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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Renfros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ireneo Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renfros comes into the arena with Be happy blaring out of the sound system. Justin Renfros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ireneo Requina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renfros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renfros tries to clinch but Requina moves away
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Requina checks a leg kick.
Renfros darts in trying to clinch
and Requina counters with a straight right hand.
Renfros misses with a hook
and Requina counters with a nice uppercut.
Renfros doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Requina to counter with a crisp jab.
Requina looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Requina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renfros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Requina throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Justin Renfros has been cut.
Requina misses with a few strikes there.
Renfros misses with an uppercut
and Requina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renfros swings away with a body shot that misses
and Requina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Requina connects with a body shot that sends Renfros's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfros ducks under a wild hook from Requina.
Requina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Renfros.
Renfros fails with the takedown
enabling Requina to counter with a crisp jab.
Renfros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Requina counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfros has his takedown stuffed
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Renfros. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Renfros misses with a jab to the body
and Requina counters with a three punch combo that has Renfros backing up. Renfros nods at Requina to acknowledge the strikes.
Renfros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renfros thinking.
Renfros fails with the takedown
and Requina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Requina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina misses with a wild body shot.
Renfros misses with a double jab
and Requina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renfros cracks a nice hook into Requina's ribs.
Requina digs a good body shot into Renfros's ribs.
Renfros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renfros is breathing heavily.
Renfros misses with a shot to the body
and Requina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Requina clinches up against the cage.
Requina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Requina looking for a takedown.
Requina lands with a right to the head.
Requina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renfros backwards.
Requina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Renfros or not.
Requina tries to land a knee to the head but Renfros blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Requina lands a nice shot to the body.
Requina lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Requina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renfros shoots and misses
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Requina throws a combination. Renfros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Requina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renfros under the eye.
Renfros misses with a body punch
and Requina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Renfros takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Renfros misses with a takedown attempt
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renfros fails with the takedown
and Requina counters with a straight right hand.
Requina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Renfros had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Requina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renfros tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily
and Requina counters with a one-two to the body.
Renfros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Justin Renfros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Requina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renfros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renfros thinking.
Renfros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Requina thuds a left hand into Renfros's body.
Renfros moves out of range of the body kick.
Requina is looking to slow Renfros down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Requina swings for the body but Renfros moves out of range.
Requina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Renfros under the eye.
Requina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ireneo Requina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Renfros's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Renfros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Renfros throws a combination. Requina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Renfros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Requina counters with a nice body shot.
Requina tries to bum rush Renfros with a series of wild strikes but Renfros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Requina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Requina moves forwards but Renfros connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Renfros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Requina counters with a stiff right hand.
Renfros has closed the distance and engaged Requina in a clinch.
Renfros takes a shot to the head.
Requina scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Requina.
Renfros wants to get back to striking at distance but Requina won't allow it.
Renfros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Renfros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Requina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Requina's elbow.
Renfros can't find room to land a body shot as Requina controls the action.
Renfros tries to circle away but Requina has him pinned against the cage.
Requina gets control of Renfros's arms and successfully pulls guard. Requina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Requina 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.
Requina pushes Renfros off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Renfros.
Renfros throws a left and a right that both miss
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renfros thows a leg kick but Requina checks it
and Requina counters with a thumping low kick.
Renfros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Requina lands a glancing blow to the side of Renfros's head.
Renfros swings widly with a right hand
and Requina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Renfros is predictable there
and Requina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Requina blocks the low kick.
Renfros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Requina counters with a straight right hand.
Requina throws a solid leg kick but Renfros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Requina.
Renfros fails with the takedown
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Requina.
Renfros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Requina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renfros thinking.
Renfros is looking to wear down Requina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Renfros tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Renfros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renfros manages to avoid it.
Renfros slips under a jab from Requina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina throws a combination. Renfros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Renfros tries for a takedown but Requina circles away easily
and Requina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Requina misses with a body shot.
Requina cracks Renfros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renfros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Renfros just misses with a punch to the body.
Renfros shoots and misses
and Requina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Requina is looking to slow Renfros down with leg kicks.
Renfros throws a lazy uppercut
and Renfros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renfros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Requina throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Requina tries to bum rush Renfros with a series of wild strikes but Renfros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ireneo Requina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Requina scores with a body shot.
Requina connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Requina.
Requina thows a body shot but no joy.
Requina tries to sprawl but Renfros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Requina looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Renfros is looking for a kimura but Requina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Renfros to get the leverage.
Renfros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Requina on the ground.
Requina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Requina wants to stand up but Renfros is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renfros postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ireneo Requina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Renfros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Renfros misses with a lunging right hand
and Requina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Renfros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Requina counters with a nice body shot.
Requina slaps away a takedown attempt from Renfros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Requina pushes Renfros up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Renfros tries to throw a body punch but Requina avoids it by throwing Renfros back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Requina.
Requina stalls.
A body shot lands from Requina.
Requina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Renfross head.
A bit of stalling here from Requina.
Requina has Renfros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Requina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Renfros tumbling to the mat - Requina dives into Renfros's guard.
Requina with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfros trying to control the position here.
Requina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Renfros trying to keep a closed guard but Requina is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renfros can't keep his opponent in guard - Requina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Requina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Requina thows a huge punch but Renfros dodges it nicely.
Renfros tries to roll over but Requina keeps him under control.
Requina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renfros keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Renfros wants to get back to full guard but Requina has mounted him!
Renfros is in a horrible position here. Requina smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Requina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Requina lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Renfros hang on?
Requina lands a big shot there that rocks Renfros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Renfros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Renfros is working to get back to half guard.
Requina with a couple of short strikes.
Justin Renfros's cut is getting worse.
Requina lands a big shot there that rocks Renfros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Renfros is looking to improve his position but Requina isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina punishing his opponent with strikes.
Requina breaks from Renfros's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Justin Renfros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Renfros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Justin Renfros's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ireneo Requina!
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hype
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