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Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked     
Date:   Aug 02, 2021
#R1#
Viitta looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Viitta moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Viitta.
Viitta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Viitta jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viitta lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Viitta tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viitta scores with a nice head shot.
Viitta lands a head shot.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Viitta. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viitta counters with a nice uppercut.
Viitta throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Viitta's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
An attempted straight right counter from Viitta misses the target.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viitta slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viitta at a distance. #T3#
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viitta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viitta moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Viitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viitta checks a leg kick.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viitta, as that shot connected.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Viitta counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Viitta.
Viitta loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Viitta finish him?
Viitta tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Viitta saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Viitta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viitta misses with a few strikes there.
Viitta scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Viitta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viitta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Viitta avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Viitta misses its target.
Viitta lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Viitta ducked under it nicely.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Viitta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viitta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fitzsimmons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Viitta has got the better of the exchanges.
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Viitta counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Viitta's ribs.
A punch combination from Viitta misses.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Viitta scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viitta momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Viitta is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viitta under the eye.
Viitta is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Viitta misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viitta's hands.
Viitta scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viitta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viitta lands a right hook to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Viitta connects with a nice looking jab.
Viitta checks the leg kick.
Viitta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.#T3#
Viitta slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Viitta sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Viitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikki Viitta is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Viitta's midsection.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Viitta scores with a shot to the body.
Viitta jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta misses with the combination.
Viitta backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Viitta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viitta tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viitta.
Viitta throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Viitta.
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 Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Viitta avoids it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the temple. Viitta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Viitta throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viitta.
Viitta dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viitta connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Viitta's body.
Viitta fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzsimmons in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Viitta's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Viitta moves out of range easily.
Viitta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viitta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Viitta moves out of range easily.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viitta takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons jabs Viitta right on the nose. Viitta blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Viitta moves out of range easily.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Viitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viitta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viitta.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Viitta's ribcage but misses.
Viitta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons cracks Viitta with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Viitta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Viitta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitta throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Viitta counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Viitta lands a jab.
Viitta stalks Fitzsimmons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzsimmons's face. Fitzsimmons staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viitta throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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 Heikki Viitta.
Well Viitta 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II     
Date:   Jun 04, 2021
#R1#
Viitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Viitta.
Viitta works the jab nicely.
Jones throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
Viitta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viitta lands a jab.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viitta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viitta! Jones lets Viitta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Viitta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Heikki Viitta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Viitta.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Viitta slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Viitta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Viitta falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Viitta toppling to the canvas! Viitta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
Viitta scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viitta lands a head shot.
Viitta misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a big right hand! Oh Viitta is in trouble here! Jones follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaquon Jones!

 

Event: SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Viitta throws a shot to the body.
Jackson staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Viitta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viitta.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Viitta scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viitta.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viitta is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Viitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Viitta throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Viitta swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Viitta manages to step out the way in time.
Viitta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Viitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson 's head.
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson 's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Viitta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Viitta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viitta.
Jackson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A slow jab from Viitta misses its intended target.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viitta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Viitta lands.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viitta finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Viitta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Viitta lands a jab to the head.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Viitta looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.#T3#
Jackson blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Viitta misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
And Jackson responds with a good body kick, but Viitta manages to step out the way in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
Viitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Viitta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jackson slips a jab from Viitta.
Viitta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viitta misses with a body shot
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Viitta moves out of range.
Jackson jabs at Viitta's body.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Viitta.
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Jackson tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jackson rushes Viitta and presses him up against the cage.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Jackson 's head.
Jackson gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
Viitta feints and then cracks Jackson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Viitta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Viitta misses with a looping left.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Viitta misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viitta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viitta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson .
Jackson feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson .
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Viitta misses its intended target.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson .
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Viitta.
A cross from Viitta lands.#T2#
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Viitta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson . Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson 's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Viitta avoids it easily.
Viitta misses the jab.
Viitta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Viitta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Viitta is wise to it.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Viitta scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Viitta defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Viitta lands with a nice body kick.
Viitta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson ! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Viitta.
Viitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Viitta throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Viitta lands a head kick!
Viitta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson .
Viitta lands with a shot to the body.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viitta with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson .
Heikki Viitta is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Viitta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viitta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Viitta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta connects with a leg kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viitta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Viitta moved out of range nicely.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viitta tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Viitta throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viitta digs a good hook to Jackson 's body.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Viitta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Viitta throws a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viitta's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viitta.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Viitta connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson feints and then cracks Viitta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viitta down.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jackson .
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viitta misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viitta scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Viitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Viitta is rocked!
Nice cross by Viitta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Viitta connects with a high kick.
A big left from Viitta misses.
Viitta defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson ! But no joy.
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Viitta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viitta cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Viitta seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Viitta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Viitta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson .
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson .
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Viitta.
Jackson tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walter Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson tries a body shot but Viitta blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viitta 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 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

During a confident post fight interview, Heikki Viitta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 61 | Extravaganza     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Viitta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Viitta.
It looked like McSulley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McSulley thumps Viitta with a low kick.
Viitta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McSulley.
Viitta connects with a right hand. McSulley shakes it off.
Viitta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from McSulley.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta lunges at McSulley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McSulley's hand.
McSulley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitta.
McSulley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viitta misses with a body punch
and McSulley counters with a nice leg kick.
Viitta lands a slapping body shot.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta throws a lazy uppercut
and McSulley counters with a slapping leg kick.
McSulley throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
McSulley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McSulley backing away here, and Viitta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Viitta throws a lazy uppercut
and McSulley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viitta's knee momentarily.
Viitta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSulley.
Viitta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcSulley.
Viitta misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
McSulley thumps Viitta with a low kick.
A head kick from Viitta lands but McSulley takes it in his stride.
McSulley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSulley throws a low kick, looking for Viitta's leg but Viitta calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Viitta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And McSulley counters with a quick kick to the body but Viitta blocks it.
McSulley misses the body punch
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
McSulley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Viitta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viitta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Viitta misses
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta connects with a single shot there.
Viitta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viitta connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Viitta there.
Viitta with a jab.
McSulley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSulley misses with a leg kick
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and McSulley moves out of range easily.
Viitta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSulley tried to counter with a leg kick but Viitta avoided it.
McSulley scores with a jab. Viitta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Viitta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSulley.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McSulley was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Viitta.
An attempted straight right counter from McSulley misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McSulley 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 Viitta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viitta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McSulley digs a good body shot into Viitta's ribs.
McSulley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Viitta is out of range and McSulley settles back down.
Viitta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Viitta looks to score with a jab to the body but McSulley is just out of range.
As Viitta backs away, McSulley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Viitta looks to land a left hand but McSulley moved out of range nicely.
McSulley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Viitta.
Viitta tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McSulley misses the target.#T4#
Viitta lands with a straight right. McSulley didn't see that one coming.
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Viitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McSulley throws out a loose jab but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta flicks out a counter leg kick but McSulley steps away.
Viitta scores with the left hand. McSulley knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by McSulley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitta throws a hook to the side of McSulley's head but McSulley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by McSulley as he connects with a hook.
McSulley catches Viitta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McSulley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Viitta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Viitta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSulley.
McSulley is looking to counter punch.
McSulley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McSulley avoids the body shot from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a wild combination.
A big left from McSulley misses.
McSulley catches Viitta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viitta slips under a jab from McSulley.
Viitta cracks McSulley with an open hand slap.
McSulley connects with the punch.
A big right from McSulley misses.
Viitta throws out a counter right but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McSulley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viitta!
Viitta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McSulley.#T1#
Good exchange - Viitta coming out on top.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitta misses with a hook.
McSulley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viitta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
McSulley throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viitta throws a leg kick but McSulley checks it.
Viitta connects with a crisp jab.
McSulley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viitta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viitta scores with a jab to the body.
McSulley cracks a nice hook into Viitta's ribs.
McSulley throws a right hand that misses
and Viitta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viitta slips a jab from McSulley.#T2#
A head kick misses from Viitta.
McSulley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Viitta. That snapped McSulley's head back.
McSulley misses with a right hand
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
McSulley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viitta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McSulley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McSulley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viitta misses with a right hand
and McSulley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from McSulley.
Viitta throws a body punch but McSulley moves out of range.
McSulley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Viitta walks into a left hand.
McSulley with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Viitta throws a head kick that misses.
McSulley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
McSulley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta throws a big counter head kick but McSulley avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
Viitta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viitta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Viitta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Viitta misses the body punch
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
McSulley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viitta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Viitta moved away.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSulley throwing a counter right hand but Viitta manages to avoid it.#T4#
Viitta throws a sloppy body shot
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viitta slips under a jab from McSulley.
A shot to the liver by McSulley. Beautiful body shot.
McSulley throws a sloppy head kick
and Viitta counters with a head kick. That will keep McSulley thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from McSulley finds it's target.
A low kick from McSulley misses
and Viitta counters with a three punch combo that has McSulley backing up. McSulley nods at Viitta to acknowledge the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McSulley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Viitta throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSulley counters with a good low kick that Viitta was not able to check.
Viitta throws the left hand but McSulley avoids the punch easily.
McSulley misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Viitta misses.
Viitta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viitta just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McSulley throws a chopping leg kick but Viitta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
McSulley is looking to slow Viitta down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
A nice leg kick lands there from Viitta.
McSulley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Viitta throws a nice looking combination but McSulley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McSulley blocks a jab.
Viitta lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSulley's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley moves out of range of the leg kick from Viitta.
McSulley blocks a head kick by Viitta.
McSulley takes a swing at Viitta's ribcage but misses.
Viitta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSulley.#T1#
Viitta misses with a double jab.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
Viitta throws a shot to the body.
Viitta throws a sloppy body shot
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
Viitta staying out of range there.
McSulley slips a jab and a cross from Viitta.
McSulley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viitta just manages to avoid it.
McSulley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from McSulley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viitta! But no joy.
McSulley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta throws a series of punches but McSulley moves out of range.
McSulley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Viitta is predictable there
and McSulley counters with a nice uppercut.
John McSulley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McSulley throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSulley moves away.
McSulley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viitta just manages to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a left hand
and McSulley counters with a good low kick that Viitta was not able to check.
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSulley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McSulley 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 Viitta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viitta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McSulley just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as McSulley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viitta doesn't seem phased though.
McSulley throws a shot from downtown. Viitta moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from McSulley misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viitta lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
McSulley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta lands a jab to the nose.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good shot there by Viitta.
Viitta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viitta misses the body punch
and McSulley counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley misses the jab.
Viitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSulley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Viitta misses with a double jab.
McSulley throws a leg kick
and Viitta counters with a left and a right that stings McSulley.
McSulley misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McSulley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McSulley throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
McSulley throws the left hand but Viitta avoids the punch easily.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
McSulley throws a jab but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and McSulley moves out of range easily.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a sloppy right hand. McSulley should have avoided that one.
Viitta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McSulley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitta gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McSulley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Viitta is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McSulley!
After winning the bout, John McSulley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SFL 34 | Drum Roll     
Date:   Dec 20, 2020
#R1#
Viitta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torsten.#CUT2#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torsten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Torsten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viitta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
Torsten needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Torsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Torsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torsten.
Viitta throws the left hand but Torsten avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta jabs Torsten right on the nose. Torsten blinks but takes it well.
Torsten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viitta.
Torsten slips a straight right by Viitta.
Torsten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Viitta's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torsten throws a looping overhand right but Viitta ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Viitta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torsten defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viitta misses with a combination
and Torsten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Torsten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Viitta misses.
Viitta throws a jab when Torsten was well out of range.
Torsten connects with a leg kick.
Viitta with a nice calf kick.
Torsten looks to land a body kick but Viitta moved away.
Viitta misses with a few strikes there.
Torsten feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Torsten. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Torsten's shoulder, as Torsten tries to avoid the shot.
Torsten fakes the leg kick and cracks Viitta in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torsten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viitta misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Torsten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viitta misses with a series of wild punches.
Viitta just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Torsten.
Viitta looks winded!
Torsten with a jab.
Torsten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
Viitta only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3##KD#
Torsten sends Viitta crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torsten is motioning to the referee to let Viitta up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Viitta is rocked!
Viitta throws a head kick that misses.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitta.
Torsten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viitta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Viitta flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Viitta is out cold! Torsten holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
An out of breath Baldur Torsten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 27 | Atunes vs Jones     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson throws a low kick but Viitta avoids it.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Viitta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T1#
Viitta lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viitta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Viitta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viitta jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Viitta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nelson misses the target.
Viitta scores with a leg kick.
Viitta takes one to the chin there.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Viitta is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.#T3#
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Viitta throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Viitta manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Viitta both land. Nice combination.
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Viitta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Viitta sees coming a mile off.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson slips a straight right by Viitta.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Viitta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nelson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Viitta slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta 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#
Viitta throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viitta defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viitta finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Viitta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Viitta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson slips a jab from Viitta.
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viitta.
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!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Viitta does no damage.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nelson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A head kick misses from Viitta.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a counter high kick but Viitta was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viitta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Viitta's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Viitta keeps it at a distance.
Viitta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viitta in his tracks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viitta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Viitta misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viitta's knee momentarily.#T4#
Viitta avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Viitta misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Viitta.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viitta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viitta.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Viitta ducks down to avoid it.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Nelson misses its target.
Viitta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viitta.
Viitta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viitta misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Viitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Viitta.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Viitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viitta if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Viitta seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viitta checks it well.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Viitta.
Viitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Viitta stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Viitta's head.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Viitta finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Viitta.
Viitta throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viitta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

Heikki Viitta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitta tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Viitta blocks it.
Viitta throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Brown.
Viitta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viitta! But no joy.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Viitta misses.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a hook but Viitta avoids it easily.
Brown avoids the body shot from Viitta. #T1#
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viitta counters with a nice uppercut.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viitta. Viitta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown blocks a jab.
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta scores with a hook.
Viitta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Viitta lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown misses with a hook
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Viitta misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
Viitta lands a high kick!
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Viitta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Viitta connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Viitta throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viitta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viitta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Viitta looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Viitta misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitta missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Viitta sprawling to the canvas! Viitta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?! #ROC#Viitta is rocked!
Viitta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Viitta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitta throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Viitta throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Viitta cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown throws a head kick but Viitta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Nice shot by Viitta.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
A left and a right from Viitta both land. Nice combination.
Viitta scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Viitta throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown takes one on the button.
A big right from Viitta misses.
Brown is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Viitta.
Brown thinks about countering with a head kick.
Viitta cracks Brown with a good jab.
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown moves forwards but Viitta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brown throws the left hand but Viitta avoids the punch easily.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Viitta throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Viitta manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Viitta digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Viitta throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brown slips under a jab from Viitta.
Viitta throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viitta! Brown lets Viitta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown rattles Viitta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Viitta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Brown dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Viitta stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Brown!
A victorious Bill Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viitta to the ground. Gracie is now in Viitta's guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viitta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viitta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viitta! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Viitta has mounted him!
Viitta wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Viitta has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Viitta controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Viitta kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie is really stuck here. #T1#
Viitta controls the action.
Gracie tries to roll but Viitta sticks to his back.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Viitta pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viitta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viitta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Viitta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viitta pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Viitta mounts him!#T3#
Viitta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Viitta maintains control.
Viitta wants to stand but Gracie is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Viitta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Viitta has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie prevents Viitta from improving position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Viitta tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Viitta presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viitta content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Viitta sprawls well.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitta's waist but Viitta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viitta wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viitta pinned against the cage. Viitta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viitta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitta sprawls well. Viitta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Viitta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitta sprawls well. Viitta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitta throws a shot to the body.
Viitta lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Viitta gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viitta keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viitta is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB2#
Viitta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Viitta defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Viitta is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SAFO 64 Frost v Marston     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Viitta misses its intended target.
Carter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viitta misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
Viitta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Viitta lands a jab to the head.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Viitta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Nice body punch from Carter.
Viitta jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Viitta.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Viitta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viitta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viitta.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carter at a distance.
Viitta fails to land with a series of punches.
Viitta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Viitta throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Viitta scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta checks a leg kick.
Viitta scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.#T2#
Viitta scores with a head kick.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter throws a lazy body kick
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viitta avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Carter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Viitta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carter throws a series of punches but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter throws a body kick that misses
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viitta swinging wildly here.
Carter throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Viitta takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carter fakes the leg kick and cracks Viitta in the body.
Viitta scores with a hook.
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta lands with a shot to the body.
Carter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Viitta's head.#T4#
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viitta tries a head kick but it misses.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viitta checks the leg kick.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viitta misses with the combination.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heikki Viitta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
Viitta throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
As Viitta looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Viitta just gets out of the way.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justice Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter looks to throw a body kick
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Viitta throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Viitta tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Carter scores with a one two! Viitta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Viitta misses.
As Viitta looks to move away, Carter throws a big counter combo but Viitta just gets out of the way.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Carter appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter 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 Viitta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viitta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Viitta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Carter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nice shot by Viitta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Viitta moves out of range easily.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Viitta.
Nice shot by Viitta.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Viitta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viitta scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Viitta.
Carter throws a solid leg kick but Viitta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carter.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viitta slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Carter throws a low kick, looking for Viitta's leg but Viitta calmly moves out of range.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Viitta's sensitive parts.
Carter tries to land a front kick but Viitta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viitta throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Carter misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Carter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viitta avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Carter counters with a nice body kick.
Carter throws a right and a left that Viitta avoids nicely.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Carter avoids the head kick by Viitta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter throws a series of punches but Viitta avoids them all with ease.
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viitta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Viitta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viitta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viitta.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Viitta throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Viitta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carter.
Viitta's corner calls for a 1-2. Viitta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Viitta moves out of range easily.
Carter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Viitta connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a wild body kick that Viitta sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Carter scores with a spinning back kick!
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Viitta misses the target.
Carter throws a lazy body kick
and Viitta counters with a right hand to the body.
Viitta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Viitta moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Viitta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter throws a push kick but Viitta slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Viitta catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Viitta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carter. Carter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carter throws a push kick but Viitta slaps the foot to one side.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Carter moves forwards but Viitta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter scores with a jab.
Viitta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viitta lands a high kick!
Carter defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carter misses with the combination.
Viitta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viitta.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Viitta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter tries to land a leg kick but Viitta saw it coming and moves away.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Viitta misses the jab.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carter.
Viitta throws out a counter right but Carter avoids it with no problem.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Viitta throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carter throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
Carter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromViitta.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viitta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Viitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carter walks into a jab.
Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viitta feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Viitta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viitta cracks Carter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carter!
Carter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Viitta.
Justice Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viitta 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

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

 

Event: SAFO 60 Ali v Johnson     
Date:   May 16, 2020
#R1#
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viitta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cru - the referee stops the clock and Viitta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cru. Viitta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Viitta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cru.
Viitta jabs Cru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
A big left from Viitta misses.
Cru moves away from the strike by Viitta.
Cru takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cru misses the shot to the body.
Cru cracks the inside of Viitta's front leg.
Cru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cru.
Cru gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Viitta will feel that in the morning.
Cru throws a push kick but Viitta slaps the foot to one side.
Cru misses with a wild body shot.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cru delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Viitta. Beautiful body shot.
Viitta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viitta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viitta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Cru as he connects with a hook.
Viitta takes a swing at Cru's ribcage but misses.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viitta throws a sloppy body shot
and Cru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
Viitta chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Cru pushes Viitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Cru misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
A body shot lands from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Cru doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cru breaks the clinch.
Viitta lands a head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta looks to land a combination. Cru sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Viitta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viitta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cru stuns Viitta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viitta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cru.
Viitta missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Viitta rather than just go for the knockout.
Cru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viitta.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cru wants to counter with a clinch but Viitta pushes him away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Cru with a jab.
Viitta throws an off balance right hand
and Cru counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cru is just out of range.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Cru. #T3#
Cru misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cru there.
Viitta moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Viitta slips a jab from Cru.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Viitta connects with a high kick.
Viitta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cru misses with a wild body shot.
Cru tries to bum rush Viitta with a series of wild strikes but Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Viitta misses the target.
Cru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Cru keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viitta moves away from the strike by Cru.
Viitta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Cru looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Viitta looks to land a right hand but Cru moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta slips under a jab.#T4#
Viitta moves out of range as Cru strikes.
Viitta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Viitta swings widly with a right hand
and Cru finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta moves out of range as Cru throws a body kick.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Viitta missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Cru moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Viitta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cru eats them both and turns towards Viitta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cru.
Viitta lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cru thuds his right hand into Viitta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Viitta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
An attempted straight right counter from Viitta misses the target.
Nice jab there from Cru.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cru slips under a jab.
Cru throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cru blocks a low kick nicely.
Cru throws a solid leg kick but Viitta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cru.
Viitta throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru staying out of range there.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cru loads up on a big right hand but Viitta slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Viitta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cru scores with a jab to the body.
Cru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Cru.
Cru chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Viitta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cru counters with a thumping low kick.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viitta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta throws a sloppy head kick and Cru moves out of range easily.
Viitta lands with a cross.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cru was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Viitta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viitta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta is looking to chop away at Cru's legs.
Jab, jab by Viitta - just one landing.
Viitta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Cru throws a leg kick but Viitta checks it.
Cru tests Viitta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta misses with a wild combination.
Che Von Cru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viitta takes a step back to recover.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Viitta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viitta stuns Cru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cru.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Cru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viitta's head backwards.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Viitta sets himself, and Cru steps forward looking for the clinch! Viitta avoids it this time.
Cru throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Viitta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cru just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Cru is looking to land body kicks.
Viitta drops his hands momentarily and Cru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a left and a right that stings Cru.
Viitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta misses with a straight right.
Cru digs a good hook to Viitta's body.
Good leg kick by Cru there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cru's head.
Cru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viitta.#T4#
Viitta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cru is able to avoid easily.
Cru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viitta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Cru.
Cru throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Cru misses with a body kick.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viitta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cru.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Cru throws a jab when Viitta was well out of range.
It looked like Viitta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viitta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Cru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viitta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viitta throws the left hand but Cru avoids the punch easily.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viitta throws a head kick but Cru moves out of range.
Viitta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Viitta blocks a jab.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Viitta lunges at Cru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cru's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cru throws a good cross that connects.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Cru slips under a jab.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viitta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
Cru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Viitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Cru ducks down to avoid it.
Viitta throws an off balance right hand
and Cru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viitta's head.
Viitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cru misses with a straight right.
Viitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Viitta takes one to the chin there.
Cru lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Cru misses.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Viitta misses with a combination
and Cru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
Cru looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Cru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitta. #T2#
Viitta throws a shot from downtown. Cru moves away and avoids it.
Cru steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viitta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru lunges at Viitta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viitta's hand.
Viitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cru throws a leg kick but Viitta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
Cru swings widly with a right hand
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Cru lands a nice looking body shot.
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Cru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Cru misses.
Cru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cru eats them both and turns towards Viitta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab by Viitta.
Cru throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Cru throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cru's head.
Cru tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
Cru looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Cru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Viitta.
Cru swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Cru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cru.
Cru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viitta.
Viitta connects with a body shot.#T4#
A jab from Viitta misses.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cru throws a body kick that misses.
Cru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta throws a leg kick but Cru checks it.
Cru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Viitta fails to land with a series of punches.
Cru motions for Viitta to come forward. Cru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cru blocks a head kick by Viitta.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Cru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cru scoring well with a low kick there.
Viitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viitta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!

Che Von Cru decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SAFO 52 Frost v IsMore     
Date:   Apr 10, 2020
#R1#
Kelly cracks Viitta with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Viitta.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Viitta slips the punch.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Viitta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Viitta.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viitta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viitta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Viitta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.#T1#
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Viitta.
Viitta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly lands an elbow inside that Viitta shrugs off.
Viitta works on Kelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viitta lands with a right to the head.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly 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.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viitta after a bit of a struggle.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viitta is defending well.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Viitta lands with a right to the head.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viitta lands a left hand.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Kelly pushes Viitta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Still in the clinch, Viitta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank. #T4#
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Viitta's head.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Viitta tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Viitta manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Viitta.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Viitta manages to get underhooks.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viitta.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Viitta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Kelly forces Viitta back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly tries to score a body lock takedown but Viitta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Viitta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Viitta can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Viitta tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Heikki Viitta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head. #T2#
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Viitta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viitta can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Viitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viitta lands a shot to the body.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Kelly goes for a takedown attempt but Viitta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ned Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitta throws out a powerful jab.
Viitta blocks a jab.#T3#
Viitta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly feinted with a counter takedown.
Viitta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heikki Viitta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viitta doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Kelly throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Viitta is rocked!
Viitta loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Viitta misses with a two punch combination.
Viitta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kelly cracks Viitta with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ned Kelly!
An out of breath Ned Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
No joy there for Barnhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt wants to clinch.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Viitta checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Barnhardt's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Viitta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnhardt is able to avoid easily.
Viitta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Viitta backs away, Barnhardt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viitta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta wants to land a leg kick but Barnhardt is out of range.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Viitta circles away and keeps his distance.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt lands the left hand.
Barnhardt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viitta lands the left hand.
Barnhardt moves in looking to clinch but Viitta pushes him off.
Viitta misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barnhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
A jab from Barnhardt misses.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnhardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnhardt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with an overhand left.
Viitta with a hook.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a lazy head kick
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viitta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Viitta.
Viitta lands with a hook. Barnhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viitta, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt walks into a jab.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Viitta stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnhardt needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Viitta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viitta.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Viitta.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viitta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta lands a head kick!
Barnhardt is looking to wear down Viitta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viitta scores with the left hand. Barnhardt knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Barnhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Viitta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnhardt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Viitta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Viitta.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnhardt. Barnhardt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Viitta lands but Barnhardt takes it in his stride. #T2#
Barnhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Nice shot lands for Viitta.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here. #T3#
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta connects with a single shot there.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta scores with a jab to the body.
Barnhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnhardt looks for the body kick but Viitta saw that one coming.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnhardt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viitta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Viitta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Viitta.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta jabs Barnhardt right on the nose. Barnhardt blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Viitta gets tackled into the cage by Barnhardt. Barnhardt maintains the clinch.
Barnhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnhardt trying to control the position but instead, Viitta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnhardt into the cage.
Barnhardt gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Decent striking displayed by Viitta there.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitta, right into the meat.
Barnhardt moves forwards but Viitta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Viitta. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnhardt has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
Viitta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnhardt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Viitta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Viitta throws a fast counter high kick but Barnhardt manages to duck under it in time.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barnhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta throws a big counter head kick but Barnhardt avoids it with no problem.
Barnhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viitta throws a good cross that connects.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Viitta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viitta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnhardt momentarily.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Viitta.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnhardt obliges.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Viitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viitta tests Barnhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Viitta finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viitta 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Viitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Jovanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viitta.
Viitta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viitta moves away from the strike by Jovanovic. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Viitta.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands. #T1#
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viitta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Viitta has closed the distance and engaged Jovanovic in a clinch.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jovanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Jovanovic connects with a jab.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away. #CL2#
Viitta moves into the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
We've been informed that Viitta 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.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Jovanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Viitta's ribcage. Viitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viitta.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Viitta blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.#CL2#
Viitta closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands. #BC#
Jovanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and presses him up against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta lands a right hand.
Heikki Viitta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Viitta on the inside. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Viitta saw that one coming.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Viitta instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jovanovic can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Jovanovic is trying to force a seperation but Viitta has the dominant position.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Viitta presses Jovanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic is having none of it. #CL2#
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic cracks Viitta with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Viitta moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.#CL2#
Viitta forces Jovanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta looks to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Viitta is rocked!
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.#CL2#
Viitta has Jovanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic. #T2##BC#
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it. #CL2#
Viitta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta has Jovanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Jovanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Viitta.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Viitta with a hook.#T3#
Jovanovic punishes Viitta's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jovanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Viitta's head but Viitta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Viitta takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Viitta.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic. #BC#
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Viitta ducked under it nicely.
Viitta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves away
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Nenad Jovanovic.
I think Jovanovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nenad Jovanovic!

A less than humble Nenad Jovanovic misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SAFO 37 Russian Collusion     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Viitta darts in and clinches Iva up against the cage.
Viitta gets through Iva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head.
Viitta tries a body shot but Iva blocks it.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Viitta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head.
Iva tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Iva back against the cage.
Viitta gets underhooks to prevent Iva's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Viitta.
Iva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viitta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heikki Viitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Iva.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Viitta.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta lands a left hand. #T1#
Viitta lands a body shot.
Iva goes for a takedown attempt but Viitta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iva looks winded!#CL#
Viitta has Iva up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Viitta.
Viitta lands an uppercut.
Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viitta lands a shot to the body.
Viitta digs a right hand underneath Iva's ribcage. Iva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iva takes a shot to the head.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivas head.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viitta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Iva is rocked!
Viitta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Iva is still on wobbly legs! Can Viitta finish him?
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Iva's head.
Viitta presses Iva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viitta creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Iva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Iva drops to his knees and Viitta pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heikki Viitta!
Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 07, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Viitta clinches up against the cage.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Viitta on the inside.
A body shot lands from Viitta.
A short right from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Brandao to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viitta can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Brandao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Viitta tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
Viitta lands with a right to the head.
Viitta lands a body punch.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viitta takes a shot to the head.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Viitta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brandao on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land. #T2#
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Brandao.
Viitta tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Viitta back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viitta lands a right hand.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Brandao effectively controlling the action here.
Viitta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao. #T3#
Brandao blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao is struggling to control the position.
Brandao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Brandao lands a hook that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Brandao lands a body punch.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Viitta.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Viitta.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brandao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brandao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viitta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viitta.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Brandao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Viitta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Viitta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao misses with the head strike.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandao 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.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao lands with a light punch inside.
Viitta lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao misses with a body punch. #T1#
Brandao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viitta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao lands an uppercut.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao lands a hook that snaps the head of Viitta backwards. #ROC#
Viitta is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandao finish him?
Brandao misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Brandao is looking to control Viitta's arms but Viitta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brandao has his back to the cage.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao slows down the pace here.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
A body shot lands from Viitta.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
Heikki Viitta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Brandao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao misses with some punches.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brandao - that landed with a thud.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
Brandao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brandao scores with a shot to the side of Viitta's head.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Viitta back against the cage.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
Viitta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandaos head. #T4#
Viitta working aggressively here.
A short left from Viitta.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandao.
A short right from Viitta on the inside.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Brandao has a couple of punches blocked by Viitta.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandao's elbow.
Viitta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brandao.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brandao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Viitta has closed the distance and engaged Brandao in a clinch.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandao lands a nice uppercut.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viitta lands with a right to the head.
Viitta blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Brandao cracks Viitta with a nice body shot.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Brandao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandao presses Viitta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viitta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Viitta.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Brandao pushes Viitta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Viitta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Brandao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Viitta on the inside.
Brandao blocking some punches.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brandao tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao digs a right hand underneath Viitta's ribcage. Viitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Brandao - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
Brandao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brandao is working Viitta over against the cage.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brandao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Come on Brandao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta lands a shot to the body.
Brandao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands with a left to the head.
Brandao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandao lands a body shot.
Brandao working aggressively here. #T4#
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Viitta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Brandao.
Brandao is pushing Viitta up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brandao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Brandao back against the cage.
Brandao works on Viitta's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandao misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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 Diego Brandao.
Well Viitta 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!

Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Bloodbath 8     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelrod has a takedown stuffed.
Viitta shoots in for a double leg but Axelrod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Axelrod tries a quick counter leg kick but Viitta is wise to it.
Viitta tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelrod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viitta moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod wants to clinch.
Axelrod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viitta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axelrod 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.
Axelrod displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viitta shoots in but Axelrod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Axelrod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heikki Viitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Axelrod.#T1#
Viitta closes the distance and clinches up with Axelrod, looking for a takedown. Viitta pushes Axelrod against the cage but Axelrod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viitta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Axelrod fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Viitta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Axelrod tries to break the clinch but Viitta is controlling the position.
Viitta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axelrod smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a low kick.
Viitta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Axelrod is out of range and Viitta settles back down.
Viitta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viitta tries to clinch but Axelrod is having none of it.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Viitta with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Axelrod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelrod. #T2#
Axelrod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axelrod trying to control the position but instead, Viitta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Axelrod into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelrod.
Axelrod is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Axelrod tries for a takedown. No joy.
Axelrod prevents the takedown attempt.
Viitta tries to pull guard but Axelrod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Axelrod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Viitta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Axelrod is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Viitta jumps guard but Axelrod stands there with Viitta around his waist. Viitta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Axelrod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viitta is defending well.#TD2#
Axelrod gets control of Viitta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axelrod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Axelrod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Axelrod preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viitta 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.
Viitta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Axelrod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Axelrod wants to stand up but Viitta is controlling him.
Axelrod is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viitta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelrod counters with a solid body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viitta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelrod tries to clinch up but Viitta circles away and keeps his distance.
Viitta tries to counter with a takedown but Axelrod is quick to defend against it.
Viitta throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Axelrod dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Axelrod shoots in and drives through. Viitta sprawls well.
Heikki Viitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viitta tries for a takedown but Axelrod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Axelrod is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Axelrod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axelrod tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viitta swivels and escapes.
Axelrod wants to clinch but Viitta slips to the side
and Viitta counters with a three punch combo that has Axelrod backing up. Axelrod nods at Viitta to acknowledge the strikes.
Axelrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viitta.
A little jabbing left from Axelrod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Axelrod moves out of range of the body kick from Viitta.
Axelrod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Viitta shoots in looking for a takedown but Axelrod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viitta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Viitta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axelrod.#T1#
Axelrod moves out of range as Viitta throws a body kick. #CL#
Viitta has managed to clinch.
Viitta jumps guard but Axelrod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Viitta as Axelrod tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Axelrod's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Axelrod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axelrod is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Viitta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Axelrod jumps guard but Viitta stands there with Axelrod around his waist. Axelrod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Viitta wants a takedown but no success here.
Axelrod is trying to break free.
Viitta lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelrod backwards.
Viitta is looking for a takedown.
Axelrod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viitta's efforts to push away.
Viitta is working for takedown but Axelrod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Axelrod avoids a wild elbow strike from Viitta.
Axelrod wants a takedown.
Viitta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Axelrod smiles and moves away.
Axelrod has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Axelrod tries to clinch but Viitta moves out of range.
Axelrod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelrod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viitta circles away.
Viitta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Axelrod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod shoots for a takedown but Viitta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Axelrod keeps the fight on the outside.
Viitta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Axelrod swivels and escapes.
Axelrod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Viitta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Axelrod fails to land the takedown.
Viitta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelrod sprawls well. Axelrod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viitta gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Axelrod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitta's waist but Viitta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axelrod off to one side.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Viitta closes the distance and pushes Axelrod back into the cage.#BC2#
Axelrod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Viitta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Axelrod. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Viitta rushes Axelrod and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Viitta pulls Axelrod into guard.
Viitta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viitta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Axelrod has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viitta shoots in but Axelrod avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Axelrod dives in for a single leg takedown but Viitta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Viitta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axelrod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Viitta looks to land a body kick but Axelrod moved away.
Axelrod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Viitta is rocked!
A head kick misses from Viitta.
Oh Viitta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Axelrod wants to clinch up but Viitta keeps it at a distance.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Axelrod.
Viitta tries to counter with a takedown but Axelrod is quick to defend against it.
Viitta seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##CL#
Viitta closes the distance and clinches.
Axelrod is trying to stall.
Axelrod is trying to stall.
Axelrod tries to stall but Viitta uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Viitta breaks from the clinch.
Axelrod darts in looking for a takedown but Viitta gets double underhooks and turns Axelrod into the cage.
Heikki Viitta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Axelrod.
Viitta moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.#CL#
Viitta clinches.
Axelrod looking to throw knees to the head but Viitta is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Axelrod successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Viitta controlling from the top position.
Viitta looking to pass the guard.
Axelrod is trying to keep Viitta in close.
Viitta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viitta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Axelrod is proving hard to escape from.
Axelrod throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T3#
Viitta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Viitta has his takedown stuffed
and Axelrod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Axelrod!
Viitta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Axelrod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viitta's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Viitta duly obliges.
Axelrod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viitta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axelrod somewhat.#T4#
Viitta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Axelrod circles away from the clinch attempt.
Axelrod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viitta if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Viitta gets a clinch. #BC2#
Axelrod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Viitta gets a double leg takedown into Axelrod's guard.
Viitta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Axelrod looking to control but Viitta passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Axelrod.
I think Axelrod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobby Axelrod!

Bobby Axelrod spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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