PBP Commentary

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. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ives
vs
Valjakkala

190 cm
27
302 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

198 cm
28
272 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 9 - 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Juha Valjakkala!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ives. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Valjakkala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ives is out of range.
Ives getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives digs a good body shot into Valjakkala's ribs.
Juha Valjakkala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ives.
Ives throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valjakkala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valjakkala misses with a right hand
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives misses with a hook to the body
and Valjakkala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valjakkala takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Valjakkala blocks the low kick.
Valjakkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ives was well out of range. Poor timing from Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Ives counters with a good low kick that Valjakkala was not able to check.
A jab from Ives misses.
Valjakkala with a nice cross.
Valjakkala moves in looking to clinch but Ives pushes him off.
Valjakkala checks a low kick from Ives.
Valjakkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ives throws out the jab.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Valjakkala - just one landing.
Ives misses with a wild body shot.
Valjakkala closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala scores with a body shot.
Valjakkala wants to clinch but Ives slips to the side
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala misses the body punch
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ives counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valjakkala's knee momentarily.
Valjakkala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ives circles away.
Valjakkala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valjakkala looks gassed!
Valjakkala misses with a low kick as Ives jumps back.
A big left from Ives misses.
Valjakkala takes a swing at Ives's ribcage but misses.
Valjakkala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ives.
Valjakkala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ives connects with a single shot there.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ives.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Ives attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valjakkala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a shot to the body
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ives cracks the inside of Valjakkala's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ives feints and then cracks Valjakkala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valjakkala down.
Ives turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ives.
Valjakkala throws a lazy uppercut
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valjakkala moves out of range of the leg kick from Ives.
Ives ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valjakkala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ives is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valjakkala avoids the body shot from Ives.
Valjakkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ives.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala tries to clinch but Ives moves away
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ives rather than just go for the knockout.
Ives throws a big shot that misses.
Ives lands a body shot.
Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valjakkala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Ives.
Ives connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valjakkala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ives lands a head shot.
Ives thuds a left hand into Valjakkala's body.
Ives throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ives connects with a body shot.
Valjakkala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valjakkala takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnny Ives is winning the standup battle so far.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Ives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valjakkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ives.
Ives is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valjakkala can do to turn this around?
Valjakkala thows a leg kick but Ives checks it
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Ives 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ives takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Ives strikes.
Valjakkala misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valjakkala is breathing heavily.
Ives misses with a hook to the body
and Valjakkala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valjakkala staying out of range there.
Ives connects with a solid leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a jab to the body
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala lands a slapping body shot.
Valjakkala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ives blocks the leg kick.
Ives moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valjakkala connects with a solid leg kick.
Valjakkala throws a lazy right hand but Ives sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a straight right hand.
Ives moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ives cracks Valjakkala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ives throws a leg kick but Valjakkala moved away.
Valjakkala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valjakkala throws a hook but Ives blocks it.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Valjakkala.
Valjakkala misses with a hook to the body
and Ives counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valjakkala wants to clinch up but Ives keeps it at a distance.
Valjakkala connects with a leg kick. Ives looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valjakkala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ives has got the better of the exchanges.
Valjakkala misses with a body shot.
Ives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valjakkala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ives counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ives throws a body punch but Valjakkala moves out of range.
Valjakkala feints and then cracks Ives's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ives down.
Ives circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ives counters with a leg kick.
Ives lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valjakkala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala misses with a lunging right hand
and Ives counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valjakkala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ives.
Valjakkala throws a head kick that misses.
Ives throws a looping overhand right but Valjakkala ducks down to avoid it.
Ives cracks Valjakkala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Valjakkala connects with a right hand. Ives shakes it off.
Valjakkala just misses with a punch to the body.
Valjakkala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ives throws a leg kick which misses Valjakkala's front leg but catches the back leg as Valjakkala tries to avoid it.
Valjakkala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valjakkala throws a sloppy body shot
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ives. Valjakkala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valjakkala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valjakkala's sensitive parts.
Ives jabs at Valjakkala's body.
Ives fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valjakkala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ives fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ives fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Valjakkala.
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!
Ives lands a head shot.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ives lands a nice shot to the body.
Ives jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ives.
Ives throws a nice looking combination but Valjakkala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The crowd cheers as Ives lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valjakkala doesn't seem phased though.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick but Ives moved away.
Valjakkala misses with a leg kick
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valjakkala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ives counters with a nice leg kick.
Ives lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Ives there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Ives catches Valjakkala right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Ives. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ives.
Ives tries to score with a low kick but Valjakkala moves his leg out of the way.
Valjakkala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ives jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Valjakkala misses
and Ives counters with a low kick, right behind Valjakkala 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Ives.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ives throws a leg kick but Valjakkala sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ives fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valjakkala manages to avoid it.
Ives throws a hook to the side of Valjakkala's head but Valjakkala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ives moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ives with a jab.
Valjakkala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a nice leg kick.
Ives tests Valjakkala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ives looks to land a right hand but Valjakkala moved out of range.
Valjakkala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valjakkala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ives throws a lazy uppercut
and Valjakkala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valjakkala wants to clinch
letting Ives counter with a right hand.
Ives darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Ives counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ives looks to land a combination but Valjakkala avoids it well.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ives connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ives.
Valjakkala walks into a straight right hand from Ives.
Ives takes a swing at Valjakkala's ribcage but misses.
Ives fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ives falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valjakkala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valjakkala lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ives misses.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valjakkala throws out a leg kick but Ives moves out of range and Valjakkala only half commits.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ives throws a chopping leg kick but Valjakkala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
Valjakkala tries to clinch up
and Ives counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Valjakkala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ives.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives lands a body shot.
Ives lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valjakkala at a distance.
Ives lands a nice hook to Valjakkala's body. Valjakkala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valjakkala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Valjakkala misses
and Ives cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ives throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ives wants to land a leg kick but Valjakkala is out of range.
Ives tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valjakkala is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ives digs a good hook to Valjakkala's body.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ives throws a jab when Valjakkala was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ives clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ives scores with a jab to the body.
Valjakkala darts in trying to clinch
and Ives counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valjakkala cracks a nice hook into Ives's ribs.
A low kick from Valjakkala misses
letting Ives counter with a right hand.
Valjakkala throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ives to counter with a crisp jab.
Valjakkala lands with a good body shot.
Ives connects with a body shot that sends Valjakkala's belly button to the back.
Ives listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valjakkala misses with an uppercut
and Valjakkala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ives misses with an uppercut. Valjakkala saw that one coming.
Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valjakkala moves away.
Ives lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valjakkala moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a good low kick that Valjakkala was not able to check.
Valjakkala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ives catches Valjakkala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ives scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valjakkala moves to clinch but Ives breaks away
and Ives counters with a stiff right hand.
Valjakkala moves out of range as Ives strikes.
Ives scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valjakkala closes the distance but Ives moves to the side
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valjakkala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ives.
Ives lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valjakkala at a distance.
Ives misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Valjakkala misses with a leg kick
and Ives counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valjakkala thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ives uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Ives throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valjakkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ives lands a jab to Valjakkala's midsection.
Ives moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Valjakkala is predictable there
and Ives counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ives thuds a left hand into Valjakkala's body.
Ives lands with an overhand left.
Ives scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ives fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ives thows a body shot but no joy.
Ives jabs Valjakkala right on the nose. Valjakkala blinks but takes it well.
Ives lands a slapping body shot.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ives keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valjakkala needs to keep his hands up - Ives had a free shot at his head there.
Ives throws out a leg kick but Valjakkala moves out of range and Ives only half commits.
Ives buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valjakkala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ives.
Ives fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valjakkala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ives comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ives lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ives connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ives throws a looping overhand right but Valjakkala ducks down to avoid it.
Ives looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valjakkala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ives lands a jab to the head.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick
and Ives counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ives misses with an uppercut.
Ives scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ives swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valjakkala misses with a body punch
and Ives counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Ives there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valjakkala checks a leg kick.
Ives lands a right hook to the body.
Ives waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valjakkala.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ives connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ives fails to land with a series of punches.
Ives takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ives chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valjakkala can pounce on him.
Valjakkala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valjakkala is looking to clinch but Ives is avoiding it.
Valjakkala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ives counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Ives misses its intended target.
Ives fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valjakkala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ives counters with a thumping low kick.
Valjakkala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Valjakkala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valjakkala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Valjakkala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ives has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ives!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valjakkala looking for subs off his back but Ives has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ives keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valjakkala wants to get back to full guard but Ives has mounted him!
Juha Valjakkala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valjakkala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valjakkala is controlling an arm, preventing Ives from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ives trying to control but Valjakkala is having none of it.
Valjakkala is looking to improve his position but Ives isn't that keen on the idea.
Valjakkala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjakkala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valjakkala preventing the sweep.
Valjakkala chips away with some ground and pound.
Valjakkala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valjakkala throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valjakkala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valjakkala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valjakkala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valjakkala postures up in Ives's guard and throws a big left but Ives blocks it.
Ives controlling the position.
Valjakkala is in close to Ives's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ives wants to get back to his feet but Valjakkala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valjakkala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ives preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ives looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valjakkala is one step ahead there.
Valjakkala postures up and lands a big shot to Ives's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Valjakkala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 49:43
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:43
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ives!
Johnny Ives retains his super heavyweight title!