PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renfro (ranked 2089 p4p, 236 weight class) and Terence Brooks (ranked 6321 p4p, 569 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Renfro
vs
Brooks

183 cm
21
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Renfro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terence Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooks!

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Renfro get's back to his feet.
Renfro scores with a hook.

Renfro has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.

Renfro lands a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
Renfro forces his way into half guard.
Renfro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

Brooks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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.

Renfro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Brooks connects with a body shot.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Renfro rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.

Renfro breaks from the clinch.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renfro lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Terence Brooks has been cut.

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.

Renfro moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks trying to stall but Renfro improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

Renfro pulls guard effortlessly.

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!

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?

Renfro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Renfro manages to pull guard.
Brooks preventing the sweep.

Renfro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.

Renfro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Renfro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.