PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Francois Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Steyne comes to the ring accompanied by When Angels Cry. Francois Van Steyne is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Van Steyne
vs
Belmont

187 cm
29
187 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

180 cm
33
161 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Van Steyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belmont!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Steyne tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Belmont misses
and Van Steyne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Steyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belmont backwards.
Van Steyne avoiding damage.
Belmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Van Steyne's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Belmont is trying to push Van Steyne away but Van Steyne has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Steyne.
Belmont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Steyne misses with an elbow over the top.
Belmont swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belmont misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Steyne misses with some punches.
Belmont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Van Steyne throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Steyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belmont throws a hook but Van Steyne blocks it.

Van Steyne rushes Belmont and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Steyne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Steyne misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Steyne lands an elbow inside.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Belmont gets through Van Steyne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmont is trying to force a seperation but Van Steyne has the dominant position.
Van Steyne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Steyne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Belmont's efforts to push away.
Belmont is trying to force a seperation but Van Steyne has the dominant position.
Van Steyne has Belmont pressed against the ropes.
Belmont has had enough of the clinch but Van Steyne keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Steyne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Steyne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Steyne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Steyne lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Van Steyne.
Belmont looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belmont tries to break free but Van Steyne pushes him back against the ropes.
Belmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
Van Steyne throws a head punch that misses.
Belmont avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Steyne.

Belmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van Steyne closes the distance and clinches.
Belmont can't find room to land a body shot as Van Steyne controls the action.
Belmont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Belmont lands with a left to the head.

Belmont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Van Steyne dominated that round.
That's time! Van Steyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Belmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Steyne.
Belmont checks a leg kick nicely.
Belmont connects with the punch.
Belmont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Steyne tries to clinch up.
Van Steyne tries a low kick but Belmont avoids it.
Van Steyne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Belmont tried to score with a low kick but Van Steyne checks it.
Van Steyne tried to counter with a leg kick but Belmont avoided it.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick
and Belmont counters with a three punch combo that has Van Steyne backing up. Van Steyne nods at Belmont to acknowledge the strikes.
Belmont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belmont throws a shot from downtown. Van Steyne moves away and avoids it.
Belmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmont throws a wild body kick that Van Steyne sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont staying out of range there.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Steyne was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Belmont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Belmont.
Augustus Belmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmont throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Steyne moves in looking to clinch but Belmont pushes him off.

Belmont looks low and kicks high, catching Van Steyne right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!

Van Steyne is rocked!

It looks like Francois Van Steyne has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmont misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Steyne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Oh Van Steyne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Steyne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Van Steyne misses.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Van Steyne seems to have got his legs back now.
Belmont throws a body punch but Van Steyne moves out of range.
Belmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Steyne doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Steyne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne thows a body kick. Belmont tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Francois Van Steyne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Steyne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmont looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Belmont works Van Steyne's body with a nice hook.
Belmont throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Steyne counters with a three punch combo that has Belmont backing up. Belmont nods at Van Steyne to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Steyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Steyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Steyne.
Belmont scores with a nice strike.
Van Steyne cracks Belmont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Belmont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses
and Van Steyne counters with an inside leg kick.
Belmont takes a swing at Van Steyne's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Belmont misses.
Van Steyne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Steyne connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belmont takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne's cut.
That's time! Van Steyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Steyne tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range.
No joy there for Van Steyne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmont lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Steyne off the ropes and back into range.
Belmont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belmont throws a head kick but Van Steyne moves out of range.
Van Steyne moves out of range as Belmont strikes.
Belmont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Augustus Belmont seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmont takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belmont darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Steyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Van Steyne moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Belmont gets tackled into the ropes by Van Steyne. Van Steyne maintains the clinch.
Belmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Van Steyne.

Belmont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van Steyne darts in and clinches Belmont up against the ropes.

Belmont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Steyne counters with a nice body shot.
Belmont is looking to land body kicks.
Van Steyne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Steyne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Belmont moves out of range.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
Belmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmont takes one to the chin there.
Belmont connects with a crisp jab.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Steyne throws a big counter combination but Belmont scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Van Steyne. Those never looked like landing.
Van Steyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belmont.
Van Steyne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Van Steyne clinches up with Belmont and pushes him back against the ropes.
Belmont blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Belmont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont wants to break free but Van Steyne has control.
Van Steyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmont lands with a right to the head.
Van Steyne blocks an uppercut.
Van Steyne misses with some punches.
Van Steyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmont backwards.
Van Steyne blocking some punches.
Belmont tries to throw a body punch but Van Steyne avoids it by throwing Belmont back against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Steyne lands an elbow that stopped Belmont in his tracks for a moment.
Belmont lands a nice uppercut.
Belmont has had enough of the clinch but Van Steyne keeps him there for the moment.
Belmont misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Steyne's elbow.
Van Steyne is trying to maintain a safe position but Belmont gets an underhook and turns Van Steyne into the ropes.
Van Steyne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Francois Van Steyne did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne's cut.
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.

Van Steyne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Steyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont misses with a wild combination.
Van Steyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belmont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Steyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belmont goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Van Steyne. Those never looked like landing.

Belmont tries to keep at a distance but Van Steyne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Steyne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne throws a punch but it's blocked by Belmont.
Belmont blocks the elbow strike.
Van Steyne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belmont scores with a shot to the side of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont blocks an elbow strike from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne lands an elbow that stopped Belmont in his tracks for a moment.
Belmont pushes Van Steyne back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Belmont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Steyne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that half lands.
Belmont misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Belmont blocks the leg kick.
Van Steyne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Steyne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big right from Van Steyne misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses
and Van Steyne counters with a right hand to the body.
Belmont throws a right hand that misses
and Van Steyne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmont bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Steyne's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belmont throws a lazy head kick
and Van Steyne counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Steyne as he connects with a hook.
Belmont scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Steyne with a nice cross.
Van Steyne digs a good hook to Belmont's body.
Van Steyne tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmont plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Steyne throws the left hand but Belmont avoids the punch easily.
Van Steyne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmont throws out a loose jab but Van Steyne uses good head movement to avoid it.

Belmont lands a front kick to the face, that drops Van Steyne to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Belmont scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Steyne takes one to the side of the head.
Belmont throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Van Steyne counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Belmont.
Van Steyne wants to clinch.
Belmont ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Steyne blocks the body kick.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmont misses with a looping right.
Van Steyne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Steyne moves away from the strike by Belmont.
A low kick from Van Steyne is predictable there
and Belmont counters with a straight right hand.
Van Steyne tries to clinch but Belmont is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Steyne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belmont's sensitive parts.
Van Steyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne moves out of range of the body kick from Belmont.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Belmont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belmont's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Steyne scores with a push kick.
Belmont fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belmont throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick
and Belmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Steyne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
Van Steyne is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Steyne is looking to clinch but Belmont is avoiding it.
Belmont raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Steyne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmont throws out the jab.
Belmont throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Steyne.
Belmont comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belmont misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Van Steyne moves out of range easily.
Belmont sizes up Van Steyne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
That kick from Van Steyne tenderised Belmont's leg. Belmont is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Belmont finds it's target.
Belmont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Van Steyne does no damage.
Belmont lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Belmont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belmont has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belmont!
Augustus Belmont decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.