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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 186 p4p, 439 weight class) and Azriel Pandens (ranked 25 p4p, 57 weight class). Azriel Pandens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azriel Pandens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pandens connects with a jab.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Pandens stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn forces Pandens back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Gunn.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandens tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Gunn can't find room to land a body shot as Pandens controls the action.
Pandens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
Gunn tries to work over Pandens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn misses with a jab to the body
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Pandens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Pandens coming out on top.
Gunn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pandens tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pandens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Pandens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn connects with a single shot there.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azriel Pandens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pandens to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandens looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Pandens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunn pushes Pandens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pandens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunn has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn pushes Pandens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pandens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandens is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pandens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pandens is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pandens is trying to push Gunn away but Gunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunn works on Pandens's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Pandens breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens throws a looping overhand right but Gunn ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Gunn rushes Pandens and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn pulls guard.
Pandens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pandens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pandens postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn working for a triangle but Pandens defends it easily.
Gunn working for a triangle but Pandens defends it easily.
Gunn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Pandens won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Pandens controlling from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pandens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn dominated that round.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Pandens ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pandens jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well.
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pandens counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunn throws a body punch but Pandens moves out of range.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandens 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.
Gunn jabs at Pandens's body.
Gunn misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens counters with a nice body shot.
Gunn forces Pandens back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Gunn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pandens tries to improve position but can't.
Gunn wants to control but Pandens is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandens tries to bench press Gunn off him but Gunn keeps the position.
Gunn tries for a kimura but Pandens is defending well.
Gunn gets to mount! Pandens was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pandens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn is working for a guillotine from mount but Pandens frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control but Pandens is having none of it.
Pandens looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Pandens is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunn has a good base and remains in mount.
Pandens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pandens is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunn wants to take a breather but Pandens is having none of it.
Pandens is positioning himself well to prevent Gunn advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn content to control rather than advance.
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura but Pandens is defending well.
Gunn prevents Pandens from improving his position.
Gunn is trying to control. Pandens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gunn controlling the action here.
Gunn is keen to just control but Pandens is a slippery customer.
Gunn is thwarting Pandens's attempts to control the position.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Pandens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Gunn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Pandens is working away.
Pandens tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Pandens keeping hold of Gunn's head, controlling as best he can.
Pandens is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunn.
Pandens is defending against the submission attempts here by Gunn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn is working for a kimura but Pandens is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pandens digs a good hook to Gunn's body.
Nice straight punches there by Pandens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandens.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pandens defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pandens throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pandens but Pandens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Pandens in a clinch.
Gunn has a couple of punches blocked by Pandens.
Gunn has Pandens pressed against the cage, preventing Pandens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pandens is trying to break free.
Pandens working hard to break the clinch.
Pandens breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Pandens.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunn throws a body punch but Pandens moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pandens misses.
Gunn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azriel Pandens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pandens throws a right hand that misses
and Gunn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pandens feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn jabs Pandens right on the nose. Pandens blinks but takes it well.
Gunn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandens.
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pandens momentarily.
Gunn lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pandens swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pandens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rex Gunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut.
Pandens manages to break the clinch.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pandens staying out of range there.
Pandens slips a jab from Gunn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn catches Pandens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
A countering left hand to the body from Pandens misses.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandens was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Pandens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn misses with a hook to the body
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Pandens tries a quick counter leg kick but Gunn is wise to it.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Gunn.
Pandens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandens moves away.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunn tries to clinch up
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Pandens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn misses with a body punch
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunn tries to clinch up
letting Pandens counter with a right hand.
Gunn defending well as Pandens loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunn misses its target.
Pandens lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunn under the eye.
Gunn tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunn works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandens throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab to Pandens's midsection.
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!
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn drives through and clinches with Pandens against the cage.
Pandens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gunn fails to land.
Gunn jumps guard but Pandens stands there with Gunn around his waist. Gunn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pandens tries to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling the position.
Pandens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandenss head.
Gunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunn has double underhooks.
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandens thuds his right hand into Gunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandens with a nice cross.
Pandens wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn digs a good body shot into Pandens's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Pandens keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn works Pandens's body with a nice hook.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Pandens circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandens is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens walks into a left hand.
Pandens is looking to chop away at Gunn's legs.
Gunn cracks Pandens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pandens tries a low kick but Gunn avoids it.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Pandens moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Pandens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pandens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Pandens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandens staying out of range there.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandens counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandens tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Gunn had his way with Azriel Pandens in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn clinches up with Pandens and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn is leaning against Pandens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pandens's efforts to push away.
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Pandens circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandens! But no joy.
Pandens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Pandens's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Gunn catches Pandens right on the button with a cross.
Gunn throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Pandens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Pandens counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looks to clinch
enabling Pandens to counter with a crisp jab.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Pandens manages to avoid it.
Gunn cracks Pandens with an open hand slap.
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Pandens back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Gunn lands a right hand.
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Pandens walks into a straight right hand from Gunn.
Gunn takes a swing at Pandens's ribcage but misses.
Rex Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandens misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Gunn clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pandens breaks the clinch.
Pandens throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunn misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens breaks the clinch.
Pandens fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Gunn punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandens circles away.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Pandens takes one to the side of the head.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pandens counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Pandens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunn tests Pandens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pandens dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Pandens counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws a body punch but Pandens moves out of range.
Gunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Pandens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Pandens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Pandens.
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
Gunn moves in looking to clinch but Pandens pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azriel Pandens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandens moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunn 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn retains his featherweight title!
Rex Gunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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