John Renken “The Saint”

Photo of John Renken
Team USCAA
Age 51
Gender Male
Height 5' 10"
Weight Class Light-heavyweight

John Renken is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 16 wins, 30 losses and 5 draws

Professional Career Statistics

Pro Record 16-30-5 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 3 weeks, 4 days
Rounds Fought 65.5
Avg. Fights/Year 6.4
Longest Layoff 1 year, 0 months, 21 days
Quickest Turnaround 1 day

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 2 13 1
Losses 9 17 4
Finish Rate 93.8%
Finished Rate 86.7%
Win by Decision Rate 6.3%
Loss by Decision Rate 13.3%
Win by KO Rate 12.5%
Loss by KO Rate 30.0%
Win by SUB Rate 81.3%
Loss by SUB Rate 56.7%
Win Method
Loss Method

Quick Hits

Fastest Win -
Fastest KO 11
Fastest SUB -
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 1.2
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 05:49
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 1.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) 05:10
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds

Official Professional MMA Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
SB 04/02/2005 D
(16-30-4)
Scott Henze
(18-10-1)
LHW Draw
Hook N Shoot : The Return
3 05:00
NRB 09/24/2004 L
(15-28-4)
Nick Thompson
(38-14-1)
TKO/RSC
Freestyle Fighting Championships 12
00:00
NRB 09/24/2004 W
(15-28-4)
Brian Ebersole
(50-18-1)
Decision
Freestyle Fighting Championships 12
00:00
NRB 09/24/2004 L
(15-28-4)
Sean Huffman
(22-37-0)
Decision
Freestyle Fighting Championships 12
00:00
NRB 03/20/2004 L
(15-27-4)
Joe Riggs
(49-18-1)
KO
Rage in the Cage 60: When the Saint Comes Marching In
1 00:28
NRB 02/28/2003 W
(14-27-4)
Eddie Sanchez
(6-6-0)
Submission (Heel Hook)
TFC Fightzone
1 00:00
SB 02/23/2003 L
(14-26-4)
Ryuta Sakurai
(29-26-6)
LHW Submission (Arm Lock)
Shooto: Professional Shooto JAPAN 2003
1 03:09
NRB 09/20/2002 L
(14-25-4)
Edwin Aguilar
(24-20-0)
Submission (Strikes)
Combate Libre Mexico 3
1 00:00
SB 09/07/2002 W
(13-25-4)
Curtis Stout
(10-12-1)
MW KO (Kick)
Hook N Shoot: New Wind
1 00:11
SB 05/25/2002 W
(12-25-4)
Keith Wisniewski
(28-14-1)
MW Submission (Knee Bar)
Hook N Shoot: Relentless
1 00:43
SB 03/09/2002 L
(12-24-4)
Ivan Salaverry
(13-9-0)
MW TKO/RSC
Hook N shoot: Overdrive
1 00:23
NRB 11/11/2001 L
(12-22-4)
Angelo Araujo
(10-4-0)
TKO/RSC (Strikes)
International Vale Tudo Championship 14: USA vs Brazil
1 01:00
NRB 11/11/2001 L
(12-22-4)
Jefferson Silva
(6-3-0)
Submission (Strikes)
International Vale Tudo Championship 14: USA vs Brazil
1 03:37
NRB 11/02/2001 L
(12-21-4)
Falaniko Vitale
(30-11-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Superbrawl 22: United We Stand
1 02:29
NRB 01/20/2001 L
(12-20-4)
Eric Hill
(3-4-0)
Submission (Knee Strikes)
Battlejax
2 05:50
NRB 01/18/2001 W
(11-20-4)
Shannon Ritch
(64-92-0)
Submission (Heel Hook)
Bushido 1
1 00:00
NRB 06/04/2000 L
(11-19-4)
Akira Shoji
(14-17-5)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Pride 9: New Blood
1 06:44
NRB 03/25/2000 L
(11-18-4)
Andy Sanders
(9-9-1)
Submission (Punches)
Extreme Challenge 31
1 04:30
NRB 03/18/2000 W
(10-18-4)
Tim Wills
(0-17-0)
Submission (Strikes)
Hook N Shoot: Double Fury 2
00:00
NRB 02/24/2000 L
(10-17-4)
Joseph Doerksen
(51-16-0)
Submission (Keylock)
Night of Ultimate Fights
1 02:24
NRB 07/21/1999 L
(10-16-4)
Rick Gravesen
(18-13-0)
TKO/RSC (Doctor Stoppage from a Cut)
Extreme Challenge 26
2 03:55
NRB 06/25/1999 L
(10-15-4)
Luis Guerrero
(2-0-0)
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Xtreme Shootout: Texas Underground
1 04:37
NRB 06/19/1999 L
(10-14-4)
Dennis Reed
(47-61-1)
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Danger Zone 2: Mahnomen
1 01:50
NRB 04/30/1999 L
(10-13-4)
Jermaine Andre
(14-4-0)
TKO/RSC
Submission Fighting Championships 6
1 00:00
NRB 04/16/1999 L
(10-12-4)
Mike Rangel
(1-0-0)
TKO/RSC
Xtreme Shootout
1 07:43
NRB 03/23/1999 L
(10-11-4)
Scott Morton
(2-3-0)
Decision
Gladiators 2
5 15:00
NRB 01/29/1999 W
(9-11-4)
Joe Geromiller
(9-12-1)
Submission (Leg Lock)
Submission Fighting Championships 5
1 23:24
NRB 12/19/1998 L
(9-10-4)
Masakatsu Funaki
(39-13-1)
Submission
Pancrase: Advance 12
1 05:50
NRB 11/13/1998 L
(9-9-4)
Joe Slick
(16-5-3)
Decision
Gladiators 1
1 15:00
NRB 11/07/1998 L
(9-8-4)
Henry Matamoros
(22-14-1)
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Hook N Shoot: Eruption
1 02:50
NRB 11/06/1998 D
(9-8-3)
Scott Ventimiglia
(14-6-1)
Draw
Submission Fighting Championships 4
1 14:00
NRB 10/26/1998 D
(9-8-2)
Mark Jaquith
(16-8-3)
Draw
Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota: Ultimate Wrestling Minnesota 1
1 20:00
NRB 09/09/1998 L
(9-7-2)
Joe Geromiller
(9-12-1)
Decision
Submission Fighting Championships 3
1 10:00
NRB 07/17/1998 L
(8-6-2)
Brian Gassaway
(26-20-1)
TKO/RSC
Cage Combat 3
1 07:38
NRB 07/17/1998 W
(8-6-2)
David Yoder
(1-5-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Cage Combat 3
1 08:00
NRB 04/04/1998 L
(8-5-2)
Henry Matamoros
(22-14-1)
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Wisconsin Vale Tudo
1 08:30
NRB 03/26/1998 W
(7-5-2)
Troy Pecenka
(4-2-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Extreme Challenge 16
1 01:22
NRB 02/27/1998 D
(7-5-1)
Ryan Stout
(11-9-1)
Draw
Extreme Challenge 15
1 15:00
NRB 02/13/1998 W
(5-5-1)
Al Buck
(5-10-0)
TKO/RSC (Corner Threw in the Towel)
Extreme Challenge 14
1 03:36
NRB 02/13/1998 W
(5-5-1)
Thomas Puckett
(0-5-0)
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Extreme Challenge 14
1 02:36
NRB 01/16/1998 L
(5-4-1)
Jerry Bohlander
(11-4-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
World Pankration Championships 2
1 01:18
NRB 11/22/1997 D
(5-4-0)
Brian Dunn
(43-19-3)
Draw
Extreme Challenge 11
1 15:00
NRB 09/20/1997 W
(4-4-0)
Jimmy Perez
(2-1-0)
Submission (Heel Hook)
International Fighting Championship: Battle at Four Bears
1 09:42
NRB 08/30/1997 W
(3-4-0)
Caz Daniels
(8-4-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Extreme Challenge 9
1 09:51
NRB 07/19/1997 W
(2-4-0)
Phil Stroffolino
(3-5-1)
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Hook N Shoot: Absolute Fighting Championship 2
1 22:44
NRB 07/18/1997 L
(1-2-0)
Mario Roberto
(4-0-0)
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Hook N Shoot: When Worlds Collide
00:00
NRB 07/18/1997 W
(1-2-0)
Sean Brockmole
(4-6-2)
Submission (Knee Bar)
Hook N Shoot: When Worlds Collide
00:00
NRB 07/18/1997 L
(1-2-0)
James Orr
(1-0-0)
Submission (Choke)
Hook N Shoot: When Worlds Collide
00:00
NRB 04/05/1997 L
(0-1-0)
Frank Amalfitano
(3-2-0)
Submission (Arm Lock)
Hook N Shoot: Absolute Fighting Championship 1
1 05:26
NRB 04/05/1997 W
(0-1-0)
Mark Nelson
(1-2-0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Hook N Shoot: Absolute Fighting Championship 1
1 01:03
NRB 03/08/1997 L
(0-0-0)
Henry Matamoros
(22-14-1)
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Fox Lake Vale Tudo: Cold House Fights
00:00

* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts.

* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record

* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class

Amateur Career Statistics

AM Record 2-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 5 months, 18 days
Rounds Fought 5.6
Avg. Fights/Year 0.6
Longest Layoff 3 years, 5 months, 18 days
Quickest Turnaround 3 years, 5 months, 18 days

Record BreakDown

- KO/TKO SUB DEC
Wins 0 1 1
Losses 0 0 0
Finish Rate 50.0%
Finished Rate 0.0%
Win by Decision Rate 50.0%
Loss by Decision Rate 0.0%
Win by KO Rate 0.0%
Loss by KO Rate 0.0%
Win by SUB Rate 50.0%
Loss by SUB Rate 0.0%
Win Method

Quick Hits

Fastest Win 01:54
Fastest KO -
Fastest SUB 01:54
Ave. Rounds (Ws) 2.8
Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) 08:27
Ave. Rounds (Ls) 0.0
Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) -
Finish Rounds

Official Amateur MMA Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
SB 03/10/2001 W
(1-0-0)
Scott Henze
(2-1-0)
Decision
Hook N Shoot: Quake
3 05:00
NRB 09/20/1997 W
(0-0-0)
Mike Eierman
(0-2-0)
Submission (Triangle/Arm Bar)
International Fighting Championship: Battle at Four Bears
1 01:54

* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts.

* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record

* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class