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Event: AKF 14 | Pryor vs. Blackmane 🐺     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Chu scores with a nice body kick.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Chu had a free shot at his head there.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tzu Chu has been cut.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Chu slips the punch.
Chu throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Chu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chu blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns throws a combination that misses
and Chu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns looks to land a combination but Chu avoids it well.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns slips under a jab from Chu.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chu checks a leg kick.
Chu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Burns
enabling Chu to counter with a crisp jab.
Chu lands a jab to the head.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chu's head.
Chu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chu cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chu throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Chu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Chu clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Chu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Chu has him pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Chu avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Chu lands a damaging elbow.
Chu gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chu tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
Chu pushes Burns back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.#T2#
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chu avoids it.
Nice body punch from Chu.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Chu lands a left hand.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Chu has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Chu - that landed with a thud.
Chu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chu.
Chu lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Chu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Chu.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Chu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.#CL#
Chu rushes Burns and presses him up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chu tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
A hook to the body from Chu.
Chu scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Chu.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Chu is controlling the position.
Chu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chu looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Chu moves out of range easily. #CL#
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chu lands a left hand.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Chu is blocking nicely.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Chu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
Chu tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu lands with a right hand.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Chu moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tzu Chu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tzu Chu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Chu.
Tzu Chu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns misses with an uppercut
letting Chu counter with a right hand.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Chu.
A left and a right from Chu both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Chu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Chu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Chu lands an elbow inside.
Chu gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chu.
Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Chu keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Chu is controlling the position.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Chu lands with a right to the head.
Burns lands a left hand.
Chu lands a left hand.
Chu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries to break free but Chu pushes him back against the ropes.
Chu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns has Chu pushed against the ropes.
Chu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Chu.
Nice body punch from Chu.
Chu lands with a light punch inside.
Chu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chu.
Burns is trying to push Chu away but Chu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Tzu Chu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu presses Burns against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Chu lands a left hand.
Chu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns.
Chu dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Chu 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.
Chu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Chu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Nice body punch from Chu.
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!
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Chu won't allow it.
Chu misses with an elbow strike.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chu blocks the elbow strike.
Burns misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Chu moves into the clinch.
Chu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns wants to break free but Chu has control.
Chu pushes Burns back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu lands an uppercut.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Chu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tzu Chu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tzu Chu's cut.
That's time! Chu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chu throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chu.
Chu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chu.
Chu moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Chu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
A combination from Chu does no damage.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chu counters with a left and a right that stings Burns.
Chu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chu.
Jab from Chu.
Chu connects with an inside leg kick.
Chu looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Chu connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Burns misses
and Chu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns tries to work over Chu's front leg with a kick but Chu checks it. #CL#
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Chu.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chu pushes Burns back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns wants to break free but Chu has control. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Chu counters with a stiff right hand.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Chu counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns motions for Chu to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Chu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burns, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu lands a left hand. #T2#
Chu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns. #BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Chu stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Chu moves into the clinch.
Burns wants to break free but Chu has control.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Chu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Chu with a knee to the head.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Burns tries a body shot but Chu blocks it.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Chu is controlling him.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Chu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
A short right from Chu.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chu has him pressed against the ropes.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chu.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Chu is working Burns over against the ropes.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chu lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
A short left from Chu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chu finds it's way round the side to connect with Burns's head.
Chu connects with a nice looking jab.
Chu checks a leg kick.#T4##CL#
Chu closes the distance and clinches.
Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chu.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Chu avoids the damage to the body.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Chu avoids the damage to the body.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Chu lands a knee to the body.
Chu lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Chu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Chu on the inside.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns misses with the head strike.
Chu managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Chu avoids the damage to the body.
Chu lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu blocks an elbow strike from Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tzu Chu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tzu Chu!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Tzu Chu!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tzu Chu!

Tzu Chu wins by unanimous decision!

Alec Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis     
Date:   Mar 13, 2021
#R1#
Jab, jab by Reedtz - just one landing. #TD2#
Reedtz shoots in and bounces Burns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reedtz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Burns wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reedtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reedtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reedtz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Reedtz finds it's target.
Reedtz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Reedtz moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Reedtz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reedtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz stops Burns from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Reedtz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reedtz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short left from Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Reedtz lands a right hand.
Reedtz takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Reedtz from controlling successfully.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.#T4#
Reedtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reedtz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reedtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Reedtz prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reedtz or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burns to the mat! Burns manages to get full guard.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Reedtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reedtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.#T1#
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burns wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reedtz. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burns misses with a head kick. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reedtz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns throws a push kick but Reedtz slaps the foot to one side.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reedtz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reedtz works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reedtz sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reedtz thumps Burns with a low kick.
Reedtz avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Reedtz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Burns was covering up waiting for the punch and Reedtz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Rasmus Reedtz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Burns is looking to stand up but Reedtz isn't so interested in that idea.
Reedtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reedtz trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reedtz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reedtz postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Reedtz distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reedtz is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Reedtz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rasmus Reedtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reedtz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Reedtz.
Burns throws a jab when Reedtz was well out of range.
Reedtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reedtz scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Reedtz there.#TD2#
Reedtz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reedtz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Reedtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reedtz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burns is trying to stand back up but Reedtz is controlling him
Reedtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Reedtz is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reedtz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Reedtz there. #SUB2#
Reedtz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burns is staying active underneath Reedtz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reedtz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Reedtz eventually gives up the hold.
Burns is trying to stand. #T2#
Burns has hold of Reedtz's hands but Reedtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reedtz thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Reedtz working the head and body with strikes.
Reedtz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Reedtz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reedtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reedtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reedtz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reedtz throws a strike but Burns avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reedtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reedtz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reedtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reedtz is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reedtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reedtz cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Reedtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reedtz 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!

Rasmus Reedtz very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Orochi     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burns moves away from the strike by Jones.
Burns looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns scores with a nice head shot.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns'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!
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jones scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Burns didn't see that one coming.
Burns lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
As Jones backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jones lands with a cross.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones scores with a push kick.#T2#
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones avoids the head kick by Burns.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns avoids the body shot from Jones. #KD#
Jones steps into range and cracks Burns with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Burns flops backwards and Jones dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Jones is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burns has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones 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.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dingleberry Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Dingleberry Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones slips under a jab from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Burns backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Jones follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Jones keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Orochi     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Brown misses with a hook
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Burns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Brown down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Brown back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Brown has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Brown misses.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Burns misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Burns gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Brown throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns slips under a jab from Brown.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Burns lands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a good cross that connects.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Burns settles back down.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.#TD#
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burns sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burns is looking to escape.
Brown working Burns over with strikes.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown trying to advance position but Burns counters by regaining guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stops Burns from standing up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown backing away here, and Burns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown avoids the head kick by Burns. #T1#
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.#TD#
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burns stops Brown from passing to mount.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Burns gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Burns is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Burns won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Burns is very close to passing his half guard.
Burns tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brown. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.#SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Burns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Alec Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Brown misses.
Burns throws a lazy body kick
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns connects with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. #T1#
Brown throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown blocks a head kick by Burns.
Brown scores with a jab.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Billy Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Brown trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it. #T3#
Brown working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burns's thigh. Burns counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Burns stops Brown from passing to mount.
Burns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brown 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Brown!

Billy Brown made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SMASH: Granger vs Bee     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Burns cracks Biernat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Biernat drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Biernat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
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 but his opponent is out of range.
Biernat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burns throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Biernat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Biernat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Biernat swings around for an armbar but Burns sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Biernat won't let him. #SUB2#
Biernat 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 has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biernat on the ground.#SUB2#
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Biernat has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU#
Burns gets to his feet - Biernat follows without any prompting.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Biernat shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Biernat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Biernat has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biernat's guard.
#SUB2#
Biernat 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. #T4##SUB2#
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
We've been informed that Biernat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Biernat has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Biernat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns tries to stand but Biernat is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Biernat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Biernat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Biernat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biernat off to one side.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns throws a leg kick but Biernat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Biernat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biernat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Biernat to counter with a crisp jab.
Biernat misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Biernat dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.#SU2#
Biernat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biernat.#T1#
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Biernat's leg but Biernat calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target. #TD2#
Biernat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Biernat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns pushes Biernat off but Biernat dives into side control.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Biernat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Burns pushes Biernat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biernat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2##SUB2#
Biernat working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Biernat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burns is trying to buck Biernat off.#T3#
Biernat wants to control for a moment but Burns uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Biernat prevents Burns from standing back up.
Biernat is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Biernat trying to work for an americana but Burns has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU2#
Biernat gets to his feet - Burns follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Biernat blocks a head kick by Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alec Burns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Biernat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Biernat has gone for a leg lock! Burns slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biernat's guard.
#SUB2#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Biernat looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily. #SUB2#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Biernat wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Biernat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biernat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burns postures up.
Burns wanted to stand there but Biernat had control of the position. #SU#
Burns stands and steps away. Biernat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Burns looks to throw the jab but Biernat is out of range.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Biernat's head.#CL2#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Biernat keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Biernat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns pushes Biernat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biernat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.#T4#
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Biernat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails with the takedown.
Biernat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biernat somewhat.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns lands with a slapping head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns throws a head kick but Biernat moves out of range.
Burns works Biernat's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Biernat moves away from the strike by Burns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!

A very excited looking Alec 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: Fighter House Finale     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitt.
Pitt misses with a hook.
Pitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Viper Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Pitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitt scores with a hook.
Pitt throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns shapes to counter with a head kick.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pitt throws out the jab.
Burns feints a counter leg kick.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Pitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pitt if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Burns 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.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws a series of punches but Pitt moves out of range.
Pitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns lands a front kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Burns lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitt misses the target.
Burns throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Burns.
A slow jab from Pitt misses its intended target.
Burns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns thumps Pitt with a low kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitt throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns moves forwards but Pitt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Pitt blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitt throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitt's head.
Pitt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitt throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Pitt.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Pitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitt scrambles back to his feet.
Burns slips a straight right by Pitt.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitt misses with an uppercut
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pitt really felt that one!
Pitt misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitt's head.
Pitt looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns moves out of range as Pitt strikes.
And Burns responds with a good body kick, but Pitt manages to step out the way in time.
Pitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitt throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitt misses the target.
Burns is looking for the big counter here.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burns.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns slips a straight right by Pitt.
Burns throws a counter combo.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Pitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns.
Pitt throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Pitt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Pitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns counters with a low kick, right behind Pitt 's knee.
Burns throws a right and a left that Pitt avoids nicely.
Burns moves out of range as Pitt strikes.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitt's sensitive parts.
Pitt looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitt is looking to counter punch.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Pitt throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns avoids the body shot from Pitt.
Burns lands with a nice body punch.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec 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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitt. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitt throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pitt blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns throws a head kick but Pitt moves out of range.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitt.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Pitt throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitt misses the shot to the body.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pitt misses.
Burns throws a fast counter high kick but Pitt manages to duck under it in time.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns throws a head kick but Pitt moves out of range. #T1#
Pitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitt scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitt misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns throws a head kick but Pitt moves out of range.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitt throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Pitt moves out of range easily.
Pitt blocks a head kick by Burns.
Pitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Pitt. That snapped Burns's head back.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pitt misses with a straight right.
Burns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burns! But no joy.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitt.
Pitt misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitt throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Pitt avoids the head kick by Burns.
Pitt blocks a head kick by Burns.
Pitt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Pitt connects with a jab.
Pitt throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitt misses with an uppercut
and Pitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Pitt misses
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Pitt is rocked!
Burns cracks Pitt's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Pitt slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Burns can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns is the new super heavyweight champion!
Alec Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TFH - TNF     
Date:   Sep 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.
Slice tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slice avoids the head kick by Burns.
And Slice tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice 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 right-left combo lands from Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Slice gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns prevents Slice from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Burns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Slice is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Slice told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Burns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns misses with the combination. #T3#
Burns slips a straight right by Slice.
Burns throws a quick counter head kick but Slice was just out of range.#TD#
Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice is trying to escape the position but Burns is controlling the position.
Slice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns taking a breather here. #T4#
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slice's legs.
Burns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burns slows the pace down. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slice feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Burns looking to score a takedown here. Slice is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Slice's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baby Slice will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice lands a head shot.#TD#
Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Slice's guard.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slice for as long as he can get away with.
Slice is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns passes Slice's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Slice makes his way to full guard, as Burns worked for a kimura.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Slice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Slice avoids the head kick by Burns.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Slice connects with a single shot there.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Slice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Slice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns lands a head kick. Slice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Baby Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Burns counters with a head kick. #TD#
Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Burns is pushing down on Slice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slice is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alec 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#
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Slice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Slice sees coming a mile off.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baby Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns stalling. #ES2#
Slice has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Slice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Slice's guard.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burns lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Burns swings around for an armbar but Slice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard.#T4##ES#
Burns pushes Slice off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns.
Burns tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
Burns lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
Baby Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice 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!
Slice thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Slice throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling. #TD#
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slice is trying to escape back to his feet but Burns uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burns is staying tight to Slice's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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 Alec 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alec Burns!

An out of breath Alec Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: TNF 3     
Date:   Sep 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taualai tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Taualai clinches.
Taualai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Taualai throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taualai prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
Burns tries to circle away but Taualai has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Taualai.
Taualai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns wants to break free but Taualai has control.
Taualai lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taualai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taualai misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Taualai misses
and Taualai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Taualai has managed to clinch.
Burns tries a body shot but Taualai blocks it. #T1#
Taualai is working Burns over against the cage.
Taualai throws a head punch that misses.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Taualai on the inside.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Taualai misses with the head strike.
Burns prevents a body shot from Taualai.
Burns working hard to break the clinch.
Burns blocks a body shot from Taualai.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taualai throws a head punch that misses.
Burns blocks a body shot from Taualai. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taualai avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Taualai moves out of range of the body kick.
Taualai blocks a jab.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taualai moves away.
Burns throws a head kick but Taualai moves out of range.
Burns blocks a jab.
A jab from Burns 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!
Taualai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taualai scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Taualai darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Taualai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taualai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Taualai takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taualai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Taualai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns scores with a head kick. Taualai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taualai doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Taualai 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.
Taualai misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taualai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Taualai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taualai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Taualai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taualai 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.
Taualai tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.#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 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns throws a head kick that Taualai semi-blocks.
Burns defending well as Taualai loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Taualai clinches up against the cage.
Taualai can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Taualai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taualai.
Taualai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns prevents a body shot from Taualai.
Burns stalling the fight. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taualai tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Taualai slips the punch.
Taualai wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alec Burns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Burns misses with a hook. Taualai ducked under it nicely.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taualai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taualai just misses with a punch to the body.
Taualai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Taualai tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Taualai throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alec Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Taualai. Those never looked like landing.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Taualai wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Taualai tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Taualai blocks a head kick by Burns. #CL2#
Taualai moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Taualai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Taualai is controlling him.
Vito Taualai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Taualai.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taualai works Burns's body with a nice hook.
Taualai misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vito Taualai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taualai tries to clinch
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Taualai instigates a clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taualai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taualai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taualai misses with the head strike.
Taualai struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Burns lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taualai takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taualai. That did some damage!
Taualai doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Taualai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taualai swings widly with a right hand
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taualai tries to clinch but Burns moves away
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Taualai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Taualai.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns throws a hook but Taualai blocks it.
A nice combination there by Burns.
That kick from Burns tenderised Taualai's leg. Taualai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taualai connects with a body shot.
Taualai moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Taualai moves out of range easily.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3##CL2#
Taualai moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taualai.
Taualai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taualai throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks a body shot from Taualai.
A right hand to the body from Taualai.
Taualai throws a head punch that misses.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Taualai is controlling him.
Taualai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taualai can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Taualai swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Burns. #T4#
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns is trying to force a seperation but Taualai has the dominant position.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taualai misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Taualai just misses with a punch to the body.
Taualai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Taualai misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Taualai's knee but Taualai avoids it well.
Taualai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Taualai tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns cracks Taualai with an open hand slap.
Taualai cracks Burns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taualai tries to clinch up
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taualai really felt that one!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Taualai blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taualai just misses with a punch to the body.
Taualai avoids the head kick by Burns.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taualai.
Taualai fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taualai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Taualai throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taualai wants to clinch.
A cross from Taualai lands.#T1#
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Taualai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taualai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Taualai closes the distance and clinches.
Taualai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taualai can do to turn this around?
Taualai pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns wants to stall. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Taualai doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Good leg kick by Burns.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Taualai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Taualai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taualai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taualai throws a head punch that misses.
Vito Taualai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taualai misses with a punch 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!
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taualai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taualai.
Taualai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns tries to circle away but Taualai has him pinned against the cage.
Taualai tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taualai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taualai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taualai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taualai throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Taualai.
Taualai lands with a left to the head.
Taualai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns can't break the clinch. #T3#
Taualai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taualai tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Taualai back against the cage.
Taualai misses with a body punch.
Alec Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Taualai fails to land.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Taualai keeps him there for the moment.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taualai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taualai has him pressed against the cage.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Taualai misses with a body punch.
Taualai lands a right hand.
Taualai dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Taualai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Taualai wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taualai. That did some damage!#CL2#
Taualai has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Burns working hard to break the clinch.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns lands a lovely overhand right.
Taualai is looking to clinch.
Burns with a nice calf kick.
Taualai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taualai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taualai avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taualai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vito Taualai.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!

A relieved looking Alec 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: TFH - Tuesday Night Fights 2     
Date:   Sep 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OConnor checks it well.
OConnor tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnor throws a counter combo.
OConnor closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burns throws a head kick but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Burns blocks it well.
Burns throws a head kick but OConnor moves out of range.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and OConnor moves out of range easily.
As Burns backs off OConnor throws a huge counter combo but Burns manages to avoid it all.
The fight stays on the outside here - OConnor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConnor blocks a head kick by Burns.
OConnor throws a counter combo.
OConnor slips a jab from Burns.
Burns works OConnor's body with a nice hook.
OConnor misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns misses with a double jab. #T2#
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns misses with a hook. OConnor ducked under it nicely.
OConnor tries to counter with a clinch but Burns shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Burns.
OConnor slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
A nice side step and OConnor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OConnor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OConnor unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OConnor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Burns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#OConnor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like William OConnor has been cut.
Burns seems to be stalking OConnor here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! OConnor drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Klos vs Camara 2     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat. #CL#
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Nice elbow from Biernat. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biernat momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it. #TD#
Biernat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biernat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to stand up here but Biernat is controlling him well.
Biernat slows the pace down in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biernat is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Biernat is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burns tries to kick Biernat off but Biernat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Biernat is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Burns still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Burns has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Biernat tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU2#
Burns decides to stand up, so the ref orders Biernat to his feet.
Biernat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Biernat closes the distance but Burns moves to the side
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biernat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biernat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Biernat lands with a short shot to the head.
Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat lands a nice elbow.
Burns blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns. #T4#
Biernat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Biernat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Biernat darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns blocks an elbow strike.
Burns tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the cage.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biernat is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Burns finds it's target.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat'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#
Biernat avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Biernat's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Biernat ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns's brow.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Biernat wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Biernat persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns's guard against the cage.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Biernat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Biernat is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Biernat is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Biernat is looking for a kimura but Burns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biernat to get the leverage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Biernat seems to be working for a kimura but Burns defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biernat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat prevents Burns from standing back up.
Biernat is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Mateusz Biernat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Biernat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well. #SUB#
Biernat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Biernat is looking for a kimura here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is not content to let Biernat control the position.
Biernat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Biernat is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Biernat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Biernat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Biernat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBurns.
Burns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Biernat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Biernat shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns wants to stand but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Biernat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Biernat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burns rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biernat's guard! Nice work there by Burns! #T1##SUB#
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Biernat has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Biernat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Biernat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Biernat isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burns stacks Biernat 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##SU2#
Burns decides to stand back up. #CL#
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns is trying to break free.
Mateusz Biernat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Biernat has double underhooks.
Biernat lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Biernat avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it. #T3#
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns wants to stall.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Alec Burns has been cut.
Biernat lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Biernat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burns clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Biernat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Biernat looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Burns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Biernat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Biernat working for the choke. #T4#
Burns trying to get back to his feet but Biernat is in full control for now. #SUB#
Biernat is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Burns knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Burns for a finish. #SUB#
Biernat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Burns defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Biernat has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Burns is in real trouble here. Biernat gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Burns is tapping out! Biernat wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateusz Biernat!
Mateusz Biernat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Gracie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie'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.#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Burns has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burns is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Burns to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SAFO 62 Marston v Frost     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Keskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Keskinen pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Burns 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.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Keskinen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Keskinen won't allow it.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keskinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Keskinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burns's defenses.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen. #T2##BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keskinen avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns thows a leg kick but Keskinen checks it
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keskinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Keskinen moves out of range easily.
Keskinen blocks a head kick by Burns.
It looked like Keskinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keskinen works the jab nicely.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Keskinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Keskinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Burns misses with a right hand
and Keskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Keskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Keskinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keskinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Keskinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keskinen lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Keskinen. Beautiful body shot.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Keskinen clinches up against the cage.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keskinen has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keskinen digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Keskinen scores with a knee to the head.
Keskinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that round.
That's time! Keskinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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 Keskinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keskinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keskinen avoids the head kick 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 falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keskinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Burns there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskinen stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.
Burns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keskinen lands with a cross.
Burns thows a leg kick but Keskinen checks it
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Keskinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Keskinen counters with a straight right hand.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veikko Keskinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Burns throws a combination that misses
and Keskinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskinen 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!
Keskinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Burns misses
and Keskinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab lands there for Keskinen.#CL#
Keskinen has Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Keskinen lands a body shot.
Keskinen lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Alec Burns has been cut.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen connects with a knee to the head.
Keskinen landing knees to the head.
Burns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
Keskinen with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Keskinen finish him?
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Keskinen is controlling the position.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Keskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Keskinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burns in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Veikko Keskinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alec Burns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keskinen with a nice cross.
A cross from Burns lands.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
letting Keskinen counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Keskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Keskinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Keskinen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Keskinen forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns working hard to break the clinch.
Burns tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the cage.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keskinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keskinen lands a damaging elbow.
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Keskinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
Keskinen lands a big knee to the head and Burns goes down! Keskinen pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Keskinen!
After winning the bout, Veikko Keskinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SAFO 56 Mendoza v Anderson     
Date:   Apr 28, 2020
#R1#
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov walks into a left hand.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well. #T1#
Burns is trying to stand.
Burns tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Burns manages to get to full guard. #ES#
Burns has his feet on Petrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Burns throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a single leg into guard. Burns didn't expect that. #ES#
Burns is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov stops Burns from standing up. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Petrov with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Burns controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Burns is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Petrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burns throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Burns.
Petrov with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Petrov 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 a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range. #CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alec Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrov.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petrov.#T1#
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Petrov is now in Burns's guard.
Petrov won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Petrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov chips away with some ground and pound.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow. #T2#
Petrov stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns trying to control the position.
Burns wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burns fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrov controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Petrov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Burns is defending well. Petrov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Burns has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Petrov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
A very excited looking Peter Petrov 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.
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston     
Date:   Apr 12, 2020
#R1#
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Burns cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Burns misses #TD2#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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 wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Burns is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Petrov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Petrov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Burns is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Petrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Petrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SAFO 51     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grestch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grestch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Grestch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns works Grestch's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Burns lands a big head kick that sends Grestch tumbling to the mat! Burns takes a step backwards and waves Grestch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Grestch is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grestch blocks a head kick by Burns.
Grestch is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grestch on the side of the head.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Grestch moves out of range easily.
Burns is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Grestch like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Grestch from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SAFO 45 Gracie v Hawk     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
Burns misses with a hook
and Goncalves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
Goncalves catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goncalves blocks a head kick by Burns.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Burns misses.
Goncalves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but Burns seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goncalves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Goncalves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Goncalves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns swings for the body but Goncalves moves out of range.
Jab by Goncalves.
Goncalves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goncalves scores with a kick to the body.
Goncalves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Goncalves moves out of range easily.
Burns misses with a wild combination.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Burns under the eye.
That kick from Goncalves tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Goncalves instigates a clinch.
Burns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Goncalves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Goncalves lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Burns tenderised Goncalves's leg. Goncalves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Goncalves cracks a nice hook into Burns's ribs.
Burns is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Goncalves's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Burns lands a head kick!
Goncalves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goncalves. Goncalves obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Goncalves counters with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns ducks right into an uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Goncalves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goncalves scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goncalves blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Goncalves. Those never looked like landing.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goncalves lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goncalves back to the cage. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burns misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Goncalves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goncalves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns blocks a body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4##BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Goncalves saw it coming and moves away.
Goncalves avoids the head kick by Burns.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Goncalves.
Goncalves scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
A jab lands there for Goncalves.
Goncalves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves 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#
Goncalves lands with a good body shot.
Goncalves connects with a body shot.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goncalves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
A head kick by Burns misses
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goncalves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Goncalves lands with a nice body punch.
Goncalves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goncalves.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Goncalves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goncalves lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goncalves.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a series of strikes. Burns will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Goncalves drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Goncalves lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goncalves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Goncalves lands a left hand.
A short right from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goncalves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Burns tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short shot to the head.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Goncalves clinches up with Burns and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns tries to circle away but Goncalves has him pinned against the cage.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goncalves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Goncalves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves 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!
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves keeps control of Burns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Burns is trying to push Goncalves away but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goncalves lands a body punch. #T2#
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
A right handed body shot lands from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
A short uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
Goncalves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Burns is rocked!
Goncalves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves misses with a punch to the body.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves scores with a hook to the body.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns wants to get back to striking at distance but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goncalves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goncalves tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Goncalves throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Goncalves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Burns misses.
Goncalves throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns throws a hook but Goncalves avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Burns misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goncalves. That's going to slow Burns down.
Goncalves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Goncalves rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goncalves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
A body shot lands from Goncalves.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Goncalves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands with a light punch inside.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goncalves can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action. #T3#
Goncalves misses with a body punch.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goncalves is working Burns over against the cage.#T4#
Goncalves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Burns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns's gas tank.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Goncalves as the two fighters clinch.
Goncalves lands a left hand.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
A short right from Goncalves on the inside.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Goncalves - that landed with a thud.
Goncalves prevents Burns from breaking the clinch.
Goncalves works on Burns's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Goncalves.
Goncalves has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goncalves is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns is trying to push Goncalves away but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with 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.
Nice body punch from Goncalves. #T1#
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Goncalves - that landed with a thud.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goncalves throws a leg kick which misses Burns's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns tries to avoid it. #T2#
Goncalves lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Goncalves. Beautiful body shot.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goncalves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Goncalves connects with the punch.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goncalves. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Goncalves clinches up against the cage.
Goncalves digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is trying to break free.
Goncalves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burns's efforts to push away.
Goncalves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Guilherme Goncalves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Goncalves struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goncalves.
Burns is trying to break free.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Burns's head.
Goncalves lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goncalves.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Goncalves.
A shot in the inside from Goncalves.
Good body shot from Goncalves.
Goncalves unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Burns! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Goncalves is unloading with more strikes now! Burns drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Goncalves! Guilherme Goncalves retains his featherweight title!
Guilherme Goncalves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Alec Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Lotus Style shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Lotus Style on that attempt.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Lotus Style. Lotus Style gets slowly back to his feet.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Lotus Style.
Lotus Style slips under a jab.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Funky Lotus Style has been cut.
Lotus Style takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotus Style shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lotus Style shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Burns clinches up with Lotus Style and pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus Style is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lotus Style tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus Style moves out of range easily.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns stuns Lotus Style with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus Style, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus Style will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns feints and then cracks Lotus Style's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lotus Style down.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lotus Style shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus Style's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns throws a nice head kick! #ROC#
Lotus Style is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a combination #CL2#
and Lotus Style counters by moving into the clinch.
Lotus Style is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Lotus Style fails to pull guard.
Lotus Style fails to pull guard. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Lotus Style takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Burns moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lotus Style! Burns continues to tee off on Lotus Style, landing with a left and a right! Burns connects with a right hand that leaves Lotus Style sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Burns!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alec Burns!
A relieved looking Alec 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: SAFO 37 Russian Collusion     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rothstein on the side of the head.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns. #TD2#
Rothstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rothstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burns is trying to buck Rothstein off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.#SUB2#
Rothstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Rothstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rothstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Burns pushes Rothstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rothstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rothstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rothstein tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rothstein is controlling him well.#T2##SUB2#
Rothstein tries for a kimura but Burns is defending well. #ES#
Burns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Rothstein dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Burns takes a swing at Rothstein's ribcage but misses.
Burns lands a brutal head kick. Rothstein looks out on his feet and Burns throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alec Burns!
A victorious Alec Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ACE20 Gracie vs Bongrips     
Date:   Jan 03, 2020
#R1#
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Jackson.
Burns thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns wants to get back to his feet.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson cracks Burns with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Burns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Burns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson cracks Burns with a big right hand but Burns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jackson prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burns taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jackson connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Burns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Burns pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Burns throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Burns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burns is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Jackson shoots in.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks winded!
Burns scores with a push kick.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burns swivels and escapes.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns swinging wildly here.
Jackson tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Burns.
Burns is looking to slow Jackson 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!
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Burns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?#KD#
Burns feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burns finish him?!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
A head kick by Burns - that's a beauty! Jackson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Burns can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: ACE14 Aronna vs Gracie     
Date:   Dec 11, 2019
#R1#
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns tries to bum rush Farrokhzad with a series of wild strikes but Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Burns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farrokhzad lands a nice looking body shot.
Farrokhzad jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Farrokhzad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad connects with a body shot.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad is looking to wear down Burns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Burns looks winded!
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Farrokhzad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1##CL#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farrokhzad.
Burns tries to break free but Farrokhzad pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Burns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farrokhzad using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Farrokhzad.
A short right from Farrokhzad on the inside. #BC#
Farrokhzad breaks the clinch.
Farrokhzad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farrokhzad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Burns ducks straight into an uppercut from Farrokhzad and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Burns manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns wants to stand up but Farrokhzad is controlling him.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad postures up and lands a big shot to Burns's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrokhzad lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Farrokhzad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand. Burns felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Farrokhzad looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Burns can't hide his disappointment, as Farrokhzad celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad!
Alec Burns spoke after the fight, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: ACE11 Lati vs King     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steele avoids the head kick by Burns.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns.
Steele misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Steele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Steele has been cut.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burns lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Steele is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns drops Steele with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Steele! Burns dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Burns!
An out of breath Alec Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ACE9 Lotus Style Vs Jackson     
Date:   Nov 22, 2019
#R1#
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Cannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Cannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Cannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Burns clinches up with Cannon and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Burns has Cannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Cannon jumps guard. #SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
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 wants to stand but Cannon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns is looking to stand up but Cannon won't let him. #SUB#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns wants to stand but Cannon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Burns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#T3#
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns is pushing Cannon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Burns. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 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 with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannon.
Burns scores with a head kick. Cannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cannon needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Burns throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns thows a leg kick but Cannon checks it #TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Burns has one foot on Cannon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cannon eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Burns rushes Cannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Cannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
Cannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
Burns lands a body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated 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.
#R2#
Burns misses the jab.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cannon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cannon.
Cannon is standing up over Burns. Burns looks to escape but Cannon dives into side control. #REVB#
Cannon prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Burns tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine from mount but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet but Burns is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well. #SUB#
Cannon has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cannon won't let Burns get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1##SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine from mount but Burns is having none of it. #SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well. #SUB#
Burns tries to buck Cannon off so he can stand up but Cannon has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Burns falls backwards, slamming Cannon to the mat but Cannon holds on tight! Burns is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landon Cannon!
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: S.A.F.O CROWN CHAMPION 4     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Petrov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Petrov persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Burns is quick to defend against it.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
Burns throws a head kick that half lands.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Burns has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Petrov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Petrov fails to pull guard.
Petrov is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov wants to clinch
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.#CL2#
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Petrov backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Burns.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!#CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants a takedown. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
The fighters circle, before Burns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Petrov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Burns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alec Burns!
A determined Alec Burns didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: S.A.F.O Qualification     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Diktas blocks a head kick by Burns.
Diktas feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns throws a right and a left that Diktas avoids nicely.
Diktas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.
Diktas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diktas shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns wants to clinch up but Diktas keeps it at a distance.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns stalling the fight. #T1#
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Diktas.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anil Diktas.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diktas backwards. #TD2#
Diktas has hold of one of Burns's legs. Burns is fighting the takedown attempt but Diktas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diktas manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Burns kicks Diktas off and gets back to his feet.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns works over Diktas's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns clobbers Diktas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Burns misses #TD2#
and Diktas counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Diktas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape but Diktas has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Burns taps out and Diktas picks up the big win! Great work there by Diktas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anil Diktas!
In defeat, Alec Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: WCF9 Lotus Style vs Cruz 2     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaw looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burns digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw 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.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kasey Shaw has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Burns knocks Shaw out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alec Burns!
Alec Burns opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WCF5 Carnera vs Maia     
Date:   Aug 09, 2019
#R1##CL#
Burns forces Runner back against the cage and clinches.
Runner slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runner backwards. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runner misses with a low kick.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Runner breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runner connects with a body shot.#T1#
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Runner looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Runner throws out a powerful jab.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Runner tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Burns sets himself, and Runner steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Runner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burns's head backwards.
Burns is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runner.
Runner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns throws a body punch but Runner moves out of range.
Runner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burns on the side of the head.
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Runner blocks an uppercut.
Burns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runner working hard to break the clinch.
Runner is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runner. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runner has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Runner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runner throws a shot to the body.
Runner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range.
Runner scores with a nice head shot.
Johnny Runner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Runner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Runner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runner controls the pace.
Runner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Runner preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Burns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runner is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runner preventing the sweep.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runner controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Runner 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#
Burns avoids the head kick by Runner.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runner swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Runner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Runner cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnny Runner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Runner.#T1#
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Runner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Runner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Burns wants to clinch
and Runner counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Runner gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runner lands with a right hand.
Runner scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runner lands a head kick. Burns smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns blocks a head kick by Runner.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Runner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Burnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Runner lands but Burns takes it in his stride.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Runner back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns. #BC2#
Runner manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns moves in looking to clinch but Runner pushes him off.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Burns wants to clinch.
Runner lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Runner keeps the fight on the outside.
Runner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Runner.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Runner 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runner scores with a jab to the body.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burns sets himself, and Runner steps forward looking for the clinch! Burns avoids it this time.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runner wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Runner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Burns rushes Runner and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burns trying to stall but Runner improves his position.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runner has him pressed against the cage.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runner blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Runner manages to break the clinch.
Runner lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Runner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
Burns wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Runner circles away.
Runner throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Runner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runner ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Runner lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Runner circles away. #T2#
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it. #CL#
Burns rushes Runner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Runner breaks the clinch. #CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Runner breaks from the clinch.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Runner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns.
Runner looks to land a combination. Burns sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
Runner lands with a nice body punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runner counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Runner scores with a jab.
Burns tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range. #T4#
Runner lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runner lands with a shot to the body.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runner lands a lovely overhand right.
Burns tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burns tries to clinch up
and Runner counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Runner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Runner!

Post fight, an emotional Johnny Runner said 'Not surprised. Got to give a hand to this punk for stepping in the cage though I could see the fear in his eyes.'.
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: FC2 Cage vs Harris     
Date:   Jul 19, 2019
#R1#
Burns tries to clinch but Rollins is having none of it.
Burns avoids the head kick by Rollins. #CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Burns has managed to clinch.
Rollins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. Burns shrugs it off though.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Rollins's belly button to the back.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Burns pushes him away.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Rollins up against the cage.
Burns tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Burns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Rollins jumps guard but Burns stands there with Rollins around his waist. Rollins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burns pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns trying to control the position but instead, Rollins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burns into the cage.
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!
The referee calls for Rollins to work. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rollins lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns prevents Rollins from breaking the clinch.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Rollins is trying to break free.#BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Burns 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!
Rollins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burns is out of range and Rollins settles back down.
Burns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burns defends it well.#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Rollins in his tracks for a moment.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec 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 wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Rollins looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins looks to clinch
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins 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.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rollins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Rollins blocks it. #T1#
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Rollins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Rollins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Rollins.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Rollins wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Rollins in a clinch.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle. #T2##BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Burns with that takedown attempt.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins lands with a cross.
Burns blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Rollins 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.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Burns clinches. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Connor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns misses with the combination. #CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there. #T4##BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Rollins shoots in.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rollins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Rollins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rollins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Burns rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins 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 Rollins can turn it around.
Rollins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rollins avoids the head kick by Burns.
Burns avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Burns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burns tries to clinch up but Rollins circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Rollins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Burns circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Rollins pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely. #T1#
Burns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Burns postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rollins circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rollins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rollins slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins thuds a left hand into Burns's body.#T3##CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rollins as Burns tries to tie him up.
Rollins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alec Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Rollins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rollins tries to circle away but Burns has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rollins is trying to break the clinch but Burns is controlling him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Burns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rollins sprawls well initially but Burns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burns is controlling the pace.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rollins for as long as he can get away with.
Rollins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burns.
Connor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!

After winning the bout, Alec Burns thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: FC Fight Night King vs Lotus     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1##CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burns up against the cage.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burns misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Burns stalls.
Burns jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Burns around his waist. Burns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Sanchez with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez stops Burns from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to stand but Burns has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Burns is looking to improve his position.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Burns. #T3#
Burns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Burns keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Sanchez goes for an armbar but Burns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burns.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVB#
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns misses with a combination
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Burns tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands with a cross.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
John Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sanchez forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sanchez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez, which made it look bad.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.#BC2#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burns darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Burns into the cage. #TD2#
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns's guard.#T2#
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SU2#
Sanchez gets to his feet. Burns looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanchez tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez lands a body shot.
Burns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez scores with a one two! Burns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a combination. Burns tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Burns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez.
Burns closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Burns. #CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Sanchez darts in and clinches Burns up against the cage.
Burns is trying to drag Sanchez to the mat but Sanchez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Burns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanchez defends well and Burns ends up having to push Sanchez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alec Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Burns is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2##BC2#
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sanchez.#CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns has his takedown stuffed
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Burns tries to sprawl but Sanchez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sanchez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard. #SU2#
Sanchez stands up and beckons Burns to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Sanchez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Burns to the ground. Sanchez is now in Burns's guard.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Burns is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Sanchez closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.#T4#
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Burns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sanchez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Sanchez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sanchez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Sanchez eventually gives up the hold.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Sanchez!

The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 18, 2019
#R1#
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes counters with a series of strikes. Burns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Holmes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns swinging wildly here.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Holmes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns pushes down on Holmes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmes is concentrating on defense, preventing Burns from advancing position.
Holmes is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##ES#
Holmes kicks Burns off and gets to his feet.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Holmes throws a counter high kick but Burns was just alert enough to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Holmes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holmes circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Burns forces Holmes back against the cage and clinches.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burns is pushing Holmes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burns lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes counters with a two punch combo.
Burns looks winded!
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Holmes counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Holmes to acknowledge the strikes.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christopher Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Burns.
Holmes throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns scores with a shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.#T4#
Burns has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmes works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes connects with a couple of short punches.
Burns controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Holmes distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burns has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through 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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmes controls the pace.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Christopher Holmes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Burns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burns showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Holmes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Holmes avoids the body shot from Burns.
Holmes throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burns misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holmes enables Burns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holmes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Holmes pushes Burns 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!
Burns misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a left and a right that stings Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.#T1#
Holmes throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Christopher Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Burns drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to stand but Burns is controlling the position.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to stand but Holmes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burns preventing the sweep. #T2#
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burns manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Holmes cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Holmes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Christopher Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes distracts Burns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burns is looking to stand up but Holmes isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Holmes is working Burns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holmes 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.
Holmes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holmes sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Burns moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Burns decides to pull guard.
Holmes won't allow Burns to sweep him here.
Burns has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burns trying to control the position.
Holmes controls from within his opponent's guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Holmes dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holmes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holmes blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Holmes has clasped his hands together around Burns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Burns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burns to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burns controlling from the top position.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Holmes 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##SUB#
Holmes is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Burns trying to control here.
Holmes stops Burns from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Well, if Holmes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Holmes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holmes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holmes prevents Burns from improving his position.
Holmes controlling the pace.
Holmes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ground and pound from Holmes.
Holmes is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Holmes winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Holmes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Burns taking some punishment here, with Holmes in his half guard.
Holmes drops an elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Holmes working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Holmes in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Holmes connects with a nice short shot to Burns's temple.
Alec Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Holmes slips a nice elbow through Burns's hands, connecting with Burns's forehead.
Christopher Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burns actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmes, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Holmes!

The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Downs is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Otto Downs has been cut.
Burns cracks Downs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Downs falls backwards against the cage. Burns follows up with more strikes that drop Downs to his knees. Burns keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Downs! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Burns!
A victorious Alec Burns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 06, 2019
#R1#
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Dayne tries to clinch
and Burns counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dayne misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dayne throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Dayne blocks the leg kick.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Dayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dayne scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns thuds his right hand into Dayne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dayne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns thumps Dayne with a low kick.
Burns lands a nice hook to Dayne's body. Dayne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Dayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayne.
Dayne looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dayne.
Burns avoids the body shot from Dayne.
Dayne misses with a body shot #CL#
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Burns lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dayne blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns thumps Dayne with a low kick.
Dayne misses with a few strikes there.
Dayne slips under a jab.
Dayne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dayne tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Dayne.
Burns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dayne misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dayne.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dayne misses with a looping right.
Dayne misses the shot to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns tries to work over Dayne's front leg with a kick but Dayne checks it.
Burns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dayne throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dayne.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Burns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayne.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dayne.
Burns misses with the combination.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Dayne moved out of range.
Dayne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dayne thows a leg kick but Burns checks it #CL#
and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Dayne shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dayne checks it well.
Dayne misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated 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.
#R2#
Dayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns cracks Dayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Dayne is out of range.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dayne moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Dayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Dayne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dayne checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dayne. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Dayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns throws a hook but Dayne blocks it.
Dayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dayne takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Dayne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Dayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dayne misses.
Dayne throws a leg kick #CL#
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dayne jumps guard but Burns stands there with Dayne around his waist. Dayne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Dayne.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayne checks a leg kick.
Dayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Alec Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dayne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Dayne ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alec Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Dayne throws an off balance right hand
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
A big left from Burns misses.
Dayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a leg kick but Dayne moved away.
Dayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns feints and then cracks Dayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dayne down.
Dayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dayne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns lands a head kick. Dayne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayne shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dayne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dayne moves away from the strike by Burns.
Burns moves out of range as Dayne strikes.#T3#
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dayne is able to avoid easily.
Burns cracks the inside of Dayne's front leg.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dayne.
Dayne checks a low kick from Burns.
Dayne checks a leg kick.
Burns connects with a jab.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dayne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Dayne ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Dayne. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dayne or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns, which made it look bad.
Dayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.#T4#
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dayne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayne misses the shot to the body.
Dayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by Dayne and move into the clinch.
Dayne takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dayne checks a leg kick.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayne moves away.
Gerald Dayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dayne shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dayne. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Dayne misses.
Dayne swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Burns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Dayne is out of range.
Dayne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns blocks a jab.
Burns swings for the body but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Burns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayne blocks a head kick by Burns.
Dayne wants to counter the offense by Burns and move into the clinch position.
Burns scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
A nice side step and Dayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dayne. #T1#
Dayne ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Burns connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Dayne throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Burns misses.
Dayne walks into a jab.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Dayne with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Dayne moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dayne. #T2#
Dayne checks a leg kick.
Dayne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Burns scores with a hook.
Dayne checks a leg kick nicely.
Dayne feints the counter takedown.
Dayne shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Dayne.
Burns moves out of range of the leg kick from Dayne.
Burns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Dayne on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayne misses with a straight left.
Burns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dayne misses with a body shot #CL#
and Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns prevents a body shot from Dayne.
Dayne tries to pull guard but Burns holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayne drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Burns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dayne.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Dayne is out of range.
Dayne shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns throws a hook but Dayne avoids it easily.
Dayne changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Dayne's shoulder, as Dayne tries to avoid the shot.
Dayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns throws a body punch but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Burns moves into the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch. #T4#
Dayne misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Dayne's shoulder, as Dayne tries to avoid the shot.
Dayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Alec Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dayne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
Gerald Dayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dayne is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burns is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dayne.
A big left from Burns misses.
Dayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Burns!

An out of breath Alec Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

 
 
 
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