PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 95 p4p, 163 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 16 p4p, 24 weight class). Kruschev has chosen Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) as his entrance music. Jacques Turcotte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turcotte
vs
Kruschev

180 cm
29
160
24 - 11 - 0

185 cm
38
163
33 - 16 - 2

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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Kruschev.
Turcotte tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.

Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a head kick!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Donk. Turcotte catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Turcotte's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.

Turcotte clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.

Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Kruschev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Turcotte's legs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Turcotte semi-blocks.
Kruschev tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.

Turcotte darts in and clinches Kruschev up against the cage.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice body shot.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.

Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kruschev rushes Turcotte and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.

Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turcotte takes a step back to recover.

Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.

Turcotte clinches.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.

Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Kruschev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev wants to clinch but Turcotte slips to the side
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruschev's head.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Turcotte backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Kruschev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruschev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.