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Event:
GPG 30 Cobb vs Sanchez
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Renfro throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Renfro misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Renfro shoots in and drives through. Shark sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Renfro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
Shark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Renfro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renfro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shark defends it nicely.
Shark scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shark checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renfro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renfro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shark avoids it really well and circles away.
Shark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark jabs Renfro right on the nose. Renfro blinks but takes it well.#T1##TD#
Renfro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Renfro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renfro 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.
Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Renfro is working away from the top position though.
Shark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Renfro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Renfro is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Renfro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Renfro throwing shots but Shark is blocking nicely.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Renfro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Renfro is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Renfro working over Shark with some ground and pound. Shark looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Renfro.
Renfro moves into full mount! Shark won't be happy about that!
Shark holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Renfro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renfro punching from mount but Shark doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Renfro wants to control the pace but Shark is squirming around nicely.
Renfro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Shark suckers Renfro into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Shark is now in Renfro's guard!
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Renfro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Renfro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Renfro controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Renfro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Renfro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well.
Shark forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Renfro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Renfro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Renfro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Renfro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shark's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renfro is fighting to break Shark's control of his arms but Shark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Renfro trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renfro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Renfro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Shark does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Renfro.
Renfro looks for the body kick but Shark saw that one coming.
Justin Renfro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renfro takes one to the side of the head.
Renfro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Renfro should have avoided that one.
Shark scores with a shot to the body.
Renfro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renfro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renfro drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Renfro dives in for a single leg takedown but Shark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renfro shoots for a double leg takedown but Shark sprawls well. He's pushed Renfro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Renfro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shark quickly recovers to half guard.
Shark is not content to let Renfro control the position.
Renfro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though. #T1#
Renfro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shark to regain full guard.
Renfro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Renfro seems to be looking for submissions.
Renfro thows a huge punch but Shark dodges it nicely.
Renfro throwing shots but Shark is blocking nicely.
Renfro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renfro trying to control from half guard but Shark is working away.
Renfro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Shark holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Renfro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Renfro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Renfro thows a huge punch but Shark dodges it nicely.
Shark tries to roll over but Renfro keeps him under control.
Renfro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renfro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shark trying to control but Renfro postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shark tries to clinch there but Renfro circles away.
Renfro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Shark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Renfro to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Renfro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Renfro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Renfro throws a strike but Shark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Renfro 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.
Renfro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shark slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Renfro.
Renfro wants to sweep but Shark has passed to side control!#T4#
Renfro tries to improve position but can't.
Renfro gets back to half guard.
Renfro tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg. #SUB#
Renfro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Renfro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Renfro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Justin Renfro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Renfro throws a combination that misses
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Renfro shoots in but no luck this time.
Shark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot by Shark.
Renfro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shark but Shark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Renfro is rocked!
Renfro switches off momentarily and Shark cracks him with a monster right hand! Renfro topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shark dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Power Shark!
Power Shark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Justin Renfro was interviewed post fight and said 'Great opponent may he strive for better things'.
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Event:
PFF 27 Allen vs Hole
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Renfro ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Renfro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Renfro throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Renfro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th planet rio in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brooks. #TD#
Renfro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Renfro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Renfro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Renfro stalling. #SUB#
Renfro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Renfro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooks! #SUB#
Renfro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Renfro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Renfro controlling from mount. #T2##SU#
Renfro get's back to his feet.
Renfro scores with a hook.#CL#
Renfro has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Renfro lands a takedown into guard.
#T3#
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
Renfro forces his way into half guard.
Renfro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Renfro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Renfro working for a submission but Brooks is keeping him at bay.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Renfro lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renfro controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renfro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Renfro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Renfro is in Brooks's guard.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renfro passes Brooks's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Renfro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brooks connects with a body shot.#CL#
Renfro moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Renfro jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Renfro around his waist. Renfro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Renfro trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##BC#
Renfro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Renfro pushes him off.
Renfro throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brooks leaves Renfro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renfro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Renfro rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Renfro breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Renfro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Renfro showed some decent athleticism there.
Renfro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SU#
Renfro stands up out of the half guard.
Brooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Renfro on the side of the head.
Renfro tries to land a front kick but Brooks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Renfro. Renfro maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Renfro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Renfro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Renfro lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Terence Brooks has been cut.#BC#
Renfro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Renfro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Renfro.
Brooks works Renfro's body with a nice hook.
Renfro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brooks defends well and Renfro ends up having to push Brooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Renfro moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks trying to stall but Renfro improves his position.
#T4##BC#
Renfro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks moves out of range of the strikes.
Justin Renfro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Renfro darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Renfro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Renfro is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renfro keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Renfro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Terence Brooks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Renfro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brooks defends it nicely.
Renfro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?#TD#
Renfro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard. #SU#
Renfro stands up and waves to Brooks to follow him.
Renfro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Renfro wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renfro.
#T1##TD#
Renfro manages to pull guard.
Brooks preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Renfro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Renfro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renfro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Renfro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Renfro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Brooks is trying to control Renfro's posture but Renfro avoids it.
Renfro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Renfro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brooks! #T3#
Renfro with the ground and pound from mount.
Renfro controlling his opponent.
Renfro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Renfro cracks Brooks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Renfro working for a submission but Brooks is keeping him at bay.
Renfro lands a heavy elbow.
Renfro working Brooks over with strikes here.
Renfro controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Renfro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
Terence Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renfro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Justin Renfro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Renfro has hold of Brooks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brooks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Renfro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Renfro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Renfro!
A relieved looking Justin Renfro 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:
PFF 21w Gagnon vs Pinkman
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Haily lands a nice hook to Renfro's body. Renfro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haily dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Renfro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haily is looking to get back to is feet but Renfro passes into side control.
Haily's coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Haily is looking for a sweep.
Renfro works to advance to full mount. Haily defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Renfro trying to control but Haily is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renfro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB2#
Renfro looking for a guillotine from mount but Haily is having none of it.
Renfro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Renfro goes for an armbar but Haily turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Haily.
Haily is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Renfro controlling Haily's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Renfro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Renfro tries to strike from the bottom.
Renfro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Renfro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haily defends well.#SUB2#
Renfro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Haily is defending well. Renfro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Haily has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Renfro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Renfro!
Justin Renfro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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