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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Topics fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hale, pushing him back against the cage.
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Topics has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Topics throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hale.
Topics throws a head kick but Hale moves out of range.
Hale is looking for a counter combo.
Topics is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Hale moves into the clinch.
Hale misses with an elbow over the top.
Hale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Topics prevents it.
Topics drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Hale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hale holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Topics avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hale has control of Topics 's left arm, preventing Topics from doing any damage. #T1#
Hale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Topics is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topics is one step ahead there.
Topics trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hale's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hale pulls Topics in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Hale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Topics 's guard.
Hale prevents Topics from getting back to his feet.
Hale is pushing down on Topics 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Topics is fighting to maintain full guard but Hale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Topics is looking for a sweep. Hale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hale stalling.
Hale working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura here but Topics manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hale's guard.
Topics wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Topics gets to his feet. Hale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topics throws a series of punches but Hale avoids them all with ease.
Hale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Topics connects with a leg kick.
Topics looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hale swats away the attempt to clinch by Topics .#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hale. #TD#
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Topics 's guard.
Hale is breathing heavily.
Topics is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Topics wants to stand but Hale is controlling the position.
Hale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonas Topics will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hale shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Topics is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hale there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topics is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hale works his way into full mount! #T1#
Topics is trying to stand but he's just given Hale his back.
Hale wants to control but Topics is keeping busy.#SUB#
Hale is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Topics is in a bad position with Hale working for a choke. Topics manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Topics has passed into side control.
#SUB2#
Topics looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Topics throws an elbow but Hale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gearth Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Topics working the ground and pound but Hale is defending the strikes.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard.
Hale keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Topics throws a strike aimed at the side of Hale's head but Hale avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Hale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Topics misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Topics working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Topics decides to stand back up.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Topics is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hale avoids the head kick by Topics .
Hale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Topics . Topics obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Topics shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hale eats them both and turns towards Topics to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Topics misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Topics scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Topics has a takedown stuffed.
Hale fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Topics on his heels. He'll look to pass Topics 's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topics controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hale is looking to land body kicks.
Hale 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 Hale off to one side.
Hale shoots in and drives through. Topics sprawls well.
Hale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Topics connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hale scrambles back to his feet.
Jonas Topics seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topics moves in looking to clinch but Hale pushes him off.
Topics throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hale moves into the clinch successfully.
Hale keeps control of Topics as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Topics is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hale to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Topics breaks from the clinch.
Topics looks to land a combination. Hale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Topics tries to keep at a distance but Hale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hale prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Hale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Topics 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hale shoots in for a double leg but Topics sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gearth Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topics lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hale circles away quickly and effectively.
Hale fails with a takedown attempt.
Topics scores with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Topics .
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Topics unleashes a big counter combination but Hale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
That kick from Topics tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Topics throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Topics clinches up against the cage.
Topics makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hale tries to score a body lock takedown but Topics shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hale can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topics lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hale or not.
Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Topics is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Topics .
#BC2#
Topics escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Topics . Hale shrugs it off though. #T3#
A solid body kick from Topics .
A nice combination there by Topics .
Jonas Topics seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale avoids the head kick by Topics .
Topics feints a jab promting Hale to slip. Topics then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
Hale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Topics throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hale dives in and scores a takedown into Topics 's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Topics manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Hale manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Topics rushes Hale and presses him up against the cage.
Topics jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hale walks away with a smile on his face. Topics gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hale moves into range and clinches up with Topics .
Hale keeps control of Topics as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Hale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Topics throws Hale to one side and escapes!
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Topics pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Topics .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Topics avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Topics !
Jonas Topics seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Colossus 2: Fire vs. Jack
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
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. #T1##CL2#
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.#CL2#
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.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T4#
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.#BC2#
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. #CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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!#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#ES2#
Topics kicks Stuart off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL#
Stuart clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
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.#CL2#
Topics clinches. #TD2#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB##SU2#
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.#CL2#
Topics closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
Topics has Stuart up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
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.#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1##BC2#
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.#CL2#
Topics closes the distance and clinches.
Stuart goes for a takedown in the clinch but Topics prevents it.
#BC2#
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.
#CL2#
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.#T2##BC2#
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.#BC2#
Topics breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topics throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3##CL#
Stuart has managed to clinch.
Topics lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Stuart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topics .
Topics will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stuart feints the counter takedown.
Stuart fails to land the takedown.
Topics fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stuart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
Topics closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stuart circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Topics . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Topics looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topics stuffs the takedown.
Topics is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stuart.
A low kick lands for Stuart.
Stuart darts in looking for a takedown but Topics gets double underhooks and turns Stuart into the cage. #T1#
Topics tries to clinch but Stuart moves out of range.
Stuart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Topics closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Topics successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topics keeping full guard, as Stuart tries to pass.
Topics is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stuart is controlling him.
Stuart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Stuart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Stuart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Topics working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stuart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stuart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Topics throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stuart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Topics .
Stuart is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Topics dives in and grabs Stuart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stuart pushes down on Topics 's head and hops out.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Topics as he avoids it easily.
Topics takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Stuart closes the distance and clinches.
Topics is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stuart pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Topics jumps guard.
Stuart trying to control the position from guard on top but Topics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Stuart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES#
Topics manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Topics goes for a takedown attempt but Stuart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Topics is breathing heavily.
Stuart dives in and grabs Topics 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Topics pushes down on Stuart's head and hops out.
Stuart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuart fails with the takedown.#CL#
Topics clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Stuart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stuart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Topics tries to avoid it but Stuart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Topics to the ground. Topics escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Topics with that takedown attempt.
Stuart feints the counter takedown.
Topics looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonas Topics will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Topics tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stuart counters with a left to the body.
Topics really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stuart dives in for a single leg takedown but Topics sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stuart tries to clinch but Topics is having none of it. #CL2#
Stuart gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Stuart pulls guard effortlessly.
Topics wants to control from the top but Stuart keeps moving.
Topics is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuart has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topics loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Topics throws a big right hand that misses.
Stuart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Topics won't allow Stuart to sweep him here.
Topics throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stuart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stuart is breathing heavily.
A jab from Topics finds it's way through Stuart's defenses. #CL#
Topics closes the distance and pushes Stuart back into the cage.
Topics is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stuart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Topics has Stuart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stuart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Topics looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Topics . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topics has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stuart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stuart has Topics pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Topics manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Topics tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Stuart ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stuart no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Topics throws a strike but Stuart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Topics keeping full guard, as Stuart tries to pass.
Stuart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Topics has his foot on Stuart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuart works his way back into a safe position though.
Stuart trying to move into half guard but instead Topics has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Stuart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Topics . #T3#
Stuart will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Topics tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuart is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Topics avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stuart is trying to keep Topics in close.
Stuart has control of Topics 's left arm, preventing Topics from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stuart wants to sweep here but Topics controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Topics has gone for a leg lock! Stuart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Topics 's guard.#REVB#
Stuart passes Topics 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuart is taking a breather. Topics says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Stuart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Topics 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Topics keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Topics was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topics uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stuart has time to react.
Stuart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Topics fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Topics shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stuart as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonas Topics is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topics misses with a takedown attempt - Stuart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonas Topics . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stuart fails to land with a series of punches.
Topics throws a series of punches but Stuart avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Stuart has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Stuart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuart throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Topics holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Topics letting Stuart take a breather here.
Stuart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topics can't get the takedown.
Stuart is stalling here.
Stuart looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##TD2#
Stuart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stuart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stuart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Topics can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stuart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Topics tries to free his leg and advance position but Stuart is retaining full guard. #T3#
Topics postures up.
#ES2#
Stuart has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Topics is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Topics lands with a short shot to the head.
Topics taking a breather.
Topics is trying to pull guard but Stuart has him pressed against the cage.
Stuart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stuart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Topics walks away with a smile on his face. Stuart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stuart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stuart duly obliges.
Topics shoots for a double leg takedown but Stuart sprawls well. He's pushed Topics 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Topics or perhaps it was just good defense by Stuart, which made it look bad. #T4##CL2#
Stuart has Topics up against the cage in a clinch.
Stuart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topics gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Stuart breaks the clinch.
Stuart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Topics shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stuart defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stuart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Topics sprawls well. Topics wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stuart gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Stuart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stuart 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Stuart! |
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