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John Renken

"The Saint"
19-28-3United StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: No contest vs Scott Henze · No Contest · Apr 2, 2005

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Akira ShojiSUB · R1 6:44
PRIDE FCPRIDE 9: New Blood·June 4, 2000

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CAREER SUMMARY

John Renken holds a professional MMA record of 19-28-3. Renken has won 19 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 28 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 14 by submission. Most recent fight: June 4, 2000. Tracked organizations: PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
189 lbs86 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 31, 1972
Age
53
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career history

  1. NC
    vs Scott Henze
    HOOKnSHOOT· Apr 2, 2005· 19-28-3 vs 17-5-1
    NC
  2. LOSS
    vs Sean Huffman
    Mississippi Regional· Sep 24, 2004· 18-27-3 vs 2-0
    DEC
  3. WIN
    vs Brian Ebersole
    Mississippi Regional· Sep 24, 2004· 19-26-3 vs 27-10-1
    DEC
  4. LOSS
    vs Nick Thompson
    Mississippi Regional· Sep 24, 2004· 18-27-3 vs 8-4
    TKO
  5. LOSS
    vs Joe Riggs
    RITC 60: The Saint Goes Marching In· Mar 20, 2004· Middleweight· 18-26-3 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:28
  6. WIN
    vs Eddie Sanchez
    Tournament Fighting Championships· Feb 28, 2003· 18-25-3 vs 5-3
    SUB
  7. LOSS
    vs Ryuta Sakurai
    Shooto: Gomi vs. Ertl· Feb 23, 2003· Middleweight· 17-25-3 vs 7-6-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:09
  8. LOSS
    vs Edwin Aguilar
    Mexico Regional· Sep 20, 2002· 17-24-3 vs 2-1
    SUB
  9. WIN
    vs Curtis Stout
    HOOKnSHOOT: New Wind· Sep 7, 2002· Middleweight· 17-23-3 vs 3-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  10. WIN
    vs Keith Wisniewski
    HOOKnSHOOT: Relentless· May 25, 2002· Middleweight· 16-23-3 vs 9-5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:43
  11. LOSS
    vs Ivan Salaverry
    HOOKnSHOOT: Overdrive· Mar 9, 2002· Middleweight· 15-23-3 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:23
  12. LOSS
    vs Jefferson Silva
    International Vale Tudo Championship· Nov 11, 2001· 15-21-3 vs 1-0
    TKO
  13. LOSS
    vs Angelo Araujo
    International Vale Tudo Championship· Nov 11, 2001· 15-21-3 vs 4-0
    SUB
  14. LOSS
    vs Falaniko Vitale
    Superbrawl 22· Nov 2, 2001· Middleweight· 15-20-3 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:29
  15. WIN
    vs Scott Henze
    HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 10, 2001· Light Heavyweight· 15-19-3 vs 12-3
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Eric Hill
    WVF: Battlejax 4· Jan 20, 2001· Middleweight· 14-19-3 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:50
  17. WIN
    vs Shannon Ritch
    Arizona Regional· Jan 18, 2001· 14-18-3 vs 13-18
    SUB
  18. LOSS
    vs Akira Shoji
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE 9: New Blood· Jun 4, 2000· Openweight· 13-18-3 vs 7-3-5
    SUB
    R1 · 6:44
  19. LOSS
    vs Andy Sanders
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 24, 2000· 13-17-3 vs 7-3-3
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Tim Wills
    HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 18, 2000· 13-16-3 vs 0-16
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Joe Doerksen
    Manitoba Regional· Feb 24, 2000· 12-16-3 vs 6-2
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    vs Rick Graveson
    Extreme Challenge· Jul 21, 1999· 12-15-3 vs 13-8
    TKO
  23. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    Texas Regional· Jun 25, 1999· 12-14-3
    SUB
  24. LOSS
    vs Dennis Reed
    Danger Zone 2· Jun 19, 1999· Heavyweight· 12-13-3 vs 18-15-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:50
  25. LOSS
    vs Jermaine Andre
    Illinois Regional· Apr 30, 1999· 12-12-3 vs 4-1
    TKO
  26. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    Texas Regional· Apr 16, 1999· 12-11-3
    TKO
  27. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    Iowa Regional· Mar 18, 1999· 12-10-3
    DEC
  28. WIN
    vs Joe Geromiller
    Illinois Regional· Jan 31, 1999· 12-9-3 vs 3-2-1
    SUB
  29. LOSS
    vs Masakatsu Funaki
    Pancrase 66· Dec 19, 1998· Heavyweight· 11-9-3 vs 38-10
    SUB
    R1 · 5:50
  30. LOSS
    vs Joe Slick
    Iowa Regional· Nov 13, 1998· 11-8-3 vs 6-1-3
    DEC
  31. LOSS
    vs Henry Matamoros
    HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 7, 1998· 11-7-3 vs 6-3
    SUB
  32. DRAW
    vs Scott Ventimiglia
    Illinois Regional· Nov 6, 1998· 11-6-3 vs 3-0-1
    DRAW
  33. WIN
    vs Mark Jaquith
    Minnesota Regional· Oct 26, 1998· 11-6-2 vs 7-4-1
    -
  34. LOSS
    vs Joe Geromiller
    Illinois Regional· Sep 9, 1998· 10-6-2 vs 3-1
    DEC
  35. WIN
    vs David Yoder
    Ohio Regional· Jul 15, 1998· 10-4-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
  36. LOSS
    vs Brian Gassaway
    Ohio Regional· Jul 15, 1998· 9-5-2 vs 6-7
    TKO
  37. LOSS
    vs Henry Matamoros
    GCF: Wisconsin Vale Tudo 1· Apr 4, 1998· Welterweight· 9-4-2 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 8:30
  38. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 26, 1998· 9-3-2
    SUB
  39. DRAW
    vs Ryan Stout
    Extreme Challenge 15· Feb 27, 1998· Middleweight· 8-3-2 vs 1-0-1
    DEC
  40. WIN
    vs Thomas Puckett
    Extreme Challenge· Feb 13, 1998· 7-3-1 vs 0-5
    SUB
  41. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Extreme Challenge· Feb 13, 1998· 7-3-1
    TKO
  42. LOSS
    vs Jerry Bohlander
    Texas Regional· Jan 16, 1998· 6-3-1 vs 8-2
    SUB
  43. DRAW
    vs Brian Dunn
    Extreme Challenge· Nov 22, 1997· 6-2-1 vs 7-2-1
    DRAW
  44. WIN
    vs Jimmy Perez
    IFC 6: Battle At Four Bears· Sep 20, 1997· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 9:58
  45. WIN
    vs Mike Eierman
    IFC 6: Battle At Four Bears· Sep 20, 1997· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:57
  46. WIN
    vs Caz Daniels
    Extreme Challenge· Aug 30, 1997· 4-2 vs 5-4
    SUB
  47. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 19, 1997· 3-2
    SUB
  48. WIN
    vs Sean Brockmole
    HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 18, 1997· 2-1 vs 0-1-2
    SUB
  49. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    HOOKnSHOOT· Jul 18, 1997· 1-2
    SUB
  50. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    HOOKnSHOOT· Apr 5, 1997· 1-0
    SUB
  51. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    HOOKnSHOOT· Apr 5, 1997· 0-1
    SUB

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1460▼9
Peak
1640Sep 20, 1997
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150016001998200020022004Jul 18, 1997 · 1541Aug 30, 1997 · 1581Sep 20, 1997 · 1612Sep 20, 1997 · 1640Nov 22, 1997 · 1635Jan 16, 1998 · 1595Feb 13, 1998 · 1608Apr 4, 1998 · 1579Jul 15, 1998 · 1551Jul 15, 1998 · 1571Sep 9, 1998 · 1549Oct 26, 1998 · 1567Nov 6, 1998 · 1567Nov 7, 1998 · 1546Nov 13, 1998 · 1531Dec 19, 1998 · 1520Jan 31, 1999 · 1544Apr 30, 1999 · 1516Jun 19, 1999 · 1505Jul 21, 1999 · 1495Feb 24, 2000 · 1488Mar 18, 2000 · 1492Mar 24, 2000 · 1482Jun 4, 2000 · 1474Jan 18, 2001 · 1485Jan 20, 2001 · 1473Mar 10, 2001 · 1484Nov 2, 2001 · 1478Nov 11, 2001 · 1466Nov 11, 2001 · 1459Mar 9, 2002 · 1452May 25, 2002 · 1466Sep 7, 2002 · 1481Sep 20, 2002 · 1470Feb 23, 2003 · 1459Feb 28, 2003 · 1474Mar 20, 2004 · 1469Sep 24, 2004 · 1472Sep 24, 2004 · 1464Sep 24, 2004 · 14601460

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Renken fight next?

John Renken has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Renken's record?

John Renken's professional MMA record is 19-28-3.

Who is John Renken fighting next?

John Renken's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Renken fight last?

John Renken most recently fought Akira Shoji at PRIDE 9: New Blood on Sunday, June 4, 2000, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does John Renken fight in?

John Renken fights at Openweight.

How many knockouts does John Renken have?

John Renken has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How tall is John Renken?

John Renken is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does John Renken weigh?

John Renken weighs 189 lbs (86 kg).

How old is John Renken?

John Renken is 53 years old (born Dec 31, 1972).

Where is John Renken from?

John Renken is from the United States.

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