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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renfros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renfros comes to the cage accompanied by Be happy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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178 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm
25
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Renfros! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Shackleford! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shackleford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renfros throws out the jab. Renfros throws a poor cross that misses
and Shackleford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Shackleford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Justin Renfros has been cut. A slow jab from Shackleford misses its intended target. Shackleford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Renfros. Shackleford connects with a single shot there. Renfros misses with an uppercut
and Shackleford counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Shackleford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Renfros shoots for a double leg takedown but Shackleford sprawls well. He's pushed Renfros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Renfros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renfros misses with the combination.
Shackleford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Renfros was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleford. Shackleford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shackleford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justin Renfros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shackleford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renfros walks into a straight right hand from Shackleford. Shackleford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Shackleford misses. Shackleford thows a body shot but no joy. Renfros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shackleford as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfros. That's going to take a lot out of him. Shackleford scores with a jab to the body. Renfros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Renfros throws a front kick aimed at Shackleford's knee but Shackleford avoids it well. Nice shot lands for Shackleford. Renfros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Renfros avoids the body shot from Shackleford.
Renfros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shackleford pinned against the cage. Shackleford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Renfros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shackleford sprawls well. Shackleford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Renfros gets slowly back to his feet. Shackleford lands a right hook to the body.
Renfros is breathing heavily. Renfros throws a combination that misses and Shackleford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Renfros moves forwards but Shackleford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Justin Renfros's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shackleford scores with a nice head shot. Renfros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shackleford tries to avoid it but Renfros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shackleford to the ground. Shackleford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Shackleford scores with a jab to the jaw. Renfros misses with a right hand and Shackleford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Shackleford tries to work over Renfros's front leg with a kick but Renfros checks it. Shackleford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Renfros momentarily.
Justin Renfros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Shackleford throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice body punch from Shackleford. Shackleford connects with a single shot there. Shackleford lands a nice shot to the body.
Shackleford jabs at Renfros's body. Shackleford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shackleford jabs at Renfros's body. Shackleford throws a combination. Renfros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jeez, Justin Renfros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Oooooh!!! Shackleford has knocked Renfros down with a huge combo! Shackleford steps away and waves a wobbly Renfros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Renfros is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justin Renfros's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rusty Shackleford!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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