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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Valjakkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valjakkala has chosen QOTSA--No One Knows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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302 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valjakkala lands a jab to the nose.
Valjakkala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.
Ives looks to throw the jab but Valjakkala is out of range.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valjakkala 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.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Ives moves out of range.
Valjakkala connects with a right hand. Ives shakes it off.
Ives lands a really nice looking cross but Valjakkala seems unphased.
Ives on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valjakkala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valjakkala digs a good body shot into Ives's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Ives as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Ives misses.
Valjakkala moves away from the strike by Ives.
Valjakkala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ives swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valjakkala misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ives. Those never looked like landing.
Valjakkala misses with a hook.
Valjakkala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ives manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valjakkala shoots in but no luck this time.
Valjakkala throws a low kick but Ives avoids it.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valjakkala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ives is out of range.
Ives thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valjakkala throws a lazy right hand but Ives sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valjakkala wants to clinch up but Ives keeps it at a distance.
Valjakkala throws a low kick but Ives moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Ives.
Valjakkala just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Ives.
Ives jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ives misses the target.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valjakkala tries to close the distance and clinch but Ives swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Valjakkala.
Valjakkala scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala looks to score with a jab to the body but Ives is just out of range.
Valjakkala scores with a jab.
Ives avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valjakkala pushes Ives up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valjakkala blocks the elbow strike.
Ives avoids the elbow strike from Valjakkala, against the cage.
Valjakkala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ives tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valjakkala avoids it.
Valjakkala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ives is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Ives.
Ives tries to throw a body punch but Valjakkala avoids it by throwing Ives back against the cage.
Valjakkala tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ives avoids it.
Ives stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valjakkala as Ives tries to tie him up.
Valjakkala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ives is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valjakkala is defending well for now.
Valjakkala swings wildly with an uppercut but Ives uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valjakkala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valjakkala lands a nice uppercut.
Ives stalling.
Ives dodges an elbow strike from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala avoids the elbow strike from Ives, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives looking to slow down the pace here.
Valjakkala throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ives trying to stall but Valjakkala improves his position.
Valjakkala swings wildly with an uppercut but Ives uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valjakkala digs a right hand into Ives's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ives's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valjakkala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valjakkala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valjakkala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valjakkala looking to stall.
Ives blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valjakkala throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ives throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valjakkala misses with some punches.
Valjakkala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ives throws an elbow but it misses.
Ives trying to stall but Valjakkala improves his position.
Ives stalls.
Valjakkala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valjakkala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ives blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ives tries to throw a body punch but Valjakkala avoids it by throwing Ives back against the cage.
Valjakkala pushes off an throws an elbow but Ives leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valjakkala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ives lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valjakkala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Valjakkala on the inside.
A hook to the body from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivess head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjakkala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valjakkala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valjakkala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Valjakkala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valjakkala wants to improve his position but instead Ives has moved into half guard.
Valjakkala wants to control but Ives is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valjakkala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valjakkala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Valjakkala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Valjakkala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valjakkala is looking to score with low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Valjakkala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Valjakkala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Valjakkala with that takedown attempt.
Ives misses with a low kick.
Ives avoids the body shot from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala thuds a left hand into Ives's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valjakkala, right into the meat.
Valjakkala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ives has time to react.
Ives throws an overhand right that lands on Valjakkala's shoulder, as Valjakkala tries to avoid the shot.
Valjakkala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Ives both land. Nice combination.
Valjakkala misses with a low kick.
Valjakkala feints and then cracks Ives's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ives down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valjakkala throws a low kick but Ives moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valjakkala, right into the meat.
Ives misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ives looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ives scores with a jab.
Valjakkala fails to land the takedown.
Johnny Ives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Valjakkala.
A jab lands there for Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut. Ives saw that one coming.
Valjakkala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valjakkala.
Ives lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ives.
Ives works Valjakkala's body with a nice hook.
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands with a good body shot.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valjakkala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ives!
Ives bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Ives does no damage.
Ives looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
and Ives counters with a left to the body.
Ives jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valjakkala slips a jab and a cross from Ives.
Ives wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a nice body shot.
Ives looks to score with a jab to the body but Valjakkala is just out of range.
Valjakkala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ives darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valjakkala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Ives throws a body kick.
Ives's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ives duly obliges.
Valjakkala ducks under a wild hook from Ives.
Valjakkala avoids the body shot from Ives.
Valjakkala slips a jab from Ives.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valjakkala slips a jab from Ives.
Valjakkala misses with a hook. Ives ducked under it nicely.
Ives throws a nice looking combination but Valjakkala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valjakkala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjakkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ives lands the left hand.
Valjakkala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ives misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives misses with a body kick.
Ives moves forwards but Valjakkala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ives on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ives throws a shot from downtown. Valjakkala moves away and avoids it.
Valjakkala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valjakkala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ives tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valjakkala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ives.
Jab, jab by Ives - just one landing.
Ives misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good work by Ives as he checks the leg kick.
Ives slaps away a takedown attempt from Valjakkala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ives moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Valjakkala misses
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
Valjakkala 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.
Ives looks to score with a jab to the body but Valjakkala is just out of range.
Ives checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valjakkala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ives misses with an uppercut.
Valjakkala tries to score with a low kick but Ives moves his leg out of the way.
Valjakkala throws a low kick but Ives avoids it.
Ives misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valjakkala counters with a shoot takedown. Ives fights it but they end up in guard.
Valjakkala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ives's head.
Ives 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.
Ives trying to keep a closed guard but Valjakkala is proving a slippery customer.
Valjakkala throws a strike but Ives rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala looking to control.
Valjakkala has his foot on Ives's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ives works his way back into a safe position though.
Valjakkala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valjakkala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ives uses it to pass to side control.
Valjakkala is looking to regain half guard here but Ives keeps moving and retains side control.
Ives wants to stand but Valjakkala is controlling his arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ives's best efforts.
Valjakkala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valjakkala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ives wants to get up but he can't break Valjakkala's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valjakkala is on top in guard.
Ives wants to get back to his feet but Valjakkala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valjakkala scoring with some ground and pound.
Valjakkala thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ives seems keen to control Valjakkala's posture.
Valjakkala throwing strikes but missing.
Valjakkala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valjakkala throws and elbow that misses. Ives uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valjakkala's guard. Nice move by Ives!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ives manages to get himself to full guard.
Valjakkala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ives looking to control.
Valjakkala looking to sit in guard and control but Ives gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valjakkala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ives!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valjakkala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Valjakkala really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ives has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valjakkala finds it's way round the side to connect with Ives's head.
Valjakkala takes a swing at Ives's ribcage but misses.
Ives displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valjakkala.
Jab, jab by Valjakkala - just one landing.
Ives blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Valjakkala.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valjakkala 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 Ives has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ives and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ives fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ives misses the body punch
and Valjakkala counters with a leg kick.
Ives throws a lazy right hand but Valjakkala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valjakkala wants to slow Ives down by chopping away at his legs.
Valjakkala wants to clinch but Ives slips to the side
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valjakkala is looking to score with low kicks.
Valjakkala scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to land a leg kick but Ives saw it coming and moves away.
Ives throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valjakkala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Valjakkala loads up on a big right hand but Ives slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valjakkala.
A cross from Ives lands.
Valjakkala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valjakkala misses with a shot to the body
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ives connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valjakkala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ives is out of range and Valjakkala settles back down.
Ives clobbers Valjakkala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ives misses with a body shot.
Ives takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valjakkala throws a front kick aimed at Ives's knee but Ives avoids it well.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives connects with a body shot that sends Valjakkala's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ives darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valjakkala thows a leg kick but Ives checks it
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valjakkala moves forwards but Ives connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ives clobbers Valjakkala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ives fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valjakkala manages to avoid it.
Ives is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ives checks a low kick from Valjakkala.
Ives throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ives missing with a left hand there. Valjakkala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ives throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valjakkala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valjakkala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ives stalks Valjakkala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valjakkala's face. Valjakkala staggers backwards, shaken.
Ives wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ives paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ives lands a head shot.
Valjakkala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives swinging wildly here.
Valjakkala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valjakkala misses the body punch
and Ives counters with a nice body shot.
Ives connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valjakkala momentarily.
Valjakkala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ives checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valjakkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ives throws out the jab.
Valjakkala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ives pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ives throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valjakkala avoids the body shot from Ives.
Ives fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ives uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valjakkala has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valjakkala has time to react.
Ives misses with a looping left.
Ives ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ives steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with a low kick.
Ives cracks a nice hook into Valjakkala's ribs.
Ives throws out a loose jab but Valjakkala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valjakkala throws a sloppy body shot
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ives tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ives bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valjakkala's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ives checks a leg kick.
Ives throws an overhand right that lands on Valjakkala's shoulder, as Valjakkala tries to avoid the shot.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives had his way with Juha Valjakkala in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Valjakkala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ives misses with a hook.
Valjakkala misses with a hook. Ives ducked under it nicely.
Ives misses with a wild combination.
Ives connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valjakkala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ives sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valjakkala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ives swivels and escapes.
Donk. Ives catches Valjakkala right on the button with a cross.
Valjakkala lands with a hook. Ives tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valjakkala blocks a low kick nicely.
Valjakkala with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Valjakkala misses.
Valjakkala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valjakkala moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala shoots in but Ives avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnny Ives has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Valjakkala.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Valjakkala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ives misses with a two punch combination.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a left and a right that stings Valjakkala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valjakkala. Ives does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valjakkala misses the jab.
Valjakkala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ives circles away.
A nice combination there by Ives.
Ives looks to land a right hand but Valjakkala moved out of range.
Valjakkala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ives connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valjakkala scrambles back to his feet.
Ives misses with a looping right.
Ives throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ives connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ives!
Nice uppercut lands for Ives. That snapped Valjakkala's head back.
Ives lands with a shot to the body.
Ives misses with the combination.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ives lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valjakkala circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ives, as that shot connected.
Valjakkala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valjakkala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Ives does no damage.
Valjakkala throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws out a loose jab but Valjakkala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Valjakkala finds it's target.
Valjakkala punishes Ives's body with a nice straight punch.
Valjakkala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valjakkala misses with a straight left.
Ives throws a jab but it's blocked by Valjakkala.
A left lands for Valjakkala.
Valjakkala is looking to slow Ives down with leg kicks.
Valjakkala blocks a jab.
Ives connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy left from Valjakkala finds it's target.
Valjakkala throws a push kick but Ives slaps the foot to one side.
Ives tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valjakkala looks to land a right hand but Ives moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala clinches with his opponent.
Valjakkala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ives's defenses.
Valjakkala pulls Ives into guard.
Valjakkala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valjakkala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valjakkala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ives defending well though.
Ives has hold of Valjakkala's hands but Valjakkala slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valjakkala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valjakkala is keen to just control but Ives is a slippery customer.
Valjakkala is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Ives showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ives has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ives!
Johnny Ives retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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