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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Reco Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Next Episode by Dr. Dre kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reco Penn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a looping right.
And Penn counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Penn slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Turner can't get the takedown.
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a jab.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Penn punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Penn with a jab.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Penn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn 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.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner cracks Penn with a good jab.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn throws a lazy body kick
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn seems keen to control Turner's posture.
Penn wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Penn wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Turner passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Turner from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner is stalling here. Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turner is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn controls the position.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Penn happy to just control the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Turner throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner shoots and misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Turner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping hold of Turner's head, controlling as best he can.
Penn tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner prevents Penn from improving his position.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Turner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Penn cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick there by Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
You can see that Turner has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a leg kick.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner shoots and misses
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reco Penn had his way with Josh Turner in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner tries to clinch up
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penn wants to control but Turner postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn stops Turner from passing to mount.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Turner postures up.
Penn prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Turner keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Turner buck him off.
Turner is trying to break free.
Turner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turner is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Turner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner wants to hit a switch here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turner there!
Penn controlling from mount.
Turner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Reco Penn is the new bantamweight champion!
Reco Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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