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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 1810 p4p, 190 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 781 p4p, 90 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Alberto Del Rio theme song. Goncalves has chosen "The Marathon Continues" 2Pac & Nipsey Hussle featuring Tyga & Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Alec Burns has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 that’s 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 that’s 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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 that’s 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!
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.
Goncalves rushes Burns and presses him up against the cage.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 that’s 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!
Goncalves lands a lovely overhand right.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goncalves. Burns shrugs it off though.
Burns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 '.
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