PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janick Ironcrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All In The Family. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Thompson
vs
Ironcrotch

197 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Janick Ironcrotch!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Ironcrotch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ironcrotch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironcrotch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ironcrotch trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Thompson stands and steps away. Ironcrotch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Ironcrotch fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janick Ironcrotch.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironcrotch. Ironcrotch gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ironcrotch is keeping busy.
Ironcrotch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.

Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ironcrotch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ironcrotch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Janick Ironcrotch has been cut.
Ironcrotch is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thompson misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Tony Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironcrotch fails with a takedown attempt.

Thompson moves into the clinch.
Ironcrotch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ironcrotch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ironcrotch manages to end up in side control.
Thompson defending against the ground and pound.
Ironcrotch throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet.
Ironcrotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson dodges the ground and pound from Ironcrotch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ironcrotch.

Ironcrotch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Ironcrotch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Ironcrotch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironcrotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson has one foot on Ironcrotch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Ironcrotch closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Ironcrotch pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Ironcrotch moves out of range.
Ironcrotch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ironcrotch somewhat.
Ironcrotch fails with the takedown.

Ironcrotch closes the distance and clinches.

Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Ironcrotch or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.

Ironcrotch feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Ironcrotch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironcrotch is looking to advance position but Thompson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janick Ironcrotch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janick Ironcrotch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ironcrotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Ironcrotch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.

Thompson rushes Ironcrotch and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the head.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Ironcrotch throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Ironcrotch or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
Tony Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janick Ironcrotch.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tony Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironcrotch is breathing heavily.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironcrotch in his tracks.
Ironcrotch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch

and Ironcrotch counters with a shoot takedown. Thompson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch landing with the ground and pound.
Ironcrotch is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Ironcrotch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironcrotch trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Ironcrotch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironcrotch wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Ironcrotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Ironcrotch tries to pass.
Ironcrotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ironcrotch has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ironcrotch blocks it with crossed arms.

Ironcrotch is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Ironcrotch manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson wants to stand but Ironcrotch is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Ironcrotch from controlling successfully.
Ironcrotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ironcrotch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironcrotch looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ironcrotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironcrotch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Ironcrotch has one foot on Thompson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janick Ironcrotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Janick Ironcrotch's cut.
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!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ironcrotch is defended easily by Thompson.

Ironcrotch closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.

Thompson breaks the clinch.
Ironcrotch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Ironcrotch shoots in.
Tony Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janick Ironcrotch.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ironcrotch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironcrotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironcrotch misses the shot to the body.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson throws a head kick but Ironcrotch moves out of range.
Ironcrotch tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Ironcrotch takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironcrotch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Ironcrotch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ironcrotch tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ironcrotch drops back down to his feet.
Ironcrotch blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.

Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ironcrotch's head.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Ironcrotch moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.

Ironcrotch closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ironcrotch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson keeps control of Ironcrotch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ironcrotch goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson lands a head kick!

That has opened up Janick Ironcrotch's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Ironcrotch.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ironcrotch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson pressing his opponent against the cage.

Thompson manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ironcrotch gets the takedown into side control.
Ironcrotch lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Ironcrotch lands a few punches from side control.
Ironcrotch tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ironcrotch is putting a hurting on Thompson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ironcrotch working the ground and pound from side control.
Thompson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ironcrotch.
Janick Ironcrotch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironcrotch wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Ironcrotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thompson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ironcrotch has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironcrotch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tony Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironcrotch controls the position from side control.
Ironcrotch in side control lands a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ironcrotch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janick Ironcrotch!