Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 646
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Montezuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Montezuma scores with a shot to the body.
Montezuma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montezuma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns throws a leg kick but Montezuma checks it.
Burns misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
Burns thuds a left hand into Montezuma's body.
Nice shot by Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma scores with a jab to the body.
Montezuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montezuma jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montezuma slips under a jab.
Montezuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Montezuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Montezuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Montezuma tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns throws a leg kick but Montezuma sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been informed that Montezuma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Montezuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Montezuma scores with a nice body kick.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Montezuma's head but Montezuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Montezuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montezuma.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Montezuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burns really felt that one!
Montezuma missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Montezuma.
Montezuma scores with a shot to the body.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Montezuma counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns shrugs it off. #T2#
Burns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Montezuma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montezuma throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Montezuma only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montezuma, right into the meat.
Montezuma cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montezuma, right into the meat.
Montezuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns looks to land a body kick but Montezuma moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Montezuma - that will leave a mark!
Montezuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Montezuma takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montezuma. Burns shrugs it off though.
Montezuma throws a good cross that connects.
Montezuma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Montezuma connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Montezuma.
Montezuma lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Montezuma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montezuma.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Montezuma. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montezuma cracks Burns with a hook to the temple - Burns is on wobbly legs here! Montezuma swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Burns falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Montezuma wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quetzal Montezuma!
A very excited looking Quetzal Montezuma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 643
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1#
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Burns jabs Kahn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahn should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Burns defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns fakes the leg kick and cracks Kahn in the body.
Burns slips a straight right by Kahn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kahn cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg.
Kahn walks into a left hand.
Burns slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kahn moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns slips a jab from Kahn.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Kahn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Burns .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kahn! But no joy.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns staying out of range there.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Kahn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kahn throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kahn with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns blocks a jab.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Burns .
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Jab by Burns .#ROC#
Kahn is rocked!
Burns lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kahn falls backwards - clearly groggy! Burns dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Alex John Conor Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 640
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beznisko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Beznisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Beznisko misses.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beznisko.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns moves forwards but Beznisko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beznisko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns is really struggling to control Beznisko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beznisko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burns seems keen to control Beznisko's posture.
Burns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Beznisko is looking to control Burns 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beznisko avoid being mounted?
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beznisko wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well. #SU#
Burns decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Burns blocks a head kick by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.#TD2#
Beznisko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Beznisko is now in Burns 's guard.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beznisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Burns has his feet on Beznisko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands the left hand.#T3#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beznisko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beznisko.#TD2#
Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Beznisko scoring with punches and elbows.
Burns avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beznisko working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burns tries to improve position but can't.
Beznisko working the body and head with strikes.
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
Beznisko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beznisko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Beznisko is putting a hurting on Burns here, landing some big shots from side control. #ES#
Burns throws Beznisko to one side and escapes!
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Burns backing away here, and Beznisko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beznisko is able to avoid easily.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Beznisko counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
And Beznisko tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Beznisko takes one to the chin there.
Beznisko moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Beznisko sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Beznisko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Beznisko looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beznisko's calf.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Beznisko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beznisko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beznisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns throws a leg kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Burns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws a head kick but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Beznisko.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Beznisko.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sergey Beznisko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beznisko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko tries to clinch up.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Burns .
Beznisko slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Beznisko is out of range.
Beznisko 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 walks into a jab.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Beznisko counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns misses with a body kick.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Good exchange - Beznisko coming out on top.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Burns motions for Beznisko to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Beznisko coming out on top.#T3#
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns jabs Beznisko right on the nose. Beznisko blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beznisko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beznisko.
Burns connects with the punch.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns digs a good body shot into Beznisko's ribs.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beznisko. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Beznisko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Beznisko scores with a jab to the body.
Beznisko scores with a body shot.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko content to control rather than advance.
Beznisko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko 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#
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Beznisko ducks down to avoid it.
Beznisko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Burns .
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko scores with a body shot.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beznisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beznisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beznisko throws out the jab. #CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
Beznisko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns misses with a hook.
Beznisko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beznisko tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Beznisko blocks the leg kick.
Beznisko dodges the punch combination from Burns .
Beznisko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A cross from Burns lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Beznisko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Beznisko settles back down.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Beznisko has a takedown stuffed.
Beznisko just misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beznisko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.
Burns thumps Beznisko with a low kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Burns cracks Beznisko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Beznisko throws a one two combo.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Beznisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beznisko cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Beznisko misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Beznisko jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beznisko just manages to avoid it.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Beznisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beznisko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beznisko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Beznisko's front leg but catches the back leg as Beznisko tries to avoid it.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beznisko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beznisko.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beznisko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beznisko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezniskos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beznisko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a good jab.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Beznisko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Beznisko avoided it.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Beznisko tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beznisko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns 's head backwards.#CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Beznisko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beznisko wants to stall.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns blocks a body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Beznisko - that landed with a thud.
Beznisko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Burns pushes Beznisko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Burns stalling.
Burns slows down the pace here. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Beznisko is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Beznisko avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Beznisko clinches with his opponent.
Burns blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns had his way with Sergey Beznisko in that round.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beznisko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Beznisko swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Beznisko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beznisko! But no joy.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Beznisko.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beznisko lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Beznisko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Beznisko is just out of range.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beznisko connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Beznisko. Beautiful body shot.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Beznisko fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns . Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beznisko under the eye.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Burns .
Beznisko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Beznisko's head.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Beznisko counters with an inside leg kick.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Beznisko should have avoided that one.
Beznisko slips under a jab.
Beznisko blocks a jab.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Beznisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Beznisko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beznisko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beznisko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko blocks a head kick by Burns .
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beznisko fails to land with a series of punches.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beznisko misses with a double jab.
Burns steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beznisko. That one must have hurt.
Beznisko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Beznisko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet here but Beznisko is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burns 's back.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko struggling to keep hold of the position.
Burns trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Burns rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns is doing well to control the position and prevent Beznisko from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy.

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 Alex John Conor Burns .
I think Burns 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 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 636
Date: Jan 04, 2019

#R1#
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Crunch! Cooke slams his shin into Burns 's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Cooke saw it coming and moves away.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Burns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooke with a body shot.
Burns motions for Cooke to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
Cooke throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Cooke feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Cooke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke slips a jab from Burns .
Cooke misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Cooke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.#T2#
Cooke ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooke cracks Burns with a good jab.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts.
Cooke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cooke's shoulder, as Cooke tries to avoid the shot.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Cooke moved away.
Cooke scores with a three punch combo!
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Cooke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch lands to the side of Burns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Cooke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a leg kick
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Cooke's leg but Cooke calmly moves out of range.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Cooke's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a head kick but Cooke moves out of range.
Burns scores with the left hand. Cooke knows he should have avoided that one.
Cooke lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Cooke catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
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!
Cooke tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooke at a distance.
Burns slips under a jab from Cooke.#T4#
Cooke throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cooke tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Cooke misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cooke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Burns lands the left hand.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cooke thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooke, as that shot connected.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Cooke checks a low kick from Burns .
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Cooke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a body kick that stops Burns in his tracks momentarily.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Burns throws a leg kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Cooke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns looks for the body kick but Cooke saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range. #T2#
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Cooke down.
Burns checks a low kick from Cooke.
Burns blocks a head kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Cooke moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Cooke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns digs a right hand into Cooke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooke's gas tank.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Burns working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cooke.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Cooke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Cooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cooke working aggressively here.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Cooke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards. #BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Cooke ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cooke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooke's hands.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
A low kick from Cooke misses
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Burns connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns slips under a jab from Cooke.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
A leg kick checked by Cooke.
Cooke tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cooke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Cooke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooke's head.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cooke.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Burns .
Cooke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.#T1#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Cooke checks a low kick from Burns .#CL#
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns working aggressively here.
Cooke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Burns is looking to control Cooke's arms but Cooke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke. #BC#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns cracks Cooke with a good jab.
Cooke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns thumps Cooke with a low kick.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cooke's sensitive parts.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke is looking for a counter combo.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Burns .
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
Cooke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Cooke jabs at Burns 's body.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooke can pounce on him.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a kick to the body.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Cooke cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
Burns misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Cooke seems unphased. #T4#
Burns throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses.
Burns 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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns sizes up Cooke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Burns cracks Cooke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
A big right from Burns misses.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Cooke blocks a jab.
Burns misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Burns .
Cooke 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.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Cooke stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Cooke tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Cooke does it's job there.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Cooke moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Cooke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns throws a series of punches but Cooke avoids them all with ease.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Cooke 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.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooke blocks a head kick by Burns .
Cooke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Matt Cooke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke scores with a hook.
Cooke misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cooke 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 Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cooke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cooke staying out of range there.
Cooke lands a jab to the nose.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Cooke scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cooke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Burns scores with a hook.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cooke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Burns responds with a good body kick, but Cooke manages to step out the way in time.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooke throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.#T1#
Cooke wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke takes one on the button.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
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!
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cooke swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns keeps Cooke at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Cooke throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cookes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Burns tenderised Cooke's leg. Cooke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns checks a low kick from Cooke.
Burns punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns slips a jab from Cooke.
Crunch! Burns slams his shin into Cooke's torso.
Burns digs a good body shot into Cooke's ribs.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Burns .#T3#
Cooke lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns is looking to slow Cooke down with leg kicks.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns blocks a jab.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns jabs Cooke to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooke throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Cooke was not able to check.
Cooke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke tries to land a body kick
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 629
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Arjuna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
Arjuna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
Arjuna walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Arjuna 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.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Arjuna lands with a nice body kick.
Arjuna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Burns .
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Arjuna 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 lands with a good body shot.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Arjuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Arjuna moves his leg out of the way.
Arjuna throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns tests Arjuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arjuna finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arjuna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arjuna thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Arjuna checks a low kick from Burns .
Arjuna misses with a looping right.
Arjuna looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Arjuna blocks the leg kick.
Arjuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arjuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns lands with a cross.
Burns jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arjuna looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Arjuna lands a jab to the head.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arjuna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arjuna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Arjuna. #T3#
Arjuna takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arjuna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns 's calf.
Arjuna 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.
Arjuna misses with a wild combination.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arjuna misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Arjuna.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Arjuna checks a leg kick.
Burns connects with a jab.
Arjuna misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Arjuna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
A jab from Arjuna does it's job there.#T4#
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Arjuna misses.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns throws the left hand but Arjuna avoids the punch easily.
Arjuna throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Arjuna throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burns counters with a body kick that stops Arjuna in his tracks momentarily.
Burns scores with the left hand. Arjuna knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arjuna misses with a hook
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Arjuna is rocked!
Burns looks for the body kick but Arjuna saw that one coming.
Arjuna misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a straight right hand.
Arjuna 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Arjuna connects with a solid leg kick.
Arjuna cracks Burns with an open hand slap.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Arjuna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arjuna throws a low kick, looking for Burns 's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Arjuna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges.
Arjuna throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arjuna can do to turn this around?
Burns lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns cracks Arjuna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arjuna is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?#T1#
Burns throws a leg kick but Arjuna checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arjuna! But no joy.
Arjuna seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Arjuna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arjuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arjuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arjuna manages to avoid it.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arjuna.
Arjuna misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Arjuna was not able to check.
Arjuna misses with a right hand
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns scores with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arjuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arjuna throws a wild hook but Burns just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Arjuna gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Burns raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
After winning the bout, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 625
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Cooke's head but Cooke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Burns is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Cooke.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns clobbers Cooke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a leg kick but Cooke sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Cooke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Burns tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Burns .
Cooke keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cooke lands a left hand.
Cooke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burns is keeping busy.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke being controlled against the cage.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooke digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank. #T2#
Cooke struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke just leaning against Burns , taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with the head strike.
Cooke is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Cooke into the cage.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Cooke on the inside.
Cooke misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooke's elbow.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #T3#
Cooke scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooke tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Cooke back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cooke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooke.
Burns is working Cooke over against the cage.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cooke fails to land.
Cooke taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooke.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Cooke jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.#T4#
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Burns 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!
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Cooke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burns . Burns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns misses with a hook
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick from Burns .
Cooke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooke moves out of range of the body kick.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cooke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns scores with a spinning back kick!
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns lands the left hand.#T1#
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Burns throws a leg kick but Cooke moved away.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Cooke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooke's head backwards.#CL2#
Cooke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Cooke is looking to control Burns 's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cooke has his back to the cage.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooke misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cooke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns 's knee momentarily.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooke throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Burns 's head back.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cooke misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Cooke backing up. Cooke nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Cooke sees coming a mile off.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Cooke scores with a nice strike.
Cooke throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns looks to land a combination but Cooke avoids it well.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
Cooke lands with a shot to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Cooke with an uppercut!
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooke.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cooke just manages to avoid it.
Cooke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cooke misses with a body punch
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Cooke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matt Cooke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Cooke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns keeps Cooke at a distance using the push kick.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Cooke moved out of range nicely.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Cooke.
Burns takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Cooke misses with a hook.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke checks a leg kick.
Cooke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
Good work by Cooke as he checks the leg kick.
Cooke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooke's head.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cooke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cooke clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matt Cooke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Cooke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Cooke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke looking to stall.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns pushes Cooke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cooke scores with a leg kick.
Burns misses with a head kick. #T3#
Burns 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 looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Cooke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
Cooke cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cooke throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Cooke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooke.
Cooke lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Burns tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns trying to stall but Cooke improves his position. #T4#
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooke has double underhooks.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Cooke lands a nice uppercut.
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards. #BC#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns slips a jab from Cooke.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Cooke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Cooke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooke throws out a powerful jab.
Burns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cooke.
Cooke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns misses with a hook
letting Cooke counter with a right hand.
Burns defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke scores with a shot to the body.
Cooke swings widly with a right hand
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns . #T1#
Burns staying out of range there.
Cooke lands the left hand.
Cooke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns cracks Cooke with an open hand slap.
Cooke throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cooke throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Burns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns slips under a jab.
Cooke throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Cooke's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooke tries to avoid it.
Cooke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cooke slips under a jab from Burns .
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns throws a right and a left that Cooke avoids nicely.
Cooke scores with a punch to the head.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooke.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooke's calf.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.#T3#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Burns throws a hook but Cooke avoids it easily.
Burns throws the left hand but Cooke avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke digs a good hook to Burns 's body.
Cooke feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Cooke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns misses with a low kick as Cooke jumps back.
As Burns backs off Cooke throws a huge counter combo but Burns manages to avoid it all.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cooke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
Cooke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Cooke moves out of range easily.
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range. #T4#
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Cooke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cooke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cooke is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooke on the side of the head.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Cooke jabs at Burns 's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Cooke misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Cooke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooke misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Burns misses.
Cooke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Cooke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooke blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns stuns Cooke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooke circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Cooke looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Cooke tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns motions for Cooke to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cooke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cooke throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cooke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooke misses with a straight left.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Alex John Conor Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Cooke off balance momentarily.
Cooke connects with a hook to the 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!
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Cooke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cooke throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Cooke tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns slips a jab from Cooke.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Cooke defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke scores with a nice right hand.
Cooke moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Cooke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Cooke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooke.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Cooke misses with a hook to the body
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke connects with a single shot there.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Cooke staying out of range there.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke lands a head shot.
Cooke scores with a nice head shot.
Cooke throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a solid body kick.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cooke moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Cooke lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cooke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cooke 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 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Matt Cooke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Burns sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.#T1#
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons cracks Burns with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons 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.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns lands a front kick.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns 's hand.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .#T3#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Burns throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzsimmons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzsimmons duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.#T3#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Burns tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Burns looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Burns lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming. #T1#
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A head kick misses from Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Burns .
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.
Burns misses with a looping left.#T3#
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns 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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Burns avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns 's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.#T3#
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Burns throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons motions for Burns to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
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 Alex John Conor Burns 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!
#R5#
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Burns misses.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns 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.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Burns misses.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns 's hand.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns lands a head kick!
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alex John Conor Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 617
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Dall 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!
A big left from Burns misses.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Dall throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dall avoids it.
Crunch! Dall slams his shin into Burns 's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Burns misses with a low kick.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Burns is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Burns scores with a nice body kick.
Burns throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns is looking to slow Dall down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns moves out of range as Dall strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns 's head.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burns ! #SUB2#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Dall cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Dall's head back.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Burns misses with a looping right.
Dall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dall's head.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with a stiff right 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!
A big right from Burns misses. #T2#
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dall 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 looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Dall down.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3##TD2#
Dall feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Dall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dall presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dall as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns prevents a body shot from Dall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Dall - that landed with a thud.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Dall scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Dall is trying to trip Burns . He has hold of a leg but Burns is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burns wants to hit a switch here but Dall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Burns there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Dall wants to control the pace but Burns is squirming around nicely.
Dall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Burns scores with a jab.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dall slips a straight right by Burns .
And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns lands the left hand.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dall throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Dall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.#T2#
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns misses with a right hand
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
A swing and a miss from Dall.
The crowd cheers as Dall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Dall has a takedown stuffed.
Dall staying out of range there.#T3#
Burns throws a lazy body kick
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Burns misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Burns misses the jab.
A big right from Dall misses.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Dall throws a big counter head kick but Burns avoids it with no problem.
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!
Dall moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Burns moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Burns misses with a body punch
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Burns lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Dall passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dall prevents Burns from improving his position.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Burns controlling the position well.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hyryx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Burns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Burns .
Dall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet here but Dall is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burns 's back.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dall is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Burns defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dall's arms.
Burns turns into Dall and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dall trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Burns sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall on the ground.
Dall pulls Burns in close to prevent any damage.
Burns trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Burns stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Burns taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Dall shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Dall lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns 's hand.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Dall counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Burns really felt that one!
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.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dall.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Dall blocks a jab.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.#T3#
Burns looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall blocks a jab.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Dall moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dall's sensitive parts. #T4#
Dall moves away from the strike by Burns .
Dall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid body kick from Burns .
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns trying his best to control but Dall has mounted him.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns , 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 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
Alex John Conor Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Burns scores with the left hand. Grigoryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Grigoryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigoryan.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigoryan can pounce on him.
Grigoryan lands a jab to the head.
Grigoryan loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan takes one on the button.
Grigoryan checks a low kick from Burns .
As Burns backs away, Grigoryan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grigoryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoryan misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Grigoryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Grigoryan tries to avoid it.
Burns takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Grigoryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Burns throws a head kick but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grigoryan tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigoryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grigoryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigoryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigoryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grigoryan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a hook but Grigoryan blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigoryan misses the target.
Burns throws a quick inside 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 lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan cracks Burns with a good jab.
Grigoryan connects with a jab.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigoryan misses the target.
Grigoryan scores with a punch to the head.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grigoryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Grigoryan loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Grigoryan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grigoryan.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grigoryan cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Burns . #CL#
Grigoryan clinches with his opponent.
Grigoryan tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Grigoryan scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grigoryan or not.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns tests Grigoryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns jabs Grigoryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigoryan half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grigoryan checks a leg kick.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Grigoryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigoryan misses the target.
Grigoryan misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigoryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Grigoryan 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 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigoryan.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grigoryan takes a step back to recover.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head but Grigoryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns lands a nice hook to Grigoryan's body. Grigoryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Grigoryan's ribs.
Grigoryan tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grigoryan blocks it well.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns cracks Grigoryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Grigoryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoryan misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigoryan is breathing heavily.
Grigoryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigoryan thinking.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigoryan manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns throws a body punch but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Grigoryan defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Grigoryan slips under a jab from Burns .
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigoryan throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Grigoryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns thuds his right hand into Grigoryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
Burns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grigoryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grigoryan scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigoryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigoryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grigoryan will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Grigoryan throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Grigoryan misses.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigoryan.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grigoryan.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Grigoryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Burns with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigoryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grigoryan loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigoryan tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grigoryan lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns cracks Grigoryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigoryan.
Nice shot lands for Burns .#T3#
Grigoryan avoids the head kick by Burns .
A little feinted left hand from Grigoryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Grigoryan defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigoryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigoryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigoryan misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Grigoryan moves his leg out of the way.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigoryan.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigoryan throws out the jab.
Grigoryan with a hook.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grigoryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns slips a jab from Grigoryan.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looks for the body kick but Grigoryan saw that one coming.
Burns misses with a hook
and Grigoryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Grigoryan.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Grigoryan swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns tests Grigoryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigoryan tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigoryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigoryan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigoryan.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Grigoryan blocks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
Grigoryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns checks a low kick from Grigoryan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grigoryan. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigoryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grigoryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigoryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
Grigoryan missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns swings for the body but Grigoryan moves out of range. #T1#
Burns scores with a three punch combo!
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns slips a straight right by Grigoryan.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns jabs at Grigoryan's body.
Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Burns .
Grigoryan 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 punch combination from Burns misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns , as that shot connected.
Burns throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Grigoryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grigoryan tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns thuds a left hand into Grigoryan's body.
Grigoryan avoids the body shot from Burns .
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Grigoryan counters with a solid body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grigoryan 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 Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grigoryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Grigoryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigoryan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burns connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigoryan misses with a low kick.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Grigoryan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Grigoryan.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Grigoryan moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Grigoryan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.#T3#
Grigoryan lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Grigoryan off balance momentarily.
Burns 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigoryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grigoryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns scores with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Grigoryan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grigoryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns - the referee stops the clock and Grigoryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns . Grigoryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grigoryan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grigoryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigoryan is wise to it.#T4#
Grigoryan moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Grigoryan throws a low kick, looking for Burns 's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Grigoryan ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Grigoryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigoryan slips a jab from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook. Grigoryan ducked under it nicely.
Grigoryan checks a leg kick.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigoryan's head.
Burns lands with a hook. Grigoryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigoryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Grigoryan with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns really dominated that round.
That's time! Grigoryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigoryan has time to react.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Grigoryan.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Grigoryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Grigoryan slips the punch.
Burns throws a series of punches but Grigoryan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoryan checks a leg kick.
A big right from Burns misses.
A head kick from Burns lands but Grigoryan takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Grigoryan checks a low kick from Burns .
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigoryan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns lands a head shot.
Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Grigoryan throws a low kick, looking for Burns 's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns jabs Grigoryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns staying out of range there.
Grigoryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns with a nice cross.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Burns misses with a straight right.
Grigoryan throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigoryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan misses with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Grigoryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Grigoryan seems unphased.
Grigoryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigoryan walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Grigoryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grigoryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigoryan misses with a left hand
and Burns counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.#T3#
Burns misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Grigoryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grigoryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigoryan avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Grigoryan moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Grigoryan misses the target.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
Grigoryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigoryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigoryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns misses with a hook. Grigoryan ducked under it nicely.
Burns moves away from the strike by Grigoryan. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Grigoryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grigoryan on the side of the head.
Grigoryan 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.
Burns throws a head kick but Grigoryan moves out of range.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Grigoryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Donk. Burns catches Grigoryan right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns cracks Grigoryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigoryan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Grigoryan 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Grigoryan's head back.
Grigoryan looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Grigoryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Grigoryan is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Grigoryan.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Grigoryan with a hook.
Grigoryan moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a hook.
Grigoryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick but Grigoryan checks it.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigoryan slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Grigoryan connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigoryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigoryan swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Grigoryan takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Grigoryan.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Grigoryan.#T3#
Grigoryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Grigoryan misses the target.
Grigoryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grigoryan moves away from the strike by Burns .
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Grigoryan does no damage.
A big left from Grigoryan misses.
Grigoryan throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grigoryan's calf.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Daniel Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Grigoryan misses.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grigoryan throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick but Grigoryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigoryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan misses with a low kick.
Grigoryan avoids a kick to the body.
Burns is looking to chop away at Grigoryan's legs.
Grigoryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns .
Nice shot by Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Burns with a nice cross.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns cracks Grigoryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alex John Conor Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Burns throws a jab when Blazer was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blazer misses with a straight left.
Blazer moves away from the strike by Burns .
It looked like Blazer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns .
Burns tries to land a front kick but Blazer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blazer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns slips a straight right by Blazer.
Blazer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Blazer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazer doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Blazer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blazer slips a straight right by Burns .
Blazer throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Blazer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blazer half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns tries to work over Blazer's front leg with a kick but Blazer checks it.
Blazer throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blazer. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blazer misses with a straight right.
Blazer feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
A head kick misses from Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Blazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Blazer.
Blazer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Blazer's leg but Blazer calmly moves out of range.
Blazer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blazer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Blazer checks a leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Burns misses.
Blazer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Burns lands.
Blazer misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazer slips under a jab from Burns .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Blazer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blazer misses the target.
Blazer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blazer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blazer staying out of range there.
Blazer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blazer throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazer.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blazer. Blazer obviously looking to wear him down.
Blazer checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns sizes up Blazer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blazer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blazer lands with a cross.
Blazer tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Blazer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .#T4#
Blazer pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Blazer checks a low kick from Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Blazer avoids the body shot from Burns .
Nice shot by Blazer.
Burns is looking to chop away at Blazer's legs.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Blazer's defenses.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blazer is out of range and Burns settles back down.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Burns looks to land a right hand but Blazer moved out of range.
Blazer throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns slips under a jab from Blazer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns blocks a head kick by Blazer.
Blazer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazer moves away from the strike by Burns .
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer lands a jab to the nose.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns works Blazer's body with a nice hook.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Blazer's front leg but catches the back leg as Blazer tries to avoid it.
Burns swings for the body but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a straight right. #T1#
Blazer tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Blazer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blazer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blazer blocks a leg kick.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Blazer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Blazer misses.
Burns lands a head shot.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
letting Blazer counter with a right hand.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blazer. That did some damage!
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Blazer 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 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Blazer.
Blazer tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.#T2#
A left lands for Burns .
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blazer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blazer slips a straight right by Burns .
It looked like Blazer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns .
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blazer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blazer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blazer just misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blazer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blazer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blazer.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blazer.
Blazer throws a good cross that connects.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Blazer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blazer.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Blazer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Blazer throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazer tries a head kick but it misses.
Blazer misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Blazer connects with an inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Burns in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blazer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blazer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazer checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazer.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Blazer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blazer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazer.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
A little feinted left hand from Blazer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blazer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazer is out of range.
Blazer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burns just manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Blazer's head but Blazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazer misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazer.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Blazer misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blazer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Blazer.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws a series of punches but Blazer avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws the left hand but Blazer avoids the punch easily.
Burns throws a body punch but Blazer moves out of range.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazer is out of range.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Blazer slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blazer throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a big counter head kick but Blazer avoids it with no problem.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns tests Blazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blazer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
Blazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Blazer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Blazer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns cracks Blazer with a good jab.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Nice straight punches there by Blazer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blazer.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Blazer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blazer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Blazer misses with a looping left.
Blazer 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 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazer doesn't seem bothered though.
Blazer throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Blazer blocks the leg kick.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Blazer moved out of range.
Burns moves out of range as Blazer strikes.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Blazer is looking to counter punch.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns cracks Blazer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Blazer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throws a head kick but Blazer moves out of range.
Blazer cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazer throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricky Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns .
A shot to the liver by Blazer. Beautiful body shot.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Blazer throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Blazer misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blazer. That did some damage!
Burns scores with the left hand. Blazer knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Grigoryan throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns with a nice cross.
Grigoryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Burns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigoryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigoryan in his tracks.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grigoryan is out of range.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Grigoryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigoryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Grigoryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grigoryan misses with a leg kick.
Grigoryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a low kick but Grigoryan avoids it.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grigoryan throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Grigoryan steps away.
Grigoryan throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Burns wants to slow Grigoryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigoryan throws a body kick that misses.
Burns with a hook.
Burns slips a jab from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Grigoryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigoryan throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Grigoryan throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns .
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigoryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Grigoryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grigoryan connects with a single shot there.
Grigoryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grigoryan is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns 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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grigoryan sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grigoryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Grigoryan lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Burns connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Grigoryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigoryan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes.
Grigoryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Grigoryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns looks for the body kick but Grigoryan saw that one coming.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grigoryan.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grigoryan's hands.
Grigoryan missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Grigoryan. Those never looked like landing.
Burns digs a good hook to Grigoryan's body.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Grigoryan takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grigoryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigoryan lands a nice shot that snaps Burns 's head back.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Grigoryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Grigoryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Grigoryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Grigoryan works the jab nicely.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigoryan lands with a nice body punch.
Grigoryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns thuds his right hand into Grigoryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniel Grigoryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigoryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns takes a swing at Grigoryan's ribcage but misses.
Burns avoids the body shot from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Grigoryan backing away here, and Burns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Grigoryan moves away from the strike by Burns .
Grigoryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigoryan throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Burns misses #CL#
and Grigoryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns connects with a right hand. Grigoryan shakes it off.
Grigoryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grigoryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grigoryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns defending well as Grigoryan loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Grigoryan slips the punch.
Grigoryan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Grigoryan connects with a looping right hand.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head but Grigoryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Donk. Burns catches Grigoryan right on the button with a cross.
Grigoryan blocks a jab.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Grigoryan saw that one coming.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns cracks Grigoryan with an open hand slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigoryan.
Nice uppercut lands for Grigoryan. That snapped Burns 's head back.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.#T3#
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grigoryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns missing with a left hand there. Grigoryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigoryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Grigoryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grigoryan throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Grigoryan moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing. #CL#
Grigoryan rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grigoryan fails to land.
Grigoryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grigoryans head.
Grigoryan lands a left hand. #T4#
Grigoryan misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigoryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Grigoryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Grigoryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Grigoryan ducks down to avoid it.
As Burns tries to get set, Grigoryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Burns manages to avoid the attempt.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigoryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Grigoryan's head but Grigoryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns misses with a straight right.
Burns jabs at Grigoryan's body.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Grigoryan avoids the body shot from Burns .
It looked like Grigoryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns 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.
Grigoryan misses with an uppercut.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Grigoryan counters with a nice body shot.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grigoryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Grigoryan scores with a jab to the head.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Grigoryan.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Grigoryan slips the punch.
Grigoryan works Burns 's body with a nice hook.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigoryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns misses with a looping right.#T1#
Burns scores with a head kick.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Grigoryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grigoryan with a nice cross.
Grigoryan misses with a wild body shot.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Burns throws a hook but Grigoryan blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Grigoryan misses its target.
Burns digs a good body shot into Grigoryan's ribs.
Grigoryan takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grigoryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigoryan lands with a right hand.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigoryan takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Grigoryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns lands the left hand.
Burns misses the jab.
Grigoryan misses with a straight left.
Burns misses with a hook. Grigoryan ducked under it nicely.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Grigoryan moved out of range.
Grigoryan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigoryan blocks a head kick by Burns .
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns throws the left hand but Grigoryan avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Grigoryan misses.
Grigoryan needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Grigoryan avoids it.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Grigoryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns .
Grigoryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns 's head.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grigoryan throws a big shot that misses.
Grigoryan scores with a nice right hand.
Grigoryan throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigoryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Grigoryan there.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Grigoryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Grigoryan tries to avoid it.
Grigoryan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grigoryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns tries to bum rush Grigoryan with a series of wild strikes but Grigoryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grigoryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Grigoryan throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns slips a jab from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Grigoryan missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Burns tenderised Grigoryan's leg. Grigoryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grigoryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Grigoryan 's knee.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns .
Burns lands with a right hand.
Grigoryan connects with the punch.
Grigoryan throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Daniel Grigoryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Grigoryan blocks the leg kick.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws a jab when Grigoryan was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigoryan is just out of range.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grigoryan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoryan.
Burns moves out of range as Grigoryan strikes.
Burns digs a good body shot into Grigoryan's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigoryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Grigoryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Grigoryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grigoryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Grigoryan tries to clinch up.
Grigoryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Grigoryan settles back down.
Grigoryan tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grigoryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Grigoryan lands with a shot to the body.
Grigoryan loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Grigoryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Grigoryan thuds his right hand into Burns 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Grigoryan counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a hook. Grigoryan ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Grigoryan ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Grigoryan looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Grigoryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Grigoryan saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Grigoryan misses. #T3#
Grigoryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grigoryan. That did some damage!
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grigoryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigoryan.
Burns tries a quick counter leg kick but Grigoryan is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Grigoryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Grigoryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grigoryan in his tracks.
Grigoryan misses the shot to the body.
Grigoryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grigoryan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Grigoryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns lands with a thumping 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 loads up on a big right hand but Grigoryan slips the punch.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grigoryan lands a jab to the nose.
Burns slips under a jab from Grigoryan.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Grigoryan. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns , as that shot connected.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigoryan 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grigoryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Grigoryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grigoryan cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grigoryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grigoryan.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigoryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Grigoryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Grigoryan forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigoryan.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Grigoryan.
Still in the clinch, Grigoryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Grigoryan back against the cage.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns blocking some punches. #T1#
Grigoryan misses with some punches.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Grigoryan gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoryan blocking some punches.
Grigoryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
Grigoryan blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Grigoryan scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
Grigoryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Daniel Grigoryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Grigoryan.
Burns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns prevents a body shot from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Grigoryan cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Grigoryan gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Grigoryan works on Burns 's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns wants to break free but Grigoryan has control.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Grigoryan misses with the head strike.
Grigoryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Grigoryan tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigoryan gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Grigoryan pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Grigoryan finish him?
Grigoryan blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grigoryan can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigoryan.
Grigoryan lands a shoulder strike.
Burns is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Burns .
Grigoryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grigoryan.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigoryan controls his hands.
Grigoryan gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Grigoryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigoryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daniel Grigoryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grigoryan lands a left hand.
Grigoryan tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigoryan's elbow.
Grigoryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Good body shot from Burns .
Burns prevents a body shot from Grigoryan.
Grigoryan pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Grigoryan has him pressed against the cage.
Burns blocks a body shot from Grigoryan.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigoryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigoryan backwards.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Grigoryan avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigoryan prevents a body shot from Burns .

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Grigoryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Grigoryan!
Daniel Grigoryan retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Daniel Grigoryan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Bixby avoids a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot.
That kick from Burns tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bixby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back.
Bixby throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Bixby's head.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Bixby with an uppercut!
Bixby walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .
Burns takes a swing at Bixby's ribcage but misses.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Bixby tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Bixby misses its intended target.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2##TD2#
Bixby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns 's guard.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby throwing strikes but missing.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bixby has passed into side control.
Bixby happy to just control the position for now.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bixby landing a few strikes. #T3#
Burns struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bixby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Bixby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Bixby there.
Bixby trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
Bixby throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bixby is one step ahead there.
Bixby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bixby slips nicely into half guard.
Bixby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bixby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bixby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns trying to hold on to Bixby's head to control him but Bixby postures up.
Bixby wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bixby working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bixby working the head and body with strikes.
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 Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Bixby throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bixby was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Bixby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a leg kick but Bixby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bixby tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
And Bixby tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Bixby as he checks the leg kick.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Bixby's head back.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Bixby misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Bixby.
Burns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Bixby counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bixby on the ground.#SUB2#
Bixby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bixby trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bixby looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Bixby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bixby keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bixby is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bixby pushes down on Burns 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bixby prevents Burns from improving his position.#T4#
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bixby is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bixby to get the leverage.
Bixby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bixby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bixby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns tries a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bixby throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Bixby takes one to the chin there.
Bixby throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Bixby.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bixby manages to avoid it.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bixby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bixby moves away.
Bixby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bixby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bixby scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is looking to control Bixby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Burns wants to improve his position but Bixby is controlling well.
Burns trying to control but Bixby postures up.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bixby trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bixby throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Bixby checks a leg kick.
Bixby is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Bixby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bixby changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Bixby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well.
Bixby misses with a looping right.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns throws a series of punches but Bixby moves out of range.
Bixby feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bixby.
Bixby with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bixby moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bixby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns feints and then cracks Bixby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bixby down.
Burns lands a jab.
Bixby dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bixby has time to react.
Bixby slips under a jab from Burns .
Bixby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Bixby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Bixby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Bixby moved away.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Bixby stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Judah as Burns shoots in.#TD#
Burns feints and as Judah raises his hands in defense, Burns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judah is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Judah working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Burns won't allow Judah to sweep him here.
Judah looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Burns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Judah is keeping the position for now.
Judah controlling the position.#SUB2#
Judah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Judah isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Judah on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burns !#T2#
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.
Judah prevents Burns from moving into mount.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Judah can't do much from the bottom here.
Burns controlling from side mount.
Judah is trying to control Burns 's posture but Burns avoids it. #T3#
Burns tries to advance position but instead Judah slips a leg back in to half guard.
Judah wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah moves into full guard.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Judah on the ground.
Judah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judah keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Judah keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Judah is retaining full guard.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Judah is looking to sweep but instead, Burns has passed into half guard.
Judah trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judah gets back to full guard.
Burns 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Judah throws out a powerful jab.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Judah 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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Judah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns cracks Judah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Judah shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns delivers a nice body kick.
Burns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Judah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Judah misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah lands with an overhand left.
Burns cracks Judah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts. #T2#
Burns moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Judah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Burns motions for Judah to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns .
Burns lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Burns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Judah sees coming a mile off.
Judah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Burns lands a left and a right that send Judah crashing to the mat, dazed. Burns thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Judah is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
A big left from Judah misses.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Judah misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Judah tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Judah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns .
Judah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns cracks Judah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Burns misses with a kick to the body
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Burns misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Judah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns .
Judah misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judah follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns dives in and grabs Judah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Judah pushes down on Burns 's head and hops out.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judah throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Judah throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns thinks about countering with a head kick.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Judah counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts.
Ras Li Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses the body punch
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judah as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah avoids the head kick by Burns .
Judah misses with a straight left.
Burns takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Judah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judah blocks a head kick by Burns .
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns connects with a right hand. Judah shakes it off.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex John Conor Burns . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Burns moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Judah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Judah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.

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 Alex John Conor Burns .
Well Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 581
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Judah lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Burns throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Judah sees coming a mile off.
Judah slips under a jab from Burns .
Judah flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah blocks a leg kick.
Donk. Burns catches Judah right on the button with a cross.
Judah blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
As Judah backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Burns takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Burns tries to clinch but Judah moves away
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns misses with a combination
and Judah counters with a nice body shot.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Judah 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 tried to counter with a leg kick but Judah avoided it.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Judah slips a jab from Burns .
Judah misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Ras Li Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Burns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burns trying to control the position but Judah is working away.
You can see the frustration on Judah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judah is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Judah wants to control but Burns postures up.
Judah is looking for a sweep.
Burns works to advance to full mount. Judah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Judah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling from mount.
Judah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judah is looking to escape.
Judah doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
Burns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Judah throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judah misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Judah to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah checks a low kick from Burns .
Judah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Judah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Judah's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Ras Li Judah has been cut.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns tries to clinch but Judah is having none of it.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Judah is rocked!
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns slips under a jab from Judah.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Judah is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Burns 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.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
A nice side step and Judah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Judah misses the body punch
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judah paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Judah
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Burns .
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Judah thuds his right hand into Burns 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Judah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Judah.#T4#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah throws a fast counter high kick but Burns manages to duck under it in time.
Judah throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns tries to move into range but Judah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns .
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Judah.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ras Li Judah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burns feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Burns misses the body punch
and Judah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah lands with a shot to the body.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Judah connects with a body shot.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah scores with a leg kick.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah misses the jab.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Ras Li Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Judah moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Judah controls his hands. #T3#
Burns gets through Judah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Judah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Judah blocks a body shot from Burns .
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Judah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Judah can turn it around.
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Judah.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judah.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow.
Judah prevents a body shot from Burns .
Judah lands an uppercut.
Judah scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns prevents a body shot from Judah.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Judah manages to break the clinch.
Judah lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns off the cage and back into range.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts. #CL#
Judah tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ras Li Judah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 576
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Burns works Loveladdy's body with a nice hook.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loveladdy doesn't seem phased though.
Burns lands a head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Loveladdy blocks the leg kick.
Loveladdy is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Burns .
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Burns .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burns takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Loveladdy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Loveladdy has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Loveladdy blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short right from Loveladdy on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loveladdy prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy. #KD2#
Burns drops Loveladdy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Loveladdy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Loveladdy is rocked!
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 throws a big uppercut that drops Loveladdy! More strikes from Burns and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Loveladdy lies dazed against the cage as Burns celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
An out of breath Alex John Conor Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Judea misses with a wild body shot.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Judea throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Judea.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Judea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judea has time to react.
Judea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Judea misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Judea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judea staying out of range there.
Judea with a jab.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1-2. Burns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns moves away from the strike by Judea.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judea throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Judea.
Judea misses the shot to the body.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Judea misses.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Judea sees coming a mile off.
Burns fakes the leg kick and cracks Judea in the body.
Burns looks for the body kick but Judea saw that one coming.
Judea flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Burns throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Judea tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Judea back against the cage.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Judea.
Judea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Judea takes a 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Judea scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Judea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns presses Judea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Judea misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Judea blocks it.
Judea throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Judea misses with a punch on the inside.
Judea can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns throws a leg kick but Judea checks it.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Judea's ribs.
Judea throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a series of punches but Judea moves out of range.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns thumps Judea with a low kick.
Judea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Judea just manages to avoid it.
Burns blocks a jab.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Judea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judea just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judea's sensitive parts. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judea scrambles back to his feet.
Judea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Judea's head back.
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick from Burns .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burns checks a leg kick.
Judea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook.
Judea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Judea's head back.
Judea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns blocks a jab.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Judea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Judea drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judea throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Judea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns walks into a jab.
Judea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judea misses with a wild combination.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Judea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Judea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Judea throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Judea takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judea can do to turn this around?
Judea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot.
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
And Burns counters with a quick kick to the body but Judea blocks it.
Judea slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Judea moves away
and Judea counters with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Judea. That snapped Burns 's head back.
Judea cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Judea throws a body kick that misses.
Judea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Burns misses.
Judea blocks a jab.
Judea looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A head kick misses from Judea.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Judea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judea blocks the body kick.
Judea misses with a straight left.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judea.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judea. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judea at a distance.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Some bone on bone action there as Judea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Judea avoids the body shot from Burns .
It seemed like Judea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Judea.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns lands a front kick.#T3#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judea.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns with a nice cross.
Judea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judea. That did some damage!
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Judea misses with the combination.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Judea breaks away and moves out of range.
Judea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Judea is out of range. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Judea blocks the 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 throws a low kick, looking for Judea's leg but Judea calmly moves out of range.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judea throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Judea's corner calls for a 1-2. Judea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Judea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Judea.
Burns swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Judea misses with a kick to the body
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Burns misses with an uppercut
enabling Judea to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns thumps Judea with a low kick.
Judea lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns is looking to chop away at Judea's legs.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Judea's defenses.
Burns 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Judea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judea.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judea scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judea.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Judea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Burns misses with an uppercut. Judea saw that one coming.
Judea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Judea.
Judea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a hook. Judea ducked under it nicely.
Judea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
Judea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns scores with a jab. Judea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Judea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Burns feints and then cracks Judea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judea down.
Burns looks for the body kick but Judea saw that one coming.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Judea is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Judea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns tries to clinch up but Judea circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns lands the left hand.
A solid body kick from Burns .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns , as that shot connected.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns slips a straight right by Judea.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Judea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
Judea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Judea.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns thows a body kick. Judea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Judea 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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judea lands with a shot to the body.
Judea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Burns . Beautiful body shot.
Burns 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.
Judea throws a lazy body kick
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns avoids the head kick by Judea.
Judea misses with a looping left.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Judea throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Judea misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Judea is predictable there
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judea throws a fast counter high kick but Burns manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Judea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Judea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Judea flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Judea takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Judea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns .
Judea misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns moves out of range as Judea throws a body kick.
Nice body kick from Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Judea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Judea.
Judea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Burns tenderised Judea's leg. Judea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Judea pushes him off.#T4#
Judea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns blocks the body 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 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Judea throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a quick counter kick to the body but Judea avoids it.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Judea circles away.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Judea wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Judea swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Burns .
Burns moves out of range as Judea strikes.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Judea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Judea throws a leg kick that misses.
Judea looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 569
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Burns is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos 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.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Jab from Asztalos.
Burns throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Asztalos throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it. #T2#
Burns is leaning against Asztalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Asztalos presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.#T3#
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Asztalos.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Asztalos ducks down to avoid it.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns scores with a hook.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asztalos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Burns 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.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Burns has Asztalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns . #T1#
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Asztalos stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target. #CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with some punches. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asztalos. Asztalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns cracks Asztalos with an open hand slap.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos 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 dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asztalos. That did some damage!
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns slips under a jab.#T3#
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns tries a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asztalos, pushing him back against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
A body shot lands from Burns .
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Burns 's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Burns tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Burns lands a body punch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Asztalos breaks away and moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns 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.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asztalos doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.#CL#
Burns clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Asztalos.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns blocking some punches. #T4#
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a push kick but Beznisko slaps the foot to one side.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up with Burns , looking for a takedown. Beznisko pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beznisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beznisko keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beznisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beznisko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.#T1#
Beznisko walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Beznisko lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Beznisko on the inside.
I was talking to Beznisko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko. #BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Beznisko misses with a looping left.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beznisko was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beznisko ducks right into an uppercut from Burns . #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Burns , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Burns is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beznisko's calf.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beznisko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beznisko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Beznisko throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Beznisko throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beznisko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns is looking to clinch but Beznisko is avoiding it.
Beznisko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beznisko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beznisko scores with a hook.#T3#
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Beznisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Burns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beznisko throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Beznisko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beznisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns with a nice cross.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Beznisko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Beznisko avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burns is looking to control Beznisko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burns avoid being mounted?
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex John Conor Burns 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#
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Beznisko misses the jab.
Burns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a hook. Beznisko ducked under it nicely.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko throws a big shot that misses.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Burns wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Beznisko shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Beznisko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Burns 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Beznisko's defenses.
Beznisko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beznisko scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns lands a nice hook to Beznisko's body. Beznisko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns wants to clinch.
Beznisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Beznisko moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Beznisko lands a body shot.
Burns moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beznisko is looking to control Burns 's arms but Burns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beznisko has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Beznisko.
Beznisko avoiding damage.
Beznisko presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beznisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Beznisko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beznisko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Burns gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
Beznisko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Beznisko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as Beznisko tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
A combination from Beznisko does no damage.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Burns misses #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a shoot takedown. Burns fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Beznisko is proving a slippery customer.
Beznisko trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beznisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beznisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns pulls Beznisko in close to his closed guard and prevents Beznisko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beznisko is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Burns slips a jab from Beznisko.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beznisko 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 throws a push kick but Beznisko slaps the foot to one side.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Beznisko's shoulder, as Beznisko tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Beznisko throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns lands with a straight right. Beznisko didn't see that one coming.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
Burns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beznisko blocks it well.#T1#
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns tests Beznisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Beznisko moved out of range.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Beznisko moved out of range nicely.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko postures up.
Burns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beznisko lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beznisko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beznisko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Beznisko connects with a decent elbow.
Beznisko looks up at the clock and then as Burns takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beznisko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burns is looking for a sweep.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko postures up.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beznisko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beznisko taking a breather here.
Beznisko is working Burns over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko throwing strikes but Burns manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Beznisko regains half guard.#T3#
Burns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Burns 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.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Beznisko is defending the position.
Burns wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Burns stands up and beckons Beznisko to join him on the feet.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns misses with an uppercut. Beznisko saw that one coming.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns 's head.
Beznisko misses with a hook.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Beznisko throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beznisko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alex John Conor Burns just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Beznisko misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Beznisko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Beznisko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a jab when Beznisko was well out of range.
Beznisko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beznisko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beznisko.
Burns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beznisko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Beznisko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Beznisko down.
Beznisko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Beznisko misses with a wild combination.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .#T2#
Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beznisko misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Beznisko.
Burns keeps Beznisko at a distance using the push kick.
Beznisko throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beznisko tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Beznisko tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Beznisko 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 lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns slips under a jab.
Beznisko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Beznisko ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beznisko takes a step back to recover.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there #TD#
and Beznisko counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that.
Burns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beznisko won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Beznisko cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Burns holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beznisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beznisko stops Burns from standing up.
Beznisko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beznisko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beznisko misses with a looping right.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Burns 's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beznisko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Beznisko as he connects with a hook.
Beznisko tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beznisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Beznisko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns is looking to slow Beznisko down with leg kicks.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beznisko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beznisko throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beznisko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burns moves away from the strike by Beznisko.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Beznisko throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Beznisko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burns on his heels. He'll look to pass Burns 's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Burns controls Beznisko momentarily but Beznisko frees himself.
Beznisko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns 's head.
Burns pulls Beznisko in close to prevent any damage.
Beznisko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beznisko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beznisko pushing down on Burns 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beznisko manages to pass to mount!
Burns tries to lock up and control but Beznisko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beznisko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beznisko landing punches. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Beznisko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Burns is out cold - huge knockout for Beznisko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sergey Beznisko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 562
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Origi drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Origi is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Alex John Conor Burns has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Origi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Burns tries to clinch up but Origi circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Origi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
A cross from Origi lands.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Origi circles away.
Origi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns throws a low kick but Origi moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Origi misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Origi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Origi misses with a head kick.
Origi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Burns blocks a head kick by Origi.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Origi off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Origi checks a leg kick.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Origi's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi checks it.
Origi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Origi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Origi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Burns cracks Origi with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Origi throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Origi's front leg but catches the back leg as Origi tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Origi tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Origi takes one to the chin there.
Burns punishes Origi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Burns drives through and clinches with Origi against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Origi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Burns throws a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Burns thuds his right hand into Origi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns cracks the inside of Origi's front leg.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Origi doesn't seem bothered though.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Origi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Burns delivers a nice body kick.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Origi is out of range.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns misses with a hook. Origi ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Origi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
Origi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Burns misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Origi eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Origi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Origi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns tries to clinch
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Origi is able to avoid easily.
Origi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Origi moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Origi can do to turn this around?
Burns lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.#T3#
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns thows a leg kick but Origi checks it
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Burns thumps Origi with a low kick.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Origi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Origi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Origi down.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Origi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Origi! But no joy.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Origi.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex John Conor Burns 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Origi throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Origi's calf.
Origi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Origi.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Origi's defenses.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Origi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns tests Origi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Origi blocks a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Origi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Origi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Origi.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Burns wants to slow Origi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Origi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns lands with a hook. Origi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns . #T3#
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burns duly obliges.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Origi misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Origi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Burns .
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Beznisko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Burns trying to control here.
Beznisko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Burns tries to get to full guard but Beznisko has control of the leg.
Burns wants to control but Beznisko passes into side. #T1#
Beznisko trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns tries to buck Beznisko off but Beznisko is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Burns 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Beznisko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beznisko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Burns defending against the ground and pound.
Beznisko working away.
Beznisko landing strikes.
Burns is looking to regain half guard here but Beznisko keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Burns is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
Beznisko landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beznisko misses with the ground and pound.
Beznisko throws a strike aimed at the side of Burns 's head but Burns avoids it well.
Beznisko landing a few strikes.
Beznisko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Beznisko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beznisko on the ground.
Beznisko wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Beznisko working the ground and pound but Burns is defending the strikes.
Beznisko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Beznisko lands a nice forearm strike.
Burns is not content to let Beznisko control the position.
Burns is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beznisko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Beznisko working Burns over with strikes.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns wants to improve his position but Beznisko is controlling well.
Beznisko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko drops an elbow to the side of Burns 's head. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Beznisko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beznisko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Beznisko lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Beznisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beznisko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beznisko.
Beznisko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko is thwarting Burns 's attempts to control the position.
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko 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.
#R2#
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beznisko digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beznisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beznisko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beznisko missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Beznisko off balance momentarily.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko works the jab nicely.
Beznisko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns catches Beznisko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Beznisko throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beznisko.
Burns throws a leg kick
letting Beznisko counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beznisko takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Burns .#T1#
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Beznisko finds it's target.
Burns with a jab.
Beznisko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beznisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Beznisko counters with a stiff right hand.
Beznisko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beznisko checks a leg kick.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beznisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Beznisko as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Burns misses #TD2#
and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Beznisko prevents Burns from standing back up. #T2#
Beznisko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beznisko is working away from the top position though.
Burns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burns has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns has hold of Beznisko's hands but Beznisko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beznisko trying to control the pace.
Burns pushes Beznisko off looking to stand but Beznisko dives back in and keeps control.
Sergey Beznisko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Beznisko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beznisko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beznisko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beznisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burns controlling the position for now.
Beznisko is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beznisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Beznisko trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Beznisko with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beznisko lands a nice shot that snaps Burns 's head back.
Beznisko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns scores with a jab. Beznisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Beznisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Beznisko's leg but Beznisko calmly moves out of range.
Burns slips a straight right by Beznisko.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Beznisko.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beznisko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beznisko lands a jab.
Burns works the jab nicely.
Burns takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Beznisko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beznisko moves away from the strike by Burns .
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Beznisko lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Beznisko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns slips a jab from Beznisko.
Burns lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Beznisko misses.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko misses with an uppercut.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beznisko throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Burns . Beautiful body shot.
Beznisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Beznisko scores with a decent looking hook.
Beznisko throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Burns . No joy for Beznisko on that attempt.
Beznisko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
A left lands for Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Beznisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns looks to throw a body kick
letting Beznisko counter with a right hand.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Beznisko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Beznisko's ribs.
Beznisko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beznisko is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Beznisko breaks from the clinch.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko blocks a leg kick.
Beznisko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beznisko's head.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beznisko manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Beznisko's leg but Beznisko calmly moves out of range.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
A quick step to the side and Burns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beznisko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Burns throws a hook to the side of Beznisko's head but Beznisko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beznisko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Beznisko lands a nice hook to Burns 's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beznisko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beznisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beznisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beznisko.
Beznisko scores with a jab to the head.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns tries to work over Beznisko's front leg with a kick but Beznisko checks it.
Beznisko unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Beznisko misses with a few strikes there.
Burns thumps Beznisko with a low kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Beznisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Beznisko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beznisko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Beznisko drops Burns with a beautiful combination! Burns stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beznisko is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beznisko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Burns throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Beznisko sends Burns down but not out. Beznisko dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd goes nuts as Beznisko knocks Burns out cold with a massive hammerfist! Beznisko Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergey Beznisko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#672 Goodman v Quin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A big left from Burns misses.
Defoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns staying out of range there.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe misses the jab.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Defoe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Defoe moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
That kick from Defoe tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe avoids the body shot from Burns . #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns counters with a body kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
A jab from Defoe misses.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Burns moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Defoe's leg but Defoe calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Burns misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Burns slips under a jab.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns stuns Defoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Defoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Defoe down.
Burns punishes Defoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Defoe pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Burns .
Burns blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Burns misses with the head strike. #T3#
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Burns .
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns 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 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Defoe finds it's target.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Good work by Defoe as he checks the leg kick.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Defoe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Defoe slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns sizes up Defoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Defoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe lands with a nice body punch.
Defoe throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Defoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Defoe settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Defoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe blocks a leg kick.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands a right hand.
Defoe lands with a left to the head.
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Burns . #T3#
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Burns works on Defoe's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Burns .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns connects with the punch.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burns cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Defoe's hands.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Defoe checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Burns slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Defoe blocks the low kick.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Burns throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Defoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Defoe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Defoe pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns misses with a low kick.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burns .
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Defoe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Defoe digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Defoe gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Defoe tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Burns .
Defoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Burns working aggressively here.
Defoe tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Burns .
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Defoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Defoe pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a body punch. #T4#
Defoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A left hand lands to the body for Defoe.
A short right from Defoe.
Burns blocks a body shot from Defoe.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Defoe lands with a right to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Defoe.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Burns misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Menace Defoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Defoe looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Defoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Burns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Burns scores with a three punch combo!
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Defoe throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.#T1#
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Defoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Defoe throws a front kick aimed at Burns 's knee but Burns avoids it well.
Defoe misses with a head kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns .
Burns misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Burns throws a right hand that Defoe ducks under and follows up with a left that Defoe also avoids with ease.
A jab from Burns misses.
Defoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Defoe.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns feints and then cracks Defoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Defoe down.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A bone on bone clash there as Defoe blocks the leg kick.
Burns wants to clinch but Defoe slips to the side
and Defoe counters with a right hand to the body.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Burns misses.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns avoided it.#T3#
Burns throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns misses the jab.
Defoe misses with the body kick
and Burns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Crunch! Burns slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Burns misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Defoe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Defoe coming out on top.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Burns misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Defoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Defoe misses with a few strikes there.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burns !
Burns connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .#T1#
Burns cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Burns moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
Defoe checks a low kick from Burns .
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Defoe is able to avoid easily.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
It appears Defoe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Burns misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns misses with a low kick as Defoe jumps back.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Defoe lands with a nice body kick.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Defoe connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns connects with the punch.
Defoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Burns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns moves away from the strike by Defoe.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Burns has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe misses with a body kick.#T3#
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Defoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries to clinch there but Defoe circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Defoe ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Defoe throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns avoids the body shot from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns . #T4#
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot by Burns .
Burns cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Defoe throws a shot to the body.
Burns 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.
Defoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Burns throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 547
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Nixon's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Nixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon motions for Burns to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down. #CL2#
Nixon has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Nixon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands. #T2#
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Nixon.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon looks winded!
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands. #T4#
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Burns digs a right hand into Nixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nixon's gas tank.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nixon manages to circle out of the way.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up.
Jab from Burns .
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns lands with a cross.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nixon! But no joy.#T1#
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side of the head.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nixon takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Burns digs a good body shot into Nixon's ribs.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to chop away at Nixon's legs.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.#T2#
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sloppy strikes from Nixon. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
A good leg kick by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Nixon down.
Burns throws a push kick but Nixon slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Nixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns slips under a jab.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Nixon's leg but Nixon calmly moves out of range.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nixon duly obliges.
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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nixon tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Burns .
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nixon wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nixon tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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##CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns misses with some punches.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Stalling in the clinch from Nixon.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon is working Burns over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Burns misses with a body punch.
Nixon presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Nixon.
Nixon lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns working aggressively here.
Nixon is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Nixon lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burns cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nixon just manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Nixon checks a low kick from Burns .
Nixon feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Burns is looking to slow Nixon down with leg kicks.
Burns moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nixon lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nixon. That did some damage!
Burns wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon blocks a leg kick.
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
Burns moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns slips a straight right by Nixon.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Nixon clinches with his opponent.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nixon.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon lands a body punch.
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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Nixon prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Burns .
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Burns .
Burns tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns prevents a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns working aggressively here. #T4#
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with the head strike. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Nixon connects with a jab.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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 Alex John Conor Burns .
I think Burns 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 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 541
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Thrym.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Burns thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Thrym works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym misses the jab.
Burns is looking to wear down Thrym with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym looks to clinch
and Burns counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrym lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Thrym dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Thrym doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns catches Thrym with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrym staying out of range there.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Thrym up against the cage.
Thrym is trying to stall.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Thrym tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Thrym back against the cage.
Burns blocking some punches.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Burns tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it. #T3#
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Burns tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym lands a body shot. #BC2#
Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns cracks the inside of Thrym's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrym scores with a head kick. Burns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Thrym moved away.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .#T4#
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 an uppercut.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Thrym looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thrym walks into a left hand.
Thrym moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns connects with a body shot.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Thrym misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Thrym lands the left hand.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Thrym blocks the low kick.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym misses with a straight right.
Thrym misses with a kick to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thrym on the side of the head.
Thrym keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrym fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.#CL2#
Thrym pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrym can do to turn this around?
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Thrym takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns moves away from the strike by Thrym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Thrym misses.
Thrym throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym checks it.
Thrym lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thrym tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Thrym avoided it.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Thrym moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Thrym looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thrym at a distance.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrym lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Burns misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Burns is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrym looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns misses with a low kick.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Thrym is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns lunges at Thrym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrym's hand.
Burns throws a low kick but Thrym avoids it.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Thrym moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Thrym's head back.
Thrym 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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns tries to work over Thrym's front leg with a kick but Thrym checks it.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Thrym moves his leg out of the way.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Burns .
Thrym throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Thrym scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Thrym throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thrym counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Burns .
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns lands a jab to Thrym's midsection.
Thrym throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Burns catches Thrym with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym thumps Burns with a low kick.#T2#
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Thrym slips under a jab.
Burns takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Thrym is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thrym swinging wildly here.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Burns lands.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a nice leg kick.
Thrym wants to clinch.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns takes a swing at Thrym's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Burns with a jab.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns motions for Thrym to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns backing away here, and Thrym unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns throws a sloppy body shot
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym thumps Burns with a low kick.
Thrym checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Burns .
Thrym connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thrym wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Thrym lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burns will feel that in the morning.
Thrym throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thrym counters with a right hand to the body.
Thrym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns 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 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Burns tenderised Thrym's leg. Thrym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Thrym moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrym connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .#T1#
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Thrym checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thrym.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Burns .
Thrym avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym feints a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrym circles away.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrym tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Thrym has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrym is able to avoid easily.
Thrym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some wild striking there from Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thrym chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him. #CL2#
Thrym moves into the clinch successfully.
Thrym misses with a body punch. #T3#
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns is leaning against Thrym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns working aggressively here.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
Thrym stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Thrym throws a head punch that misses.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Burns .
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage. #T4#
Burns pushes Thrym back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym digs a right hand underneath Burns 's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thrym blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thrym.
Thrym can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thrym lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Thrym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thrym avoids it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns had his way with Rung Thrym in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns sizes up Thrym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
That kick from Thrym tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
A big left from Burns misses.
Thrym tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Jab by Burns .
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Thrym thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.#T1#
Thrym throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Thrym tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Thrym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Thrym was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Thrym checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Burns misses.
Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Thrym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Burns rushes Thrym and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Thrym stalling in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Burns lands a left hand.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Burns digs a good hook to Thrym's body.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thrym's sensitive parts.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Thrym saw it coming and moves away.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns slips a jab from Thrym.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Thrym's front leg but catches the back leg as Thrym tries to avoid it. #T4#
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns slips under a jab from Thrym.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Thrym - just one landing.
Burns tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thrym duly obliges.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns thuds a left hand into Thrym's body.
Thrym throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns 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 fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex John Conor Burns .
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Carr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carr throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Carr counters with a right hand to the body.
Carr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns throws a hook but Carr blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carr misses with a hook.
Carr avoids the body shot from Burns .
Carr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Carr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Burns cracks the inside of Carr's front leg.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Carr moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Carr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Carr checks it.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big left from Carr misses.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Carr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carr's calf.
Carr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Carr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns with a nice cross.
Burns is looking to chop away at Carr's legs.
Carr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns . #CL#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Carr swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Good body shot from Carr.
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Carr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Carr lands with a light punch inside.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Carr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Carr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Burns is leaning against Carr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Burns .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Carr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr lands a right hand.
Carr misses with some punches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrs head.
Carr misses with some punches.
Burns tries to work over Carr'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.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Carr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
enabling Carr to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns !
Carr misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Carr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Carr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burns with a body shot.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
Burns fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carr just manages to avoid it.
Burns misses with a looping right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Carr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns misses with a low kick.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Carr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns tries a low kick but Carr avoids it.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Carr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carr lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
Burns cracks Carr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carr takes one to the side of the head.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Burns connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns defending well as Carr loads up on a big left hand.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Carr. #T3#
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Carr moves his leg out of the way.
Carr scores with a spinning back kick!
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carr drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns swings for the body but Carr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Carr looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Carr.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carr moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carr moves away.
Carr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carr throws a good cross that connects.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looks for the body kick but Carr saw that one coming.
Carr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.#T1#
Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Carr throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Carr defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
Carr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Carr throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Carr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Carr blocks a low kick nicely.
Carr lands with a good body shot.
Carr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Carr misses. #T2#
Carr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carr lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns digs a good body shot into Carr's ribs.
Carr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns .
Carr takes one on the button.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carr finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carr.
Carr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns , as that shot connected.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns slips a straight right by Carr.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns takes a swing at Carr's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Carr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.#CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carr scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Carr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carr digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carr. #T4#
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr lands a body punch.
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carr misses with a body punch.
Carr pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Carr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Carr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carr thows a body kick. Burns tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carr jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Carr misses.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carr at a distance.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Carr's defenses.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Carr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Carr scores with a body shot.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr throws a solid leg kick but Burns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carr.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Burns slips under a jab from Carr.
Burns misses with a low kick. #T1#
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with a hook.
Burns feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
Carr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Carr throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carr thumps Burns with a low kick.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Carr avoided it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Carr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns checks a low kick from Carr.#T2#
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a leg kick which misses Carr's front leg but catches the back leg as Carr tries to avoid it.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Carr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
Carr digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Carr throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carr drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carr has time to react.
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Carr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carr.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
Carr moves away from the strike by Burns .
Carr connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Carr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Carr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns wants to slow Carr down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns avoids the body shot from Carr.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Carr manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carr.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carr. That did some damage!
Carr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carr thuds his shin into the meat of Burns 's side.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns takes a swing at Carr's ribcage but misses.
Burns 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.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Carr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Carr moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Carr misses.
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carr to score with a decent uppercut.
Carr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Burns wants to clinch.
Carr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns 's head backwards.
Carr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Carr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Carr with an uppercut!
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
Carr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cornelius Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carr momentarily.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Burns looks to clinch
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side 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!
Carr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns throws a hook but Carr avoids it easily.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Carr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Carr should have avoided that one.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carr.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Carr tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Carr down.
Carr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carr takes one to the chin there.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carr lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns blocks a jab.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns thumps Carr with a low kick.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Carr scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Carr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Carr throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns .
A head punch on the inside from Carr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carr.
Burns tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Carr lands a right hand.
Carr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Alex John Conor Burns , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 536
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bashorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a few strikes there.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns thuds his right hand into Bashorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns tries to clinch up but Bashorov circles away and keeps his distance.
Bashorov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov jabs at Burns 's body.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Nice body kick there by Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Bashorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the head.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Bashorov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns feints and then cracks Bashorov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashorov down.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Bashorov saw it coming and moves away.
Bashorov blocks a leg kick.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Burns misses.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target. #T2#
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.
Burns 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.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashorov avoids a kick to the body.
Bashorov looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Bashorov moves out of range as Burns strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Bashorov blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there #TD#
so Bashorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns trying to control the position.
Bashorov trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Bashorov won't allow Burns to sweep him here. #T3#
Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns is trying to hold Bashorov in close to prevent damage but Bashorov has managed to pass into half guard.
Bashorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashorov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burns preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burns has hold of Bashorov's hands but Bashorov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
Bashorov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bashorov in particular looking to stall.
Bashorov is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bashorov wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bashorov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns is not content to let Bashorov control the position.
Burns is trying is best to control the position here.
Bashorov trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bashorov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns misses with a hook. Bashorov ducked under it nicely.
Bashorov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Bashorov swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bashorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Bashorov tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Bashorov drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Bashorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bashorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Bashorov checks a leg kick.
Bashorov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Jab, jab by Bashorov - just one landing.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bashorov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bashorov is in Burns 's guard.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns is pulling down on Bashorov's head to control his posture. #T2#
Bashorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns wants to sweep here but Bashorov controlling him for the moment.
Burns looking to control.
Bashorov stops Burns from standing up.
Burns looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burns trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Bashorov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Bashorov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but Bashorov is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Bashorov there.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burns is pulling down on Bashorov's head to control his posture.
Bashorov trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Burns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bashorov trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bashorov stops Burns from standing up.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Bashorov is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bashorov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Burns looking to control.
Bashorov sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Burns pushes Bashorov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bashorov throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns throws a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Burns lands a jab to Bashorov's midsection.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Burns .
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Bashorov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Bashorov misses its intended target.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bashorov gets a double leg takedown into Burns 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns wants to stand up but Bashorov is controlling him. #T1#
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Bashorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bashorov is controlling him.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns , not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
A leg kick checked by Bashorov.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bashorov loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Bashorov misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Burns tries to counter with a clinch but Bashorov shakes him off and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Burns misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Bashorov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns staying out of range there.
Bashorov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Bashorov throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Burns .
A big right from Burns misses.
Bashorov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Bashorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Bashorov. That snapped Burns 's head back.
Bashorov swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov misses with a looping left.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Bashorov throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Bashorov goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Burns .
Burns throws out a loose jab but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov misses with a looping left.#TD#
Bashorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Burns has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bashorov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Bashorov controls his hands.
Bashorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bashorov tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it. #TD#
Bashorov pulls guard successfully.
Bashorov keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Bashorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bashorov misses the target.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Burns blocks a jab.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Bashorov walks into a jab.
Bashorov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns digs a good body shot into Bashorov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov blocks the body kick.
Bashorov throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws the left hand but Bashorov avoids the punch easily.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bashorov 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.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns tries to clinch but Bashorov is having none of it.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Burns does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
That kick from Burns tenderised Bashorov's leg. Bashorov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bashorov misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Burns . No joy for Bashorov on that attempt. #CL2#
Burns has Bashorov up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bashorov.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov prevents a body shot from Burns .
Bashorov blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Bashorov decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bashorov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.#SUB#
Bashorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burns stays in close to Bashorov's body and controls the position.
Bashorov trying to keep a closed guard but Burns is proving a slippery customer.
Bashorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3##ES2#
Burns pushes Bashorov off and gets back to his feet.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns cracks Bashorov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bashorov lands a slapping body shot.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns is looking to slow Bashorov down with leg kicks.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bashorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burns lands a front kick.#T4#
Bashorov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bashorov's sensitive parts.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses with a straight left.
Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bashorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Bashorov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Bashorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bashorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bashorov.
Bashorov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Bashorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Bashorov slips under a jab.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burns defends it nicely.
Burns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bashorov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Bashorov blocks the low kick.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a straight right hand.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Bashorov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Bashorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashorov ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashorov 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.
Bashorov moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns .
Bashorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Burns catches Bashorov right on the button with a cross.
Karim Bashorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashorov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashorov misses with a straight right.
Donk. Bashorov catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Bashorov moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Bashorov's ribs.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Bashorov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bashorov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Bashorov ducks down to avoid it.
Bashorov throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
Burns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Bashorov.
Bashorov has a takedown stuffed.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bashorov. That did some damage!
Bashorov looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns slips a jab from Bashorov.
Burns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bashorov misses with the combination.
Bashorov misses the jab.#T4#
A big left from Burns misses.
Bashorov shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Bashorov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bashorov checks a leg kick nicely.
Burns throws a body punch but Bashorov moves out of range.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bashorov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Bashorov had a free shot at his head there.
Burns digs a good body shot into Bashorov's ribs.
Bashorov throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Bashorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burns on his heels. He'll look to pass Burns 's guard now, I'm sure.
Bashorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Bashorov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns 's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 533
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carr misses the jab.
We've been informed that Carr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice cross by Carr.
Carr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Nice cross by Carr.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns .
Carr misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Carr.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Carr counters with a low kick, right behind Burns 's knee.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carr is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Carr tries to clinch but Burns moves away
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Carr misses with a body shot.
Carr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Burns on the side 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!
Burns tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Carr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Burns misses.
Cornelius Carr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr checks the leg kick.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns is looking to slow Carr down with leg kicks.
Carr walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns tried to counter with a leg kick but Carr avoided it.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Carr misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carr.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target. #T2#
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carr. That did some damage!
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Carr's leg but Carr calmly moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Carr.
Carr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns .
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Carr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Carr throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Carr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Carr throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Carr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carr.
Carr loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns connects with a crisp jab.
Burns is looking to chop away at Carr's legs. #T3#
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Carr's defenses.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.#TD#
Carr gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Carr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carr lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Carr avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Carr.
Carr has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carr.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Carr lands a left hand.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Carr.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Carr.
Carr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Carr controls his hands.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Carr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carr slips under a jab from Burns .
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Carr down.
Carr misses with an uppercut.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Carr checks it.
Burns misses with the combination.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Carr ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Burns misses.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
Carr throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carr's hands.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Carr saw it coming and moves away.
Carr misses with a hook to the body
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns connects with an 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!
Burns connects with the punch.#T1#
Carr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carr punishes Burns 's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Carr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Carr scores with a push kick.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Carr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carr to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr 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.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns misses with the combination. #T2#
Carr 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.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Carr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns scores with a jab. Carr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carr wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carr in his tracks.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Burns moves away from the strike by Carr.
A telegraphed right hand from Carr misses the target.
Carr lands a nice hook to Burns 's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carr tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
Burns scores with a body shot. #T3#
Burns catches Carr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carr's head backwards.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
Burns cracks the inside of Carr's front leg.
Carr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns swings for the body but Carr moves out of range.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Carr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carr tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
As Carr backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Carr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carr feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Carr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Carr throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Carr down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burns throws a push kick but Carr slaps the foot to one side.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns . That's going to slow Carr down.
A jab from Carr misses.
Burns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns throws a leg kick but Carr moved away.
Burns moves out of range as Carr strikes.
Carr staying out of range there.
Carr lands a jab to the nose.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Carr.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carr sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carr!
Carr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
A jab lands there for Carr.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carr missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carr throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Carr misses with an uppercut.
Carr lands a body shot.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Carr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns is looking to chop away at Carr's legs.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carr throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Carr moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carr moves out of range of the strikes.
Carr looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns slips under a jab.
As Carr backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carr checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Carr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Carr throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Cornelius Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carr.
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!
Carr dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
Carr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Carr looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns thumps Carr with a low kick.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carr.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Burns looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Carr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carr throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Carr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carr throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Carr misses with a looping left.
A jab from Carr misses.
Carr 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.
Carr misses with a looping right.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Carr backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Carr's head back.
Carr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carr loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Carr's head but Carr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns lands a nice hook to Carr's body. Carr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Carr.#T4#
A jab from Carr misses.
Burns lands a jab.
Burns thuds his shin into the meat of Carr's side.
Carr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carr looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
Burns misses with a low kick as Carr jumps back.#TD#
Burns decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carr actively working from the bottom here.
Burns controlling the pace.
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Carr is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cornelius Carr.
I think Burns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Beast is positioning himself well to prevent Burns advancing to mount.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is refusing to be controlled, as Burns sits in half guard.
Burns seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Burns trying to control from Beast's half guard. Beast has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Beast slips under a jab from Burns .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Beast.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Beast's knee but Beast avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Beast sets himself, and Burns steps forward looking for the clinch! Beast avoids it this time.
Beast lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns throws a leg kick but Beast checks it.
Beast thuds a left hand into Burns 's body.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Beast misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Burns blocks the leg kick.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns cracks Beast with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beast takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns avoids the body shot from Beast.
Burns wants to counter the offense by Beast and move into the clinch position.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beast is able to avoid easily.
Beast lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beast doesn't seem phased though.
Burns connects with the punch.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beast tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Beast's guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
Burns trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Beast slips a jab from Burns .
Beast walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
A big left from Beast misses.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beast lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Beast connects with a jab.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beast digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Burns .
Burns misses with a body shot.
Beast slips a jab from Burns .
An inside leg kick from Beast misses.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns works Beast's body with a nice hook.
Burns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beast avoids it really well and circles away.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Beast digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Beast swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Burns tenderised Beast's leg. Beast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beast avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
As Burns looks to move away, Beast throws a big counter combo but Burns just gets out of the way.
Beast scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Beast moves away from the strike by Burns .
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Beast does no damage.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beast tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Beast.
Burns misses with a hook.
Beast stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns .
Burns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Beast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Beast moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Burns tries to work over Beast's front leg with a kick but Beast checks it.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beast throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Beast moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns .
Beast lands with a good body shot.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Beast's leg but Beast calmly moves out of range.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into Beast's guard.
Burns passes into half guard.
Burns tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Beast is not content to let Burns control the position.
Beast wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Beast off the cage and back into range.
Beast throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns 's head.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Beast off the cage and back into range.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Beast counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns throws a head kick but Beast moves out of range. #T1#
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beast's calf.
Beast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beast misses with a straight left.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns slips under a jab.
Beast throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Beast blocks the low kick.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beast's head.
Billy Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Beast is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns . Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Beast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Burns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Beast blocks it well.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Burns scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beast tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beast 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 Beast.
Burns wants to counter the offense by Beast and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Beast is out of range.
Burns blocks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Dynasty 1: Genesis
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from D Amato finds it's target.
D Amato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D Amato moves away.
D Amato slips a jab from Burns .
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns blocks a jab.
D Amato moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
D Amato blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
D Amato has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
D Amato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
D Amato misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from D Amato fails to land.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Burns .
D Amato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
D Amato lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of D Amato backwards.
D Amato cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Burns .
Burns lands with a right to the head.
D Amato working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Burns .
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
D Amato working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from D Amato.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns tries to work over D Amato'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.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
D Amato has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato tries a quick counter leg kick but Burns is wise to it.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles D Amato. D Amato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
D Amato lands a slapping body shot.
D Amato misses with a head kick.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but D Amato manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
D Amato is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
D Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
D Amato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Amato can do to turn this around?
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
D Amato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns slips a jab from D Amato.#T1#
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits D Amatos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns throws a hook but D Amato blocks it.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. D Amato doesn't seem phased though.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and D Amato counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with an uppercut.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. D Amato really felt that one!
Michael D Amato seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. D Amato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
D Amato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
D Amato scores with a hook.
D Amato takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
A shot in the inside from D Amato.
Burns blocks a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns gets through D Amato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns tries to clinch there but D Amato circles away.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
As D Amato tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but D Amato manages to avoid the attempt.
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns dips to his left and cracks D Amato with an uppercut!#T1#
D Amato walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but D Amato ducks down to avoid it.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
D Amato misses with a right hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns cracks D Amato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from D Amato misses.
D Amato throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
D Amato lands a nice shot to the body.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Burns tried to score with a low kick but D Amato checks it.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. D Amato should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
Burns slips under a jab.#CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
D Amato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A nice left hand lands by D Amato.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns tries to work over D Amato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Michael D Amato was interviewed post fight and said 'Whoop ass or get your ass whooped I got Whooped too day!'.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Burns .
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns .
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Burns checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Burns pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns blocking some punches. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Burns digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Burns working aggressively here. #T3#
Burns pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Burns tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns 's brow.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns . #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons'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#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.#T1#
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns prevents Fitzsimmons from breaking the clinch.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .#T2#
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Burns digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick. #CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns lands a left hand. #ROC#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Burns .
Burns lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fitzsimmons to his knees! Burns keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
An out of breath Alex John Conor Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 515
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
Burns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carr.
A big left from Carr misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Carr.
Burns lands with a shot to the body.
Carr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carr scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Carr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carr.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Carr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Burns lands a jab to the head.
Carr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burns . That one must have hurt.#T1#
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Carr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns slips a jab from Carr.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Carr manages to avoid it.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Carr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns clobbers Carr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns feints and then cracks Carr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carr down.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carr throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carr connects with a body shot that sends Burns 's belly button to the back.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Burns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carr counters with a left to the body.
Burns throws a head kick but Carr moves out of range.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Carr counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns connects with a jab.
Carr connects with a body shot.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
As Carr tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Carr manages to avoid the attempt.
Carr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns misses the body punch
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carr lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Carr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
A big left from Carr misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Carr tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns blocks a head kick by Carr.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Carr ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carr checks it well.
Carr throws out a powerful jab.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carr digs a good body shot into Burns 's ribs.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns moves forwards but Carr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Carr takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Carr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Burns jabs Carr right on the nose. Carr blinks but takes it well.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carr.
Carr looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Carr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Burns is looking to counter with a body kick.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carr counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Carr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Carr.
Carr jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Carr misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Burns 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.
Carr fails to land with a series of punches.
Carr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Carr misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Carr misses with a straight left.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.
Burns tests Carr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Burns misses.
Carr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Carr is just out of range.
Carr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Carr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carr just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Carr tenderised Burns 's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Burns tries to work over Carr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with some punches.
Carr lands with a short shot to the head.
Carr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns blocks a body shot from Carr.
Carr blocks a body shot from Burns .
A short body shot lands from Carr as the two fighters clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Carr.
Carr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Carr working aggressively here.
Carr blocking some punches.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #T2#
Carr misses with the head strike.
Carr lands with a left to the head.
Carr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carr misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr works on Burns 's body with a couple of short punches.
Carr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Carr.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Carr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carr lands a left hand.
Carr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Carr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carr lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carr lands a body punch.
Carr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carr gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Carr pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Cornelius Carr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carr lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!#BC2#
Carr breaks the clinch.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carr can pounce on him.
Carr misses with a low kick.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Carr misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Carr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts.
Carr scores with a hook.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carr throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Cornelius Carr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carr defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carr! But no joy.
Carr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Burns checks the leg kick.
Carr checks a leg kick nicely.
Carr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carr. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carr lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Carr.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carr.
Burns throws a body punch but Carr moves out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carr misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Burns
letting Carr counter with a right hand.
Carr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Carr 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#
Carr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns is looking to slow Carr down with leg kicks.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carr was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Carr throws a shot to the body.
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carr.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Carr misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns 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 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Carr.#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Carr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Carr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carr blocks an uppercut.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carr lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Carr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carr lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Carr.
Carr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Carr.
A short right from Carr on the inside.
Carr works on Burns 's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Carr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carr ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns looks to land a left hand but Carr moved out of range nicely.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carr's corner calls for a 1-2. Carr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Carr misses with a looping left.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns 's hands.
Carr stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns takes one on the button.
Carr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Carr throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #KD2#
Carr cracks Burns with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carr has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Burns to stand back up!
Burns tries to clinch there but Carr circles away.
Carr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carr. That's going to slow Burns down. #T3#
Carr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carr lands a hook that stumbles Burns back into the cage. Carr follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Burns to the canvas! Carr pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Burns has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cornelius Carr!
Cornelius Carr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Cornelius Carr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 511
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Wisk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Burns throws a leg kick but Wisk moved away.
Wisk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Burns misses. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wisk lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Burns misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Wisk's ribcage. Wisk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Wisk blocking some punches.
Wisk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Wisk is working Burns over against the cage.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wisk is breathing heavily.
Burns gets through Wisk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wisk.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Burns misses with some punches.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wisk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wisk misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Wisk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
A body shot lands from Burns .
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 digs a right hand underneath Wisk's ribcage. Wisk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Wisk's head.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns works on Wisk's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Wisk lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Burns pushes Wisk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Burns .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wisk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Wisk gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wisk lands with a left to the head.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Wisk pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk lands a left hand.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
Burns misses with some punches.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wisk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burns can turn it around.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wisk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Burns .
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns pushes Wisk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
Burns is leaning against Wisk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Wisk is rocked!
Burns cracks Wisk with a nice body shot.
Oh Wisk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns digs a right hand underneath Wisk's ribcage. Wisk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wisk seems to have got his legs back now.
Wisk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns pushes Wisk against the cage. Burns is working some dirty boxing. Burns pushes off with a quick right hook! Wisk goes down! Wisk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burns moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alex John Conor Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 507
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Nice body punch from Burns .
Jab from Burns .
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wisk.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Wisk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Wisk.
Wisk stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wisk is looking to chop away at Burns 's legs.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Burns forces Wisk back against the cage and clinches.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns lands a right hand.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wisk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wisk takes a shot to the head.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Burns digs a right hand into Wisk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wisk's gas tank.
Wisk lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wisk.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Burns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wisk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burns can turn it around.
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 scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wisk backwards. #T2#
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns presses Wisk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like MC Wisk has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Wisk is breathing heavily.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns is leaning against Wisk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
A bit of stalling here from Burns .
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Wisk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wisk misses with some punches. #T3#
Wisk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns is working Wisk over against the cage.
I was talking to Wisk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns is leaning against Wisk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Burns .
Wisk prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk blocking some punches.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Wisk takes a shot to the head.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns . #T4#
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns gets through Wisk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD2#
Burns drops Wisk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wisk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Wisk is rocked!
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wisk with a big uppercut! Wisk tries to clinch up but Burns pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wisk to the mat! Wisk covers up and Burns unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex John Conor Burns !
Our winner, Alex John Conor Burns , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
A left lands for Origi.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Origi.
A left lands for Burns .
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Origi walks into a stiff left hand from Burns .#CL2#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Origi working aggressively here.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Origi as Burns tries to tie him up. #BC#
Origi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a jab.
Origi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Origi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Origi is just out of range.
Origi is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Origi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi lands a jab to the nose.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Burns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Origi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns 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 swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns dips to his left and cracks Origi with an uppercut!
Origi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Nice shot by Origi.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Origi. That did some damage!
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi connects with the punch.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Burns lands a jab.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Origi misses with the combination.
Origi staying out of range there.
Burns lands a head kick. Origi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Origi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Origi misses.
Burns throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Burns throws a series of punches but Origi avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns .
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Origi's knee but Origi avoids it well.
Burns throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Burns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burns closes the distance but Origi moves to the side
and Origi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Origi ducks down to avoid it.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Origi.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Origi on the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Origi throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Origi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
A left lands for Burns .
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Origi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Origi blocks a jab.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Burns , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
Origi slips under a jab from Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Origi up against the cage.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi working aggressively here. #BC#
Origi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Origis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Origi.
Origi tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Origi throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Burns lands.
Origi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Burns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Burns moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Burns jabs at Origi's body.
Burns tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
No joy there for Origi, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Origi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOrigi.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Origi misses with a head kick.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws the left hand but Origi avoids the punch easily.
Origi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Origi swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
Burns jabs Origi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns is looking to slow Origi down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Origi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Origi throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Origi avoids the body shot from Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Origi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
Origi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns .
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Origi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Origi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Origi.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Origi misses the jab.
Origi throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Origi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Origi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns misses with a hook.
As Burns backs away, Origi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Origi jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Origi tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns tries to counter with a clinch but Origi shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns throws a leg kick but Origi moved away.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Origi's sensitive parts.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Origi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Burns is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Burns avoids the head kick by Origi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns 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#
Origi 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.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Origi scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Burns .
Origi sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Origi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns .
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a left and a right that stings Origi. #T1#
Origi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Origi checks a low kick from Burns .
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Burns catches Origi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Origi.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Origi.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Origi misses with a straight left.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Origi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Origi's ribcage but misses.
Origi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Origi's head backwards.
Burns thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Origi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns checks a low kick from Origi.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Origi has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Origi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Origi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Origi lands with a right to the head.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Origi misses with some punches.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi 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 tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Origi or not. #BC#
Origi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Origi at a distance.
Origi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Origi in his tracks.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Origi counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alex John Conor Burns just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi staying out of range there.
Origi loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .#T1#
Origi moves away from the strike by Burns .
Donk. Burns catches Origi right on the button with a cross.
Burns swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Origi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns lands a jab.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Origi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burns staying out of range there.
Origi misses with a low kick.
Burns flicks out a counter leg kick but Origi steps away.
Burns tries to clinch up but Origi circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns moves out of range as Origi strikes.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Origi's leg but Origi calmly moves out of range.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Origi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns slips under a jab.
Burns throws out a counter right but Origi avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Origi.
Burns misses with the body kick
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Origi's head back.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Origi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Origi in his tracks.
Origi throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
A little feinted left hand from Origi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Burns .
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Origi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burns avoids the head kick by Origi.
Burns lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Origi ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Origi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Burns darts in and clinches Origi up against the cage.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Origi controls his hands.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Origi up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns misses with some punches.
Origi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Origi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns stalling in the clinch but Origi improves position.
Divock Origi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Origi misses with some punches.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Origi's elbow.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Burns lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Origi is rocked!
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Origi blocking some punches.
Origi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Origi tries to break the clinch but Burns is controlling the position.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
A short left from Burns .
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns keeps control of Origi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Origi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Origi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Origi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns working aggressively here.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burns 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Alex John Conor Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okunaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with some punches.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okunaba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns cracks Okunaba with a nice body shot.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Burns .
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba looks winded!
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Burns tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage 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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okunaba connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns misses with some punches.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okunaba.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Okunaba.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba. #T3#
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns working aggressively here. #T4#
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns stalling in the clinch but Okunaba improves position.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
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 misses with a double jab.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Okunaba.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.#T1#
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Burns is looking to control Okunaba's arms but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Burns .
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns presses Okunaba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Burns .
A short left from Burns .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A short right from Burns .
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head. #ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns .
Burns is leaning against Okunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns . #T4#
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Burns working aggressively here.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Okunaba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Okunaba drops to his knees and Burns pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Death Squad 364:Davis v Gordon
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Burns tries to clinch but Hanzzle moves out of range.
Hanzzle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Hanzzle in a clinch.
Hanzzle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Hanzzle tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hanzzle tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Hanzzle back against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Hanzzle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzzle tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Hanzzle misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzzle backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzzle blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with a body punch.
Hanzzle blocks an uppercut.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzzle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hanzzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzzle throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Burns lands a left hand.
A short right from Burns .
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns gets through Hanzzle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns tries to work over Hanzzle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzzle working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Hanzzle.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzzle prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Hanzzle avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle being controlled against the cage.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
A short right from Hanzzle on the inside.
Hanzzle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Burns .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hanzzle misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Hanzzle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Hanzzle's takedown attempt.
Hanzzle prevents a body shot from Burns .
A head punch on the inside from Hanzzle fails to land.
Hanzzle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzzle fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanzzle.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzzle controls the action.
Hanzzle tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Hanzzle back against the cage.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Hanzzle's ribcage. Hanzzle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanzzle looks winded!#T3#
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzzle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanzzle can turn it around.
Burns gets through Hanzzle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hanzzle.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzzle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanzzle can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Hanzzle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
Burns misses with a body punch.
A short right from Burns .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Hanzzle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanzzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanzzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Hanzzle - that landed with a thud.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Hanzzle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanzzle.
Hanzzle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hanzzle.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Yuri Hanzzle has been cut.
Burns lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Hanzzle avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hanzzle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanzzle off the cage and back into range.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Hanzzle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Hanzzle misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Hanzzle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Hanzzle with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns .
Hanzzle throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns wobbles Hanzzle with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Burns dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Hanzzle to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 485 OLYMPICS
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1#
Highjack misses with a body shot.
Highjack thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Highjack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Highjack misses with the head strike. #BC#
Highjack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns .
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns tries to clinch but Highjack moves away
and Highjack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Highjack is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Highjack looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Highjack tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Highjack feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Highjack then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Highjack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Highjack backs up against the cage. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Highjack there.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Highjack's head coaches at Blackthorn Reborn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Highjack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Highjack keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Highjack working aggressively here.
Highjack lands a hook to the side of the head.
Highjack using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Highjack controls the action.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Highjacks head.
Highjack throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A hook to the body from Burns .
Highjack misses with the head strike. #T2#
Highjack scores with an uppercut up 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!#BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns looks to land a combination. Highjack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highjack throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Remi Highjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns motions for Highjack to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Highjack throws a leg kick that misses.
Highjack throws a big shot that misses.
Highjack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
A big left from Highjack misses.
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Highjack misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Highjack stumbling back into the cage.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Highjack throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
Donk. Burns catches Highjack right on the button with a cross.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Highjack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns throws a body punch but Highjack moves out of range.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Highjack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Highjack throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Highjack takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Highjack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Highjack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Burns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Highjack throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Highjack moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Highjack is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Highjack circles away and we're back to standing.
Remi Highjack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
Burns avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns ! But no joy.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Highjack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Highjack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Highjack is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highjack thumps Burns with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Burns .
Burns is looking to clinch but Highjack is avoiding it.
Highjack punishes Burns 's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Highjack pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns works on Highjack's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns cracks Highjack with a nice body shot.
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 Remi Highjack 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#
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Highjack stuffs the takedown.
Highjack connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Highjack pushes him off.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Highjack at a distance.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Highjack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Burns .
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highjack. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Highjack lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highjack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Burns wants to clinch.
Highjack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Highjack tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Highjack connects with the punch.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns dives in and grabs Highjack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Highjack pushes down on Burns 's head and hops out.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highjack throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Highjack throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Highjack 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.
Highjack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Highjack is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highjack.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Highjack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Burns .#CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Highjack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highjack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Highjack.
Burns blocks a body shot from Highjack.
Burns prevents a body shot from Highjack. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Highjack moves away and avoids it.
Burns avoids the body shot from Highjack.
Highjack scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns throws a right and a left that Highjack avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Highjack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Highjack swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Highjack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highjack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highjack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Highjack ducks under a wild hook from Burns .
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Jab by Burns .
Burns misses with a low kick.
Highjack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Highjack lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Highjack walks into a jab.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Highjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highjack throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Highjack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highjack. Highjack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highjack throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Highjack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Highjack throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Highjack slips a jab from Burns .
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Highjack.
A swing and a miss from Burns .
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Burns forces Highjack back against the cage and clinches.
Highjack misses with some punches.
A short right from Highjack.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Highjack can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Highjack.
A short uppercut from Highjack.
Burns tries a body shot but Highjack blocks it.
Highjack blocking some punches.
Highjack misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Highjack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns .
Highjack scores with a shot to the body.
Highjack lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highjack throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Highjack, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Highjack misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Highjack is looking to counter punch.
Highjack swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highjack slips a jab and a cross from Burns . #CL2#
Burns instigates a clinch.
Highjack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Highjack. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Highjack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Highjack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highjack's elbow.
A short left from Highjack.
Highjack lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highjack lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Highjack.
Highjack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Highjack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Highjack tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Highjack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns 's face. #CUT#
It looks like Alex John Conor Burns has been cut.
Highjack scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Highjack drops Burns onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Burns is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Highjack finish him?
Highjack lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Burns to his knees! Highjack keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Highjack!
Remi Highjack thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Death Squad 348:Alex v Lester
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jangles. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns throws a head kick but Jangles moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jangles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Jangles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns 's head backwards.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Lester Jangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jangles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jangles misses with a leg kick
and Burns counters with a head kick. That will keep Jangles thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jangles lands with a cross.
Jangles cracks the inside of Burns 's front leg.
Jangles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Jangles down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Jangles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Lester Jangles has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burns clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Jangles misses with a low kick.
Jangles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jangles misses with a hook.#T1#
Jangles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jangles missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Jangles counters with an outside leg kick.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Jangles counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burns tries to work over Jangles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns blocks a body shot from Jangles.
Good body shot from Burns .
A hook to the body from Jangles.
Jangles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jangles.
Burns working aggressively here.
Jangles scores with a hook to the body.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jangles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jangles misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Burns misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jangles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jangles lands with a right to the head.
Jangles misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jangles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jangles keeps the fight on the outside.
Jangles blocks a head kick by Burns .
Jangles turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jangles scores with a kick to the body.
Burns lands a glancing blow to the side of Jangles's head.
Jangles misses with a head kick.
Jangles scores with a push kick.
Jangles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jangles. That's going to slow Burns down. #T3##CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Jangles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Jangles.
Jangles lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns .
A head punch on the inside from Jangles fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jangles.
Jangles scores with a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Jangles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Jangles swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jangles misses with a body punch.
Jangles throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Jangles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jangles's knee momentarily.
Burns takes a swing at Jangles's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jangles. That's going to slow Burns down.
Jangles misses with an uppercut.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jangles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Jangles blocks the low kick.
Jangles throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jangles connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Burns walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jangles.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burns slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Jangles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles'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#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jangles.#CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jangles, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jangles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jangles motions for Burns to come forward. Jangles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jangles lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns throws a body punch but Jangles moves out of range.
Jangles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Jangles slams his shin into Burns 's torso.
Jangles misses with a kick to the body.
Burns 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.
Jangles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jangles. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
Jangles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Jangles. #T1#
Jangles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burns takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Jangles.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses.
Jangles lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Burns .
Jangles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Burns is looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jangles.
Jangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jangles tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jangles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jangles throws a leg kick but Burns checks it. #T2#
Jangles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jangles throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns moves out of range as Jangles strikes.
Jangles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Jangles counter with a right hand.
Burns blocks a jab.
Jangles scores with a head kick.
Jangles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jangles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jangles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Jangles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jangles cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns throws a hook but Jangles avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jangles.
Jangles throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Burns .
Jangles throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jangles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Jangles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Jangles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jangles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jangles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns avoids the head kick by Jangles.
Jangles throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jangles manages to circle out of the way.
Lester Jangles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Jangles.
Burns 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jangles throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Jangles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Jangles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jangles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Jangles misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Jangles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Jangles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by Jangles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jangles scores with a nice body kick.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
It looks like Burns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jangles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns 's sensitive parts.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jangles throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jangles lands a nice hook to Burns 's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jangles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jangles avoids the head kick by Burns .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jangles's corner calls for a 1-2. Jangles obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Jangles.
Jangles feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Nice cross by Jangles.
Jangles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jangles throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Burns is looking to clinch but Jangles is avoiding it.
Jangles throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Jangles is out of range.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alex John Conor Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns throws a hook but Jangles blocks it.
Jangles throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jangles misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns working aggressively here.
Jangles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Jangles misses with the head strike.
Jangles lands a nice shot to the body.
Jangles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jangles misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jangles.
Burns will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jangles throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
A nice right hand lands inside from Jangles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jangles.
Jangles blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jangles fails to land.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Jangles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Jangles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A short right from Burns .
Jangles misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jangles lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jangles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jangles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns s head.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jangles lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
A hook to the body from Burns .
Jangles jumps guard but Burns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jangles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns is looking to control Jangles's arms but Jangles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jangles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jangles struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jangles.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jangles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Jangles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jangles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Jangles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jangles drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Jangles counters with a good, hard body kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Burns . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns .
Both fighters circling a little - Jangles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jangles is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Jangles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jangles 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Jangles!
A less than humble Lester Jangles misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Death Squad 344:Heart v Sionis
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Shephard throws a combination that misses
letting Burns counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Shephard has been cut.
Burns 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shephard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Shephard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shephard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at UHK, Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .
Shephard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Shephard's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns feints and then cracks Shephard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shephard down.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shephard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shephard blocks a jab.
Shephard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns keeps Shephard at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Shephard 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 moves away from the strike by Shephard.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Shephard.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shephard is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Shephard.
Burns throws a head kick but Shephard moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shephard! But no joy.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns sizes up Shephard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shephard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns catches Shephard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Shephard swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
A countering left hand to the body from Shephard misses.#CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Shephard.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Shephard controls the action.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Shephard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Shephard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns . #T3##BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Burns .#CUT#
The cut above Jack Shephard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Shephard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Shephard in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Shephard controls his hands.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Shephard.
Burns tries to work over Shephard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shephard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shephard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shephard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shephard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shephard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shephard has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Burns .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Burns . #CUT#
Jack Shephard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Shephard's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shephard. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shephard throws out the jab.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Shephard scores with a jab to the head.
Burns scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Shephard's cut.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shephard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns lands with a straight right. Shephard didn't see that one coming.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD2#
Shephard bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Burns ! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shephard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Burns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Shephard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shephard is fighting to break Burns 's control of his arms but Burns is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Shephard is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Burns controlling the position.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shephard on the ground.
Shephard wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Shephard throwing strikes but missing.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Shephard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Death Squad 340:Karol v Alex
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Burns is looking to clinch but Cropp is avoiding it.
Cropp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cropp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns .
Cropp moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Cropp.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Cropp does no damage.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Cropp.
Cropp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cropp misses.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cropp.
Cropp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cropp has time to react.
Cropp connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cropp momentarily.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns slips under a jab.
Cropp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cropp misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a big right hand! Oh Cropp is in trouble here! Burns follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
Our winner, Alex John Conor Burns , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Death Squad 338:Heart v Pablo
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Burns throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Felterbush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Felterbush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Felterbush lands an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Felterbush's head.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Felterbush.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Felterbush fails to land.
A short left from Felterbush. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Felterbush misses.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Felterbush manages to avoid it.
Felterbush walks into a straight right hand from Burns .#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Felterbush has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Felterbush saw that one coming.#T1#
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Felterbush dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Felterbush tries to get set, Burns tries to push him back and clinch up but Felterbush manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Burns is working Felterbush over against the cage.
Felterbush lands with a left to the head.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Burns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Felterbush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Felterbush gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Felterbush lands a nice short elbow.
Burns is controlling Felterbush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Felterbush prevents Burns from improving his position.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Felterbush on the ground.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Felterbush.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Felterbush is controlling him well.
Burns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Felterbush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burns tries to kick Felterbush off but Felterbush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Felterbush.
Felterbush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burns is looking for a sweep. Felterbush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Felterbush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Felterbush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns .
Felterbush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felterbush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Felterbush manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Burns trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there. #T4#
Felterbush has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burns has passed into side control.
Felterbush has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Felterbush is looking for a sweep.
Felterbush is trying to control Burns 's posture but Burns avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burns trying to control the action but Felterbush is working from the bottom. #SU#
Burns has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Felterbush's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Felterbush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felterbush blocks the body kick.
Burns lunges at Felterbush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Felterbush's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Felterbush!
Donk. Felterbush catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Felterbush counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Felterbush to acknowledge the strikes.
Felterbush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Felterbush throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Felterbush only half commits.
Burns slips a jab from Felterbush.#T1#
Felterbush moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Felterbush throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Felterbush throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Felterbush misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Felterbush. That snapped Burns 's head back.
Felterbush misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Felterbush misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Felterbush saw that one coming.#CL#
Burns forces Felterbush back against the cage and clinches.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felterbush. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Felterbush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Felterbush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Felterbush backwards.
Felterbush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Felterbush.
Felterbush lands a nice uppercut.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alex John Conor Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Felterbush.
Burns prevents a body shot from Felterbush.
Felterbush lands a left hand.
Felterbush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Felterbush doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Felterbush wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Felterbush persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns 's guard against the cage.#ES#
Burns has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Felterbush has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Felterbush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felterbush misses with a punch to the body.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Felterbush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Felterbush.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns tries to stall but Felterbush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Felterbush cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Felterbush controls his hands.
Felterbush lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns working aggressively here.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow. #T4#
Felterbush misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Felterbush controls his hands.
Felterbush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Felterbush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Felterbush has double underhooks.
Felterbush throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns tries to break free but Felterbush pushes him back against the cage.
Felterbush scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Felterbush keeps him there for the moment.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Felterbush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Felterbush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
Felterbush misses with a body punch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Felterbush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Felterbush's cut.
That's time! Burns 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felterbush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burns wants to clinch up but Felterbush keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Felterbush misses.
Felterbush throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Donnie Felterbush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Felterbush lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felterbush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Felterbush keeps the fight on the outside.
Felterbush clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns wants to clinch.#T1#
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Felterbush scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Felterbush - that landed with a thud.
Felterbush throws a head punch that misses.
Felterbush lands a nice uppercut.
Felterbush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Felterbush throws a head punch that misses.
Felterbush blocking some punches.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Felterbush avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Burns blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. #T2#
Felterbush misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Felterbush lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Felterbush misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felterbush.
Felterbush pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Felterbush lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felterbush misses with a punch to the body.
Felterbush lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Felterbush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Felterbush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Felterbush as he connects with a hook.
Felterbush scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felterbush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felterbush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns .
Felterbush lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns throws a series of punches but Felterbush avoids them all with ease.
Felterbush thinks about the counter body kick.
Felterbush lands a slapping body shot.
Burns closes the distance but Felterbush moves to the side
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Felterbush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Felterbush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Felterbush closes the distance and clinches up with Burns , looking for a takedown. Felterbush pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Felterbush throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felterbush drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns moves out of range as Felterbush throws a body kick.
Felterbush throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex John Conor Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Felterbush throws the kick towards the body but Burns avoids it.
Felterbush looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.#KD2#
Felterbush lands a high kick to the side of Burns 's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Felterbush dives into guard, looking to finish.
Felterbush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Burns has Felterbush pulled in close to control his posture.
Burns keeping full guard, as Felterbush tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Felterbush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Felterbush 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Felterbush!
Donnie Felterbush seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Death Squad 334:Wang v Breaker
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns .
A nice side step and Muller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muller throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Muller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Muller.
Burns 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 drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Jab from Muller.
Muller scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns .
Muller lands with an overhand left.#T1##KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Muller tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Muller back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Muller misses with a leg kick.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Muller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Muller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Muller connects with a jab.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Burns drops Muller with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Muller looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muller seems to have recovered his senses.
Muller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab lands there for Burns .#T2#
Muller thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a big right hand! Oh Muller is in trouble here! Burns follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Death Squad 328:Heart v Mario
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Lapikov unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns jabs at Lapikov's body.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Lapikov scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lapikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Lapikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Burns .
Lapikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lapikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
A left lands for Burns .#T1#
Lapikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lapikov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Burns counters with a crisp one two that drops Lapikov! Burns thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lapikov to his feet! Lapikov is in big trouble!#ROC#
Lapikov is rocked!
Burns goes for a small jab and connects. Now Burns goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lapikov stumbles back but Burns runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lapikov to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lapikov will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex John Conor Burns !
During a confident post fight interview, Alex John Conor Burns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1##KD#
Burns lands a big uppercut and Saint crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saint looks OK. Burns waves Saint back to his feet!#ROC#
Saint is rocked!
Saint walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Saint limp body while Burns jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EPL Semi-Final
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Magn moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Magn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magn scores with a leg kick.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Magn slips under a jab from Burns .
Burns jabs Magn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Magn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Magn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns .
Magn scores with a punch to the head.
Magn connects with a solid leg kick.
Magn staying out of range there.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Magn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magn's coach down at You call THAT wrestling?? was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Magn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magn connects with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magn misses with a looping right.
Jab by Burns .
Burns tries for a takedown but Magn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Magn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magn finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns 's head.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magn is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Magn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Magn is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SU#
Burns gets to his feet. Magn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there.
Magn manages to get to full guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Magn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Magn managing to control the position.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Alex John Conor Burns 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 throws a body punch but Magn moves out of range.
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Magn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magn's sensitive parts.
Magn looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magn.
Burns misses with a hook. Magn ducked under it nicely.
Magn wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Einar Magn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magn has time to react.
Alex John Conor Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Magn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magn staying out of range there.#CL2#
Magn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magn lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Magn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magn misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Magn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns tries to pull guard but Magn won't allow it.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Magn.
Burns is trying to push Magn away but Magn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Magn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex John Conor Burns . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magn tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Magn back against the cage.
Burns fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Magn.
Burns is trying to break free.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magn walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magn as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Magn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Magn's defenses.
Magn scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magn swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magn just misses with a punch to the body.
Magn throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Magn does no damage.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns blocks a jab.
Magn throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Magn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Magn moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Magn's head back.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burns . Those never looked like landing.
Magn tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns throws a hook but Magn blocks it.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Magn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Magn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns .
A swing and a miss from Magn.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4##TD#
Burns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magn has a hand on Burns 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burns takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einar Magn 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Magn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magn smiles and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magn moves away.#TD#
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Magn's guard.
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Magn keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magn has control of Burns 's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Burns throws a series of strikes that have Magn backpedaling.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magn tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magn was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .#T3#
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magn momentarily.
Magn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Magn.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns trying to control but Magn is working from the bottom.
Magn pulls Burns in close to his closed guard and prevents Burns from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Magn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magn has Burns pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Einar Magn!
After winning the bout, Einar Magn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EPL 7
Date: Mar 10, 2016

#R1#
Burns throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Coath. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Coath lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Coath takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Burns 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Coath turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
Coath gets through Burns 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Coath is controlling him.
Coath blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns fails to pull guard. #T1#
Burns tries to pull guard but Coath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Coath. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coath scores with a punch to the head.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Coath wants to clinch.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Burns scores with a takedown into Coath's guard.
Coath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.#T2#
Coath controlling the position.#SU2#
Burns decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Coath, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coath. Burns shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Coath misses its target.
Coath blocks the body kick.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.#CL#
Coath clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns tries to pull guard but Coath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Coath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Coath is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burns moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coath throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coath throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Coath as he connects with a hook.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Burns throws a leg kick but Coath checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coath wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Coath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coath tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burns s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath delivers a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coath, right into the meat.
Coath 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.

Chris Coath dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns blocks a jab.#CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns .
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Burns 's head.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Burns jumps guard but Coath stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from Burns . #T1#
Coath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coath, as that shot connected.
Coath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Coath.
Coath avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Coath.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coath walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coath wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
Coath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns .
Coath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Coath clinches. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target. #T3#
Coath misses with a low kick.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Coath throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Burns misses.
Coath jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Coath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coath throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coath on the side of the head.#TD2#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coath tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Coath's guard.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Coath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Burns wants to pass the guard but Coath is keeping the position.
Coath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to control but Coath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coath is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coath dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to move into range but Coath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coath's hands.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns shoots in but no luck this time.
Coath misses with a double jab.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coath.
A big right from Coath misses.
Burns throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Coath gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coath presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chris Coath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex John Conor Burns .
Coath misses with a body punch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coath to keep the fight standing.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Burns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coath walks away with a smile on his face. Burns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burns 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coath scores with a leg kick.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
Coath sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex John Conor Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coath is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coath clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Coath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chris Coath is winning the standup battle so far.
Coath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coath lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns .
Coath lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burns takes a step back to recover.
Coath with a nice cross.
Burns throws a jab when Coath was well out of range.#T3#
Coath cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coath half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Burns 's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Coath digs a good hook to Burns 's body.
Coath scores with a jab. Burns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coath throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns prevents a body shot from Coath.
Burns jumps guard but Coath turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coath is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Coath has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
Coath lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Coath.
Coath misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Coath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coath.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
Burns 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath cracks Burns with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coath, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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