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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slippin. John The Iron has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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141 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
The Iron controlling the action here.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Iron.
The Iron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Iron controlling the action here.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Iron controls the pace.
The Iron keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Iron is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thomas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Iron lands a couple of digs.
The Iron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but The Iron defends easily.
The Iron wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
The Iron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but The Iron pushes his legs off easily.
The Iron with a nice head shot there.
The Iron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Iron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but The Iron defends easily.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas keeping moving, preventing The Iron from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Iron wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
The Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Iron throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
The Iron trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Iron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
John The Iron has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thomas gets caught flat footed, as The Iron shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The Iron trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The Iron throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas has his foot on The Iron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Iron works his way back into a safe position though.
The Iron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The Iron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas wants to sweep here but The Iron controlling him for the moment.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Iron is one step ahead there.
Thomas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Iron gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Iron works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
The Iron chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas keeping full guard, as The Iron tries to pass.
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Iron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Iron scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Iron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
The Iron stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Iron throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Iron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Iron is in Thomas's guard.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Iron!
The Iron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Iron is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
The Iron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Iron is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Iron is looking to escape.
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The Iron sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is thwarting The Iron's attempts to control the position.
The Iron is looking to escape.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Iron defends it well.
The Iron is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Iron trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Iron wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.
The Iron trying to control but Thomas postures up.
The Iron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Iron.
The Iron trying to control the position.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Iron managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John The Iron wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Iron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thomas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls The Iron momentarily but The Iron frees himself.
The Iron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The Iron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Iron throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Iron throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Iron is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Iron defends it easily.
Thomas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Iron got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Iron has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but The Iron defends easily.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
The Iron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Iron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
John The Iron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The Iron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas keeping full guard, as The Iron tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Iron closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent The Iron getting side control.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Iron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Iron lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, The Iron seems content to control.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. The Iron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Iron is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Iron lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Iron working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is pressing down on The Iron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Iron landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Iron is one step ahead there.
The Iron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Iron tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but The Iron defends easily.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
The Iron is really struggling to control Thomas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
John The Iron has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing The Iron from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Iron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Iron wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Iron manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Iron working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thomas wants to control from the top but The Iron keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John The Iron just wasn't active enough.
The Iron bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Iron wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
The Iron scores with punches from side control.
Thomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Iron wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
The Iron trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
The Iron lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thomas down.
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Iron is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but The Iron is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas is not content to let The Iron control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas is refusing to be controlled, as The Iron sits in half guard.
Christopher Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Iron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Iron 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for John The Iron!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for John The Iron!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for John The Iron!
John The Iron wins by unanimous decision!
John The Iron 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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energy
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FIGHT
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