Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 405: Biohazard
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbados.
Nice shot by Barbados.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbados has time to react.
Penn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbados thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbados.
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Penn throws a right and a left that Barbados avoids nicely.
Barbados misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados scores with a jab.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Barbados bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbados throws a lazy head kick
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn blocks a head kick by Barbados.
Barbados walks into a straight right hand from Penn.#T1#
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbados's head backwards.
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbados. Barbados circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbados.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbados.
Barbados is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbados looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Barbados moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Barbados looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbados.
Penn is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbados's head.
Penn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Barbados's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Penn scores with the left hand. Barbados knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Barbados drops Penn with a beautiful combination! Penn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbados is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Barbados throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbados goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barbados goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Penn stumbles back but Barbados runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Penn to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Penn will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aldo Barbados!
An out of breath Aldo Barbados thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 402: Shamrock vs Ramos
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Kapaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Kapaldi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Kapaldi.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Kapaldi avoids it.#T1#
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapaldi! But no joy.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn clobbers Kapaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn cracks Kapaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn lands a head shot.
Kapaldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn thuds his shin into the meat of Kapaldi's side.
Penn throws a push kick but Kapaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Penn misses with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kapaldi lands a head shot.
Penn throws a lazy head kick
and Kapaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.
A big right from Penn misses.
It seemed like Kapaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Kapaldi's shoulder, as Kapaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Penn.#T3#
Kapaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Penn misses.
Kapaldi counters with a body kick.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kapaldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Kapaldi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Penn blocks it well.
Kapaldi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Kapaldi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn looks to land a combination. Kapaldi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Kapaldi.#T4#
Penn looks for the body kick but Kapaldi saw that one coming.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Penn lands a high kick!
Penn moves away from the strike by Kapaldi.
And Penn counters with a quick kick to the body but Kapaldi blocks it.
Kapaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Kapaldi drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Kapaldi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Penn with a nice cross.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapaldi darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Penn's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kapaldi before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIX
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chambers in his tracks.
Chambers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johny Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn staying out of range there.
Chambers swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at De Santos BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chambers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Chambers finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Chambers looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chambers. #CL2#
Chambers instigates a clinch. #BC#
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn looks for the body kick but Chambers saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Chambers is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Chambers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Chambers is trying to stall.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn dips a shoulder and cracks Chambers with a mighty uppercut! Chambers falls back against the cage and Penn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chambers is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Penn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
A relieved looking Reco Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYPF 3
Date: Dec 11, 2018

#R1#
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 tries to move into range but Cook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn with a jab.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cook misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Cook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn cracks Cook with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cook.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target. #T1#
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Cook weaves into range and cracks Penn right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Penn goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cook is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Cook!
A very excited looking Josh Cook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYPF 2
Date: Nov 26, 2018

#R1#
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BadWeather throws a lazy head kick
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
BadWeather moves to clinch but Penn breaks away
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
BadWeather throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BadWeather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn feints a jab promting BadWeather to slip. Penn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. BadWeather slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Penn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping BadWeather under the eye.#ROC2#
BadWeather is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Penn catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! BadWeather stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? BadWeather walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Penn lands with a straight right. BadWeather didn't see that one coming.
Oh BadWeather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
BadWeather has Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Penn dodges an elbow strike from BadWeather.
BadWeather seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
BadWeather is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn lands a body shot. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Penn scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops BadWeather to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Penn away as he looks to land an illegal blow. BadWeather got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
BadWeather takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BadWeather moves to clinch but Penn breaks away
and Penn counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! BadWeather falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Our winner, Reco Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYPF 1 : Beginnings
Date: Nov 11, 2018

#R1#
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Josh Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cook has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
A left lands for Cook.
Cook lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Cook takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Cook's corner calls for a 1-2. Cook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook misses with a looping left.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cook doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Penn.
Cook misses with a hook.
Penn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook misses with a shot to the body
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
Cook moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Cook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn slips under a jab from Cook.
Penn throws a counter high kick but Cook was just alert enough to avoid it.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Penn lands with a right hand.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Cook.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cook throws an off balance right hand
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn moves away from the strike by Cook.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn sizes up Cook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Cook lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penn doesn't seem phased though.
Cook getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Cook closes the distance and catches Penn with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Penn is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Penn is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Penn is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Cook takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Josh Cook!
A relieved looking Josh Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC 55 Alzheimer vs Jackal*
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn avoids the body shot from La Bor.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Bor. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Bor lands a jab to the head.
Penn lands with a nice body kick.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
As La Bor looks to move away, Penn throws a big counter combo but La Bor just gets out of the way.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. La Bor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from La Bor finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Penn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.#T1#
Penn misses with a double jab.
La Bor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn throws a big counter combination but La Bor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La Bor cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good shot there by La Bor.
Penn throws a jab when La Bor was well out of range.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Bor. La Bor obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by La Bor. That's going to slow Penn down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Manuel La Bor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws a leg kick #CL2#
and La Bor counters by clinching up. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Penn avoids the body shot from La Bor.
Penn is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Penn throws a head kick that La Bor semi-blocks.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
La Bor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
A jab from Penn misses.
La Bor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Penn.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn is looking for a counter combo.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn works the jab nicely.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Nice straight punches there by La Bor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La Bor.
La Bor punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the ropes and back into range.
La Bor swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn takes one on the button.#T3#
A big right from La Bor misses.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Bor takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Penn defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that La Bor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
La Bor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor misses the jab.
La Bor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
La Bor throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
La Bor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Bor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn slips a jab from La Bor.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn thuds his right hand into La Bor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn slips under a jab from La Bor.
La Bor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Bor.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
La Bor throws a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but La Bor manages to avoid it.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from La Bor misses
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has La Bor backing up. La Bor nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from La Bor.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
Manuel La Bor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Bor backs up against the ropes.
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Penn throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn throws a head kick but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Decent striking displayed by La Bor there.
La Bor feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn lands with a hook. La Bor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penn throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor fails to land with a series of punches.
La Bor connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Bor, as that shot connected.
Penn staying out of range there.
La Bor drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
La Bor walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Bor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn tries to move into range but La Bor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
La Bor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
La Bor misses with a hook
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La Bor scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
La Bor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Bor misses with a hook.
La Bor throws a combination that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn stuns La Bor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor lands with a cross.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has La Bor backing up. La Bor nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
La Bor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jab, jab by La Bor - just one landing.
La Bor dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn throws a good cross that connects.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn slips under a jab.
A big right from La Bor misses.
La Bor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Penn counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends La Bor down! Penn is looking to finish but La Bor is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#
La Bor is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Bor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
La Bor is still in real trouble! Can Penn finish him?
La Bor is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
La Bor seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn prevents La Bor from improving his position.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bor defending well though.
La Bor is looking to improve his position.
La Bor keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn trying to control the pace.
La Bor wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
La Bor wants to sweep but Penn has passed to side control!
Penn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down La Bor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but La Bor keeps working.
La Bor is looking for a sweep.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
La Bor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
La Bor gets back to half guard.
La Bor is looking to escape.
La Bor gets full guard.
Penn trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
La Bor wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn trying to control but La Bor is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but La Bor is keeping the position.
Penn won't allow La Bor to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reco Penn.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Our winner, Reco Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Penn looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Penn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allen misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.#T1#
Allen works the jab nicely.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Allen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Allen blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Allen does it's job there.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Allen throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Allen slips a jab from Penn.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen motions for Penn to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn misses with a straight left.
A big right from Allen misses.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee. #T3#
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Allen swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn shapes to counter with a head kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Allen blocks a jab.#T4#
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn is looking for the big counter here.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn. #CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Allen slows down the pace here.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Allen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.#TD2#
Penn pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Allen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen slips a straight right by Penn.
Lamar Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn slips a jab from Allen.
Penn looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn lands the left hand.
Allen misses with a hook.
A jab from Allen misses. #T1#
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn checks a leg kick.
Allen lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen throws a combination. Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Penn clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Allen looks to clinch
and Penn counters with a head kick. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!
Allen connects with a body shot.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Penn off balance momentarily.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn throws a counter combo.
Allen thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
Allen digs a good hook to Penn's body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn lands a front kick.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Penn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.
Allen connects with a crisp jab.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Penn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn!
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lamar Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Allen swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Allen wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Allen pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position. #T1##BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Penn jabs at Allen's body.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Allen slips a straight right by Penn.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Penn. #T3#
Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Allen clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Penn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Penn is thwarting Allen's attempts to control the position.
Allen gets full guard.
Penn postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB#
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Allen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Allen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Allen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Allen's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Jorma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
Jorma dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Jorma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorma is defended easily by Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jorma, right into the meat.
Jorma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Jorma lands a jab to the head.
Jorma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jorma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Jorma does no damage.
Jorma moves away from the strike by Penn.
We've been hearing reports that Penn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Jorma finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Jorma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws a right hand that Jorma ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorma also avoids with ease.
Penn takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Jorma is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Jorma misses.
Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Penn lands with a cross.
Jorma scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorma. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jorma's corner calls for a 1-2. Jorma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jorma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
Jorma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jorma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorma thumps Penn with a low kick.#T3#
Jorma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jorma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jorma.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Penn's legs.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
A low kick from Jorma is predictable there
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jorma dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jorma at a distance.
Jorma scores with a jab to the head.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Jorma.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorma.
It seemed like Jorma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn jabs Jorma right on the nose. Jorma blinks but takes it well.
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!
Donk. Jorma catches Penn right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorma's head.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Jorma's defenses.
Jorma throws a body kick that misses.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Jorma avoided it.
Jorma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jorma on the side of the head.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Jorma should have avoided that one.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jorma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
Jorma loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosken Jorma dominated 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.
#R2#
Jorma looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Jab by Penn.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Jorma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn keeping full guard, as Jorma tries to pass.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Jorma from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma working some strikes from top position.
Jorma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Jorma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Jorma lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
Penn pulls Jorma in to control the position.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorma passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jorma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorma lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jorma connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Nice strikes from Jorma there. #T2#
Jorma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jorma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jorma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jorma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Penn to regain full guard.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Jorma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorma forces his way into half guard.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Jorma is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Jorma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jorma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jorma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jorma with the ground and pound but Penn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Jorma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jorma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorma trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorma throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Jorma trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jorma throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorma has wrist control.
Penn postures up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jorma looking for a triangle here. Penn is fighting it but it looks tight! Jorma pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Penn is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kosken Jorma!
Kosken Jorma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Penn scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands the left hand.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Penn. #T1#
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Penn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T2#
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn 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.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Penn takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice body shot.#T3#
Penn can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
A big left from Penn misses.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Penn tries to bum rush Escobar Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn with a jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez tried to counter with a leg kick but Penn avoided it.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
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.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Penn cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
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!
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn. #T4#
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud. #T2##BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Penn defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn tries to break free but Escobar Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T4#
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Penn misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Penn's head back.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Escobar Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
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 prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches. #T4#
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.#T3#
Escobar Chavez thumps Penn with a low kick.
Penn throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
It appears Escobar Chavez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Penn.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a front kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn takes one on the button.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Penn working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 31 Manuel vs Nordskov
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Carter has been cut.
Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Penn settles back down.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks Carter in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penn misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Penn throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Carter blocks the body kick.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Penn scores with a nice body kick.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Carter lands the left hand.#T2#
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
An inside leg kick from Penn misses.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
Penn scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Penn manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Penn throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Carter avoids the head kick by Penn.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Carter lands.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Carter tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn misses with a straight right. #T4#
Good shot there by Carter.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carter scores with a jab to the head.
Carter misses the jab.
Penn wants to land a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Carter tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn connects with a high kick.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Carter tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn scores with a leg kick.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Carter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Carter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Carter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range. #T1#
Penn punishes Carter's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Carter connects with a crisp jab.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carter takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Carter swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn jabs at Carter's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Reco Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Carter.
Penn staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Penn.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Carter throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely. #T3#
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
Michael Carter's cut is getting worse.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Penn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carter throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Carter only half commits.
Penn throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
Carter blocks a head kick by Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn scores with a spinning back kick!
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.#T4#
Carter dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Penn scores with a hook.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn slips a straight right by Carter.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Carter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Penn kicks off Carter and gets to his feet.
Penn scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter is looking for a counter combo.
Carter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Penn misses with a straight left.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Penn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Carter.
Penn defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick from Penn lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reco Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter slips a straight right by Penn.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!
Penn lands with a straight right. Carter didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Penn jabs at Carter's body.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn defends well and Carter ends up having to push Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Carter throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn jabs Carter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Carter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Penn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Penn is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
Carter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Penn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carter working the ground and pound but Penn is defending the strikes.
Penn is not content to let Carter control the position.
Penn pushes Carter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
A victorious Reco Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Nordskov checks a low kick from Penn.
Nordskov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn cracks Nordskov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn throws a body kick that misses
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn looks to land a body kick but Nordskov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Nordskov throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordskov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordskov's head. #T1#
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Nordskov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Penn lands with an overhand left.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn is looking for a counter combo.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Nordskov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Nordskov's head but Nordskov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordskov with a jab.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordskov swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Nordskov.#T2#
Nordskov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nordskov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Penn blocks it well.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the body.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Nordskov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn misses with the combination.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Penn tries to land a body kick
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penn misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Penn cracks Nordskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Nordskov looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn lands with a hook. Nordskov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nordskov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Penn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn scores with the left hand. Nordskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Penn lands with a hook. Nordskov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn misses the jab.
Nordskov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nordskov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.#CL2#
Nordskov clinches.
Nordskov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nordskov lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick
and Nordskov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab lands there for Penn.
Donk. Nordskov catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nordskov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nordskov has time to react.
Penn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nordskov. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Penn misses.
Nordskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Nordskov moved out of range.
Nordskov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nordskov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nordskov throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Nordskov manages to avoid it.
Nordskov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Nordskov scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Nordskov motions for Penn to come forward. Nordskov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn thuds his right hand into Nordskov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordskov. Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Nordskov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Nordskov sees coming a mile off.
Nordskov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Nordskov seems unphased.
Nordskov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Nordskov tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Nordskov slips a jab from Penn.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nordskov can pounce on him.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Nordskov there.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordskov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nordskov ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Nordskov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Penn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn throws a solid leg kick but Nordskov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Penn.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nordskov counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Nordskov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nordskov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nordskov with a jab.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Nordskov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov throws a shot to the body.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov scores with a body shot.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordskov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nordskov looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Nordskov misses with the combination.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn takes one on the button.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov. #T1#
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov moves out of range as Penn throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nordskov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Nordskov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Penn misses with a leg kick.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Nordskov takes one to the chin there.
Nordskov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nordskov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Nordskov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn throws a jab when Nordskov was well out of range.
Nordskov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penn.
Nordskov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordskov.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nordskov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Nordskov wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range. #T3#
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordskov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nordskov under the eye.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Nordskov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordskov's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Nordskov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn! #T4#
Nordskov tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Nordskov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPenn.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Nordskov missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Nordskov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nordskov throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn throws a hook but Nordskov avoids it easily.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nordskov throws a push kick but Penn slaps the foot to one side.
Nordskov scores with a nice body kick.
Penn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Penn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nordskov is able to avoid easily.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nordskov.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mads Nordskov really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nordskov misses with a straight left.
Penn lands a body shot.
Nordskov lands a nice shot that snaps Penn's head back.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a good jab.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nordskov was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Nordskov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Penn avoids the body shot from Nordskov.
Nordskov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penn checks it well.
A shot to the body from Nordskov misses
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Penn checks the leg kick.
Nordskov walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Nordskov moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nordskov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nordskov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nordskov takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov throws a body kick that misses.
Nordskov misses with a body shot.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Nordskov's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov. #T2#
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Nordskov checks the leg kick.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Nordskov throws a chopping leg kick but Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nordskov throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nordskov throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov is looking to land body kicks.
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nordskov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Penn defending well as Nordskov loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Nordskov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Nordskov misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov slips a straight right by Penn.
Nordskov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.#T4#
Nordskov blocks a jab.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordskov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Nordskov tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn scores with a jab.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Nordskov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Nordskov moved out of range nicely.
Nordskov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nordskov connects with a looping right hand.
Penn misses with a shot to the body
and Nordskov counters with a good, hard body kick but Penn shrugs it off.
Nordskov slips under a jab from Penn.
Nordskov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nordskov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordskov misses with the body kick
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nordskov.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Nordskov blocks a leg kick.
Nordskov lands with a good body shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a straight right.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Nordskov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nordskov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nordskov checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Penn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordskov misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Nordskov backing up. Nordskov nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nordskov works Penn's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Nordskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nordskov cracks Penn with a good jab.
Nordskov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nordskov scores with a nice head shot.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nordskov misses with a body kick.
Penn throws a body punch but Nordskov moves out of range.
Nordskov thuds his right hand into Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordskov slips a jab from Penn.
Nordskov tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Nordskov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Nordskov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nordskov misses with a looping left.
Nordskov moves out of range of the body kick from Penn.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordskov blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Nordskov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a low kick, looking for Penn's leg but Penn calmly moves out of range.
Penn slips under a jab.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Penn swings for the body but Nordskov moves out of range.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Nordskov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn misses with a hook. Nordskov ducked under it nicely.
Nordskov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Nordskov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penn jabs Nordskov right on the nose. Nordskov blinks but takes it well.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Nordskov counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordskov throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordskov throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Nordskov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
Penn moves forwards but Nordskov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Nordskov throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Nordskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nordskov misses with a hook.
Nordskov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nordskov works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nordskov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mads Nordskov! Mads Nordskov retains his bantamweight title!
Mads Nordskov made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Reco Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
McLaughlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Penn throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
McLaughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLaughlin's head backwards.
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 misses the body punch
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Penn tries to clinch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penn moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it. #T2#
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Penn.
Penn throws a front kick aimed at McLaughlin's knee but McLaughlin avoids it well.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Penn.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Penn jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penn tries to clinch up
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but McLaughlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn is looking to counter the offense by McLaughlin and move into the clinch.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Penn slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
McLaughlin tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLaughlin thuds his shin into the meat of Penn's side.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
McLaughlin tries a quick counter leg kick but Penn is wise to it.
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
McLaughlin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - McLaughlin circles away.
Nice shot lands for Penn.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
McLaughlin catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes the leg kick and cracks Penn in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McLaughlin throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
Penn slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Penn misses with a looping left.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Penn moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from McLaughlin misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it. #CL#
McLaughlin gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
McLaughlin digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
McLaughlin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penn slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks McLaughlin in the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
McLaughlin connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Penn misses
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn scores with a jab.
McLaughlin scores with a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Penn.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penn. Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McLaughlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
McLaughlin tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Penn throws a lazy body kick
and McLaughlin counters with a good low kick that Penn was not able to check.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin. #CL#
Penn clinches.
McLaughlin misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penn's gas tank.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLaughlin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Penn.
McLaughlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLaughlin.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
Penn misses with some punches.
McLaughlin can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
McLaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin working hard to break the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a head punch that misses.
McLaughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn blocks the body kick.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaughlin doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin scores with a nice strike.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
Penn works the jab nicely.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Penn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penn looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McLaughlin scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a looping left.#T1#
Penn throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin lands a body shot.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
Penn throws a push kick but McLaughlin slaps the foot to one side.
McLaughlin connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as McLaughlin blocks the low kick.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Penn misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLaughlin. McLaughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head. #T2#
McLaughlin misses with a hook.
Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a two punch combo.
Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn pushes McLaughlin away with a front kick.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Penn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLaughlin cracks Penn with a good jab.#T3#
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn misses with a kick to the body
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Penn checks the leg kick.
Penn fires out a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin just manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Penn.
Penn tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Some bone on bone action there as McLaughlin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
A nice side step and McLaughlin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting McLaughlin counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McLaughlin eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
Penn misses the jab.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Penn lands a body shot.
McLaughlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Bunker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Bunker off balance momentarily.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Penn clinches with his opponent.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
A body shot lands from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Bunker improves position.
Bunker has Penn pushed against the cage.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Bunker's ribcage. Bunker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
A hook to the body from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Penn blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn working aggressively here.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action. #T3#
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Bunker tries to pull guard but Penn won't allow it.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunker just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow. #T4#
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Penn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunker as Penn tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker moves away from the strike by Penn.
Penn wants to clinch up but Bunker keeps it at a distance.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
Penn misses with a leg kick
and Bunker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bunker throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Penn connects with a jab.
Penn slips a jab from Bunker.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range. #CL#
Penn rushes Bunker and presses him up against the cage.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn trying to stall but Bunker improves his position.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Penn pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunker.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker jumps guard but Penn stands there with Bunker around his waist. Bunker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
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 blocks an uppercut.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunker can do to turn this around?
Bunker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunker's sensitive parts.
Bunker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker blocks a body shot from Penn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Bunker's ribcage. Bunker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action. #T1#
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunker into the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Bunker.
I was talking to Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn stalling against the cage.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn blocking some punches.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunker as Penn tries to tie him up.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bunker lands a body shot.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunker or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
A nice left hand lands by Penn. #T3#
Bunker prevents a body shot from Penn.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
Bunker pushes Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Penn lands a left hand.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn blocks a body shot from Bunker.
A short right from Penn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Bunker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
A short right from Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunker or not.
Bunker lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Bunker working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Penn wants to stall.
Bunker cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
A victorious Reco Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yurmommy throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Penn connects with a right hand. Yurmommy shakes it off.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Yurmommy's front leg but catches the back leg as Yurmommy tries to avoid it.
Yurmommy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn cracks Yurmommy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Penn misses with a looping left.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yurmommy counters with a series of strikes. Penn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yurmommy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Penn ducks into an uppercut from Yurmommy and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eyeam Yurmommy!
Eyeam Yurmommy retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Eyeam Yurmommy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Reco Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Penn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stark takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Stark clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Penn rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
It appears Penn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stark lands the left hand.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn pushes Stark away with a front kick.
Stark throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Stark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Penn.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn delivers a nice body kick.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn avoids the body shot from Stark.
Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stark.
Stark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Stark tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark misses with a head kick. #CL#
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn misses with some punches. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
Stark connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn scores with a push kick.#CL#
Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Penn stalling.
Penn just leaning against Stark, taking a breather.
Stark is trying to stall.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn is struggling to control the position.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Penn.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Penn slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn! #CL#
Penn drives through and clinches with Stark against the cage.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Stark throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Penn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stark with a hook.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark moves to clinch but Penn breaks away
and Penn counters with a nice body kick.
Stark throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.#CL#
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Penn avoiding damage.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark leaning against his opponent.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with a body punch.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Penn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Penn wants to stall.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn wants to stall.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Penn avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stark can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Penn clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark blocks a body shot from Penn.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Penn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stark has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
Penn stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reco Penn.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Stark rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Stark throws a solid leg kick but Penn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Penn.
Stark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Penn clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a head kick that misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stark working aggressively here.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Stark. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4##CL#
Penn darts in and clinches Stark up against the cage.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Penn has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn lands a shot to the body.
Stark is trying to break free.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
An out of breath Reco Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to everyone!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 150
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Reco Penn has been cut.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Stark feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Stark backing away here, and Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Penn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn working aggressively here.
Stark tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Stark trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Penn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Stark breaks the clinch. #CL#
Stark drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Penn working aggressively here.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Penn keeps control of Stark as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
Penn tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn has Stark pressed against the cage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Penn has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Penn digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn blocks a head kick by Stark.
Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Penn rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.#CL#
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Stark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn. That one must have hurt.
Stark misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a leg kick.
Stark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reco Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Penn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Penn has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn is pushing Stark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Penn lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn sizes up Stark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Stark.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khal Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Penn.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn is looking to control Stark's arms but Stark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penn has his back to the cage.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
The referee calls for Stark to work.
Penn tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penn stalling the fight.
Stark is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark blocks a body shot from Penn. #T2#
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stark is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Stark is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.#T3#
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Penn.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Penn tries to tie him up.
Stark prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Stark tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Penn presses Stark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn dodges the punch combination from Stark.
That kick from Penn tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reco Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Stark is looking to clinch.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Stark shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Penn scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn working aggressively here.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Penn taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Penn pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reco Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Stark pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stark as Penn tries to tie him up. #T1#
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn working aggressively here.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Penn is struggling to control the position.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Stark stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Penn pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
Penn blocks the elbow strike.
Stark lands with a right to the head.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Stark off balance momentarily.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
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!
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark sets himself, and Penn steps forward looking for the clinch! Stark avoids it this time.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Stark avoids the head kick by Penn.
Penn works Stark's body with a nice hook.
Penn delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Penn clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
An out of breath Reco Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
I Can throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
I Can fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn moves away from the strike by I Can.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by I Can.
I Can misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a body kick.
Penn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
I Can takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Penn scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
I Can is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
I Can throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
I Can throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can.#T1##CL#
Penn has closed the distance and engaged I Can in a clinch.
I Can goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn scores with a spinning back kick!
I Can throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
I Can gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by I Can.
I Can misses with a series of wild punches.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on I Can if he has to take too many more of those.
I Can throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
I Can has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt I Can.#T2#
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
I Can is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn stalling against the cage.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn blocking some punches.
I Can can't get the takedown.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn working aggressively here. #T3#
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
A short right from Penn.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I Can looking for a takedown.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
Penn tries a body shot but I Can blocks it.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from I Can. #T4#
A short uppercut from Penn.
I Can blocking some punches.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with I Can's elbow.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to work over I Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Penn lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated 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.
#R2#
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penn throws a front kick that sends I Can stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! I Can crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and I Can gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. I Can manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses I Can's sensitive parts.
I Can misses with a looping left.
I Can takes a shot to the body in his stride.
I Can misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps I Can thinking.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
I Can misses with an uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Penn clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn misses with a punch to the body. #T1##TD2#
I Can pulls Penn into guard.
Penn wants to get up but he can't break I Can's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
I Can keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
I Can looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
I Can wants to hit a switch here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for I Can there!
Penn controlling from mount. #T2#
Penn continues to stall.#T3#
I Can is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
I Can is working to get back to half guard.
Penn content just to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Penn.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
I Can is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Penn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of I Can's head.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn defending well as I Can loads up on a big left hand.
I Can misses with a straight left.
Penn half committed to a counter leg kick.
I Can misses with the combination.
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn lands a front kick.
I Can looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
I Can swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn thumps I Can with a low kick.
I Can has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
Penn tries to land a front kick but I Can steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
I Can throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
As I Can tries to get set, Penn tries to push him back and clinch up but I Can manages to avoid the attempt.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
I Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
I Can closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. I Can will feel that in the morning.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from I Can misses.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
I Can misses with a hook
and Penn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. I Can really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I Can swings widly with a right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand. #ROC#
I Can is rocked!
I Can switches off momentarily and Penn cracks him with a monster right hand! I Can topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Penn dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reco Penn!
In his post fight interview, Reco Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Penn slips under a jab from Yurmommy.
Penn moves away from the strike by Yurmommy.
Penn lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Penn.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yurmommy blocks a low kick nicely.
Yurmommy scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Penn lands.
Yurmommy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yurmommy misses with a wild body shot.
Penn staying out of range there.
It looked like Penn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Penn. Yurmommy shrugs it off though.
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Yurmommy misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Yurmommy tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yurmommy prevents a body shot from Penn.
Yurmommy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yurmommy stalling in the clinch but Penn improves position.
Yurmommy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yurmommys head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Penn is stalling here.
Yurmommy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.
Yurmommy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurmommy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yurmommy tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Yurmommy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy wants to stall.
Yurmommy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yurmommy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Yurmommy tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Yurmommy drops back down to his feet.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyeam Yurmommy.
Yurmommy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Yurmommy.
Yurmommy blocking some punches.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yurmommy misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Yurmommy struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Yurmommy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yurmommy lands a shoulder strike.
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Yurmommy scores with a shoulder strike.
Yurmommy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yurmommy lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yurmommy fails to land.
Yurmommy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penn smiles and moves away. #CL#
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Yurmommy.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Yurmommy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Yurmommy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##TD2#
Yurmommy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!#SUB2#
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yurmommy gets his way! #SUB2#
Yurmommy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Penn tries to roll but Yurmommy sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Yurmommy working for a choke but Penn is defending well. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Penn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Reco Penn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Yurmommy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yurmommy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Yurmommy from controlling successfully.
Yurmommy wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Yurmommy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yurmommy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Yurmommy wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Yurmommy prevents Penn from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yurmommy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Yurmommy misses with a straight right.
Penn slips a straight right by Yurmommy.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurmommy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Jab, jab by Yurmommy - just one landing.
Yurmommy looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn avoids the body shot from Yurmommy. #T2#
Yurmommy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurmommy tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurmommy lands with a nice body punch.
Yurmommy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yurmommy takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yurmommy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn scores with a leg kick.
Yurmommy missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurmommy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Penn blocks a jab.
Yurmommy scores with a jab to the body.
Yurmommy throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yurmommy at a distance.
Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Yurmommy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yurmommy drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yurmommy connects with a jab.
Yurmommy connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yurmommy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and Yurmommy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. Yurmommy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yurmommy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Penn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn slips a jab from Yurmommy.#T4#
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn moves out of range as Yurmommy strikes.#CL#
Yurmommy tries to keep at a distance but Penn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yurmommy swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn tries to work over Yurmommy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Yurmommy fails to land.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Yurmommy gets an underhook and turns Penn into the ropes.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Yurmommy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn looking to stall. #TD2#
Yurmommy pulls guard effortlessly.
Penn controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyeam Yurmommy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Yurmommy sees coming a mile off.
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yurmommy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Penn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot. #CL#
Penn moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Yurmommy. #T1##TD2#
Yurmommy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Penn is trying to keep an underhook but Yurmommy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Penn is not content to let Yurmommy control the position.#SUB2#
Yurmommy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yurmommy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn!
Yurmommy looking to take Penn's back but Penn rolls and after a scramble, Penn ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Penn to escape a tricky position.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
Yurmommy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn wants to control from the top but Yurmommy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Yurmommy working for submissions but it's allowed Penn to get to half guard. #T3#
Yurmommy is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn trying to control but Yurmommy is working from the bottom.
Yurmommy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Penn is now in half guard.
Penn passes into side control, despite Yurmommy's attempt to control the position.
Yurmommy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Penn's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yurmommy!
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn trying to control but Yurmommy is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Reco Penn!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Eyeam Yurmommy!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Manuel scores with a nice head shot.
Manuel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Penn misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Manuel does it's job there.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Penn - that will leave a mark!
Penn throws a leg kick but Manuel moved away.
Manuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn connects with a jab.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manuel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn thumps Manuel with a low kick.
Manuel throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manuel throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Penn thuds his shin into the meat of Manuel's side.
Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Penn throws a quick counter head kick but Manuel was just out of range.
Manuel throws a right hand that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manuel. That did some damage!
Manuel slips a jab from Penn.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Manuel as he connects with a hook.
Penn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuel moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manuel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn scores with a push kick.
Manuel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manuel throws out the jab.
Penn punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Manuel.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Manuel misses with a looping right.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penn blocks a jab.
Manuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Manuel.
A jab from Manuel misses.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn switches off momentarily and Manuel cracks him with a monster right hand! Penn topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Manuel dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Manuel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Reco Penn had this to say: 'vittu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lijikiszcz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Lijikiszcz pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Lijikiszcz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lijikiszcz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Lijikiszcz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lijikiszcz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lijikiszcz scores with a nice strike.
Lijikiszcz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Lijikiszcz shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Lijikiszcz.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn avoids the body shot from Lijikiszcz.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing. #T3#
Nice body kick from Penn.
Lijikiszcz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lijikiszcz's hands.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Penn misses its target.
Lijikiszcz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lijikiszcz somewhat.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!#ES#
Penn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn defends well and Lijikiszcz ends up having to push Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Lijikiszcz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Penn tries a low kick but Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Penn slips under a jab from Lijikiszcz.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lijikiszcz swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz wants to clinch.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lijikiszcz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeps Lijikiszcz at a distance using the push kick.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lijikiszcz if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Sloppy strikes from Lijikiszcz. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Penn throws a body punch but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penn throws a leg kick but Lijikiszcz moved away.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Lijikiszcz's defenses.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lijikiszcz fails to land the takedown.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lijikiszcz can do to turn this around?
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild combination.
Lijikiszcz misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Penn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lijikiszcz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lijikiszcz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lijikiszcz throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Penn sizes up Lijikiszcz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Lijikiszcz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lijikiszcz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Lijikiszcz swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lijikiszcz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lijikiszcz slips a jab from Penn.
No luck for Lijikiszcz with that takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz is breathing heavily.#T4#
Lijikiszcz tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Penn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook to the body
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lijikiszcz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lijikiszcz tries to advance to mount but Penn instead regains half guard.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Lijikiszcz is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
#R3#
Nice cross by Penn.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Lijikiszcz throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Lijikiszcz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lijikiszcz or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn, which made it look bad.
Penn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces Penn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz preventing the sweep.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn controlling the position.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lijikiszcz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Penn has control of Lijikiszcz's left arm, preventing Lijikiszcz from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lijikiszcz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Lijikiszcz down.
Lijikiszcz misses with a wild body shot.
Lijikiszcz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lijikiszcz at a distance. #T3#
Lijikiszcz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Lijikiszcz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lijikiszcz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn lands with a hook. Lijikiszcz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn takes a swing at Lijikiszcz's ribcage but misses.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lijikiszcz throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn leaves Lijikiszcz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice shot by Penn.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Donk. Penn catches Lijikiszcz right on the button with a cross.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lijikiszcz looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lijikiszcz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
No luck for Lijikiszcz with that takedown attempt.
Lijikiszcz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lijikiszcz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react.
Lijikiszcz checks a leg kick.
Lijikiszcz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lijikiszcz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn throws a hook but Lijikiszcz avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Lijikiszcz with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lijikiszcz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn misses with a hook.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Lijikiszcz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lijikiszcz misses with a straight right.
Lijikiszcz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Lijikiszcz misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lijikiszcz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lijikiszcz has his takedown stuffed
and Penn counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Lijikiszcz dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Lijikiszcz's head and hops out.
Lijikiszcz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn lands a head shot.
Lijikiszcz throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lijikiszcz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lijikiszcz. That did some damage!#T3#
Penn moves away from the strike by Lijikiszcz.
Nice uppercut there from Lijikiszcz.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lijikiszcz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lijikiszcz cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lijikiszcz avoids the head kick by Penn. #CL2#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and clinches.
Lijikiszcz tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Lijikiszcz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lijikiszcz swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Penn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lijikiszcz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Penn lands a head kick. Lijikiszcz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lijikiszcz missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Lijikiszcz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn had his way with Kanishka Lijikiszcz in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lijikiszcz on the side of the head.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lijikiszcz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lijikiszcz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lijikiszcz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Lijikiszcz slips under a jab.
Lijikiszcz connects with the punch.
Lijikiszcz slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Lijikiszcz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lijikiszcz checks a leg kick nicely.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Penn scores with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lijikiszcz tried to score with a low kick but Penn checks it.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lijikiszcz throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Penn, as that shot connected.
Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lijikiszcz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lijikiszcz misses with a hook
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Lijikiszcz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn stalls. #T2##BC#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn swings for the body but Lijikiszcz moves out of range.
Lijikiszcz throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
Lijikiszcz connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Lijikiszcz saw it coming and moves away.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lijikiszcz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
Penn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn can pounce on him.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Penn.
Lijikiszcz looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Penn scores with a jab to the head.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz is defended easily by Penn.#T4#
Lijikiszcz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Penn.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Lijikiszcz misses
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Lijikiszcz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lijikiszcz, as that shot connected.
Lijikiszcz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lijikiszcz.

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 Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his bantamweight title!
Reco Penn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Turner misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Turner has his takedown stuffed
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner. #T2#
Turner misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
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.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Turner misses.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Penn lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
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.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turner, into his guard. #REVR#
Penn wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner lands a jab.
Penn lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Penn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Penn misses.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Penn.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
As Turner backs away, Penn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn misses the jab.
Turner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Turner's head back.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a body kick.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Turner with the counter takedown but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Penn cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Penn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turner to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Turner takes one on the button.#T4#
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and Turner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. Turner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A left lands for Turner.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Turner throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.#T3#
Penn throws an overhand right that drops Turner like a sack of potatoes! Penn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his bantamweight title!
Reco Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DFC 42: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz
Date: May 05, 2017

#R1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a takedown but Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Penn scores with a push kick.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lijikiszcz if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lijikiszcz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lijikiszcz off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lijikiszcz counters with a nice body shot.
Lijikiszcz misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lijikiszcz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lijikiszcz will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Penn is looking to slow Lijikiszcz down with leg kicks.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Kanishka Lijikiszcz has been cut.
Penn misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Lijikiszcz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn pulls Lijikiszcz in close to his closed guard and prevents Lijikiszcz from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lijikiszcz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lijikiszcz tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn is pulling down on Lijikiszcz's head to control his posture.
Lijikiszcz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lijikiszcz stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Lijikiszcz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn wants to hit a switch here but Lijikiszcz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Lijikiszcz's attempts to control the action.
Penn wants to control but Lijikiszcz is having none of it.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lijikiszcz has a good base and remains in mount.
Lijikiszcz controlling his opponent.
Penn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lijikiszcz with a couple of short strikes.
Lijikiszcz looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lijikiszcz throws some wild stikes that Penn manages to avoid easily.
Lijikiszcz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lijikiszcz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Lijikiszcz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz walks into a stiff left hand from Penn.
Penn throws a lazy right hand but Lijikiszcz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lijikiszcz.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lijikiszcz can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn thumps Lijikiszcz with a low kick.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Lijikiszcz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lijikiszcz scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.#TD2#
Lijikiszcz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn continues to stall.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from getting back to his feet.
Penn has his hands on Lijikiszcz's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Lijikiszcz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but missing.
Penn has control of Lijikiszcz's left arm, preventing Lijikiszcz from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Lijikiszcz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Penn is looking to escape.
Lijikiszcz thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn trying to hold on to Lijikiszcz's head to control him but Lijikiszcz postures up.
Lijikiszcz thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Lijikiszcz wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from improving his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn stays in close to Lijikiszcz's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lijikiszcz throws a lazy body kick
and Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Penn scores with the left hand. Lijikiszcz knows he should have avoided that one.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Lijikiszcz shoots in.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz lands a right hook to the body.
Lijikiszcz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Penn misses its target.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Lijikiszcz's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Lijikiszcz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn. #T1#
Penn slips under a jab from Lijikiszcz.
Penn cracks Lijikiszcz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Lijikiszcz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lijikiszcz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Penn connects with a solid leg kick.
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Lijikiszcz ducks down to avoid it.
Lijikiszcz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Lijikiszcz tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Lijikiszcz ducks down to avoid it.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lijikiszcz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lijikiszcz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes but Penn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Lijikiszcz can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn wants to stand but Lijikiszcz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lijikiszcz slips a jab from Penn.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lijikiszcz fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lijikiszcz takes one to the chin there.
Penn misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kanishka Lijikiszcz.#T1#
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn misses with a hook. Lijikiszcz ducked under it nicely.
Lijikiszcz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Lijikiszcz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lijikiszcz won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Lijikiszcz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lijikiszcz throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Lijikiszcz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lijikiszcz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lijikiszcz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lijikiszcz shoots and misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Lijikiszcz with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lijikiszcz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Lijikiszcz wants to counter with a clinch but Penn pushes him away.
Penn lands with a hook. Lijikiszcz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lijikiszcz avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Lijikiszcz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lijikiszcz takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Penn.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn motions for Lijikiszcz to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lijikiszcz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Lijikiszcz throws out a counter right but Penn avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn had his way with Kanishka Lijikiszcz in that round.
The cut man is working on Kanishka Lijikiszcz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lijikiszcz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lijikiszcz shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
A jab from Penn misses.
Lijikiszcz moves out of range of the body kick.
Lijikiszcz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn. #TD2#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Lijikiszcz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though. #T1#
Lijikiszcz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Penn is staying active underneath Lijikiszcz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Lijikiszcz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Lijikiszcz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lijikiszcz trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lijikiszcz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn tries a low kick but Lijikiszcz avoids it.
Lijikiszcz feints the counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Lijikiszcz blocks the leg kick.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lijikiszcz's hands.#T3#
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lijikiszcz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lijikiszcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Lijikiszcz is controlling him well.
Lijikiszcz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lijikiszcz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lijikiszcz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Penn taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lijikiszcz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is controlling Lijikiszcz's trapped leg to prevent Lijikiszcz from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Lijikiszcz seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lijikiszcz throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reco Penn.
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 John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his bantamweight title!
Reco Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
Penn connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVR#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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 #TD2#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: DFC 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Penn breaks the clinch.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Penn circles away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Penn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Penn scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Penn thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a leg kick.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Penn pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Sanchez throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Penn tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab from Penn.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sanchez flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez is out cold! Penn holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Reco Penn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DFC 22: Saunders Vs Johns
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Drakivomoy misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Drakivomoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Drakivomoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drakivomoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Penn scores with a head kick. Drakivomoy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Boris Drakivomoy has been cut.
Drakivomoy throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penn. #BC#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drakivomoy. #CL2#
Drakivomoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drakivomoy.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drakivomoy or not. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Drakivomoy fails to land.
Drakivomoy throws a head punch that misses.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Penn pushes Drakivomoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drakivomoy has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn gets through Drakivomoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drakivomoy looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Penn blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drakivomoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Drakivomoy tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Penn gets through Drakivomoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn presses Drakivomoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn gets through Drakivomoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drakivomoy is stalling here.
Penn presses Drakivomoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drakivomoy backwards.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn lands an uppercut.#BC#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drakivomoy on the side of the head.#CL#
Penn instigates a clinch.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn just leaning against Drakivomoy, taking a breather. #T3##BC#
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn works the jab nicely.
Drakivomoy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Drakivomoy is rocked!
Penn dips to his left and cracks Drakivomoy with an uppercut!
Drakivomoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Penn. Drakivomoy shrugs it off though.
Penn lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Drakivomoy - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his featherweight title!
Reco Penn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn scores with a hook.#ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell throws a leg kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell throws an off balance right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Penn misses.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newell thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Newell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Penn fakes the leg kick and cracks Newell in the body.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Newell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And Newell tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Newell cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Newell misses with a looping right.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Newell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Newell settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn.
Newell misses the jab.
Penn tries to land a front kick but Newell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newell connects with a jab.
Newell avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Newell is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Newell thows a leg kick but Penn checks it
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn slips a straight right by Newell.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Penn motions for Newell to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Newell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell misses with a straight left.
Penn is looking to counter the offense by Newell and move into the clinch.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Penn.#CL#
Penn closes the distance and pushes Newell back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newell.
Newell has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Newell takes a shot to the head.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newell tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Newell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Newell can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn tries to work over Newell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Newell misses with the head strike.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Penn stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newell lands a body punch.
Newell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Newell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Newell throws a jab but it's blocked by Penn.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Newell avoided it.
Penn feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Penn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newell lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Penn stalls.
Penn just leaning against Newell, taking a breather.
Penn seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newell has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Newell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn prevents a body shot from Newell.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newell working aggressively here.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newell backwards.
Penn working aggressively here. #T1#
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Newell controls the action.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newell prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newell misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newell.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Newell back against the cage.
Newell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newell is trying to stall.
Newell lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Newell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Newell.
Penn lands a big right hand that drops Newell! The killer instinct kicks in and Penn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Welsh throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Welsh 's knee.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Welsh tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Penn tenderised Welsh's leg. Welsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn moves out of range as Welsh throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Welsh tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Welsh.
Decent striking displayed by Penn there.
Welsh is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn throws a big counter combination but Welsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Penn throws a body punch but Welsh moves out of range.
Welsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Penn thuds a left hand into Welsh's body.
Welsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a hook. Welsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Welsh is rocked!
Callum Welsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Penn moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Welsh! Penn continues to tee off on Welsh, landing with a left and a right! Penn connects with a right hand that leaves Welsh sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn is the new featherweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 82
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babajide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Babajide swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Babajide throws a head kick that misses.
Babajide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babajide.
Penn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Babajide takes one to the chin there.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babajide rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babajide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn feints and then cracks Babajide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Babajide down. #T1#
Babajide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Babajide.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Babajide.
Penn throws a right and a left that Babajide avoids nicely.
Penn moves away from the strike by Babajide.
Penn avoids the body shot from Babajide.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babajide lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Babajide is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Penn throws a right hand that Babajide ducks under and follows up with a left that Babajide also avoids with ease.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Babajide seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babajide doesn't seem phased though.
Babajide lands a body shot.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Babajide is looking for a counter combo.
Babajide with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penn to score with a decent uppercut.
Babajide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babajide.
Penn digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
Babajide stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Babajide misses.
Babajide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babajide misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Penn digs a good hook to Babajide's body.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Babajide getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babajide on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Penn slips under a jab.
Babajide throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Babajide looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babajide throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Babajide.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babajide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babajide misses the shot to the body.
Babajide throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Babajide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babajide misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range.
Babajide staying out of range there.
Babajide takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn checks a low kick from Babajide.
Penn misses with a hook.
Babajide throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Babajide is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Babajide saw that one coming.#CL#
Babajide has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babajide.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Babajide.
Babajide scores with a one two! Penn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn scores with a jab.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Babajide's head.
Babajide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Babajide's sensitive parts.
Babajide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Babajide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babajide throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Penn lands a nice hook to Babajide's body. Babajide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Babajide scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Penn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Babajide throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Babajide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babajide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babajide looks to land a body kick but Penn moved away.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babajide misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babajide throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babajide moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Reco Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn avoids the body shot from Babajide.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn jabs Babajide right on the nose. Babajide blinks but takes it well.
Penn throws a hook but Babajide blocks it.
Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Babajide's calf.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Babajide misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Babajide chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn can pounce on him.
Babajide misses with a leg kick
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Babajide. Those never looked like landing.
Penn tries to move into range but Babajide moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Babajide misses with a wild body shot.
Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babajide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn cracks the inside of Babajide's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Kingsley Babajide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Babajide misses the target.
Babajide throws a combination that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn jabs Babajide right on the nose. Babajide blinks but takes it well.
Penn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babajide wants to slow Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
Babajide walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Babajide misses with a looping left.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Babajide.
Babajide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Babajide thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babajide misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Babajide might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Penn tests Babajide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Babajide throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babajide's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Babajide misses.
Babajide throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Babajide moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Babajide throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babajide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babajide throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.
Penn misses the jab.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Babajide throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Babajide momentarily.
Penn lands with a slapping head kick.
Penn lands a nice looking body kick.
Babajide takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Babajide is rocked!
Penn steps in with a hook that catches Babajide right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Penn follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Babajide looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penn lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Walker is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Penn! Walker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 77
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Penn does it's job there.
Meese lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meese.
Meese misses with the combination.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Meese missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn slips under a jab.
Meese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Meese is just out of range.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Meese takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meese looks to land a combination but Penn avoids it well.
Meese misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Meese throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meese connects with the punch.
Penn with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Meese lands a jab.#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Meese connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Penn out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges Meese!
After the big win, Georges Meese made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Diamond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diamond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Diamond tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diamond.
Diamond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Diamond.
Donk. Diamond catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Diamond's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diamond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Penn lands a jab to Diamond's midsection.
Nice body punch from Diamond.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diamond throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Penn moves into the clinch.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Diamond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Diamond misses.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diamond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diamond tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond misses with a jab to the body
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diamond looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond misses with a combination #CL#
and Penn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond tries to stall but Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diamond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diamond is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards. #T2#
Diamond missing with knees to the body.
Diamond wants to stall.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Penn has Diamond pressed against the cage.
Diamond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamond trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diamond into the cage.
Penn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diamond.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diamond working hard to break the clinch.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Penn to work.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diamonds head.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diamond trying to stall but Penn improves his position.
Diamond is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Penn avoiding damage as Diamond throws knees to the body.
Penn has Diamond pressed against the cage.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Diamond is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A short left from Penn.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diamond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn keeps control of Diamond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Diamond fails to land.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Diamond tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Diamond manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diamond lands a jab to the head.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Diamond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Diamond throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn lands a jab to the head.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Penn.
Diamond lands a jab to the nose.
Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn moves out of range as Diamond strikes.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Penn does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up King Diamond's cut even more.
Penn avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Diamond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diamond throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Penn has closed the distance and engaged Diamond in a clinch.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Diamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diamond tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Diamond wants to break free but Penn has control.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Diamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Diamond missing with knees to the body.
Diamond misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diamond prevents a body shot from Penn.
Diamond is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Diamond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn avoiding damage as Diamond throws knees to the body.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Diamond is rocked!
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diamond seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diamond has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diamond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn prevents a body shot from Diamond.
Diamond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diamond trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diamond into the cage.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Penn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Diamond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diamond missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn cracks the inside of Diamond's front leg.
Penn batters Diamond with a massive right followed by a huge left! Diamond is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Diamond to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
The defeated King Diamond had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 67
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Walker darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Penn avoids it.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Penn's ribcage. Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Walker tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
Penn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards. #ROC#
Walker is rocked!
Penn taking a breather.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker looks winded!
Penn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Walker with a big uppercut! Walker tries to clinch up but Penn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Walker to the mat! Walker covers up and Penn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016

#R1#
Penn misses with a left hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tatum. Tatum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn misses with a body punch
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Penn finds it's way through Tatum's defenses. #CL#
Penn drives through and clinches with Tatum against the cage.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum blocks an uppercut.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Penn keeps control of Tatum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Penn misses with some punches.
Tatum letting Penn take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Penn working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Penn stalls.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control. #T3#
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands an uppercut.
A short left from Penn.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
A short left from Penn.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn taking a breather.#T4#
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum being controlled against the cage.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn is stalling here.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Penn staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
Penn lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tatum misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Penn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range. #T1#
A big left from Penn misses.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Tatum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penn throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Penn clinches up with Tatum and pushes him back against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Tatum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Penn tries a body shot but Tatum blocks it.
Tatum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum letting Penn take a breather here.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Reco Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tatum tries to break the clinch but Penn is controlling the position.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Penn. #T3#
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
A short right from Penn.
Tatum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penn is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Tatum tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Penn.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn has Tatum pushed against the cage.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Penn to work. #T4#
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penn tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn works on Tatum's body with a couple of short punches.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Penn lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Tatum is rocked!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatum is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn has Tatum pressed against the cage.
Tatum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatum seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Tatum tries to circle away but Penn has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Penn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn missing with a left hand there. Tatum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tatum.#CL#
Penn has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Tatum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Penn lands a body shot.
Tatum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn pushes Tatum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Penn effectively controlling the action here.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn is working Tatum over against the cage.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Penn lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Penn has the dominant position.
Penn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tatum is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Tatum is trying to break free.
Tatum can't break the clinch.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tatum's efforts to push away.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drederik Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatum wants to get back to striking at distance but Penn won't allow it.
Penn just leaning against Tatum, taking a breather.
Penn has Tatum pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatum wants to break free but Penn has control.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Tatum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn lands a shoulder strike.
Tatum throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Penn scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Penn tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Penn lands a body shot.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Davis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Penn is unloading with more strikes now! Davis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##CL#
Sven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Sven.
Penn is pushing Sven up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn pushes Sven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Sven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Sven leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Penn gets through Sven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Sven backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Sven wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Penn. #ROC2#
Sven is rocked!
Penn pushes Sven against the cage. Penn is working some dirty boxing. Penn pushes off with a quick right hook! Sven goes down! Sven tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Penn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!

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