Exclusive Interview: Thomas Mastin (Referee) »

I was able to steal a few minutes from Thomas “The Irish Assassin” Mastin today. Thomas first got into the fight game at Toad Holler in Des Moines. Thomas did well at Toad as an amateur fighter but slowly evolved into a referee. His first time as a referree was late 2002. Mastin continues to referee fights for the Midwest Cage Championship pro fights once a month and DMX (Des Moines Xtreme Fighting) amateur fights every Wednesday.

PhyteGuru: Being a referee is a tough job. You have to put up with early stoppages, late stoppages, and of course the crowd. Why continue to be a referee?

TM: I love it. It’s work, but it’s exposure for me and I’m doing what I love. There is nothing greater than two guys battling to see who is better. Oh, and not to mention I get to be on TV.

PhyteGuru: What is the best fight you’ve ever refereed?

TM: This is a really tough one because I’ve refereed so many fights. I’d have to go with Brian Green vs Mike Van Meer. The guys actually had bad blood before the fight and Van Meer was taking it to him before Green was able to sumbit him in the 3rd. Green was smiling through every punch even though you know he was hurt.

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