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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Newton avoids the head kick by Hughes.
#CL#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is trying to force a seperation but Hughes has the dominant position.
Newton is trying to force a seperation but Hughes has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Declan Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Newton scores with a one two! Hughes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Newton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newton checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Declan Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Newton looks winded!
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Newton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown. Newton fights it but they end up in guard.
Newton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Hughes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Newton.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Newton.
Hughes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Newton avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Sloppy strikes from Newton. Those never looked like landing.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
#T4#
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a series of punches but Hughes avoids them all with ease.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newton tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newton to the ground. Newton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Hughes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.
Newton throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling.
Newton tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Hughes moves into the clinch.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Hughes drags the fight down to the ground.
Newton is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton wants to get up but he can't break Hughes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Newton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Newton looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
#CL#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
#BC#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Erik Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes is looking to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch.
Newton throws a right hand that Hughes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hughes also avoids with ease.#CL#
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newton tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
A right-left combo lands from Hughes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Newton, which made it look bad.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newton just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton misses with the combination.
Hughes is looking to clinch.
Newton unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes is trying to break free.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Newton.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Hughes wants to clinch.#T2#
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Newton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Hughes won't allow it.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Newton to the mat.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SU2#
Newton stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Hughes darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.#BC2#
Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Hughes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hughes slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Declan Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Newton as Hughes shoots in.#CL#
Hughes forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Newton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Newton!
Post fight, Declan Newton took to the microphone: 'I want to thank Amelia for not being a bellend'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Valdez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Newton blocks the body kick.
As Valdez backs off Newton throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
Newton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valdez. That one must have hurt.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Valdez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A right-left combo lands from Newton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Valdez attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1##CL#
Valdez moves into the clinch.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Newton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Newton blocks a jab.#CL#
Valdez instigates a clinch.
Valdez wants to take the fight to the mat but Newton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newton is trying to break the clinch but Valdez has him pressed against the cage.
Valdez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Newton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton avoids the body shot from Valdez.
#T2#
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdez is defended easily by Newton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newton tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Newton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Newton throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Newton. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Valdez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez tried to counter with a leg kick but Newton avoided it.#T3#
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch but Newton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Newton scores with a four punch combination!
Valdez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Valdez persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez throws a counter high kick but Newton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newton looks winded!
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdez won't allow it.
#T4#
Newton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton lands with a nice combination. Valdez backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newton manages to circle out of the way.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez counters with a solid body kick.
Newton misses with the combination.
#CL#
Valdez clinches.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Newton looks to land a combination. Valdez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Valdez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Newton.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Valdez rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Newton is looking to break free of the clinch but Valdez has double underhooks.
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Valdez won't allow it.
#BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez avoids them all with ease.
Newton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Valdez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a good, hard body kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Newton throws a series of punches but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Declan Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton tries to bum rush Valdez with a series of wild strikes but Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Valdez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valdez.
Newton looks to land a combination but Valdez avoids it well.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Valdez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdez off to one side.
Valdez is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a good, hard body kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Valdez fails with the takedown.
Valdez misses with a body kick.
Newton keeps the fight on the outside.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Valdez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valdez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Declan Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Newton. Those never looked like landing.
Valdez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Valdez darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newton but Newton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Newton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez throws a head kick that misses.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Valdez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newton misses with a combination
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valdez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newton's knee momentarily.
Valdez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
#CL#
Valdez rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Newton misses with a double jab
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valdez counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Valdez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newton feints a jab promting Valdez to slip. Newton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valdez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Newton pushes him off.
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
Declan Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newton stuffs the takedown attempt from Valdez. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Valdez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newton lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Newton misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Valdez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valdez. #T2#
Newton lands with a nice combination. Valdez backs away looking to recover.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Valdez tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton misses with a double jab.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valdez.
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Newton circles away.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valdez is looking to clinch. #CL#
Valdez clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Newton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newton wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Valdez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Newton sprawls well. Newton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valdez gets slowly back to his feet.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Newton.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and Valdez counters with a big head kick but Newton shrugs it off.
Newton swinging wildly here.
Valdez is looking to counter with a body kick.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
Valdez tries to clinch there but Newton circles away.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
#T4#
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valdez counters with a thumping low kick.
Valdez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valdez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Valdez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demetrius Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Declan Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crunch! Valdez slams his shin into Newton's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Newton!
Declan Newton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank Amelia for not being a bellend'.
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