PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monti Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Krutcher
vs
Python

181 cm
20
191 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Krutcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Monti Python!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python clobbers Krutcher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Krutcher misses the target.
Krutcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krutcher throws a head kick that Python semi-blocks.
Python takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Krutcher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Python thows a body shot but no joy.
Python misses with a hook. Krutcher ducked under it nicely.
Krutcher takes one to the side of the head.
Python throws a jab when Krutcher was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher slips under a jab from Python.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Python misses the jab.
Krutcher throws the left hand but Python avoids the punch easily.
Python misses with an uppercut. Krutcher saw that one coming.
Python throws a hook but Krutcher avoids it easily.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Krutcher's head.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Python 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.
Python throws a hook but Krutcher blocks it.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krutcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krutcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python sizes up Krutcher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher misses with a hook.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Python connects with the punch.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python lands a lovely overhand right.
Krutcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Krutcher lands an overhand right.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Python there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krutcher.
A swing and a miss from Krutcher.
A jab from Python misses.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Python's corner calls for a 1-2. Python obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
Krutcher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krutcher throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python throws a series of punches but Krutcher moves out of range.
Krutcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krutcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Krutcher staying out of range there.
Python connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher cracks Python with a good jab.
Python scores with a hook to the body. Krutcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Krutcher misses.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python takes a swing at Krutcher's ribcage but misses.
Krutcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krutcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krutcher throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Krutcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Python slips a straight right by Krutcher.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python avoids the head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krutcher avoids the body shot from Python.
Krutcher scores with a jab.
Krutcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Python throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krutcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a nice shot that snaps Krutcher's head back.
Python throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krutcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krutcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krutcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krutcher.
Python sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krutcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Python.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python lands with a shot to the body.
Python is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krutcher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Python.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krutcher lands a high kick!
Python catches Krutcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
A combination from Python does no damage.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python takes a swing at Krutcher's ribcage but misses.
Python avoids the head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Python misses with a low kick.
Krutcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher scores with a push kick.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Python slips under a jab from Krutcher.
Krutcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krutcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a hook to the side of Krutcher's head but Krutcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Python will feel that in the morning.
Monti Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Python.
Python throws a hook but Krutcher avoids it easily.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krutcher.
Krutcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Python.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Krutcher is just out of range.
A big left from Python misses.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krutcher misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python drops his hands momentarily and Krutcher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krutcher lands with a kick to the temple. Python shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Krutcher slips a straight right by Python.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Krutcher is just out of range.
Krutcher connects with a single shot there.
Python misses the shot to the body.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher 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 looping hook to the body misses from Python. Krutcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python throws out a loose jab but Krutcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krutcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krutcher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krutcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krutcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Python on the side of the head.
Krutcher ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Nice jab there from Python.
Krutcher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Python takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krutcher checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python scores with a jab.
Python moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Krutcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
A swing and a miss from Krutcher.
Python checks a leg kick nicely.
Krutcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Python connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krutcher. Krutcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krutcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Python.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krutcher.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Krutcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Python misses with a straight left.
Python throws a nice looking combination but Krutcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher lands with a kick to the temple. Python shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Krutcher 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.

Krutcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Krutcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Python.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python throws a body punch but Krutcher moves out of range.
Krutcher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krutcher throws a big shot that misses.
Krutcher misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Krutcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Krutcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python throws a push kick but Krutcher slaps the foot to one side.
Python fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krutcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krutcher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krutcher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Python - the referee stops the clock and Krutcher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Python. Krutcher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python lands with a straight right. Krutcher didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Python connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krutcher. Krutcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krutcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Python misses with a double jab.
Python lands a jab.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Python waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krutcher.
Python misses with a body shot.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python looks to land a right hand but Krutcher moved out of range.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Python throws a low kick, looking for Krutcher's leg but Krutcher calmly moves out of range.
Krutcher misses with an uppercut.
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Python throws the left hand but Krutcher avoids the punch easily.
Krutcher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krutcher blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Python takes a kick to the side of the head.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python moves out of range as Krutcher throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krutcher. Python shrugs it off though.
Python misses with a head kick.
Krutcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python throws a right and a left that Krutcher avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Python there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Python defending well as Krutcher loads up on a big left hand.
Krutcher throws the kick towards the body but Python avoids it.
Python thuds a left hand into Krutcher's body.
Krutcher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python throws an overhand right that lands on Krutcher's shoulder, as Krutcher tries to avoid the shot.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Krutcher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Python.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Krutcher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krutcher.
Python misses with a body shot.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krutcher throws a head kick that Python semi-blocks.
Krutcher avoids the body shot from Python.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher slips a jab and a cross from Python.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krutcher.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a head kick. That will keep Krutcher thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Krutcher throws a leg kick but Python sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python thows a body shot but no joy.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Python has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Python scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krutcher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Python lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krutcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Krutcher avoids the body shot from Python.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monti Python really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Python thuds a left hand into Krutcher's body.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krutcher moves away.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krutcher walks into a stiff left hand from Python.
Python on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Python moves out of range of the body kick.
Krutcher lands with a kick to the temple. Python shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a nice body kick.
Python throws a head kick but Krutcher moves out of range.
Python staying out of range there.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Python connects with the punch.
Krutcher throws a lazy head kick
letting Python counter with a right hand.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Python fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python lands a head shot.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Krutcher throws a push kick but Python slaps the foot to one side.
Python takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krutcher misses with a double jab.
Krutcher moves away from the strike by Python.
A jab from Krutcher misses.
Krutcher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krutcher defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Python looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python missing with a left hand there. Krutcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python motions for Krutcher to come forward. Python throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krutcher's knee momentarily.
Krutcher throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python lands a jab.
Python's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Python duly obliges.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krutcher slips under a jab from Python.
Python cracks Krutcher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutcher.
Python has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Python there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krutcher lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krutcher avoids a kick to the body.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krutcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Python connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Krutcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krutcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krutcher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python blocks the body kick.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python blocks a jab.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a right hand to the body.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Krutcher.
Krutcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Krutcher slams his shin into Python's torso.
Krutcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Python's head.
Krutcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Python blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Python lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Krutcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of 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!
Krutcher avoids the body shot from Python.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krutcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Python connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krutcher. Krutcher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Python scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krutcher in his tracks.
Krutcher lands a head kick. Python smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Python has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Python there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monti Python dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Krutcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Python missing with a left hand there. Krutcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Python pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krutcher.
Python scores with a sloppy right hand. Krutcher should have avoided that one.
Krutcher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Python in his tracks.
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krutcher moves away.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Python throws a right hand that Krutcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Krutcher also avoids with ease.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krutcher looks to land a body kick but Python moved away.
Python fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krutcher manages to avoid it.
Krutcher lands a head kick. Python smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krutcher.
Krutcher lands a front kick.
Python throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python looks to land a right hand but Krutcher moved out of range.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krutcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Krutcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python slips under a jab from Krutcher.
Python with a nice cross.
Python throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Python coming out on top.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Krutcher
and Python counters with a straight right hand.
Krutcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Python misses with a straight left.
Python avoids the head kick by Krutcher.
Krutcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jason Krutcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krutcher.
Python fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Krutcher.
Python has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krutcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Krutcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krutcher slips a jab from Python.
Krutcher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Python throws a hook but Krutcher avoids it easily.
Krutcher misses with an uppercut.
Krutcher moves out of range as Python strikes.
Krutcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Python. Python circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krutcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Python.
A head kick by Krutcher misses
and Python 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.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Python.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Krutcher misses with a head kick.
Python swings for the body but Krutcher moves out of range.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Python sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Python misses with an uppercut. Krutcher saw that one coming.
Krutcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krutcher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Python scores with a shot to the body.
Krutcher lands with a right hand.
Python tests Krutcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krutcher throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a stiff right hand.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick
and Python counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krutcher thinking.
Krutcher dodges the punch combination from Python.
Krutcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krutcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Python throws out the jab.
Python wants to land a leg kick but Krutcher is out of range.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
A big right from Krutcher misses.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Krutcher.
Krutcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Python lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
Python wants to land a leg kick but Krutcher is out of range.
Python tests Krutcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monti Python comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Python 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monti Python!
Monti Python is the new middleweight champion!