PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stuart (ranked 5706 p4p, 6168 weight class) and Jonas Topics (ranked 429 p4p, 449 weight class). Topics has chosen No role models- J cole as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stuart
vs
Topics

182 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
150
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Stuart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Topics !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topics is looking to chop away at Stuart's legs.
Topics shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stuart shoots in and drives through. Topics sprawls well.
Topics throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Topics looks to move away, Stuart throws a big counter combo but Topics just gets out of the way.
Topics throws a head kick that misses.
Jonas Topics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuart fails with the takedown.
Topics swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown but Topics shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stuart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuart shoots in for a double leg but Topics sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stuart.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Topics has managed to clinch.
Stuart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stuart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topics fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topics wants to slow Stuart down by chopping away at his legs.
Stuart fails with a takedown attempt.
Topics wants to counter the offense by Stuart and move into the clinch position.

Topics closes the distance and clinches.
Topics using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stuart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topics fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Topics tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stuart swivels and escapes.
Stuart throws a big counter combination but Topics scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stuart is defended easily by Topics .
Stuart is breathing heavily.
Stuart takes one to the side of the head.
Stuart blocks the body kick.
Topics throws a solid leg kick but Stuart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Topics .
Topics tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stuart or perhaps it was just good defense by Topics , which made it look bad.
Topics misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Topics avoids it really well and circles away.
Topics throws a head kick but Stuart moves out of range.
Topics plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Topics lands a head kick. Stuart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Topics is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Topics fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuart, pushing him back against the cage.
Stuart looking for a takedown.
Stuart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topics is defending well.
Stuart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Topics 's efforts to push away.
Topics prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Topics is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Topics escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Topics .
Stuart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stuart shoots in for a takedown but Topics shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Topics .
Topics lands a nice looking body shot.
Topics 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Topics duly obliges.

Topics has closed the distance and engaged Stuart in a clinch.
Stuart managing to block the knees to the body from Topics .
Stuart wants a takedown but no success here.

Topics manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Topics dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Topics thuds a left hand into Stuart's body.
We've been informed that Topics has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stuart dives in for a single leg takedown but Topics sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Topics is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Topics pulls guard.
Stuart wants to control from the top but Topics keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Topics has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stuart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stuart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Topics kicks Stuart off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stuart clinches with his opponent.

Topics gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Stuart kicks Topics off and gets back to his feet.
Stuart shoots in for a double leg but Topics sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stuart sets himself, and Topics steps forward looking for the clinch! Stuart avoids it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Topics clinches.

Topics ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Topics no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topics wants to sweep here but Stuart controlling him for the moment.
Stuart throwing strikes from guard but Topics blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stuart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Topics is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Topics has escaped and now he's on top!

Topics decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stuart slips a jab and a cross from Topics .
Ricky Stuart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topics tries to bum rush Stuart with a series of wild strikes but Stuart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Topics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topics is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stuart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stuart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuart is looking to take this one to the mat.

Topics pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Topics rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stuart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stuart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Topics defends it nicely.
Topics tries to counter with a clinch but Stuart shakes him off and moves away.

Topics has Stuart up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Topics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topics throws a right and a left that Stuart avoids nicely.
Stuart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Topics 's waist but Topics gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stuart off to one side.
Jonas Topics seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topics misses with a head kick.
Stuart is looking for a counter combo.
Topics throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stuart.
Stuart fails with the takedown.
Topics misses with a body kick.
Stuart is looking to counter punch.
Stuart slips a jab and a cross from Topics .
Topics misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Topics showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stuart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Topics misses with the combination.
Stuart throws a counter high kick but Topics was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stuart shoots in looking for a takedown but Topics manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stuart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Topics lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stuart will feel that in the morning.
Topics has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Topics moves into the clinch.
Topics tries to break the clinch but Stuart is controlling the position.
Topics is pressed up against the cage. Stuart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Topics down to the mat. Topics avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Topics throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topics attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stuart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Topics fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stuart, pushing him back against the cage.
Stuart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Stuart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Topics 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Topics closes the distance and clinches.
Stuart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Topics prevents it.

Topics manages to break the clinch.
Stuart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Topics swivels and escapes.
Topics scores with a head kick.

Topics clinches up with Stuart and pushes him back against the cage.
Topics wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuart jumps guard but Topics stands there with Stuart around his waist. Stuart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stuart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topics is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Topics 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Topics throws a nice looking combination but Stuart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topics pushes Stuart away with a front kick.
Topics throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topics throws a nice outside leg kick.
Topics fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stuart wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stuart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topics throws a sloppy head kick
and Stuart counters with a nice low kick that buckles Topics 's knee momentarily.
Stuart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Topics defends well and Stuart ends up having to push Topics into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Topics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topics throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stuart has managed to clinch.
Topics lands a nice knee to the body.

Topics breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Topics is fending him off so far but Stuart persists. Nope, Topics circles away and we're back to standing.
Topics misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Topics tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stuart was well out of range. Poor timing from Topics .
As Topics looks to move away, Stuart throws a big counter combo but Topics just gets out of the way.
Stuart looks for a takedown but Topics sprawls well.
Topics lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stuart backs up against the cage.
Topics is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stuart rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Topics as he avoids it easily.
Topics throws a sloppy head kick
and Stuart counters with a series of strikes. Topics will be more careful next time no doubt.
Topics throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stuart is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stuart.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stuart changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Topics fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ricky Stuart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonas Topics is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Topics shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stuart but Stuart pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Topics comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Topics has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Topics !
A victorious Jonas Topics thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.