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Renninger trying to control but Strange postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renninger is positioning himself well to prevent Strange advancing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Strange connects with a nice short shot to Renninger's temple.
Strange thows a huge punch but Renninger dodges it nicely.
Renninger tries to roll over but Strange keeps him under control.
Strange throwing shots but Renninger is blocking nicely.
Renninger tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Renninger taking some punishment here, with Strange in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Strange seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strange winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
Simon Strange thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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