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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kimbo Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belmont's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jamma-jamma-jamma-jaaaa-maaaaa. Tyson Haye has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kimbo Belmont's chin.
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Good chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimbo Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Haye!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haye wants to clinch up but Belmont keeps it at a distance.
Haye tries to clinch up.
Haye wants to clinch up but Belmont keeps it at a distance.
Haye tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmont throws out a loose jab but Haye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haye rushes Belmont and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Belmont - that landed with a thud.
Haye tries to break the clinch but Belmont is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Belmont.
Haye looks gassed!
Belmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmont lands a body punch.
Come on Belmont - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belmont tries to throw a body punch but Haye avoids it by throwing Belmont back against the ropes.
Belmont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belmont connects with a looping right hand.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimbo Belmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haye in his tracks.
Haye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Belmont throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haye's head.
Belmont scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tyson Haye has been cut.
Belmont clobbers Haye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses.
Belmont misses with a wild combination.
Belmont looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haye slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
Belmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Haye is just out of range.
Haye avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haye was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmont fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haye.
A leg kick checked by Belmont.
Belmont moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Belmont lands a jab to the nose.
Belmont moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belmont lands a head kick. Haye smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmont misses with an uppercut. Haye saw that one coming.
Belmont looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haye wants to clinch.
Belmont throws a series of punches but Haye moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont connects with a right hand. Haye shakes it off.
Belmont lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Belmont.
Belmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haye dodges the punch combination from Belmont.
Belmont tries a low kick but Haye avoids it.
Belmont avoids the head kick by Haye.
Belmont stuns Haye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belmont lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belmont delivers a nice body kick.
Belmont lands a leg kick that knocks Haye off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Belmont swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Belmont does no damage.
Haye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmont looks to land a combination but Haye avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haye - that will leave a mark!
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Haye moves out of range easily.
Haye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Haye misses with a knee strike.
Belmont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haye blocks a body shot from Belmont.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belmont lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belmont.
Belmont lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haye or not.
Belmont gets through Haye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmont scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belmont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belmont stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belmont stalling the fight.
Belmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmont lands with a left to the head.
Belmont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haye.
A short body shot lands from Belmont as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belmont.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmont pushes Haye back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands a shot to the body.
Belmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Belmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haye.
Belmont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belmont lands a nice uppercut.
Belmont lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belmont presses Haye against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Belmont.
Belmont scores with a shoulder strike.
Belmont just leaning against Haye, taking a breather.
Belmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belmont is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Belmont - that landed with a thud.
Belmont lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Belmont.
A hook to the body from Belmont.
A short right from Belmont.
Belmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belmont has Haye pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Belmont.
Belmont can't find room to land a body shot as Haye controls the action.
Belmont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Belmont lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Belmont.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Belmont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Belmont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haye backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Belmont.
Belmont can't find room to land a body shot as Haye controls the action.
Belmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Belmont.
Belmont lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Haye's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belmont tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haye's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmont.
Belmont prevents Haye from breaking the clinch.
Belmont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belmont lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haye.
Belmont can't find room to land a body shot as Haye controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands a hook that snaps the head of Haye backwards.
Belmont gets through Haye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belmont avoiding damage.
Haye stalling in the clinch but Belmont improves position.
Belmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belmont lands with a short shot to the head.
Belmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Haye controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Belmont.
Belmont struggles to land a body shot inside as Haye controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmont.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belmont digs a right hand into Haye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haye's gas tank.
Belmont misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Belmont - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Belmont dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Haye's cut.
That's time! Belmont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belmont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Haye is just out of range.
Belmont throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belmont thinking.
Haye doesn't manage to clinch there - Belmont circles away.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses.
Belmont fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belmont misses with the combination.
Haye is looking to clinch.
Belmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
Haye misses with a head kick.
Kimbo Belmont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Haye moves out of range easily.
Belmont bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haye's head backwards.
Belmont throws a head kick but Haye moves out of range.
Belmont throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haye backs up against the ropes.
Haye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belmont blocks a head kick by Haye.
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Haye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haye throws a right and a left that Belmont avoids nicely.
Crunch! Belmont slams his shin into Haye's torso.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses.
Haye is looking to clinch but Belmont is avoiding it.
Belmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmont lands a lovely overhand right.
Belmont throws a right hand that Haye ducks under and follows up with a left that Haye also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye is looking to clinch but Belmont is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Belmont misses its intended target.
Belmont looks to land a combination but Haye avoids it well.
Haye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haye can do to turn this around?
Belmont throws a combination that misses
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Haye.
Belmont lands with a slapping head kick.
Belmont connects with the punch.
Belmont fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Haye.
Haye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belmont cracks Haye with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont cracks Haye with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Belmont misses its intended target.
A combination from Belmont does no damage.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belmont's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Belmont duly obliges.
Kimbo Belmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haye slips a straight right by Belmont.
Haye misses with a body kick.
Haye takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmont throws a series of punches but Haye avoids them all with ease.
Haye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Belmont throws a head kick but Haye moves out of range.
Belmont misses with a series of wild punches.
Haye tries to land a leg kick but Belmont saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haye moves out of range of the body kick.
Belmont misses with a double jab
and Haye moves into the clinch.
Belmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belmont lands with a short shot to the head.
Haye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haye is looking to clinch but Belmont is avoiding it.
Haye throws a head kick that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands a high kick!
Belmont tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmont is looking to land body kicks.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmont throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haye throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haye blocks a head kick by Belmont.
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Haye moves out of range easily.
Belmont scores with a one two! Haye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belmont throws a good cross that connects.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belmont misses with the combination.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Haye looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belmont misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haye lands with an uppercut that bounces Belmont off the ropes and back into range.
Haye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmont.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Belmont misses.
Belmont misses with a head kick.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haye moves into range and clinches up with Belmont.
Belmont lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haye backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmont lands with a right to the head.
Belmont misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haye.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belmont can't break the clinch.
Haye manages to break the clinch.
Belmont throws a solid leg kick but Haye takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmont.
Haye clinches with his opponent.
Haye is trying to break the clinch but Belmont is controlling him.
Belmont works on Haye's body with a couple of short punches.
Belmont digs a right hand underneath Haye's ribcage. Haye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Belmont.
A short left from Belmont.
Belmont tries to throw a body punch but Haye avoids it by throwing Belmont back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Belmont.
Belmont lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Belmont.
Belmont gets through Haye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belmont lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Belmont.
Haye prevents a body shot from Belmont.
Belmont lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Belmont - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belmont lands a hook that snaps the head of Haye backwards.
Belmont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belmont.
Belmont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belmont lands a shoulder strike.
Belmont digs a right hand underneath Haye's ribcage. Haye let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belmont lands a nice shot to the body.
Belmont tries to work over Haye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belmont misses with a body punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Belmont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Belmont.
A short left from Belmont.
A left hand lands to the body for Belmont.
Belmont presses Haye against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belmont lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Belmont lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haye backwards.
Belmont stalling against the ropes.
Belmont lands a nice uppercut.
Belmont looking to slow down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belmont misses with a punch to the body.
Belmont digs a right hand into Haye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haye's gas tank.
Belmont digs a right hand into Haye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haye's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Belmont dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Haye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belmont lands a really nice looking cross but Haye seems unphased.
Kimbo Belmont is winning the standup battle so far.
Haye looks to land a combination but Belmont avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Belmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmont looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belmont works the jab nicely.
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.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Belmont misses
and Haye counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Belmont is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Haye takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haye throws a one two combo.
Haye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belmont throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Belmont misses.
Haye throws a head kick that misses.
Haye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haye tries to clinch there but Belmont circles away.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmont misses with a wild body shot.
Haye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belmont throws a lazy head kick
and Haye counters with an outside leg kick.
Haye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haye on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmont throws a series of punches but Haye moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye avoids the head kick by Belmont.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Belmont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haye moves in looking to clinch but Belmont pushes him off.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haye was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Haye throws a head kick that misses.
Belmont scores with a hook to the body. Haye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Haye.
Belmont with a nice cross.
Belmont connects with a high kick.
Belmont throws a sloppy head kick and Haye moves out of range easily.
Belmont lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haye staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmont throws a lazy head kick
and Haye counters with a nice uppercut.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmont.
Haye tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haye takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haye tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haye dodges the punch combination from Belmont.
Haye blocks a head kick by Belmont.
Haye thuds his right hand into Belmont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belmont is looking to land body kicks.
Haye swinging wildly here.
Belmont stuns Haye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmont with a nice cross.
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haye is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belmont.
Belmont throws a nice looking combination but Haye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Belmont.
Haye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belmont. Belmont obviously looking to wear him down.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses
and Haye counters with a two punch combo.
Haye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belmont lands a glancing blow to the side of Haye's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmont takes a swing at Haye's ribcage but misses.
Belmont misses with a double jab
and Haye counters with a three punch combo that has Belmont backing up. Belmont nods at Haye to acknowledge the strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Haye tries to clinch up.
Haye tries to clinch up but Belmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Belmont misses with a right hand
and Haye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmont lands a slapping body shot.
Haye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haye was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Haye slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
Belmont lands a jab to Haye's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Haye. Beautiful body shot.
Belmont lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belmont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belmont swinging wildly here.
Belmont throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haye.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belmont throws a combination that misses
and Haye counters with a head kick. That will keep Belmont thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Belmont misses with a hook to the body
and Haye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haye is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belmont.
Belmont with a hook.
Haye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belmont misses with the combination.
Haye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haye with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belmont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belmont keeps the fight on the outside.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Belmont does no damage.
Haye has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haye connects with a leg kick. Belmont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Haye slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
Haye throws a sloppy head kick and Belmont moves out of range easily.
Belmont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmont tries to bum rush Haye with a series of wild strikes but Haye uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmont throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haye counters with a body kick.
Haye's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belmont throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belmont throws a head kick but Haye moves out of range.
Belmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Haye is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Belmont misses
letting Haye counter with a right hand.
Belmont misses with a wild combination.
Haye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haye takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haye tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Belmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmont lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haye tries to clinch up.
Belmont swings for the body but Haye moves out of range.
Belmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belmont blocks the body kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belmont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belmont throws a series of punches but Haye avoids them all with ease.
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
Belmont throws a right and a left that Haye avoids nicely.
Haye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haye avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Haye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belmont's head backwards.
Belmont lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belmont tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belmont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belmont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson Haye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimbo Belmont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haye moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belmont lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Belmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belmont has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Belmont!
A victorious Kimbo Belmont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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