PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belmont
vs
Moreland

180 cm
37
161 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

180 cm
27
169 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Moreland!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreland tests Belmont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moreland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreland was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Moreland moves out of range of the body kick from Belmont.
Belmont throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreland counters with a straight right hand.
Belmont checks a leg kick nicely.
Belmont bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moreland misses with a straight right.
Moreland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moreland connects with an inside leg kick.
William Moreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmont loads up on a big right hand but Moreland slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moreland. Belmont shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmont blocks a low kick nicely.
Moreland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belmont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreland throws out the jab.
Moreland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland tries to land a body kick
and Belmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreland misses with a looping left.
Belmont looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Moreland
and Belmont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belmont throws a jab when Moreland was well out of range.
Belmont throws a lazy right hand but Moreland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moreland throws a looping overhand right but Belmont ducks down to avoid it.
Belmont throws a front kick aimed at Moreland's knee but Moreland avoids it well.
Belmont missing with a left hand there. Moreland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belmont sets himself, and Moreland steps forward looking for the clinch! Belmont avoids it this time.
Moreland's coach down at Netherlands Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moreland's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belmont takes one to the side of the head.
Belmont defending well as Moreland loads up on a big left hand.
Moreland scores with a jab to the body.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreland was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Belmont misses the jab.
Belmont throws a low kick but Moreland moves out of range easily.
Moreland misses with a head kick.
Moreland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmont half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreland misses with a right hand
and Belmont counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Moreland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Belmont.
Moreland takes one on the button.
Belmont throws the left hand but Moreland avoids the punch easily.
Belmont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmont connects with a leg kick. Moreland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belmont moves out of range of the strikes.
Belmont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moreland misses with a combination
and Belmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreland thows a body kick. Belmont tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Moreland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmont throws out the jab.
Moreland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moreland connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Moreland misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Moreland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Belmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmont takes a swing at Moreland's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Belmont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belmont scores with a hook to the body. Moreland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moreland throws a big shot that misses.
Belmont throws out a loose jab but Moreland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belmont circles away quickly and effectively.
Moreland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moreland.
Crunch! Belmont slams his shin into Moreland's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Belmont. Beautiful body shot.
Moreland misses with a body kick.
Belmont checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belmont is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Moreland. Those never looked like landing.
Belmont loads up on a big right hand but Moreland slips the punch.
Moreland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmont.
Moreland is trying to counter with his kicks.
Augustus Belmont is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Moreland.
Moreland tries to counter with a clinch but Belmont shakes him off and moves away.
Moreland swings for the body but Belmont moves out of range.
Belmont loads up on a big right hand but Moreland slips the punch.
Moreland misses with a hook
and Belmont counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belmont getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Belmont lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moreland staying out of range there.
Moreland avoids the body shot from Belmont.
That kick from Belmont tenderised Moreland's leg. Moreland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Belmont takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Belmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreland.
Belmont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moreland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
Moreland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moreland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Belmont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Belmont misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont misses with an uppercut. Moreland saw that one coming.
Belmont shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreland clobbers Belmont with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moreland thuds his right hand into Belmont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moreland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmont slips under a jab from Moreland.
And Belmont counters with a quick kick to the body but Moreland blocks it.
Belmont scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Moreland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moreland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belmont back to the ropes. Moreland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moreland walks into a jab.
Moreland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moreland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Moreland misses
and Belmont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmont walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moreland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moreland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Augustus Belmont will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Belmont scores with a jab to the body.
Moreland lands a lovely overhand right.
Belmont jabs Moreland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
Moreland throws a leg kick that misses.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Moreland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreland throws a lazy right hand but Belmont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmont lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreland defending well as Belmont loads up on a big left hand.
Moreland throws a body kick that misses.
Belmont was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Belmont misses its intended target.
Moreland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belmont - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont misses the shot to the body.
Belmont throws a sloppy body shot
and Belmont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreland throws a front kick aimed at Belmont's knee but Belmont avoids it well.
Belmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreland.
A counter left hand to the body from Belmont misses its target.
Belmont misses with a left hand

and Moreland counters by clinching up.
Belmont takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moreland missing with knees to the body.
Moreland blocks an uppercut.
Moreland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moreland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moreland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Belmont is defending well for now.
Belmont misses with some punches.
Belmont dodges an elbow strike from Moreland.
Belmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreland with a knee to the head.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland walks into a stiff left hand from Belmont.
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!
Moreland misses with a leg kick
and Belmont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreland lands a nice looking body shot.
Moreland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreland was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Moreland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Belmont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmont throws a looping overhand right but Moreland ducks down to avoid it.
Moreland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Belmont wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moreland throws a lazy right hand but Belmont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmont comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belmont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Moreland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Belmont back to the ropes. Moreland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moreland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moreland throws a head kick that misses.
Belmont misses with a lunging right hand
and Moreland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmont scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moreland doesn't seem bothered though.
Moreland throws a front kick aimed at Belmont's knee but Belmont avoids it well.
Belmont is looking to counter punch.
Moreland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belmont lands the left hand.

It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Belmont misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belmont!
Moreland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moreland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belmont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreland.
Moreland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmont looks to throw the jab but Moreland is out of range.
Good exchange - Belmont coming out on top.
Nice straight punches there by Moreland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moreland.
Moreland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Moreland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moreland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moreland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmont.
Belmont fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moreland is out of range.
Belmont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moreland tries to counter with a clinch but Belmont shakes him off and moves away.
Belmont throws out a powerful jab.
Moreland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmont.
Belmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Moreland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmont lands a glancing blow to the side of Moreland's head.
Moreland is looking to land body kicks.
Belmont slips under a jab.
Belmont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moreland misses with a hook. Belmont ducked under it nicely.
Moreland misses with an uppercut
and Belmont counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont misses with the combination.
Belmont gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Moreland to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont throws a leg kick which misses Moreland's front leg but catches the back leg as Moreland tries to avoid it.
Belmont throws a hook to the side of Moreland's head but Moreland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moreland is looking to score with low kicks.
Belmont misses with a hook.
Moreland moves away from the strike by Belmont.
Moreland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belmont blocks a jab.
Belmont throwing a counter right hand but Moreland manages to avoid it.
Moreland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belmont.
Moreland checks a leg kick.
Moreland throws a sloppy head kick and Belmont moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Augustus Belmont will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Moreland's cut.
That's time! Belmont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moreland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moreland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moreland throws a shot to the body.
Belmont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moreland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Moreland.
Moreland tried to score with a low kick but Belmont checks it.
Belmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreland.
Belmont scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Belmont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belmont's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moreland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belmont scrambles back to his feet.
Belmont misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmont misses the target.
Belmont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moreland.
Moreland misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreland throws a right and a left that Belmont avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Moreland.
Moreland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Belmont finds it's way round the side to connect with Moreland's head.
Moreland throws a body kick that misses.
Belmont lands with a nice combination. Moreland backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Belmont.
Moreland tries to score with a low kick but Belmont moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Belmont as he checks the leg kick.
Belmont throws a quick counter kick to the body but Moreland avoids it.
Moreland misses with a combination
and Belmont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belmont walks into a straight right hand from Moreland.
Belmont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmont avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Belmont 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.
Moreland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmont staying out of range there.
Moreland moves out of range as Belmont strikes.
Moreland wants to counter with a clinch but Belmont pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moreland avoids the body shot from Belmont.
Moreland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moreland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moreland throws a series of punches but Belmont moves out of range.
Moreland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmont.
A clash of legs there as Belmont blocks the low kick.
Belmont is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Moreland.
Belmont uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moreland has time to react.
Moreland connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmont moves out of range of the body kick from Moreland.
Belmont keeps Moreland at a distance using the push kick.
Belmont jabs at Moreland's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Augustus Belmont.
I think Belmont has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Belmont!
Augustus Belmont thanked the fans post fight for their support.