Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns Jr circles away.
Burns Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reyes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr cracks Reyes with an open hand slap.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Reyes sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Burns Jr finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Reyes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns Jr thinking.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Reyes lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Reyes's front leg but catches the back leg as Reyes tries to avoid it.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
As Reyes backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.#T1#
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Reyes.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Reyes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Reyes moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Reyes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Burns Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Reyes checks it.
Reyes throws a shot to the body.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Burns Jr's head back.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes slips a straight right by Burns Jr.#T2#
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns Jr. That snapped Reyes's head back.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reyes wants to clinch
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns Jr as he connects with a hook.
Reyes tries to work over Burns Jr's front leg with a kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Reyes takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reyes tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns Jr is wise to it.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Reyes off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr. #T3#
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr is breathing heavily.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reyes misses the jab.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Reyes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
Burns Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reyes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Reyes tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Reyes.
Burns Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Burns Jr.
Reyes misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Reyes off balance momentarily.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reyes down.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes lands a jab to Burns Jr's midsection.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reyes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
Reyes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Reyes checks it
and Reyes counters with a right hand to the body.
Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Reyes lands a big right hand that sends Burns Jr crashing to the mat! Reyes stays standing though and waves Burns Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#
Burns Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
Oh Burns Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burns Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reyes.
Burns Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reyes counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes. #T1#
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Reyes lands a big uppercut and Burns Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns Jr looks OK. Reyes waves Burns Jr back to his feet!
Reyes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reyes avoids it.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Reyes engages and cracks Burns Jr with a massive lead left hook - Burns Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Reyes is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ada Reyes!
The defeated Simba Burns Jr had this to say: 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Burns Jr slips a jab from Hallava.
Hallava just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hallava.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Hallava checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallava's sensitive parts.
Hallava looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab.
Hallava missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Hallava.
As Hallava backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Hallava avoids it.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Hallava.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Hallava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Hallava misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Hallava as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hallava saw it coming and moves away.
Hallava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hallava misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallava now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr throws a big counter combination but Hallava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hallava has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Hallava strikes.#T2#
Hallava misses with a double jab
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Hallava is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hallava manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Hallava was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallava misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallava will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava.
Hallava takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hallava saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallava. That did some damage!
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns Jr, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Burns Jr.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Hallava blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallava's calf.
Hallava looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Hallava down with leg kicks.
A big right from Hallava misses.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Hallava counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Hallava tries to clinch there but Burns Jr circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Hallava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hallava misses with a hook.
Hallava scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallava lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns Jr off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Hallava.
Hallava tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Hallava tests Burns Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Hallava rushes Burns Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns Jrs head. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Hallava.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallava with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julle Hallava will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hallava lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily.
Hallava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hallava looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Hallava looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Hallava moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallava's head.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Hallava strikes.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallava moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hallava moved away.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallava lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hallava.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Burns Jr there.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Hallava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Hallava does it's job there.
Hallava throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.
Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Hallava tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hallava throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallava misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallava staying out of range there.
Burns Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
enabling Hallava to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Hallava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hallava looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallava checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallava swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Burns Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Hallava moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallava.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallava blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
A clash of legs there as Hallava blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Hallava moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallava blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to work over Hallava's front leg with a kick but Hallava checks it.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Hallava closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hallava is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns Jr to keep the fight standing.
Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Hallava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hallava moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallava blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hallava blocks the low kick.
Hallava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Hallava ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns Jr.
Hallava is looking for the big counter here.
Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Hallava throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hallava misses with a shot to the body
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julle Hallava will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hallava throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hallava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab.
Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Hallava checks a leg kick.
Hallava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallava misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Hallava lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hallava moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hallava moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallava misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava misses the jab.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hallava misses.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallava's calf.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Hallava saw that one coming.#T1#
Hallava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Hallava works over Burns Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Hallava.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Hallava counters with a left to the body.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Hallava checks it.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallava.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr moves forwards but Hallava connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hallava throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns Jr as he connects with a hook.
Hallava misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a right hand 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!
Hallava pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallava throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.#T2#
Hallava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hallava's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallava tries to avoid it.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Hallava. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Burns Jr.
Hallava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hallava checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr lunges at Hallava with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallava's hand.
Hallava tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Hallava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Hallava moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hallava back to the cage. Burns Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Hallava thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava.
Hallava works the jab nicely.
Hallava scores with a nice head shot.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hallava throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hallava.
Hallava scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava lunges at Burns Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns Jr's hand.
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!
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallava lands a nice hook to Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Hallava misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallava misses the body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallava's hands.
Hallava blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a jab.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julle Hallava.
Well Hallava 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Quaid lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Quaid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quaid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Quaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quaid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quaid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Quaid looks for a takedown but Burns Jr sprawls well.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Quaid moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quaid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Quaid's knee but Quaid avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Quaid is out of range.
Quaid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Quaid ducks down to avoid it.
Quaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Burns Jr throws out a loose jab but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quaid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quaid throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Quaid moved out of range nicely.
Quaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Quaid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Quaid looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Simba Burns Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quaid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Quaid.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Quaid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Quaid checks it
and Quaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Quaid does it's job there.
Quaid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Quaid.
Burns Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Quaid as he checks the leg kick.
Quaid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quaid.
Quaid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Quaid's head.
Quaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Quaid wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns Jr. Quaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quaid with the counter takedown but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Quaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quaid moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Quaid counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Quaid slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Quaid.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Quaid.
Quaid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
Quaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Quaid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quaid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quaid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Quaid blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a body shot that sends Quaid's belly button to the back.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Quaid moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Quaid moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Quaid's leg but Quaid calmly moves out of range.
Quaid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.#T4#
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Quaid moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Quaid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Quaid blocks the leg kick.
Quaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Quaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Quaid 's knee.
Quaid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Quaid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Quaid moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Quaid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quaid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quaid misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Quaid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quaid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Quaid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burns Jr's guard.#ES#
Burns Jr kicks Quaid off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Quaid down with leg kicks.
Quaid tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
letting Quaid counter with a right hand.
A big right from Quaid misses.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Quaid's knee but Quaid avoids it well.
Quaid misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr lands with a straight right. Quaid didn't see that one coming.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Quaid blocks it.
Quaid misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Quaid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Quaid's leg but Quaid calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quaid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Quaid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Quaid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quaid misses with a body shot.
Quaid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Burns Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Quaid blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Quaid throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Quaid throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Quaid's calf.
Quaid blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Quaid sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quaid can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Quaid's front leg.
Quaid throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Burns Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Quaid blocks it.
Quaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quaid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quaid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Quaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quaid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a lazy body kick
letting Quaid counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.#T3#
Quaid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Quaid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quaid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quaid checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Quaid jumps back.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quaid is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Quaid moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a right hand.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice hook to Quaid's body. Quaid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quaid checks a leg kick. #T4#
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Quaid checks a leg kick.
Quaid just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Quaid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr motions for Quaid to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quaid checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Quaid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Quaid counters with a single leg into guard. Burns Jr didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr is looking to stand up but Quaid isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns Jr 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.
Quaid wants to control from the top but Burns Jr keeps moving.
Burns Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Quaid is now in half guard.
Quaid lands strikes from half guard.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burns Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Quaid counters with a straight right hand.
Quaid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quaid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Quaid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr defending well as Quaid loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Quaid counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Quaid jumps back.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Quaid checks it
and Quaid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quaid throws a big shot that misses.
As Quaid backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Quaid drops Burns Jr with a left right combo! Quaid follows him down to the ground into side control. #T1#
Quaid working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Burns Jr is rocked!
Quaid cracks Burns Jr with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Quaid immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Burns Jr is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Quaid!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid 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.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 483
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns Jr.#CL2#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Burns Jr against the cage.
Burns Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr can't break the clinch. #BC#
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt 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.
Burns Jr scores with a jab.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Hunt. #T1#
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Hunt scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Hunt catches Burns Jr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Burns Jr to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns Jr is retaining full guard.
Burns Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burns Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Hunt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Burns Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns Jr won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Hunt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burns Jr gets full guard.
Burns Jr keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt keeps trying to improve his position.
Burns Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Burns Jr is keeping the position.#T3#
Burns Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Burns Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burns Jr wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Burns Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Burns Jr is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Burns Jr in a clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burns Jr takes a step back to recover.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Burns Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt lands a jab to Burns Jr's midsection.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns Jr throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Burns Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr motions for Hunt to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Hunt punishes Burns Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Burns Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Hunt catches Burns Jr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Burns Jr to the canvas!
Burns Jr keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Burns Jr controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt passes Burns Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Burns Jr is defending the position.
Burns Jr wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well. #T3#
Hunt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunt tries to control but Burns Jr wriggling away.
Hunt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hunt controlling from the full mount.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns Jr is looking to escape.
Burns Jr gets back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control from Burns Jr's half guard. Burns Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matt Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns Jr controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Burns Jr keeps moving.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Hunt blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns Jr should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Burns Jr is rocked!
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily. #T1#
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt misses the body punch
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
And Burns Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burns Jr takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Burns Jr down.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Matt Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hunt throws a body kick that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Hunt misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Hunt scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Matt Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Burns Jr motions for Hunt to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunt!
A victorious Matt Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Simba Burns Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 482
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr throws a big counter combination but Smaug scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Smaug has closed the distance and engaged Burns Jr in a clinch.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smaug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns Jr wants to break free but Smaug has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns Jr. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smaug sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Smaug closes the distance and clinches.
Burns Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smaug.
Smaug misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smaug has a couple of punches blocked by Burns Jr.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smaug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smaug lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Smaug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smaug connects with a solid leg kick.
Smaug wants to clinch.
Smaug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smaug 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.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target. #CL2#
Smaug pushes Burns Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr is trying to break free.
Burns Jr prevents a body shot from Smaug.
A short right from Smaug on the inside.
Smaug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smaug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smaug tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smaug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burns Jr misses with the head strike. #T2#
Burns Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Burns Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Smaug won't allow it.
Smaug misses with the head strike.
Burns Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smaug tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smaug stalling the fight.
Smaug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy body kick from Smaug
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr throws a shot from downtown. Smaug moves away and avoids it.
Smaug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smaug looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smaug wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smaug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Smaug backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smaug looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Smaug sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smaug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smaug misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Smaug moves into the clinch successfully.
Smaug is looking to control Burns Jr's arms but Burns Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smaug has his back to the cage. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr scores with a jab.
Smaug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smaug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smaug misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks.
Smaug tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smaug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Smaug clinches.
Burns Jr can't break the clinch.
Smaug misses with the head strike.
A short right from Smaug.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr tries to work over Smaug's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Smaug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Smaug clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Smaug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
Smaug misses with a punch to the body.
Smaug throws a head punch that misses.
Smaug scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smaug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Smaug won't allow it. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smaug ducks down to avoid it.
Smaug wants to clinch
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Smaug throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Smaug is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cinder Smaug dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smaug goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smaug if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Smaug looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smaug tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it.
Smaug 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.
Smaug throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Smaug moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smaug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smaug moves in looking to clinch but Burns Jr pushes him off.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smaug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Smaug checks it.
Smaug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smaug fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns Jr on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smaug down.
Smaug displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab.
Burns Jr swinging wildly here. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smaug throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smaug moves in looking to clinch but Burns Jr pushes him off.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smaug fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Smaug takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smaug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smaug tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Smaug has managed to clinch.
Burns Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Smaug won't allow it.
Smaug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action. #T2##BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smaug misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smaug checks a leg kick.
Smaug tries to clinch there but Burns Jr circles away.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Smaug checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smaug throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Smaug throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Smaug fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smaug.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smaug just manages to avoid it.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks. #T3#
Burns Jr throws out a loose jab but Smaug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smaug misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smaug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smaug. That did some damage!
Smaug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smaug looks to clinch
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smaug tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smaug tries to clinch there but Burns Jr circles away.
Smaug shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smaug steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Smaug tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Smaug misses.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Smaug.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Smaug clinches with his opponent.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but Burns Jr avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Smaug fails to land.
Smaug has Burns Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Burns Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug keeps control of Burns Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Smaug won't allow it. #BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smaug is looking to clinch.
Smaug scores with a hook to the body. Burns Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smaug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr tries to work over Smaug's front leg with a kick but Smaug checks it.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smaug is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smaug is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Smaug rushes Burns Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Smaug looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
A left and a right from Smaug both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smaug misses with a body shot.
Smaug takes one on the button.
Smaug moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Smaug doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns Jr circles away.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smaug wants to clinch.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Smaug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Smaug's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smaug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smaug wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smaug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.#CL2#
Smaug moves into the clinch.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smaug has him pressed against the cage.
Smaug will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burns Jr up against the cage.#BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Smaug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smaug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Smaug stumbling back into the cage.
Smaug staying out of range there.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smaug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smaug doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns Jr circles away.
Smaug throws out a powerful jab.
Smaug closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smaug looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Smaug.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Smaug throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Smaug moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.#CL2#
Smaug instigates a clinch.
Smaug lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smaug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr tries to circle away but Smaug has him pinned against the cage.
Smaug working aggressively here.
Smaug has Burns Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Burns Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burns Jr blocking some punches.
Cinder Smaug seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Smaug.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Smaug tries to clinch there but Burns Jr circles away.
Burns Jr cracks Smaug with a good jab.
Burns Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Smaug's shoulder, as Smaug tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Smaug moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch. #T3#
Burns Jr lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Smaug clinches up with Burns Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns Jr is trying to break free.
Smaug misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns Jr lands a left hand. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smaug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr. #CL2#
Burns Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smaug has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smaug misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns Jr is trying to break the clinch but Smaug is controlling him.#BC#
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr cracks Smaug with a good jab.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smaug throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smaug takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Smaug gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smaug's sensitive parts.
Smaug tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Smaug misses with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Smaug sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Smaug steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smaug tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Smaug avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smaug is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smaug thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.#CL2#
Smaug clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
In his post fight interview, Simba Burns Jr gave a big smile as he said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

Event: CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Stonedberg works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Stonedberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stonedberg down.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stonedberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stonedberg checks it.
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!
Stonedberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Burns Jr counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Stonedberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Stonedberg misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stonedberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg scores with a body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. #T2#
Burns Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stonedberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Stonedberg counters with a straight right hand.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Stonedberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stonedberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns Jr working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stonedberg up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Stonedberg.
A shot in the inside from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stonedberg has him pressed against the cage.
Burns Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Stonedberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg keeps control of Burns Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonedberg moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
A nice side step and Stonedberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stonedberg ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Stonedberg throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Stonedberg jumps back.
A punch combination from Burns Jr misses.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonedberg jabs Burns Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Stonedberg should have avoided that one.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Stonedberg checks it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr 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#
Stonedberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Good work by Stonedberg as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stonedberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Stonedberg shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr. #T1#
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stonedberg tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr 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 big left from Stonedberg misses.
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stonedberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stonedberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stonedberg tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg lunges at Burns Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns Jr's hand.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Stonedberg down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr motions for Stonedberg to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Stonedberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stonedberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg walks into a stiff left hand from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stonedberg off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Stonedberg blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stonedberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stonedberg will feel that in the morning.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Stonedberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stonedberg off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
A leg kick checked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg takes one on the button.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Stonedberg's front leg.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Stonedberg misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns Jr. That snapped Stonedberg's head back.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg thows a body kick. Burns Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Stonedberg moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stonedberg on the side of the head.
Stonedberg swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Stonedberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stonedberg tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stonedberg lands with a shot to the body.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stonedberg saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stonedberg. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Stonedberg blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Stonedberg moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr. #T3#
Stonedberg misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stonedberg's knee but Stonedberg avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Stonedberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stonedberg.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Stonedberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stonedberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonedberg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Stonedberg as he connects with a hook.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Stonedberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Stonedberg.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Stonedberg.
I think Burns Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

Event: CEC 478
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Steam. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steam.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick.
Steam throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice combination there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Steam stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Steam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Steam counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steam lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a double jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick. #T1#
Burns Jr is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Good work by Steam as he checks the leg kick.
Steam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steam jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Steam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Steam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steam counters with a low kick, right behind Burns Jr 's knee.
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Jab by Steam.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Steam scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Steam thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Steam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Steam counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steam looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steam cracks the inside of Burns Jr's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Steam throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Steam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steam.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
A good leg kick by Steam.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Steam wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Steam's front leg.
Steam throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Steam works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steam was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr cracks Steam with a good jab.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Steam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steam.
Burns Jr tries a body shot but Steam blocks it.
Burns Jr tries to break free but Steam pushes him back against the cage.
Burns Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Steam has double underhooks.
Burns Jr blocking some punches.
Burns Jr lands an uppercut.
Burns Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steam.
Steam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns Jr backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr tries to break the clinch but Steam is controlling the position. #BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steam.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Steam's front leg.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Steam.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steam throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Steam only half commits.
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr swings for the body but Steam moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bronson Steam will probably get the nod.
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#
Steam throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steam.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steam can pounce on him.
Steam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steam.
Steam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Steam.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr sets himself, and Steam steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns Jr avoids it this time.
Bronson Steam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr looks to throw the jab but Steam is out of range.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Steam throws a lazy body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steam. Burns Jr shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Steam.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steam misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Steam's knee but Steam avoids it well.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steam throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Steam only half commits.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Steam does no damage.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Steam.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Steam tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Steam sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Steam misses.
Burns Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steam looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Steam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
And Burns Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Steam blocks it.
Steam misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Steam checks it.
Steam throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Steam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Steam avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
enabling Steam to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steam lands a head shot.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Steam blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Steam's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steam.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steam is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steam lands a lovely overhand right.
Steam misses with a body kick.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Burns Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Steam's knee but Steam avoids it well.
Steam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Steam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Steam misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steam checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr needs to keep his hands up - Steam had a free shot at his head there.
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Steam tries to work over Burns Jr's front leg with a kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Steam's leg but Steam calmly moves out of range.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steam tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steam counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Steam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steam cracks Burns Jr with a good jab.
Steam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Steam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Steam avoids it.
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Steam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr 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.
Steam looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Steam finds it's target.
Steam checks a leg kick.
As Burns Jr backs off Steam throws a huge counter combo but Burns Jr manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Steam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Steam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Steam saw that one coming.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Steam.
Some bone on bone action there as Steam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Steam clobbers Burns Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steam throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Steam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Steam moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steam looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Steam lands with a nice body kick.
Steam takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Steam scores with a jab to the head.
Steam cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steam misses with a body kick.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
It seemed like Steam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Steam misses.
Steam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Steam moved away.
Burns Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steam.
Steam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns Jr misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steam checks it well.
Steam flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Burns Jr takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Burns Jr 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!
Steam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steam swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Steam misses with a leg kick.
Steam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.
Burns Jr tries to work over Steam's front leg with a kick but Steam checks it.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steam is able to avoid easily.
Steam throws a series of strikes that have Burns Jr backpedaling.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Steam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Steam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steam. That's going to slow Burns Jr down. #T3#
Steam slips a straight right by Burns Jr.
Steam throws a body kick that misses.
Steam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Steam lands with a nice combination. Burns Jr backs away looking to recover.
A bone on bone clash there as Steam blocks the leg kick.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Steam.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Steam drives through and clinches with Burns Jr against the cage. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Steam throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That kick from Steam tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Steam moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
Steam misses with a double jab.
Steam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steam checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Steam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steam.
Steam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Steam really 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.
#R4#
Burns Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Steam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Steam counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Steam looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steam.
Steam blocks a low kick nicely.
Steam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr lands a body shot.
Steam misses with a series of wild punches.
Steam 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Steam.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Steam moved away.
Steam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steam throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Steam avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target. #T1#
Burns Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Steam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Steam throws a body kick that misses.
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Steam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steam if he has to take too many more of those.
Steam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Steam.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Steam throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steam just manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steam. Steam obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steam misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Steam moved away.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Burns Jr.
A lazy body kick from Burns Jr
and Steam counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns Jr shrugs it off.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Steam's leg. Steam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut.
Steam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Steam scores with a four punch combination!
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Steam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steam misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Steam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Steam 's knee.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Burns Jr gets tackled into the cage by Steam. Steam maintains the clinch.
Burns Jr is trying to push Steam away but Steam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steam misses with the head strike.
Burns Jr is trying to break the clinch but Steam is controlling him.
Steam has Burns Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Burns Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
Steam can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action. #BC#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Steam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Steam throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Steam slaps the foot to one side.
Steam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steam, right into the meat.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Steam only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Steam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Steam checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Steam down.
Burns Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steam looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Nice body kick there by Steam.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steam will feel that in the morning.
Steam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steam checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Steam dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Steam!
Burns Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Steam is just out of range.
Steam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Steam does no damage.
Steam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steam is looking to clinch.
Steam moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Steam ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Steam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steam lands with a right hand.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steam connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Steam.
Steam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Steam counters with an outside leg kick.
Steam throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steam swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steam counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steam.
Steam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Steam checks it.
Steam lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Steam checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr works the jab nicely.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!#T3#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Steam counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steam!
Steam misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Steam misses.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr tries to work over Steam's front leg with a kick but Steam checks it.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Steam moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
Steam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
That kick from Steam tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Steam.
Steam scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson Steam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Steam moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Steam misses with a low kick.
Steam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Steam's legs.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Steam.
Steam catches Burns Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Steam's legs.
Steam lands with a right hand.
Steam checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Steam.
Steam checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Steam unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr throws a nice looking combination but Steam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Steam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steam 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam is the new middleweight champion!
Bronson Steam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Simba Burns Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 475
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Flores.
Burns Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Flores takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flores's calf.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Flores.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
Burns Jr throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Flores strikes.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Flores checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Flores.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flores 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.
Nice cross by Flores.
Flores takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Flores checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flores shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Flores misses the jab.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
And Burns Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Flores blocks it.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns Jr tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr slips a jab from Flores.
Flores with a hook.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Flores saw it coming and moves away.
Flores walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Flores misses.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Flores takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Nice jab there from Flores.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flores.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Flores counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Flores throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Flores as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Burns Jr does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Flores. That's going to slow Burns Jr down.
Flores misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Flores with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Flores saw that one coming.
Burns Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Flores is out of range. #T4#
Burns Jr 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.
Flores misses with a hook to the body
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores swings widly with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flores is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flores keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flores checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flores takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
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 Simba Burns Jr 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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Flores has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flores and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns Jr 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.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Flores tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Flores.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Flores throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flores avoids a kick to the body.
Flores checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Flores takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flores connects with the punch.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr tries to work over Flores's front leg with a kick but Flores checks it.
Flores shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Flores avoids it.
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Flores takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flores thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Flores blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Flores.
Flores misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flores lands with a hook. Burns Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Flores saw it coming and moves away.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Flores has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores thuds his shin into the meat of Burns Jr's side.
Flores cracks Burns Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flores throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flores.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flores getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Flores lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flores throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Flores steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Flores's knee but Flores avoids it well.
Flores's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Flores scores with a jab to the body.
Flores 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.
Burns Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flores moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Flores as he checks the leg kick.
Flores thuds his right hand into Burns Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flores.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flores's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores lands a head shot.
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Flores's head but Flores sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flores now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to work over Flores's front leg with a kick but Flores checks it.
Flores throws a counter combo.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flores walks into a left hand.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Flores displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Flores is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flores scores with the left hand. Burns Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Flores counters with a good low kick that Burns Jr was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Flores throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Flores punishes Burns Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Flores throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
A lazy body kick from Burns Jr
letting Flores counter with a right hand.
Flores pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
Flores takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flores has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Flores jumps back.
Flores looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flores throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Burns Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Flores uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Flores misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Flores makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Burns Jr there.
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Floress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flores on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Flores throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Flores scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Flores sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flores walks into a stiff left hand from Burns Jr.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
A head kick from Flores lands but Burns Jr takes it in his stride.
Flores has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flores. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Flores scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Flores avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Flores on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Flores's front leg.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flores on the side of the head.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flores with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Flores's side.
Flores is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Flores just manages to avoid it.
Flores wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores lands with a nice body punch.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Flores.
Flores moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
A clash of legs there as Flores blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flores! But no joy.#T3#
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Flores counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flores keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns Jr walks into a straight right hand from Flores.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Flores counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flores takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flores looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Flores counters with a straight right hand.
Flores feints a jab promting Burns Jr to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Flores's legs.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flores feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Burns Jr collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rafael Flores 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.
The defeated Simba Burns Jr had this to say: 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
and Kobashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns Jr.
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Burns Jr.#T2#
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns Jr's knee momentarily.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobashi misses its target.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns Jr avoided it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.#T1#
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Kobashi's leg. Kobashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Burns Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Kobashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kobashi.
Burns Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Burns Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simba Burns Jr 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.
#R3#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobashi!
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Kobashi avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.#T1#
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr wants to slow Kobashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Burns Jr motions for Kobashi to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Kobashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kobashi down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobashi.
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!
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kobashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns Jr off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Jab by Burns Jr.
Kobashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.#T3#
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Kobashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobashi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kobashi scores with a hook.#T4#
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Kobashi backing away here, and Burns Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Kobashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
#R5#
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobashi's calf.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kobashi in his tracks.
Kobashi moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it. #T3#
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Kobashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Kobashi seems unphased.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

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 Kenta Kobashi.
Well Burns Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr is the new middleweight champion!
Simba Burns Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

Event: CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Reach misses its intended target.
Reach throws out a powerful jab.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Reach moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Reach.
Reach thuds his right hand into Burns Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Reach.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Reach jumps back.
Reach throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Reach was well out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Burns Jr lands with an overhand left.
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!
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Reach with a nice cross.#T1#
Reach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Reach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Reach.
Reach wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reach moved away.
Nice cross by Reach.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Reach's leg. Reach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Reach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns Jr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Reach counter with a right hand.
Reach loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
It seemed like Burns Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reach is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Reach looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reach blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Reach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reach throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Reach is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Reach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Reach.
Reach blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Reach thows a body kick. Burns Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Reach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Reach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Reach's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reach duly obliges.
Reach slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reach connects with a right hand. Burns Jr shakes it off.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reach ducks right into an uppercut from Burns Jr. #T4#
Reach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A clash of legs there as Reach blocks the low kick.
It appears Reach was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reach misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr tries to move into range but Reach moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reach slips a straight right by Burns Jr.
Reach moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns Jr has time to react.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Reach avoids it.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Reach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Johnny Reach 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#
Reach throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reach down.
Johnny Reach is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reach avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a right hand.
Reach misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Reach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Reach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reach throws out the jab.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Reach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns Jr has time to react.
Reach misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reach blocks it well.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Reach moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr thumps Reach with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Reach.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Reach walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Reach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reach with a jab.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick. #T2#
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reach lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Reach off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reach if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reach is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Reach is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
enabling Reach to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crunch! Reach slams his shin into Burns Jr's torso.
Reach slips under a jab.#T3#
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reach connects with a jab.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Reach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Reach is wise to it.
Reach defending well as Burns Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Reach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reach is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reach.#T4#
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Reach strikes.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Reach avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Reach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr cracks Reach with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reach.
A little jabbing left from Burns Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reach lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reach crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Reach gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Reach manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reach moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Reach catches Burns Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reach misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr defending well as Reach loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Reach gets a clinch.
Reach lands a damaging elbow.
Reach lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Reach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Reach checks it.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Reach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Reach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Reach.
Reach throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Reach saw it coming and moves away.
Reach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Burns Jr finds it's way through Reach's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Reach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Reach's front leg.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Reach.#T2#
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Reach.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
An inside leg kick lands from Reach.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reach's calf.
Reach looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reach loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Reach is wise to it.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reach checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reach is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reach's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Reach counter with a right hand. #T3#
Reach checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reach checks the leg kick.
Reach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Reach throws a body kick.
Burns Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reach throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
A leg kick checked by Reach.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Reach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Reach counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reach checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reach misses the target.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Reach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Reach's head but Reach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr tries to work over Reach's front leg with a kick but Reach checks it.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Reach moves his leg out of the way.
Reach tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reach moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Reach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Simba Burns Jr just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr lands with a hook. Reach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns Jr looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Reach 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.
Reach misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
Reach slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reach blocks a leg kick.
Reach misses with a head kick. #T1#
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Reach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Good work by Reach as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reach makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burns Jr really felt that one!
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Reach misses with a looping left.
Reach takes one on the button.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Reach saw it coming and moves away.
Reach moves in looking to clinch but Burns Jr pushes him off.#T2#
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Reach checks it.
Reach throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
Reach will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Reach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr is looking to slow Reach down with leg kicks.
Reach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reach throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Reach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reach.#T3#
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach throwing a counter right hand but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Reach counter with a right hand.
Reach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reach checks a leg kick.
Reach is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Reach as he checks the leg kick.
Reach ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Reach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reach checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Burns Jr motions for Reach to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Reach closes the distance and clinches.
Burns Jr avoids the elbow strike from Reach, against the cage.
Reach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Reach.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reach.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Reach walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that fourth 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. 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.
#R5#
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Reach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reach throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reach.
A clash of legs there as Reach blocks the low kick.
Reach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reach misses with a hook.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Reach gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reach's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Reach swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reach scores with the left hand. Burns Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Reach throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Reach throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Reach moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Reach jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reach looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Reach cracks Burns Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.
Burns Jr lands the left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reach.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Burns Jr works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reach throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
Reach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
A solid body kick from Reach.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.#T3#
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reach's calf.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Reach should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Reach just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reach throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Reach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reach counters with a stiff right hand.
Reach misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reach throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Reach counters with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr pushes Reach away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reach tries to clinch up.
Reach scores with a jab.
Reach throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reach throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Reach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr thumps Reach with a low kick.
Reach looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Reach lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

Event: CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
State lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by State.
State scores with a hook.
State throws a right and a left that Burns Jr avoids nicely.
State ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
State throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Burns Jr finds it's target.
State misses with a straight right.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
State 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
State keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
State's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! State scrambles back to his feet.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr. #T1#
State staying out of range there.
State misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
State fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr lands a head shot.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
State misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from State.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr wants to slow State down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. State takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
State is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
State connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
State thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
State tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State blocks the body kick.
State throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Burns Jr - just one landing.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by State.
State is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs. #T3#
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before State has time to react.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from State.
Burns Jr tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by State.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
State has Burns Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr tries to break the clinch but State is controlling the position.
Burns Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for State.
Burns Jr gets through State's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action. #BC2#
State manages to break the clinch. #T4#
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from State.
State uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by State.
State misses the body punch
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
State misses with a jab, cross combination.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but State manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
State 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State jabs at Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
State scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from State misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - State looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
State checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as State blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns Jr misses the target.
State avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
State 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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns Jr.#T1#
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from State.
State misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at State's knee but State avoids it well.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. State looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr catches State with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but State moved out of range.
Burns Jr throws a hook but State avoids it easily.
State scores with a head kick.
Burns Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
State misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr walks into a jab.#T2#
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by State.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
State takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt State.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State throws a combination that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
State blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
State throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as State blocks the leg kick.
State walks into a left hand.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
State fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
State checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
State goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
State misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. State doesn't seem phased though.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by State.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
State checks a leg kick.
State connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits States jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
State tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
State checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by State.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
State tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
State slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
State was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but State avoids it.
State walks into a stiff left hand from Burns Jr.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr tests State's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by State.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
State misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by State.
State has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
State tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
State listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr connects with the punch.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
State is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
State throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but State is out of range.
State lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
State throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by State.
State misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
State misses with the body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles State's knee momentarily.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at State's legs.
State swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
State looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
State throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but State moved away.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from State does it's job there.
Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. State will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as State checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
State misses with a right hand
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
You can see that State has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
State is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by State.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and State has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks.
State scores with a one two! Burns Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
State let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but State checks it.
State motions for Burns Jr to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
letting State counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but State sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by State.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
State throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but State checks it. #T4#
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits States jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Burns Jr lands an overhand right.
Burns Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from State.
State misses with a leg kick.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
State avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at State's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
State throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thumps State with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
State lands a nice shot that snaps Burns Jr's head back.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
State throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
State moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but State moves his leg out of the way.
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps State's head backwards.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and State counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
A head kick by State misses
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles State's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State slips under a jab.
State scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr. #T1#
Burns Jr is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
State throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
State stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for State. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but State is out of range.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
State tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
State 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.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
State throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but State slips the punch.#T2#
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
State swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
State misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from State does no damage.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but State avoided it.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on State if he has to take too many more of those.
State lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
State swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr throws out a powerful jab.
State misses with a two punch combination.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
State chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from State.
A jab from Burns Jr finds it's way through State's defenses.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing.
State throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
State lands an overhand right.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
State takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by State - just one landing. #T4#
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from State.
State throws a combination that misses
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
State is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
State has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but State avoids it.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
State swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by State.
Burns Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range and State settles back down.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as State checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr had his way with Police State in that round.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as State checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but State avoids it.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Burns Jr does it's job there.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for State.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract State.
State moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
State throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
State throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
State misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
State checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
State is looking for the big counter here.
State misses the body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
State checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from State.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but State seems unphased.
State throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
State steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
State lands a nice shot to the body.
State takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow State down.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
State ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of State's front leg.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but State sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
State closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
State throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr scores with a nice strike.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from State.
State looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
State tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling State to score with a decent uppercut.
State on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
State sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from State.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and State releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of State's front leg.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from State misses.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
State connects with the punch.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
State tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr cracks State with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
State throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
State tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Burns Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns Jr, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Simba Burns Jr said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.

Event: CEC 463
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Zivic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zivic staying out of range there.
Zivic 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.
Zivic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zivic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Zivic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Zivic there.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Zivic's front leg.
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Zivic wants to counter with a clinch but Burns Jr pushes him away.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Zivic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zivic down.
Zivic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Zivic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zivic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zivic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zivic has a couple of punches blocked by Burns Jr. #T1##BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Zivic.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
Good exchange - Burns Jr coming out on top.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Zivic slips a jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zivic's calf.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zivic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Zivic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zivic checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Zivic throws a counter combo.
Zivic misses with a low kick.
Zivic swings widly with a right hand
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Zivic scores with a hook.
Zivic throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr connects with the punch.#CL2#
Zivic gets a clinch. #BC#
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Burns Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Burns Jr thumps Zivic with a low kick.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zivic misses the jab.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
As Zivic backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivic misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Burns Jr wants to slow Zivic down by chopping away at his legs.
Zivic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zivic staying out of range there.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Zivic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zivic lands a slapping body shot.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decent striking displayed by Zivic there.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Zivic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zivic scrambles back to his feet.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zivic.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Zivic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zivic misses with a body punch. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zivic cracks Burns Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Zivic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zivic tries to counter with a clinch but Burns Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Zivic moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Zivic jumps back.#T4#
Zivic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zivic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic avoids a kick to the body.
Zivic takes one on the button.
Burns Jr motions for Zivic to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zivic. #CL2#
Zivic instigates a clinch. #BC#
Burns Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zivic lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
Zivic lands a right hook to the body.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zivic misses with a body shot.
Zivic throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Zivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zivic.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Zivic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Zivic throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zivic's knee momentarily.
Zivic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Zivic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Burns Jr finds it's way through Zivic's defenses.
Burns Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zivic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Zivic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zivic down. #T1#
A lazy left from Burns Jr finds it's target.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Zivic moves his leg out of the way.
Zivic lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivic.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zivic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zivic is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zivic misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Zivic moves his leg out of the way.
Zivic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.
Zivic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zivic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Zivic jabs Burns Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Zivic scores with a body shot. #T2#
Zivic checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zivic takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zivic has time to react.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Zivic's legs.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Zivic.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Zivic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Burns Jr tries to work over Zivic's front leg with a kick but Zivic checks it.
Zivic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Zivic.
Zivic misses with a few strikes there.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.#T3#
Zivic looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Zivic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zivic scrambles back to his feet.
Zivic throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zivic avoids it.
Zivic throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Zivic throws a leg kick that misses.
Zivic misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Zivic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Zivic backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zivic misses with a low kick.
Zivic wants to clinch.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Zivic moves out of range easily.
Zivic throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr. #T4#
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Zivic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zivic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zivic can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Zivic sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Zivic misses.
Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zivic gets a clinch.
Zivic lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Zivic throws a series of punches but Burns Jr avoids them all with ease.
Zivic throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Zivic moves out of range easily.
Zivic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Zivic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zivic.
Burns Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Zivic tries to clinch up but Burns Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr scores with a hook.
Zivic looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Zivic 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.
Zivic throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Zivic swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that stops Zivic in his tracks momentarily.
Burns Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Zivic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zivic.
Zivic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zivic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Zivic loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.#T1#
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick.
Zivic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zivic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns Jr misses the target.
Zivic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Zivic avoids it easily.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
Zivic blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Zivic wants to clinch.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zivic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Zivic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Zivic.
Zivic checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Zivic - just one landing.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zivic takes a step back to recover.
Burns Jr connects with a single shot there.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Zivic's front leg but catches the back leg as Zivic tries to avoid it.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns Jr.
Zivic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Zivic.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zivic throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Zivic moved away.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Zivic down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Zivic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zivic! But no joy.
Zivic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zivic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zivic slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
Zivic connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Zivic swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.#T4#
A good leg kick by Burns Jr. #CL2#
Zivic clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Zivic wants to counter the offense by Burns Jr and move into the clinch position.
Burns Jr lands an overhand right.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Zivic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zivic checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zivic! But no joy.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr cracks Zivic with an open hand slap.
Zivic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr 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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Zivic shrugs it off though.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zivic if he has to take too many more of those.
Zivic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Good work by Zivic as he checks the leg kick.
Zivic misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Zivic slips under a jab.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zivic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr cracks Zivic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zivic.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zivic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zivic takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic misses with a body shot.
Zivic throws an off balance right hand
letting Burns Jr counter with a right hand. #T1#
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zivic is able to avoid easily.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Zivic moved away.
You can see that Zivic has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Zivic sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr looks to throw the jab but Zivic is out of range.
Burns Jr 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.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zivic, right into the meat.
Burns Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zivic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
Zivic moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Zivic is looking to clinch.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Zivic throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Zivic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns Jr wants to slow Zivic down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Zivic.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zivic is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Zivic throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Zivic digs a good body shot into Burns Jr's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Zivic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zivic takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Zivic's legs.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivic.
Nice uppercut there from Zivic.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Zivic blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Zivic moved away.
It seemed like Zivic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Zivic down.
Zivic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zivic.
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Zivic throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zivic.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Zivic missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Zivic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Zivic misses.
Zivic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr tests Zivic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zivic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range and Zivic settles back down.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr misses the jab.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with the punch.
Zivic looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Zivic.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zivic throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to work over Zivic's front leg with a kick but Zivic checks it.
Zivic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zivic scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Zivic swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr had his way with Fritzie Zivic in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zivic tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zivic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zivic lands a right hook to the body.
Zivic throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Zivic down with leg kicks.
Zivic stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Burns Jr.
Zivic looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Zivic misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zivic's knee momentarily.
Burns Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Burns Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zivic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zivic drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr takes advantage with a crisp 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!
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Zivic throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Zivic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zivic looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns Jr!
Zivic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zivic throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Zivic throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Zivic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zivic.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Zivic avoided it.
Zivic lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr slips a jab from Zivic.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range. #T2#
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
letting Zivic counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Zivic cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zivic moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Burns Jr pushes Zivic away with a front kick.
Zivic is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Zivic jumps back.
Burns Jr connects with a single shot there.
Zivic tries to work over Burns Jr's front leg with a kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Zivic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zivic down.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Zivic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zivic down.
Zivic takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
Zivic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivic.
Burns Jr is looking to counter punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Zivic shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zivic wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zivic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Zivic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zivic moves in looking to clinch but Burns Jr pushes him off.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Zivic throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Zivic.
Fritzie Zivic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zivic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zivic.
Zivic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Zivic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zivic down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns Jr.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Zivic checks it.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Zivic moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Zivic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Zivic moved away.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Zivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns Jr, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
An intense looking Simba Burns Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. Good fight Grunge, respect for actually taking a challenge for the first time in your 30 fight career. But you lost to the best so no shame in that buddy.'.

Event: CEC 461
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smaug scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Smaug throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Burns Jr scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Smaug jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smaug misses with a hook.
Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smaug throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smaug moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Smaug sees coming a mile off.
Smaug misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Smaug counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns Jr's hands.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Smaug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smaug. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.#CL2#
Smaug moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smaug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns Jr.
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!
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug throws a poor cross that misses
and Smaug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Smaug throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Smaug was just out of range.
Smaug misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smaug looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Smaug down with leg kicks.
Smaug is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Smaug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Smaug has Burns Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smaug throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Smaug. #T3#
Smaug swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smaug struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns Jr controls his hands.
Smaug slows down the pace here.
Burns Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Smaug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smaug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr lands with a left to the head.
Burns Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smaug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns Jr is keeping busy.
Smaug scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smaug misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right. #T4#
Burns Jr takes one to the chin there.
Smaug throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smaug checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Good work by Smaug as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Smaug.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Smaug.#CL2#
Burns Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smaug has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smaug tries to stall but Burns Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burns Jr avoiding damage.
Burns Jr prevents a body shot from Smaug.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Burns Jr controls the action.
Smaug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smaug digs a right hand underneath Burns Jr's ribcage. Burns Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smaug tries to work over Burns Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cinder Smaug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cinder Smaug'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#
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smaug throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Smaug misses.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smaug throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smaug down.
Smaug throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smaug is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smaug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smaug moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smaug throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cinder Smaug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smaug scores with a nice strike.
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!
Smaug scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cinder Smaug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smaug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smaug misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Smaug scores with a kick to the body.
Smaug tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug wants to clinch.
Smaug lands with a right hand.
Burns Jr thumps Smaug with a low kick.
Smaug connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A good leg kick by Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Smaug avoids it.
Smaug appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Smaug.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smaug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smaug connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smaug paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Smaug misses with a wild body shot.
Smaug throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smaug sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smaug throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smaug really felt that one!
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Smaug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smaug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Smaug just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Smaug ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smaug. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Smaug.
Smaug scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Smaug rushes Burns Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Smaug.
Smaug working aggressively here. #BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr loads up on a big right hand but Smaug slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Smaug does no damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smaug crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Smaug gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Smaug manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Burns Jr cracks Smaug with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Smaug moves out of range easily.
Smaug swinging wildly here.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smaug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Smaug in the body.
Smaug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smaug sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smaug 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 head kick from Burns Jr lands but Smaug takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Smaug.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smaug throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smaug throws a series of punches but Burns Jr avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cinder Smaug will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cinder Smaug's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smaug looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Smaug wants to slow Burns Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Smaug takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smaug has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Smaug moves out of range.
Smaug throws an off balance right hand
enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smaug misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smaug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smaug manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Smaug misses with a two punch combination.
Smaug misses with a head kick.
Smaug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Smaug down.
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Smaug takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smaug misses with a head kick.
Smaug ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smaug takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smaug.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Smaug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Smaug. #T2#
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Burns Jr lands but Smaug takes it in his stride.
Smaug with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smaug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Smaug slaps the foot to one side.
Smaug throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smaug misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Smaug misses.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Smaug tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug fails to land with a series of punches.
Smaug avoids the head kick by Burns Jr. #T3#
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Smaug misses.
Smaug throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Smaug takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Smaug does it's job there.
Smaug tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smaug 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.
Smaug takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Smaug blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smaug lands a head kick. Burns Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smaug tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Smaug misses with a jab to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Smaug misses with a body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a big head kick but Smaug shrugs it off.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Smaug works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smaug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smaug thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Smaug was just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Smaug connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cinder Smaug is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Smaug avoids it.
Smaug fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.

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 Simba Burns Jr.
Well Smaug 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cinder Smaug!
A relieved looking Cinder Smaug thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Simba Burns Jr had this to say: 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 454
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makinwa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makinwa cracks Burns Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makinwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makinwa just manages to avoid it.
Makinwa swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makinwa misses with a right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a left to the body.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr cracks a nice hook into Makinwa's ribs.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Makinwa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makinwa.
Makinwa checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Makinwa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makinwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makinwa lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Makinwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makinwa 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.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Makinwa.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Makinwa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
Makinwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Makinwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr scores with a hook.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makinwa.
Makinwa 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.
Makinwa lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Makinwa - just one landing.
Makinwa checks a leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Makinwa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makinwa checks it well.
Makinwa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Makinwa.
Makinwa looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Makinwa.
Makinwa checks a leg kick.
Makinwa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Makinwa slaps the foot to one side.
Makinwa throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makinwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makinwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makinwa darts in looking for a takedown but Burns Jr gets double underhooks and turns Makinwa into the cage.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makinwa. #CL2#
Makinwa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makinwa misses with a body punch.
Come on Makinwa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Makinwa has Burns Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Burns Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Makinwa's knee but Makinwa avoids it well.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Makinwa.
Makinwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makinwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makinwa avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr motions for Makinwa to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Makinwa blocks the low kick.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Makinwa's leg. Makinwa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makinwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Makinwa misses the target.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makinwa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Burns Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makinwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makinwa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makinwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makinwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makinwa throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makinwa.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Makinwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
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#
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makinwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makinwa unleashes a big counter combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makinwa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns Jr's knee momentarily.
Makinwa lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Makinwa misses the target.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Makinwa.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Makinwa.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
and Makinwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns Jr tries to work over Makinwa's front leg with a kick but Makinwa checks it.
Makinwa lands a nice looking body kick.
Makinwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makinwa throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ugor Makinwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makinwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makinwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Makinwa throws a counter combo.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makinwa misses with a body kick.#T1#
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
A big left from Makinwa misses.
Burns Jr thows a body kick. Makinwa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makinwa. Makinwa obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makinwa throws out a powerful jab.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Makinwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makinwa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Makinwa pushes Burns Jr away with a front kick.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makinwa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Makinwa. That's going to slow Burns Jr down.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makinwa.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Makinwa throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makinwa is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Makinwa avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Makinwa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makinwa misses with the combination.
Makinwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makinwa misses with a head kick.
Makinwa lands with a straight right. Burns Jr didn't see that one coming.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Makinwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Makinwa misses.
Makinwa checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Nice defenses there by Makinwa.
Makinwa 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.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Makinwa strikes.
Makinwa avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr with a nice cross.
Makinwa 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.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Makinwa's legs.
Makinwa lands the left hand.
Makinwa throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Makinwa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makinwa with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Makinwa's front leg.
Makinwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Makinwa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Makinwa misses.
A clash of legs there as Makinwa blocks the low kick.
Makinwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a shot from downtown. Makinwa moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Makinwa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Makinwa down.
Makinwa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makinwa lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns Jr lands a head shot.
Makinwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugor Makinwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Makinwa checks it
and Makinwa counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makinwa counters with a series of strikes. Burns Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burns Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makinwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makinwa sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Makinwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Makinwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makinwa.
Burns Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Makinwa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Makinwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makinwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makinwa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Makinwa blocks a leg kick.
Makinwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Makinwa moves out of range easily. #T1#
Makinwa misses with a straight right.
Makinwa throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Makinwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makinwa misses the jab.
Makinwa misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makinwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Makinwa avoids it.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Makinwa scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr motions for Makinwa to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makinwa scores with a head kick. Burns Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makinwa counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makinwa checks it well.
Makinwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makinwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makinwa blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Makinwa lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makinwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makinwa sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Makinwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makinwa.
Burns Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Makinwa throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Makinwa only half commits.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Makinwa moves out of range.
Crunch! Makinwa slams his shin into Burns Jr's torso.
A head kick by Burns Jr misses
and Makinwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makinwa is out of range.
Makinwa checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Makinwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makinwa down.
Makinwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Makinwa throws a series of punches but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Makinwa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makinwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Makinwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makinwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makinwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Makinwa throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Makinwa scores with a body shot. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makinwa avoids a kick to the body.
Makinwa throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makinwa. That did some damage!
Makinwa thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Makinwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makinwa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makinwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Makinwa ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Makinwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makinwa throws a head kick that misses.
Makinwa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makinwa scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ugor Makinwa really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Makinwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makinwa is able to avoid easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns Jr as he connects with a hook.
Burns Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Makinwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Makinwa tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a solid body kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Makinwa counters with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Makinwa down with leg kicks.
Makinwa looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Makinwa scores with a shot to the body.
Makinwa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Makinwa
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makinwa scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Makinwa.
Makinwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makinwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makinwa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makinwa throws out a powerful jab.
Makinwa looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr thumps Makinwa with a low kick.
Makinwa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Makinwa 's knee.
Makinwa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makinwa throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makinwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makinwa throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Makinwa misses.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makinwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makinwa throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Makinwa stalks Burns Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns Jr's face. Burns Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Burns Jr takes a swing at Makinwa's ribcage but misses.
Makinwa moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Makinwa checks a leg kick nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makinwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Makinwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Makinwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Makinwa checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Makinwa moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a hook to the body. Makinwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makinwa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Makinwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Makinwa.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Makinwa misses the jab.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Makinwa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Makinwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makinwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Makinwa slaps the foot to one side.
Makinwa avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Makinwa finds it's way through Burns Jr's defenses.
Makinwa throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick. Makinwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Makinwa.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Makinwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makinwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makinwa misses with a wild body shot.
Makinwa looks to land a combination. Burns Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makinwa checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makinwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Jab by Makinwa.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Makinwa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makinwa blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makinwa.
Makinwa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns Jr defending well as Makinwa loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Makinwa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makinwa swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Makinwa's legs.
As Burns Jr backs off Makinwa throws a huge counter combo but Burns Jr manages to avoid it all.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr tests Makinwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makinwa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makinwa is able to avoid easily.
Makinwa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makinwa throws a wild body kick that Burns Jr sees coming a mile off.
Makinwa misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Makinwa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
It seemed like Makinwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Makinwa's side.
Makinwa 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.
Makinwa moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Makinwa stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Makinwa gets a clinch.
Makinwa keeps control of Burns Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makinwa tries to stall but Burns Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Makinwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Makinwa digs a good body shot into Burns Jr's ribs.
Makinwa is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makinwa misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Makinwa saw that one coming.
Makinwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Makinwa lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makinwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns Jr thinking.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Makinwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Makinwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makinwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab from Makinwa.
Burns Jr tries to work over Makinwa's front leg with a kick but Makinwa checks it. #T3#
Makinwa blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Makinwa misses with a straight right.
Makinwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Makinwa misses with a kick to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A cross from Makinwa lands.
Makinwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr takes one to the chin there.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Makinwa slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makinwa throws out the jab. #T4#
Burns Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Makinwa sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Makinwa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Makinwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makinwa throws out a counter right but Burns Jr avoids it with no problem.
Makinwa avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makinwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Makinwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Makinwa checks it.
Makinwa tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makinwa.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Makinwa seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ugor Makinwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makinwa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugor Makinwa!
The defeated Simba Burns Jr had this to say: 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 452
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reznick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
Reznick blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
A low kick from Reznick is predictable there
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Reznick was not able to check.
Reznick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reznick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
A jab from Reznick misses.
Burns Jr scores with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reznick is looking to counter punch.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznick lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.#CL#
Reznick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns Jr wants to break free but Reznick has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reznick moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.#T1#
Reznick missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reznick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reznick down.
A punch lands to the side of Burns Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick lands a jab.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns Jr.
Reznick lands with a straight right. Burns Jr didn't see that one coming.
Reznick throws a low kick but Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick. #T2#
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Reznick checks it.
A quick step to the side and Reznick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reznick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Reznick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Reznick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reznick.
Reznick checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reznick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Reznick strikes.
Reznick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Reznick's knee but Reznick avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Reznick sees coming a mile off.
Reznick throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a big head kick but Reznick shrugs it off. #T3#
Burns Jr slips a jab from Reznick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reznick takes a step back to recover.
Burns Jr tries to work over Reznick's front leg with a kick but Reznick checks it.
Burns Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reznick counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Reznick.
Reznick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Reznick saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Reznick throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reznick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Reznick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Burns Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reznick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Reznick takes the fight into the clinch.
Reznick lands a nice uppercut.
Reznick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Reznick has double underhooks.
Burns Jr is trying to break the clinch but Reznick has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Reznick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Reznick tries to clinch up.
Reznick tries to clinch up
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznick.
Burns Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Trevor Reznick will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reznick throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reznick tries to clinch but Burns Jr is having none of it.
Reznick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Burns Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Reznick lands a jab to the head.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Reznick moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reznick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznick throws out the jab.
Reznick thumps Burns Jr with a low kick.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Reznick's front leg.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Reznick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns Jr.
Reznick checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
A big right from Reznick misses. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Reznick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznick.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Reznick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reznick, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reznick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Reznick steps away.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Reznick's head but Reznick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
Reznick tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reznick misses with a straight left.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns Jr pushes Reznick away with a front kick.#T4#
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Reznick saw that one coming.
Reznick blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick lands a head shot.
Reznick scores with a nice right hand.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reznick avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Reznick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reznick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Reznick as he checks the leg kick.
Reznick scores with a punch to the head.
Reznick throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a big head kick but Reznick shrugs it off.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Reznick manages to duck under it in time.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Reznick is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznick.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Reznick shrugs it off though.
Reznick misses the jab.
Burns Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Reznick steps away.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reznick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Reznick does no damage.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reznick checks it well.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Reznick.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Reznick throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr defending well as Reznick loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reznick.
Reznick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reznick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Reznick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.#T2##CL#
Reznick rushes Burns Jr and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Burns Jr is trying to force a seperation but Reznick has the dominant position.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is trying to break free.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns Jr. #BC2#
Burns Jr breaks the clinch.
Burns Jr lands a head kick. Reznick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reznick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Reznick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reznick counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Reznick is looking to counter punch.
Reznick lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns Jr's head.#T3#
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Reznick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reznick throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Reznick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reznick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reznick.
Reznick is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick avoids a kick to the body.
Reznick walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns Jr.
Reznick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Reznick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Reznick.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reznick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.#T4#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Reznick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Reznick.
Reznick checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reznick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reznick misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reznick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Reznick.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Trevor Reznick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Reznick takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Reznick.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Reznick.
Reznick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reznick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reznick tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Reznick.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs. #T1#
Reznick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reznick's hands.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Reznick moves his leg out of the way.
Reznick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr wants to counter the offense by Reznick and move into the clinch position.
Reznick blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznick throwing a counter right hand but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Reznick is looking to counter punch.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Reznick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reznick misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reznick with a nice cross.
Burns Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reznick checks a leg kick.
Reznick throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Reznick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T3##CL#
Reznick gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Reznick throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reznick motions for Burns Jr to come forward. Reznick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick throws a series of punches but Burns Jr avoids them all with ease.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reznick is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Reznick clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Burns Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Reznick jumps back.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reznick blocks a low kick nicely.
Reznick was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Reznick.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reznick can pounce on him.
Reznick digs a good body shot into Burns Jr's ribs.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr thumps Reznick with a low kick.
Burns Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Reznick.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznick's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Reznick moved away.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Reznick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznick.
Reznick cracks Burns Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reznick loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reznick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznick moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Reznick feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Reznick avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reznick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reznick loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Reznick steps away.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reznick is able to avoid easily.
Reznick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reznick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Reznick sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Reznick jumps back.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Burns Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr motions for Reznick to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reznick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reznick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reznick.
Reznick throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick scores with a nice right hand.
Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Reznick avoids it.
Burns Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reznick was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns Jr.
Reznick checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Reznick moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reznick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Reznick moves into range and clinches up with Burns Jr.
Reznick has a couple of punches blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reznick misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Burns Jr breaks from the clinch.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simba Burns Jr.
I think Burns Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Simba Burns Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. Good fight Grunge, respect for actually taking a challenge for the first time in your 30 fight career. But you lost to the best so no shame in that buddy.'.

Event: CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns Jr shrugs it off.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Burns Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses. #T1#
Burns Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Jab from Thrym.
Thrym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thrym is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donk. Burns Jr catches Thrym right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr 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.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr. #T2#
Thrym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns Jr pinned against the cage. Burns Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Thrym misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrym really felt that one!
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Burns Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
Thrym closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns Jr circles away.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rung Thrym.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.#T3#
Nice shot by Thrym.
Simba Burns Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Thrym bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns Jr's head backwards.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns Jr but Burns Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Burns Jr throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at HardDrive MMA (need nutrition partner) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thrym lands with a nice combination. Burns Jr backs away looking to recover.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Burns Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Thrym was just out of range.
Thrym tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrym has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrym throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thrym moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns Jr as he jumps to the side.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thrym throws a head kick that Burns Jr semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym works Burns Jr's body with a nice hook.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Jab by Thrym.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym is looking to land body kicks.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Burns Jr seems unphased. #T1#
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Thrym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns Jr won't be happy with that.
Burns Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thrym controlling from side mount.
Burns Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Burns Jr defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thrym thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Burns Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Thrym working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thrym moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns Jr tries to hold on but Thrym pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns Jr is looking to improve his position but Thrym isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Burns Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burns Jr is trying to stand back up but Thrym is controlling him
Thrym is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thrym trying to control the action but Burns Jr is working from the bottom.
Burns Jr tries to get to full guard but Thrym has control of the leg.
Burns Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thrym.
Burns Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thrym.
Thrym content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thrym stops Burns Jr from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thrym prevents Burns Jr from improving his position.
Thrym trying to pass the guard but Burns Jr defending well.
Burns Jr keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Thrym throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Thrym moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Thrym.
Thrym throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thrym looks to move away, Burns Jr throws a big counter combo but Thrym just gets out of the way.
Thrym throws a nice head kick!
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Thrym replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick. #T1#
Thrym dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Thrym has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrym bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns Jr walks into a left hand.
Thrym getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Thrym. That snapped Burns Jr's head back.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Burns Jr.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Thrym sizes up Burns Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Burns Jr's leg but Burns Jr calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well. #T3#
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses the jab.
Thrym throws a big shot that misses.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with an open hand slap.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym blocks a leg kick.
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Thrym lands an overhand right.
Thrym fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thrym.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrym crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Thrym gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Thrym manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thrym lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Thrym misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Thrym.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Thrym down.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym really dominated 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.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Thrym.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr slips a jab from Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to throw a body kick
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thrym throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym throws a counter combo.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns Jr back to the cage. Thrym follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Thrym counters with a two punch combo.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr scores with the left hand. Thrym knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Thrym jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Burns Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Thrym throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thrym darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Nice jab there from Thrym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown but Burns Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Thrym is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
And Thrym tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Burns Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Burns Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Thrym lands with a cross.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Burns Jr. No joy for Thrym on that attempt.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns Jr blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thrym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr jabs Thrym right on the nose. Thrym blinks but takes it well.
Thrym takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
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!
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Crunch! Burns Jr slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Thrym.
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns Jr blocks the leg kick.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym misses with a head kick. #T3#
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Thrym misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burns Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr connects with a jab.
Thrym slips under a jab.#T4#
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrym scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of 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!
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Thrym misses the jab.
Burns Jr with a jab.
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns Jr swivels and escapes.

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 Simba Burns Jr.
Well Thrym 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
Rung Thrym is the new light heavyweight champion!
Rung Thrym 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.
Simba Burns Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Garbage decision, only way to beat me..I want a rematch, that's my belt.'.

Event: CEC 442
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Thrym saw that one coming.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Thrym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns Jr as he connects with a hook.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym tries to work over Burns Jr's front leg with a kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thrym is out of range.
A cross from Thrym lands.#T1#
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Thrym manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Simba Burns Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym slips under a jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr motions for Thrym to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrym.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Burns Jr misses.
Thrym tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Thrym.
A low kick from Thrym is predictable there
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well.
Thrym looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Thrym takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr misses with a straight right.
Thrym tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Thrym does no damage.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrym shoots in and drives through. Burns Jr sprawls well.
Thrym checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Thrym checks it.#T3#
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thrym.
Thrym fails to land the takedown.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rung Thrym.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Thrym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Nice cross by Thrym.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body.#T4##TD2#
Thrym closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burns Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym controlling the action here.
Burns Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thrym content to control rather than advance.
Burns Jr is looking for a sweep. Thrym is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr motions for Thrym to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns Jr defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr 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.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Thrym misses the target.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrym can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrym connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thrym to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr misses with a straight left.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick. #T1#
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range. #TD2#
Thrym scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burns Jr is trying to control but can't.
Thrym sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Thrym has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thrym drops an elbow to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Burns Jr tries to get to full guard but Thrym has control of the leg.
Burns Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns Jr is looking to escape.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thrym in particular looking to stall.
Thrym is nestled in close to Burns Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thrym thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns Jr's head.
Thrym is trying to control. Burns Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thrym trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burns Jr has control of Thrym's left arm, preventing Thrym from doing any damage. #T3#
Thrym slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thrym!
Burns Jr is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thrym checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Thrym shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thrym was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr tries to buck Thrym off but Thrym is having none of it.
Burns Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Thrym throwing shots but Burns Jr is blocking nicely.
Thrym landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burns Jr is not content to let Thrym control the position.
Thrym takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Burns Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thrym working his ground and pound in the gym.
Burns Jr wants to stand but Thrym is controlling the position.
Burns Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thrym controls the pace.
Thrym has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns Jr trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Thrym moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrym slips a straight right by Burns Jr.
Thrym lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns Jr at a distance.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Thrym misses with an uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Thrym checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thrym just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Thrym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Thrym misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Thrym blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Burns Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Thrym slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Thrym moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrym throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Burns Jr counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Burns Jr manages to break the clinch.
Thrym takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Thrym lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Burns Jr stuffs the takedown.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thrym.
And Thrym tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns Jr 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.
A left lands for Thrym.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Burns Jr.
Thrym lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrym's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head.
Thrym walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with a double jab.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Thrym catches Burns Jr right on the button with a cross.
Thrym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Thrym lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rung Thrym just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Thrym shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrym keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Thrym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Thrym is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Thrym jumps back.
Thrym blocks a leg kick.
Thrym connects with a jab.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Thrym sees coming a mile off.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
Burns Jr lands with a hook. Thrym tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrym's calf.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Thrym. Those never looked like landing.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Thrym tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Thrym takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr. #T2#
Thrym goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym lands with a cross to side of his opponent'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!
Thrym connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Burns Jr as Thrym shoots in.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrym blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Thrym fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Thrym avoids it.#T3#
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thrym lands a nice shot that snaps Burns Jr's head back.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym lands with a straight right. Burns Jr didn't see that one coming.
Burns Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns Jr walks into a jab.
Thrym scores with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrym.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Thrym lands an overhand right.#T4#
Thrym shoots in but Burns Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Burns Jr down.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym misses with a left hand
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thrym will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simba Burns Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rung Thrym.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thrym dives in and grabs Burns Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns Jr pushes down on Thrym's head and hops out.
Burns Jr keeps Thrym at a distance using the push kick.
Thrym is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thrym fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns Jr connects with a right hand. Thrym shakes it off.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Thrym misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Thrym's shoulder, as Thrym tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym feints the counter takedown.
Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrym is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrym is able to avoid easily.
Thrym fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Thrym takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Thrym lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thrym rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thrym's knee momentarily.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Thrym.
Thrym fails to land the takedown.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Thrym walks into a jab.
Thrym shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Thrym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns Jr cracks Thrym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Thrym throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym cracks Burns Jr with a good jab.
Thrym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym with the counter takedown but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Thrym.
Thrym misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Thrym avoids it easily.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
Thrym has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Thrym checks it.
Burns Jr wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Burns Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thrym to score with a decent uppercut.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Thrym cracks the inside of Burns Jr's front leg.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thrym connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Thrym misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that Thrym semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs.
Burns Jr lands a head kick. Thrym smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Thrym strikes.

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 Simba Burns Jr.
I think Burns Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Simba Burns Jr retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Grunge misses with a body kick.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
It appears Burns Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge throws a leg kick that misses.
Grunge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grunge dips to his left and cracks Burns Jr with an uppercut!
Grunge moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Grunge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Burns Jr throws a push kick but Grunge slaps the foot to one side.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Burns Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grunge.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.#T1#
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Grunge.
Grunge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Grunge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grunge checks the leg kick.
Grunge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grunge checks it well.
Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Grunge misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grunge.
Grunge just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Grunge throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Grunge was not able to check.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Grunge throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge thinks about the counter body kick.
Burns Jr wants to slow Grunge down by chopping away at his legs.
Grunge feints a counter leg kick.
Grunge keeps Burns Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.
Grunge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grunge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
A big left from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr. #T3#
Grunge throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Grunge checks it.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grunge is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Grunge lands a right hook to the body.
Burns Jr looks to land a right hand but Grunge moved out of range.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Grunge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Grunge avoids a kick to the body.
Grunge tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns Jr is wise to it.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Grunge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns Jr throws a front kick that sends Grunge stumbling back into the cage.
Grunge misses the shot to the body.
Grunge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Grunge.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grunge lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Grunge thumps Burns Jr with a low kick.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
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#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr sets himself, and Grunge steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns Jr avoids it this time.
Grunge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Grunge has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns Jr avoids the head kick by Grunge.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Grunge throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grunge.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Grunge throws a body punch but Burns Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grunge throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Grunge misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grunge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Grunge.
Grunge is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Grunge lands a nice hook to Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Grunge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grunge slips a jab from Burns Jr.
Grunge checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Burns Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick
and Grunge counters with an outside leg kick.
Grunge misses with a body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Grunge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns Jr connects with a right hand. Grunge shakes it off.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Grunge shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grunge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Grunge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Grunge avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grunge.
Grunge checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grunge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grunge misses the shot to the body.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Grunge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grunge jabs Burns Jr right on the nose. Burns Jr blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Grunge sees coming a mile off.
Grunge throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Grunge looks for the body kick but Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Grunge 's knee.
Grunge tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range. #T4#
Grunge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge connects with a right hand. Burns Jr shakes it off.
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!
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grunge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grunge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grunge 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.
Burns Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grunge is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grunge throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Grunge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grunge stuns Burns Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Grunge 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.
#R3#
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grunge is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Grunge throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grunge really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Grunge misses.
Grunge 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.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr throws a jab when Grunge was well out of range.
It seemed like Grunge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tommy Grunge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grunge feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Grunge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns Jr steps away.
Grunge throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Grunge saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Grunge's legs.
Grunge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.
Burns Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grunge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grunge throws a body shot but no joy.
Grunge misses with a wild combination.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunge slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunge scores with a body shot.
Grunge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Grunge lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grunge motions for Burns Jr to come forward. Grunge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr lands with an overhand left.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grunge looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range. #T3#
Burns Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Grunge's corner calls for a 1-2. Grunge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grunge avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grunge throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Grunge throws a head kick that misses.
Grunge dodges the punch combination from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Grunge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grunge misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge misses the jab.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Grunge's knee but Grunge avoids it well.
Grunge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grunge connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
Grunge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grunge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Simba Burns Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Grunge scores with a jab.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Grunge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick
and Burns Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Grunge checks a leg kick.
Grunge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Grunge feints a jab promting Burns Jr to slip. Grunge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Grunge was not able to check.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grunge's sensitive parts.
Grunge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Grunge down with leg kicks.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Grunge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grunge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grunge. Burns Jr shrugs it off though.
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grunge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grunge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grunge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grunge counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Grunge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Grunge avoids it easily.#T2#
Grunge feints and then cracks Burns Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns Jr down.
Grunge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge thows a body kick. Burns Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Grunge throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Grunge throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Grunge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
It looked like Burns Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grunge is looking to clinch.
Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Grunge.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Grunge moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Grunge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Grunge misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Grunge sees coming a mile off.
You can see that Grunge has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns Jr - that will leave a mark!
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Grunge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Grunge counters with a good low kick that Burns Jr was not able to check.
Grunge checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Grunge throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Grunge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Grunge moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grunge scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Grunge looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grunge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grunge.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr backing away here, and Grunge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Grunge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunge just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grunge connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grunge throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grunge counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Grunge as he checks the leg kick.
Grunge is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Grunge.
Grunge checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
A right-left combo lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Grunge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Grunge feints a counter leg kick.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
As Grunge backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grunge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Grunge's leg but Grunge calmly moves out of range.
Grunge thows a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a front kick but Grunge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grunge! But no joy.#T2#
Grunge scores with the left hand. Burns Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grunge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut
and Grunge counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Grunge misses.
Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge.
Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Grunge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Grunge. Beautiful body shot.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Grunge thinks about the counter body kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Grunge.
Grunge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Grunge tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick.
Grunge wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Grunge is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Grunge looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Nice shot lands for Grunge.
Grunge throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grunge throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr scores with a jab.
Grunge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grunge misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Grunge moved away.
Grunge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Grunge moves out of range.
Burns Jr motions for Grunge to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grunge misses with a low kick.
Grunge misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Grunge.
Well Grunge 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Simba Burns Jr said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. Good fight Grunge, respect for actually taking a challenge for the first time in your 30 fight career. But you lost to the best so no shame in that buddy.'.

Event: CEC 437
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reznick.
Burns Jr defending well as Reznick loads up on a big left hand.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reznick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reznick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznick throws a counter high kick but Burns Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznick lands with a straight right. Burns Jr didn't see that one coming.
Reznick digs a good body shot into Burns Jr's ribs.
Reznick 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.
Reznick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Burns Jr with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reznick 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 telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Burns Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Reznick scores with a push kick.
Burns Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reznick is looking to land body kicks.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reznick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burns Jr!
Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reznick throws out the jab.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Burns Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reznick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznick. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr scores with a push kick.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Reznick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr with a nice cross.
Burns Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A clash of legs there as Reznick blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Reznick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A clash of legs there as Reznick blocks the low kick.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Reznick defending well as Burns Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Reznick backs off Burns Jr throws a huge counter combo but Reznick manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Burns Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reznick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Reznick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Reznick misses the shot to the body.
Reznick throws a body shot but no joy.
Reznick slips a straight right by Burns Jr.
Reznick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns Jr.
Reznick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Reznick's leg but Reznick calmly moves out of range.
Burns Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reznick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Reznick.
Reznick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reznick lands a nice looking body kick.
Reznick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reznick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reznick moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Reznick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burns Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Reznick counters with a leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a cross.
Reznick walks into a left hand.
Reznick moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick as Reznick jumps back.
It looked like Reznick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Reznick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reznick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reznick might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznick's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reznick. That did some damage!#T1#
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Reznick's leg. Reznick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reznick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznick scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Reznick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Burns Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns Jr connects with the punch.
Burns Jr tries to work over Reznick's front leg with a kick but Reznick checks it.
It looked like Reznick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a front kick aimed at Reznick's knee but Reznick avoids it well.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reznick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Reznick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reznick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr. #T2#
Reznick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns Jr!
Burns Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reznick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Reznick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Reznick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reznick. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Burns Jr misses its intended target.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Reznick moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Reznick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Reznick down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reznick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reznick misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reznick checks it well.
Reznick throws a counter high kick but Burns Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Burns Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Reznick's side.
A head kick misses from Reznick.
Reznick looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Burns Jr clobbers Reznick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reznick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Reznick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznick misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Burns Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Reznick misses its intended target.
Reznick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns Jr's head.#CUT#
It looks like Simba Burns Jr has been cut.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs.
Reznick misses with a looping right.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Reznick's leg. Reznick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reznick connects with a jab.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Burns Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reznick throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Reznick saw that one coming.
Reznick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Reznick's legs.
A slow jab from Reznick misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reznick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Burns Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns Jr's cut.
That's time! Reznick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Reznick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Reznick blocks the low kick.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Reznick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reznick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Reznick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Reznick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reznick down.
Jab by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr looks to land a body kick but Reznick moved away.
An inside leg kick from Reznick misses.
And Burns Jr responds with a good body kick, but Reznick manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Reznick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Reznick.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reznick's sensitive parts.
Burns Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reznick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns Jr tries to work over Reznick's front leg with a kick but Reznick checks it.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reznick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznick's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice jab there from Burns Jr.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Reznick down.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reznick.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reznick blocks a head kick by Burns Jr. #T2#
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reznick. That did some damage!
Reznick will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reznick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Reznick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Reznick.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reznick misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Reznick is wise to it.
Reznick connects with a body shot that sends Burns Jr's belly button to the back.
Reznick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Reznick connects with a single shot there.
Reznick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reznick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reznick cracks Burns Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns Jr 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.
Reznick jabs at Burns Jr's body.
Burns Jr thumps Reznick with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reznick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Reznick checks it
and Reznick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reznick misses with a hook. Burns Jr ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reznick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns Jr's head.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reznick.#T4#
Burns Jr misses with a left hand
and Reznick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Burns Jr thumps Reznick with a low kick.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Reznick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reznick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznick takes one on the button.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reznick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Reznick should have avoided that one.
Reznick throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Simba Burns Jr just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns Jr's cut.
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#
Burns Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Reznick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reznick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reznick's head.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Reznick avoids it.
Reznick throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Reznick.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Reznick's side.
Reznick blocks a jab.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns Jr feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reznick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reznick throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reznick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Burns Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reznick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reznick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A big left from Burns Jr misses.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Reznick checks it.
Reznick is looking to counter punch.
Reznick throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.
Reznick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reznick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns Jr. Reznick shrugs it off though.
That kick from Reznick tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Reznick misses.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Reznick off balance momentarily.#T4#
A punch combination from Reznick misses.
Nice uppercut there from Burns Jr.
Reznick connects with a body shot.
Reznick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns Jr's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reznick swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr clobbers Reznick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reznick if he has to take too many more of those.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Reznick avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Reznick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reznick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simba Burns Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Reznick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reznick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reznick is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Reznick counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznick. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns Jr.
Reznick lands a jab to Burns Jr's midsection.
Reznick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Burns Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr connects with a high kick.
Reznick tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reznick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
A cross from Burns Jr lands.
A big right from Reznick misses.
A left lands for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznick on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Burns Jr slips a jab from Reznick.
Reznick lands a nice 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!
Reznick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Reznick throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Reznick down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Reznick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reznick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Reznick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Reznick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Reznick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Reznick blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
A good leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reznick's calf.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reznick checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trevor Reznick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr ducks under a wild hook from Reznick.
Burns Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reznick checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Reznick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reznick looks to land a right hand but Burns Jr moved out of range.
Reznick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns Jr momentarily.
Burns Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reznick on the side of the head.#T4#
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reznick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Burns Jr.
Reznick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reznick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznick 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!
Burns Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Reznick misses with a jab to the body
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Burns Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Reznick off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr throws out a loose jab but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Burns Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns Jr 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Simba Burns Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks Zivic, love ya man, let's do it again. You deserve it. I came to win this precious belt and CEC Good is the ultimate prize to cap off my career. I will defend this Title with honour, thank you everybody for coming.'.

Event: CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Valentinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr.
Burns Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr throws a low kick, looking for Valentinovich's leg but Valentinovich calmly moves out of range.
Valentinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentinovich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
Valentinovich tries to score with a low kick but Burns Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
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!
An inside leg kick from Valentinovich misses. #T1#
Valentinovich tries to land a leg kick but Burns Jr saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Valentinovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns Jr under the eye.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns Jr has time to react.
A good leg kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a head kick. Valentinovich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich misses with a low kick as Burns Jr jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Valentinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Valentinovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valentinovich in his tracks.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Valentinovich scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Burns Jr off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns Jr with a body shot.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich cracks a nice hook into Burns Jr's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns Jr.
A big right from Burns Jr misses. #T3#
Burns Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Valentinovich moves out of range easily.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentinovich misses with a hook.
Valentinovich checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns Jr sizes up Valentinovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valentinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich misses with a shot to the body
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich tried to score with a low kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Valentinovich tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentinovich.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Valentinovich tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
Burns Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich wants to slow Burns Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich wants to land a leg kick but Burns Jr is out of range.
Burns Jr clobbers Valentinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns Jr misses with a head kick.
Burns Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich looks to land a body kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentinovich swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Burns Jr misses with a hook.
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 Simba Burns Jr 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#
Burns Jr motions for Valentinovich to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentinovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valentinovich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Valentinovich ducked under it nicely.
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab from Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentinovich can do to turn this around?
Burns Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Valentinovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr with a hook.
Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns Jr looks for the body kick but Valentinovich saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valentinovich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns Jr has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
A jab from Valentinovich misses.
Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentinovich.
Burns Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a kick to the body
and Burns Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentinovich.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Valentinovich blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentinovich's head.#T2#
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Valentinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns Jr throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr takes one on the button.
Burns Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Valentinovich digs a good hook to Burns Jr's body.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentinovich throws a right hand that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a good low kick that Valentinovich was not able to check.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentinovich throws a lazy right hand but Burns Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Burns Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valentinovich takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Burns Jr thows a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it
letting Valentinovich counter with a right hand.
Valentinovich lands with a good body shot.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
Burns Jr is looking to counter the offense by Valentinovich and move into the clinch.#T3#
Nice shot by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentinovich is looking to slow Burns Jr down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich throws a chopping leg kick but Burns Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentinovich. That did some damage!
Valentinovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Burns Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentinovich moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Burns Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentinovich.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Valentinovich. Those never looked like landing.
Burns Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Valentinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentinovich throws a front kick aimed at Burns Jr's knee but Burns Jr avoids it well.
Valentinovich avoids the head kick by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr jabs Valentinovich right on the nose. Valentinovich blinks but takes it well.
Burns Jr tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentinovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Valentinovich misses with a straight right.
Burns Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Valentinovich looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Valentinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns Jr.
Nice body punch from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich connects with a right hand. Burns Jr shakes it off.
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 Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Valentinovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Burns Jr moves forwards but Valentinovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Valentinovich blocks the body kick.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but Burns Jr moved away.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich checks it.
Valentinovich is looking for the big counter here.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Burns Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns Jr's sensitive parts. #T1#
Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Valentinovich.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a straight right. Valentinovich didn't see that one coming.
Valentinovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valentinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns Jr's calf.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Valentinovich.
Sergej Valentinovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Valentinovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick there by Burns Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentinovich! But no joy.
Valentinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr 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.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valentinovich just manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Valentinovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Valentinovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valentinovich feints a counter leg kick.
Valentinovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valentinovich's knee momentarily.#T3#
Valentinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns Jr throws a series of punches but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Burns Jr cracks Valentinovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Valentinovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valentinovich.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentinovich moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Valentinovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Valentinovich blocks a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns Jr's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Valentinovich throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and Burns Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Valentinovich moved away.
Some wild striking there from Valentinovich.
Burns Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valentinovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentinovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns Jr. That one must have hurt.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns Jr 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.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.

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 Simba Burns Jr.
Well Burns Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Burns Jr!
As Simba Burns Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks Zivic, love ya man, let's do it again. You deserve it. I came to win this precious belt and CEC Good is the ultimate prize to cap off my career. I will defend this Title with honour, thank you everybody for coming.'.

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