PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes has chosen My name is MUD as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Breeze
vs
Clawnes

190 cm
25
223 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
26
223 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clawnes misses with a low kick as Breeze jumps back.
Clawnes throws a leg kick but Breeze moved away.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses

and Breeze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breeze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Breeze from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Breeze has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Breeze postures up and lands a big shot to Clawnes's brow.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.

Breeze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Clawnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breeze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breeze with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze chips away with some ground and pound.
Breeze trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Breeze stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Breeze passes into half guard.
Clawnes is looking for a sweep. Breeze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clawnes gets back to full guard.

Breeze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breeze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clawnes is on top in guard.

Breeze trying to control the position.
Clawnes connects with a couple of short punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clawnes working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Breeze controls Clawnes momentarily but Clawnes frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breeze wants to sweep but no luck.

Clawnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clawnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clawnes throws a strike but Breeze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Breeze postures up and lands a big shot to Clawnes's brow.
Breeze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Breeze trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Breeze stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Breeze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Breeze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breeze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breeze.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Breeze preventing the sweep.
Breeze landing with the ground and pound.

Clawnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breeze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
Clawnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breeze manages to get himself to full guard.

Breeze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clawnes is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Breeze holds on and takes a little breather.
Breeze lands a decent shot there.
Clawnes lands a couple of digs.

Breeze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clawnes postures up in Breeze's guard and throws a big left but Breeze blocks it.
Clawnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Breeze has wrist control.
Breeze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breeze looking for a sweep. Not yet Breeze, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Breeze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clawnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clawnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clawnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clawnes advances to full mount.
Clawnes with shots to the head and body - Breeze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Breeze is bucking up trying to escape but Clawnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clawnes working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breeze tries to reverse the position but Clawnes maintains control.

Clawnes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Breeze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Breeze and Clawnes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Breeze is trying to control Clawnes's posture but Clawnes avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Breeze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Clawnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Clawnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breeze is aware though and is defending well.
Breeze stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.

Clawnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breeze is aware though and is defending well.
Breeze stands up over Clawnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breeze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breeze trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Breeze with a nice head shot there.
Breeze trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Breeze got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clawnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breeze has managed to get both his arms back between Clawnes's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breeze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clawnes's head.
Breeze stands and throws Clawnes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Breeze gets to mount! Clawnes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze with shots to the head and body - Clawnes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clawnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breeze looking to finish Clawnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clawnes!
Breeze with good strikes from the mount here!
Breeze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clawnes is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Breeze connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Clawnes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Clawnes is rocked!
Breeze drops a big elbow. That's hurt Clawnes! More shots from Breeze and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Breeze!
An out of breath Ben Breeze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.