PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet's entrance music is BOOM BAM!. A fine choice. Krutcher has chosen Fun Things - Savage as his entrance music. Jason Krutcher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Billet
vs
Krutcher

185 cm
38
218 lbs
34 - 22 - 2

181 cm
33
209 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Krutcher!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutcher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billet counters with a left to the body.
Billet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krutcher's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krutcher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krutcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Jason Krutcher has been cut.

Billet forces Krutcher back against the cage and clinches.
Krutcher prevents Billet from breaking the clinch.
Billet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Krutcher breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Krutcher misses.
We've been hearing reports that Billet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown by Billet or perhaps it was just good defense by Krutcher which made him look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher throws a hook but Billet avoids it easily.
Krutcher swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krutcher.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krutcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet fails to land the takedown.
Jason Krutcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krutcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Krutcher.
Billet checks a low kick from Krutcher.
Krutcher tries to score with a low kick but Billet moves his leg out of the way.
Krutcher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Billet wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krutcher, right into the meat.
Krutcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Billet.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Billet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Krutcher clinches up against the cage.
Krutcher misses with an elbow strike.

Billet tightens his grip and picks Krutcher up, before dumping him to the ground. Krutcher manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billet stopping the sweep attempt from Krutcher.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krutcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billet sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Belin Billet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krutcher. That's going to slow Billet down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.

Krutcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
Billet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.

Billet manages to pull guard.
Krutcher is pushing down on Billet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Billet is fighting to maintain full guard but Krutcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Billet is trying to maintain the position but Krutcher is very close to passing his half guard.

Krutcher seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krutcher stands up out of the half guard.
Krutcher throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Krutcher.
Krutcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Billet misses with an uppercut. Krutcher saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Krutcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krutcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Billet blocks a low kick nicely.
Krutcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Billet circles away.

Billet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Billet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krutcher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krutcher throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Krutcher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Krutcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Billet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Billet closes the distance and clinches up with Krutcher, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes Krutcher against the cage but Krutcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Billet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krutcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Billet is trying to break the clinch but Krutcher has him pressed against the cage.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
Billet misses with the head strike.
Billet misses with a knee strike.

Billet gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Billet tries to stand but Krutcher is controlling from the bottom.
Krutcher has control of Billet's left arm, preventing Billet from doing any damage.
Billet wants to get up but he can't break Krutcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krutcher is trying to keep Billet in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Billet trying to control but Krutcher is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Billet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krutcher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belin Billet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krutcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krutcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krutcher to score with a decent uppercut.

Krutcher rushes Billet and presses him up against the cage.
Billet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Belin Billet has been cut.
Krutcher lands an elbow that stopped Billet in his tracks for a moment.
Krutcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher lands an elbow that stopped Billet in his tracks for a moment.
Billet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krutcher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
Krutcher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krutcher prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Billet.
Krutcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Krutcher working aggressively here.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Krutcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krutcher has Billet pressed against the cage, preventing Billet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jason Krutcher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krutcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet blocks an elbow strike from Krutcher.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krutcher as Billet tries to tie him up.
Krutcher missing with knees to the body.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher won't allow it.
Billet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krutcher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billet.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krutcher.
Billet trying to stall but Krutcher improves his position.
Maybe Billet would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Billet trying to control the position but instead, Krutcher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Billet into the cage.
Billet takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Krutcher breaks the clinch.
Billet shoots in but Krutcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jason Krutcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billet fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krutcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krutcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billet circles away quickly and effectively.
Billet closes the distance and clinches up with Krutcher, looking for a takedown. Billet pushes Krutcher against the cage but Krutcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krutcher defends well and Billet ends up having to push Krutcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krutcher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billet blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krutcher obliges.
Billet avoids the elbow strike from Krutcher, against the cage.
Krutcher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Billet.
Krutcher misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Billet blocks a head kick by Krutcher.
Billet with a poor takedown
and Krutcher counters with a low kick, right behind Billet 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Krutcher. That snapped Billet's head back.
Krutcher throws a right hand that Billet ducks under and follows up with a left that Billet also avoids with ease.
Billet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krutcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Krutcher as Billet shoots in.

Billet gets tackled into the cage by Krutcher. Krutcher maintains the clinch.
Krutcher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Billet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Billet's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krutcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Billet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billet managing to block the knees to the body from Krutcher.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Krutcher.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Krutcher obliges.
Krutcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet avoids the elbow strike from Krutcher, against the cage.

Krutcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krutcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Krutcher drops Billet with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Billet looks back up at him and smiles so Krutcher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Billet is rocked!
Krutcher misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Billet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krutcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Billet seems to have got his legs back now.
Krutcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billet fails with the takedown.
Billet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Krutcher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krutcher connects with a solid leg kick.
Billet walks into a stiff left hand from Krutcher.
Krutcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Krutcher moves into the clinch.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Krutcher holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krutcher landing knees to the body.
Billet takes an elbow to the temple.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet is trying to pull guard but Krutcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Krutcher controlling the action here for a moment.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it misses.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.
Billet takes an elbow to the forehead.
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Krutcher landing knees to the body.
Krutcher is looking to control Billet's arms but Billet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krutcher has his back to the cage.
Krutcher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Billet working hard to break the clinch.
Krutcher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Billet swings wildly with an uppercut but Krutcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet is trying to force a seperation but Krutcher has the dominant position.
Krutcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher lands with a light punch inside.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krutcher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Billet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krutcher throws an elbow that misses.
Billet tries to break free but Krutcher pushes him back against the cage.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krutcher gets underhooks to prevent Billet's takedown attempt.
Krutcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Billet is trying to pull guard but Krutcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krutcher.
Billet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Krutcher connects with an inside leg kick.
Krutcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Krutcher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krutcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Krutcher manages to break the clinch.
Krutcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billet's calf.
Krutcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krutcher lands with a straight right. Billet didn't see that one coming.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krutcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billet shoots in for a takedown but Krutcher shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Krutcher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krutcher lands a nice hook to Billet's body. Billet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krutcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Billet. Billet gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krutcher lands a leg kick that knocks Billet off balance momentarily.
Krutcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krutcher.
Donk. Krutcher catches Billet right on the button with a cross.
Billet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krutcher.
Billet wants to clinch up but Krutcher keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Krutcher.
Krutcher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krutcher counters with a nice body shot.

Krutcher darts in and clinches Billet up against the cage.
Billet has Krutcher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krutcher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Krutcher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krutcher tries to clinch up.
Krutcher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krutcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Billet off the cage and back into range.
Krutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Krutcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krutcher lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billet on the side of the head.
Krutcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Billet keeps the fight on the outside.
Krutcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Billet off the cage and back into range.

Billet tries to keep at a distance but Krutcher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krutcher stops a takedown attempt from Billet.
Krutcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billet is defending well for now.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Krutcher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Billet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher lands an elbow inside.
Krutcher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krutcher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krutcher lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krutcher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krutcher tries to throw a body punch but Billet avoids it by throwing Krutcher back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Krutcher tries to work over Billet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Billet has a couple of punches blocked by Krutcher.
Billet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Billet blocks the elbow strike.
Krutcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Billet leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Billet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billet looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krutcher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Billet is defending well for now.
Krutcher misses with a knee to the head.
Krutcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Billet avoids it.
Billet fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Krutcher dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Billet.
Krutcher scoring well with a low kick there.
Krutcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Billet dodges the punch combination from Krutcher.
Krutcher takes a swing at Billet's ribcage but misses.
Billet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krutcher counters with an inside leg kick.
Krutcher scores with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Krutcher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billet dives in and grabs Krutcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krutcher pushes down on Billet's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belin Billet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krutcher throws a shot to the body.
Krutcher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krutcher throws a leg kick which misses Billet's front leg but catches the back leg as Billet tries to avoid it.
Billet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Billet avoids a wild elbow strike from Krutcher.
Krutcher misses with a knee strike.
Krutcher taking a breather.
Billet looking to slow down the pace here.
Billet tries to pull guard but Krutcher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krutcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Krutcher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krutcher throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Billet.
Krutcher trying to stall but Billet improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Billet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Billet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krutcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Billet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krutcher is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billet trying to control the position.
Krutcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Billet's guard.

Billet isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Krutcher stacks Billet on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Krutcher!

Krutcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billet is trying to buck Krutcher off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krutcher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Krutcher working Billet over with strikes.
Billet is looking for a sweep. Krutcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Billet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billet is trying to get back to full guard.
Krutcher works his way into full mount!
Billet's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jason Krutcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher postures up.
Krutcher cracks Billet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Krutcher looking to control but Billet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher postures up.
Krutcher controlling the pace for now.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutcher lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Billet squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Billet tries to hold on but Krutcher pushes him away.
Krutcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billet throwing hammer fists to the chest of Krutcher. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Krutcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krutcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 44:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Krutcher!
Jason Krutcher is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jason Krutcher said 'Richie McCaw..... It's time for a rematch!'.
In defeat, Belin Billet stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well... He beat me up... But I will come back, and next time, be ready, 'cause he'll get knockedout'.