PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 65 p4p, 826 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 11 p4p, 118 weight class). Kruschev comes to the cage accompanied by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Kneeland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu FIghting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wally Kruschev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kruschev
vs
Kneeland

185 cm
38
163
32 - 15 - 2

175 cm
35
156
27 - 19 - 0

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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev scores with a body shot.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kruschev there.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Kneeland's head back.
Kneeland slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kneeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kneeland if he has to take too many more of those.

Kruschev forces Kneeland back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Kruschev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Kruschev has Kneeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kneeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Kruschev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch but Kneeland keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kneeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kneeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kneeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kneeland clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeland misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Kneeland.

Kruschev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev with a hook.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Kruschev.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
As Kruschev backs off Kneeland throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.

Kruschev forces Kneeland back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeland lands a nice elbow.
Kneeland is trying to push Kruschev away but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kneeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruschev - that will leave a mark!
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruschev takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kneeland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Kneeland digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kneeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kneeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruschev catches Kneeland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kneeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruschev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneeland off the cage and back into range.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Kneeland ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's front leg with a kick but Kneeland checks it.

Kruschev has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kneeland has managed to clinch.

Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kneeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneeland's head.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kneeland. That did some damage!
Kneeland connects with a solid leg kick.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Kneeland moved out of range.
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kruschev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kneeland with a jab.
Kneeland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kneeland duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Kneeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneeland down.
Kneeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kneeland scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Kruschev is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Kruschev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruschev jabs Kneeland right on the nose. Kneeland blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruschev wants to clinch.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kneeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruschev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland tries to work over Kruschev's front leg with a kick but Kruschev checks it.
Kneeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Kneeland scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneeland closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a right hand to the body.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kneeland.
Crunch! Kruschev slams his shin into Kneeland's torso.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice combination there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Kneeland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kneeland swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kneeland in his tracks.
Kneeland stalks Kruschev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruschev's face. Kruschev staggers backwards, shaken.
Kneeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Kneeland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kneeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruschev trying to land knees to the body.
Kruschev lands a right hand.
Kneeland has had enough of the clinch but Kruschev keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch but Kruschev improves position.

Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kneeland takes one to the side of the head.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kneeland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kneeland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kneeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneeland checks it well.
Kruschev scores with a push kick.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but Kneeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kruschevs head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kneeland stalling.
Kruschev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kneeland tries to stall but Kruschev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.

Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Kneeland down.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kneeland has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kneeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Kneeland off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's front leg with a kick but Kneeland checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kneeland's hands.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kneeland can do to turn this around?
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Kneeland moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Kneeland off balance momentarily.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Kruschev off balance momentarily.
Kneeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruschev throws a jab when Kneeland was well out of range.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Kneeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kneeland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kruschev throws a hook but Kneeland avoids it easily.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev feints and then cracks Kneeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneeland down.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Kneeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Kneeland.
Kneeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev motions for Kneeland to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneeland misses with a combination
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneeland checks it well.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.

Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeland looking to stall.
Kruschev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kneeland just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kneeland looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kneeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kneeland throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Kneeland manages to avoid it.
Kneeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kneeland throws a one two combo.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.

Kruschev pushes Kneeland up against the cage in a clinch.

Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Kneeland sees coming a mile off.

Kruschev pushes Kneeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev tries to work over Kneeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kneeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kneeland in his tracks.
Kneeland swinging wildly here.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kneeland just manages to avoid it.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Kneeland with an uppercut!
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneeland.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Kneeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kneeland tries to land a front kick but Kruschev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev lands an overhand right.
Kneeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev throws a hook but Kneeland avoids it easily.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
Kruschev pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.

Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneeland.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Kneeland's shoulder, as Kneeland tries to avoid the shot.
Kneeland takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev had his way with Skillz Kneeland in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kneeland lands with a kick to the temple. Kruschev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kneeland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruschev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kneeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.

Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kneeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Kruschev avoids it.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kneeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Kneeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneeland's hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kneeland's head backwards.
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneeland throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.

Kneeland moves into the clinch.

Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneeland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kneeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kneeland wants to clinch.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kneeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kneeland steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
Kneeland moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Kneeland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kneeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kneeland blocks the body kick.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeland tries to bum rush Kruschev with a series of wild strikes but Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kneeland takes one to the side of the head.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Kruschev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev motions for Kneeland to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Kneeland's head but Kneeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Kneeland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skillz Kneeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland checks a low kick from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kneeland misses.
Kruschev cracks Kneeland with a right hand to the side of the head.

Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Kruschev. Kruschev maintains the clinch.
Kneeland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.