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Event: MMMA 70 Vurny vs Williams     
Date:   Apr 01, 2018
#R1#
A combination from Wylde does no damage.
Wylde throws a sloppy head kick and Clawnes moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Clawnes misses the target.
Clawnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wylde back to the cage. Clawnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde is looking to clinch.
Wylde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Clawnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clawnes tries to clinch up but Wylde circles away and keeps his distance.
Wylde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Wylde gets a clinch.
Clawnes blocks an uppercut.
Clawnes can't break the clinch. #BC#
Clawnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wylde cracks Clawnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A cross from Wylde lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wylde closes the distance but Clawnes moves to the side
and Clawnes counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A big left from Clawnes misses.
Clawnes avoids a kick to the body.
Wylde moves in looking to clinch but Clawnes pushes him off.#CL2#
Wylde clinches up with Clawnes and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clawnes.
Clawnes works on Wylde's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Clawnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wylde getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes lands with a straight right. Wylde didn't see that one coming.
Clawnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde. Wylde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clawnes takes one to the chin there.
Wylde scores with a hook.#CL2#
Wylde darts in and clinches Clawnes up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes lands with a left to the head.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wylde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wylde stalling the fight. #BC2#
Wylde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Wylde misses with a head kick.
Clawnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Clawnes keeps it at a distance.
Clawnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clawnes walks into a jab.
Clawnes cracks Wylde with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Wylde's cut even more.#CL2#
Wylde clinches up with Clawnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Clawnes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Wylde breaks the clinch.
Wylde slips a straight right by Clawnes.
Wylde lunges at Clawnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clawnes's hand.
Wylde leaves Clawnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wylde connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wylde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clawnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clawnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Clawnes there.
Wylde lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Clawnes is rocked!#CL2#
Wylde takes the fight into the clinch.
Wylde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wylde.
Wylde lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wylde scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Clawnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Clawnes to his knees! Wylde keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Wylde!
After the fight, Gunnar Wylde was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018
#R1#
Pereira feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
Jab from Clawnes.
Pereira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pereira.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clawnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Pereira with a series of wild strikes but Pereira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clawnes connects with a body shot.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes checks a low kick from Pereira.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clawnes at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Clawnes is out of range.
Clawnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Clawnes. That snapped Pereira's head back.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Clawnes avoids them all with ease.
Pereira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes. #T1#
Clawnes lands a jab to the head.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses.
Clawnes misses with a body shot.
Pereira throws an off balance right hand
and Clawnes counters with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pereira.
Pereira lands a two punch combo.
Clawnes lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back. #KD2#
Clawnes lands a big right hand that sends Pereira crashing to the mat! Clawnes stays standing though and waves Pereira back to his feet!#ROC2#
Pereira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes cracks Pereira with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell     
Date:   Jan 14, 2018
#R1#
Clawnes misses with a combination
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes misses with a hook.
Clawnes swings widly with a right hand
and Bezoink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Clawnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bezoink takes one on the button.
Bezoink lands a jab to the head.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bezoink.
Bezoink scores with a head kick.
Clawnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bezoink fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clawnes checks it well.
A big left from Clawnes misses.
Bezoink lands the left hand.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a stiff right hand.
Bezoink misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bezoink pushes Clawnes away with a front kick.
Bezoink takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bezoink throws a one two combo.
Bezoink lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range.
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
Bezoink slips a jab from Clawnes.
Bezoink unleashes a big counter combination but Clawnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clawnes defending well as Bezoink loads up on a big left hand.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut.
Clawnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bezoink sprawls well. Bezoink wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clawnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezoink is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Clawnes throws a right hand that misses
and Bezoink counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezoink attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bezoink.
Bezoink uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes.
A countering left hand to the body from Bezoink misses.
Bezoink dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clawnes. That did some damage!
Clawnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clawnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bezoink slips a straight right by Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a hook. Bezoink ducked under it nicely.
Bezoink defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Bezoink blocks the body kick.
Clawnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clawnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Clawnes. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bezoink connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
Bezoink is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clawnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bezoink lands with a nice body kick.
Bezoink lunges at Clawnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clawnes's hand.
Clawnes misses with a straight left.
Bezoink throws a head kick that Clawnes semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
A little feinted left hand from Clawnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Clawnes.
Clawnes with a hook.
Bezoink dips to his left and cracks Clawnes with an uppercut!
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezoink moves away.
Bezoink swings for the body but Clawnes moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bezoink staying out of range there.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Bezoink tries a head kick but it misses.
Clawnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Clawnes throws a jab when Bezoink was well out of range.
A big left from Clawnes misses.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
A left and a right from Bezoink both land. Nice combination.
Bezoink keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clawnes.
Bezoink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clawnes with a body shot.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Clawnes moves out of range easily.
Clawnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clawnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
Clawnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Bezoink moved out of range.
Bezoink throws a head kick but Clawnes moves out of range.
Clawnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Bezoink connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bezoink has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Bezoink.
Clawnes scores with a leg kick.
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Clawnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bezoink steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Bezoink looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Clawnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clawnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bezoink.
Bezoink tries to bum rush Clawnes with a series of wild strikes but Clawnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clawnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bezoink avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bezoink. That's going to slow Clawnes down.
Clawnes sizes up Bezoink with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clawnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bezoink.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezoink was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Bezoink throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice combination there by Bezoink. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clawnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clawnes misses with a left hand
letting Bezoink counter with a right hand.
Bezoink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bezoink tries to bum rush Clawnes with a series of wild strikes but Clawnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Clawnes misses the target.
Clawnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.#T2#
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bezoink. Those never looked like landing.
Bezoink connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bezoink scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bezoink.
A big right from Bezoink misses.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Clawnes dodges the punch combination from Bezoink.
Clawnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Bezoink off the cage and back into range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bezoink!
Clawnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Bezoink works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clawnes avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Bezoink cracks Clawnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bezoink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bezoink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clawnes with a body shot.
Clawnes lunges at Bezoink with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bezoink's hand.
Clawnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bezoink feints a jab promting Clawnes to slip. Bezoink then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clawnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bezoink scores with a one two! Clawnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes thuds a left hand into Bezoink's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clawnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Clawnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Clawnes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bezoink avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
It seemed like Bezoink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezoink steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Bezoink moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Clawnes moves out of range.
Ernie Bezoink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezoink misses with the combination.
Clawnes misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clawnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bezoink moves out of range as Clawnes strikes.
Bezoink lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
Bezoink dodges the punch combination from Clawnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernie Bezoink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bezoink wants to slow Clawnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Clawnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezoink cracks Clawnes with a good jab.
Clawnes lands a nice hook to Bezoink's body. Bezoink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bezoink swinging wildly here.
Bezoink lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clawnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Clawnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bezoink takes one to the chin there.
Clawnes lands a right hook to the body.
Bezoink walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bezoink lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes throws a body punch but Bezoink moves out of range.
No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range.
Clawnes ducks right into an uppercut from Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Clawnes avoids nicely.
A big left from Clawnes misses.
Clawnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Clawnes misses its intended target.
Bezoink cracks Clawnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawnes slips a jab and a cross from Bezoink.
Clawnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bezoink scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clawnes throws a hook but Bezoink avoids it easily.
Clawnes ducks right into an uppercut from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Clawnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Clawnes looks to land a left hand but Bezoink moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Clawnes avoids nicely. #T2#
Clawnes lands a nice hook to Bezoink's body. Bezoink takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink moves out of range of the strikes.
Clawnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Bezoink.
Bezoink defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Clawnes throws the left hand but Bezoink avoids the punch easily.
Bezoink throws a counter combo.
Bezoink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clawnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezoink finds it's way round the side to connect with Clawnes's head.
A slow jab from Clawnes misses its intended target.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clawnes lands a really nice looking cross but Bezoink seems unphased.
Clawnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Bezoink takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clawnes dips to his left and cracks Bezoink with an uppercut!
Clawnes misses with an uppercut. Bezoink saw that one coming.
Bezoink unleashes a big counter combination but Clawnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clawnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezoink swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clawnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bezoink.
Thomas Clawnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clawnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clawnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clawnes connects with a crisp jab.
Clawnes sizes up Bezoink with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bezoink lands a nice looking body kick.
Clawnes works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clawnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Bezoink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bezoink is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clawnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Ernie Bezoink is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bezoink slips a straight right by Clawnes.
Clawnes swings for the body but Bezoink moves out of range.
Good exchange - Bezoink coming out on top.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clawnes throws a right hand that misses
and Clawnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Clawnes finds it's way through Bezoink's defenses.
Bezoink lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bezoink throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezoink misses with a body kick.
Bezoink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that Bezoink avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Clawnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernie Bezoink.
Well Bezoink 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernie Bezoink!

Our winner, Ernie Bezoink, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MMMA 56 Spector vs Mata 2     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1##CL#
Brandon drives through and clinches with Clawnes against the cage.
Brandon fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Clawnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Brandon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clawnes's guard.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clawnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Clawnes, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clawnes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon is trying to keep Clawnes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes wants to stand and escape but instead Brandon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clawnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Brandon postures up in Clawnes's guard and throws a big left but Clawnes blocks it.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon throws a big right hand that misses.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Clawnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Brandon looking to control.
Clawnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clawnes trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Brandon has his foot on Clawnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clawnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Clawnes postures up in Brandon's guard and throws a big left but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clawnes passes Brandon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brandon is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Clawnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clawnes is working away from the top position though.
Clawnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandon's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clawnes is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clawnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clawnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brandon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clawnes wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandon looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandon, not yet.
Clawnes wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Clawnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clawnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clawnes throwing strikes from guard but Brandon blocks nicely.
Clawnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Brandon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clawnes scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Brandon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Clawnes throws a hook but Brandon blocks it.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick and Clawnes moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Clawnes cracks Brandon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brandon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Clawnes finish him?
Oh Brandon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Clawnes. Brandon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Clawnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 26     
Date:   Nov 08, 2017
#R1#
Clawnes swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Teló's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clawnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Teló scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Clawnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teló has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes swings for the body but Teló moves out of range.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clawnes's guard.#SU#
Teló decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Teló moves out of range.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Teló moved out of range.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló moves out of range of the strikes.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
A big left from Clawnes misses.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes throws a hook to the side of Teló's head but Teló sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Teló is out of range.
Clawnes throws a looping overhand right but Teló ducks down to avoid it.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clawnes throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU#
Teló stands and steps away. Clawnes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Clawnes misses with a right hand #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Teló manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Teló stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clawnes to get to his feet.
Clawnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Teló sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut. Teló saw that one coming.
Teló takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clawnes throws out a loose jab but Teló uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teló avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
Teló slips under a jab from Clawnes.#T3#
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clawnes won't be happy with that. #SU#
Teló decides to stand back up. Teló steps back and let's Clawnes get back to his feet.
Clawnes gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Teló manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Clawnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SU#
Teló gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Teló counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teló. #SU#
Teló stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clawnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Teló attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michel Teló will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Teló avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teló ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clawnes wants to clinch#TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into side control. Clawnes won't be happy with that.
Clawnes is trying to work for a sweep but Teló has mounted him!
Clawnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SU#
Teló gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló slips under a jab.
Teló half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Teló counters with a single leg into guard. Clawnes didn't expect that. #T1##SU#
Teló stands up from Clawnes's guard - Teló perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clawnes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Clawnes.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Teló steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Teló slips under a jab from Clawnes.
Clawnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Teló in his tracks.
Clawnes scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Teló. No joy for Clawnes on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Teló does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Teló drops his hands momentarily and Clawnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clawnes throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Clawnes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Teló's takedown attempt.
Clawnes tries to pull guard but Teló won't allow it. #BC2#
Clawnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Clawnes throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clawnes has his hands on Teló's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Teló stands up from Clawnes's guard - Teló perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clawnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Teló as Clawnes shoots in.
Michel Teló has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a left hand #TD#
and Teló decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clawnes's guard.
Teló is standing up over Clawnes. Clawnes looks to escape but Teló dives into side control. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Teló decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Teló. No joy for Clawnes on that attempt.
Teló appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clawnes misses with a looping right.
Teló changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws a jab when Teló was well out of range.
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clawnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Clawnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clawnes misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Teló counters with a single leg into guard. Clawnes didn't expect that.
Clawnes is wriggling around but Teló manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SU#
Teló stands up and beckons Clawnes to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Teló counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SU#
Teló decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clawnes, up you get!
Michel Teló is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Clawnes closes the distance and clinches.
Clawnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clawnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Teló.
Teló is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Teló drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teló. #T2#
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Teló's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Teló. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teló has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clawnes after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Clawnes breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes misses with a hook. Teló ducked under it nicely.
Teló tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clawnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clawnes misses with a two punch combination.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clawnes throws a big shot that misses.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Clawnes throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Teló counters with a shoot takedown. Clawnes fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Teló gets to his feet - Clawnes follows without any prompting.
Clawnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Teló decides to return to a standing position.
Clawnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Clawnes #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Teló gets to his feet - Clawnes follows without any prompting.
Clawnes misses with a straight right.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Teló defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Teló feinted with a counter takedown.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teló.
Clawnes throws the left hand but Teló avoids the punch easily.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes misses with a body punch #TD#
and Teló counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clawnes! #SU#
Teló decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clawnes cracks Teló with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clawnes loads up on a big right hand but Teló slips the punch.
Teló drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clawnes sprawls and moves away.
Clawnes throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Teló counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michel Teló.
I think Teló has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Clawnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clawnes tests The Smiling Assassin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clawnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clawnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin moves away.
Clawnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clawnes throws a shot from downtown. The Smiling Assassin moves away and avoids it.
Clawnes throws a body punch but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
The Smiling Assassin looks to throw the jab but Clawnes is out of range.
Clawnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clawnes throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The Smiling Assassin clinches up with Clawnes and pushes him back against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as Clawnes controls the action.
The Smiling Assassin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow that stopped Clawnes in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
The Smiling Assassin lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing The Smiling Assassin from controlling successfully.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Smiling Assassin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Smiling Assassin wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
The Smiling Assassin is really struggling to control Clawnes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Smiling Assassin throws a strike but Clawnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Clawnes stopping the sweep attempt from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin keeping full guard, as Clawnes tries to pass.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The Smiling Assassin has Clawnes pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clawnes trying to control the position from guard on top but The Smiling Assassin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clawnes throws a big elbow that misses.
The Smiling Assassin looking to control.
The Smiling Assassin keeping moving, preventing Clawnes from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Smiling Assassin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clawnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Smiling Assassin is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Smiling Assassin avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
The Smiling Assassin sizes up Clawnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Smiling Assassin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Smiling Assassin.#T3#
Clawnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Smiling Assassin wants to clinch up but Clawnes keeps it at a distance.
Clawnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clawnes blocks a head kick by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Clawnes as he connects with a hook.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a lunging right hand
and Clawnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Clawnes lands with a nice body punch.
Clawnes blocks a jab.
Clawnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a looping left.
The Smiling Assassin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clawnes lands with a cross.
The Smiling Assassin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Smiling Assassin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes. #T4#
The Smiling Assassin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clawnes was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
A little jabbing left from Clawnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Smiling Assassin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Smiling Assassin misses with an uppercut. Clawnes saw that one coming.
Clawnes throws the left hand but The Smiling Assassin avoids the punch easily.
The Smiling Assassin slips under a jab from Clawnes.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a nice body punch.
The Smiling Assassin lands a front kick.
The Smiling Assassin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Smiling Assassin lands in his opponent's guard.
The Smiling Assassin is in close to Clawnes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve The Smiling Assassin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Smiling Assassin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clawnes.
The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
It looked like The Smiling Assassin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clawnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. The Smiling Assassin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clawnes checks a leg kick.
Clawnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Smiling Assassin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes tests The Smiling Assassin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
The Smiling Assassin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Smiling Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clawnes has hold of The Smiling Assassin's hands but The Smiling Assassin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Steve The Smiling Assassin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The Smiling Assassin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clawnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clawnes.
Clawnes seems keen to control The Smiling Assassin's posture.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing The Smiling Assassin from controlling successfully.
The Smiling Assassin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clawnes is pulling down on The Smiling Assassin's head to control his posture.
The Smiling Assassin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Smiling Assassin won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Smiling Assassin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by The Smiling Assassin.
Clawnes throws a body punch but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Smiling Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Smiling Assassin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clawnes if he has to take too many more of those.
The Smiling Assassin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes. #T3#
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Smiling Assassin walks into a left hand.
The Smiling Assassin looks to throw a body kick
and Clawnes counters with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice right hand.
The Smiling Assassin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clawnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clawnes tries to bum rush The Smiling Assassin with a series of wild strikes but The Smiling Assassin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Smiling Assassin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Smiling Assassin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clawnes counters with a nice uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Clawnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Clawnes has knocked The Smiling Assassin down with a huge combo! Clawnes steps away and waves a wobbly The Smiling Assassin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
The Smiling Assassin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes cracks The Smiling Assassin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh The Smiling Assassin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clawnes throws the left hand but The Smiling Assassin avoids the punch easily.
The Smiling Assassin throws a combination. Clawnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Smiling Assassin looks to score with a jab to the body but Clawnes is just out of range.
Clawnes misses with a straight right.
The Smiling Assassin seems to have got his legs back now.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clawnes was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.#T4#
A head kick misses from Clawnes.
Clawnes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clawnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Smiling Assassin dips to his left and cracks Clawnes with an uppercut!
Clawnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a few strikes there.
Clawnes swings for the body but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin.
Clawnes lands a nice looking body shot.
The Smiling Assassin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Smiling Assassin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clawnes counter with a right hand. #CL#
The Smiling Assassin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clawnes, pushing him back against the cage.
Clawnes blocks an elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Steve The Smiling Assassin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The Smiling Assassin instigates a clinch.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes misses with a punch on the inside.
The Smiling Assassin lands a damaging elbow.
Clawnes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin is working Clawnes over against the cage.
Clawnes lands with a left to the head.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clawnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Clawnes breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Smiling Assassin was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Smiling Assassin feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a jab. Clawnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Clawnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clawnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Smiling Assassin is fending him off so far but Clawnes persists. Nope, The Smiling Assassin circles away and we're back to standing.
Clawnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clawnes was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
It seemed like Clawnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clawnes stuffs the takedown attempt from The Smiling Assassin. The Smiling Assassin gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Smiling Assassin, as that shot connected.
The Smiling Assassin slips a jab from Clawnes.
The Smiling Assassin attempts a counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it well and moves away.
The Smiling Assassin throws a right hand that Clawnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Clawnes also avoids with ease.
The Smiling Assassin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Smiling Assassin scores with a punch to the head.
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Smiling Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clawnes missing with a left hand there. The Smiling Assassin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Clawnes throws a combination that misses
and The Smiling Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Smiling Assassin is defended easily by Clawnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clawnes looks to score with a jab to the body but The Smiling Assassin is just out of range.
The Smiling Assassin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clawnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Smiling Assassin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve The Smiling Assassin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Smiling Assassin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clawness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Smiling Assassin dodges the punch combination from Clawnes.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a wild body shot.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
The Smiling Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a cross.
The Smiling Assassin moves out of range as Clawnes strikes.
The Smiling Assassin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Smiling Assassin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from The Smiling Assassin misses.
Clawnes wants to counter the offense by The Smiling Assassin and move into the clinch position.
Thomas Clawnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Smiling Assassin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clawnes throws a body shot but no joy.
The Smiling Assassin takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
The Smiling Assassin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Clawnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Smiling Assassin lands a body shot. #CL#
The Smiling Assassin moves into range and clinches up with Clawnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes has had enough of the clinch but The Smiling Assassin keeps him there for the moment.
The Smiling Assassin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clawnes avoiding damage.
The Smiling Assassin can't find room to land a body shot as Clawnes controls the action. #T4#
The Smiling Assassin struggles to land a body shot inside as Clawnes controls his hands.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow but it misses.
Clawnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Smiling Assassin backwards.
Clawnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Clawnes avoids a wild elbow strike from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clawnes's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Clawnes fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Smiling Assassin.
Clawnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Smiling Assassin has him pressed against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a right to the head.
The Smiling Assassin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for The Smiling Assassin.
Clawnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from The Smiling Assassin - that landed with a thud.
Steve The Smiling Assassin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve The Smiling Assassin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Smiling Assassin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve The Smiling Assassin!

Steve The Smiling Assassin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: MMMA 35: Unfinished Business     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Madhaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madhaki lands with a hook. Clawnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madhaki at a distance.
Madhaki tries to move into range but Clawnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clawnes misses with a right hand
and Madhaki counters with a straight right hand.
Madhaki moves out of range of the body kick from Clawnes.
Madhaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Madhaki lands a head kick. Clawnes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madhaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clawnes's knee momentarily.
Madhaki tests Clawnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madhaki looks to land a right hand but Clawnes moved out of range.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Madhaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a right hand that Madhaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Madhaki also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Madhaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madhaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a looping left.
Madhaki scores with a hook to the body. Clawnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Madhaki scores with a body shot. #T1#
Clawnes misses with a hook.
Madhaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Clawnes throws an off balance right hand
and Madhaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Madhaki misses.
Madhaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clawnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Madhaki. No joy for Clawnes on that attempt.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madhaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes lands a right hook to the body.
Clawnes misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Madhaki rushes Clawnes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Madhaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clawnes looks to land a combination but Madhaki avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madhaki lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Clawnes lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Clawnes misses its intended target.
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes.
Madhaki scores with a leg kick.
Clawnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clawnes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Madhaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Madhaki misses with a wild combination.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes throws a jab when Madhaki was well out of range.
Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes.
Madhaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Clawnes misses.
Clawnes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Madhaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Madhaki tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Madhaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clawnes needs to keep his hands up - Madhaki had a free shot at his head there.
Madhaki tries to land a leg kick but Clawnes saw it coming and moves away.
Madhaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madhaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clawnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Madhaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clawnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madhaki tries to bum rush Clawnes with a series of wild strikes but Clawnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Madhaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clawnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madhaki.
Madhaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madhaki throws a right hand that Clawnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Clawnes also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes is looking to chop away at Madhaki's legs.
Despite the aggression on Madhaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Madhaki moved out of range.#CL2#
Madhaki darts in and clinches Clawnes up against the cage.#BC2#
Madhaki breaks the clinch.
Clawnes scores with a nice right hand.
Clawnes throws a jab when Madhaki was well out of range.#CL2#
Madhaki pushes Clawnes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Clawnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Madhaki moves into range and clinches up with Clawnes.
Madhaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madhaki throws a head punch that misses.
Clawnes can't find room to land a body shot as Madhaki controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Clawnes breaks from the clinch.
Madhaki misses with a straight left.
Clawnes dives in and grabs Madhaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madhaki pushes down on Clawnes's head and hops out.
Madhaki throws out a counter right but Clawnes avoids it with no problem.
Clawnes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Madhaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Madhaki scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madhaki. Clawnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Madhaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clawnes throws a hook to the side of Madhaki's head but Madhaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clawnes throws a shot from downtown. Madhaki moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Clawnes.
Clawnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Clawnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clawnes cracks Madhaki with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madhaki's elbow.
Clawnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madhaki backwards.
Madhaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clawnes. #BC2#
Madhaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clawnes misses with a body shot. #T1#
The fighters circling - Clawnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madhaki throws a sloppy body shot
and Clawnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madhaki throws a body punch but Clawnes moves out of range.
Madhaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clawnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madhaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clawnes swings for the body but Madhaki moves out of range. #KD#
Clawnes lands a left and a right that send Madhaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Clawnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Madhaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes throws an overhand right that drops Madhaki like a sack of potatoes! Clawnes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: MMMA LA: Patton vs Satan     
Date:   Jul 12, 2017
#R1#
Begovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Begovic scores with a hook to the body. Clawnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Begovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Begovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Begovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Begovic there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Begovic rushes Clawnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clawnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clawnes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Begovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clawnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Begovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Begovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Begovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Begovic tries to clinch up.
Begovic tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Begovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Begovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Clawnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes lands a head shot.
Begovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clawnes throws out the jab.
Begovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Begovic finds it's target.
Begovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clawnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Begovic's head backwards.#CL2#
Clawnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Begovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Clawnes misses with a body punch.
Clawnes just leaning against Begovic, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Clawnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Begovic tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Begovic misses with a hook
and Clawnes scores with a counter punch that sends Begovic to the canvas! Clawnes smells blood - he's punishing Begovic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Begovic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Clawnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Clawnes as Araujo shoots in.#TD#
Araujo shoots in and bounces Clawnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Araujo is standing up over Clawnes. Clawnes looks to escape but Araujo dives into side control. #REVB#
Araujo working away.
Araujo is trying to ground and pound but Clawnes uses the momentary lack of control by Araujo to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo wants to take a breather but Clawnes is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Araujo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clawnes is not content to let Araujo control the position.#SUB#
Araujo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #ES2#
Clawnes kicks Araujo off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Clawnes swings for the body but Araujo moves out of range. #CL#
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Clawnes jumps guard and drags Araujo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses.
Araujo throws an elbow that misses. Clawnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Araujo's guard. Nice move by Clawnes!#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clawnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clawnes postures up. #T3#
Clawnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clawnes defends well.
Araujo trying to control the position.
Clawnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clawnes is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Clawnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clawnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Clawnes landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clawnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clawnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Clawnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clawnes defends it easily.#SUB#
Araujo 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. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Clawnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Clawnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Clawnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luiz Araujo!
Luiz Araujo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: HFC 313 Clawnes vs Secoy     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Secoy throws a jab when Clawnes was well out of range.
Clawnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Secoy just manages to avoid it.
Secoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Secoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Secoy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Nice uppercut lands for Clawnes. That snapped Secoy's head back.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Secoy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clawnes with a body shot.
That kick from Secoy tenderised Clawnes's leg. Clawnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clawnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Secoy is just out of range.
Secoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Secoy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clawnes.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clawnes misses with a straight left.
Secoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
Clawnes lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Secoy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clawnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clawnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Secoy connects with a right hand. Clawnes shakes it off.
Clawnes misses with a double jab.
Secoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Clawnes blocks a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Secoy.
Secoy throws a looping overhand right but Clawnes ducks down to avoid it.
Clawnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Secoy.
Secoy connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Secoy.
Clawnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Secoy slips under a jab from Clawnes.
Secoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Secoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clawnes.
Clawnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
Clawnes drops his hands momentarily and Secoy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clawnes misses with a hook
and Secoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clawnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Secoy walks into a straight right hand from Clawnes.
Secoy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clawnes cracks Secoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clawnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Secoy avoids them all with ease.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Clawnes throws a low kick but Secoy avoids it.
Clawnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Secoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Clawnes's head.
Secoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Clawnes misses.
Clawnes tries to move into range but Secoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clawnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
Secoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes throws a lazy right hand but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Secoy avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Secoy feints and then cracks Clawnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clawnes down.
Clawnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Secoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clawnes misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
A leg kick checked by Clawnes.
Secoy throws a right and a left that Clawnes avoids nicely.
Secoy throws a hook but Clawnes blocks it.
Secoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Clawnes off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Secoy misses.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Nice defenses there by Secoy.
Clawnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clawnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Secoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clawnes throws out the jab.
Secoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Clawnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Clawnes manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clawnes.
Secoy thuds his right hand into Clawnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Secoy looks to land a left hand but Clawnes moved out of range nicely.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Clawnes misses.
Secoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Secoy throws a front kick aimed at Clawnes's knee but Clawnes avoids it well.
Clawnes lands a jab to Secoy's midsection.
Secoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clawnes throws out the jab.
Clawnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Secoy.
Secoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clawnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy throws a low kick but Clawnes avoids it.
A jab from Secoy does it's job there.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Secoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clawnes swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clawnes swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.
Azamat Secoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Clawnes misses the target.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Secoy moves out of range.
Secoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Secoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clawnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Secoy.
An attempted straight right counter from Clawnes misses the target.
Clawnes looks to land a right hand but Secoy moved out of range.
Secoy connects with a crisp jab.
Clawnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Secoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Clawnes clobbers Secoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Secoy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Secoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Secoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Secoy tried to score with a low kick but Clawnes checks it.
Clawnes throws a lazy right hand but Secoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Clawnes misses. #T1#
Clawnes misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
Clawnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Secoy but Secoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Secoy throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Secoy.
Clawnes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Secoy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Clawnes misses
and Secoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clawnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Secoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Nice straight punches there by Secoy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Secoy.
Secoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Clawnes takes one to the chin there.
Secoy lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Secoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clawnes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Secoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Secoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Secoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Secoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Secoy sizes up Clawnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Clawnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clawnes.
Jab by Clawnes.
Clawnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clawnes. That did some damage!
Clawnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Secoy lands a nice hook to Clawnes's body. Clawnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Secoy scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Secoy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clawnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Secoy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Secoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clawnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Secoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clawnes walks into a left hand.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Clawnes. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Clawnes.
Clawnes swinging wildly here.
Clawnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Secoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Clawnes drives through and clinches with Secoy against the cage.
Clawnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clawnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Secoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clawnes's elbow.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clawnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Secoy backwards.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clawnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Secoy.
Clawnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Secoy or not.
Clawnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Clawnes.
Secoy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Clawnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Secoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Secoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Clawnes controls his hands.
Clawnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Secoy breaks the clinch.
Secoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Clawnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clawnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Secoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clawnes.
An inside leg kick from Clawnes misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Secoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Secoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Secoy staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Azamat Secoy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Clawnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Secoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clawnes has time to react.
Clawnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Secoy loads up on a big right hand but Clawnes slips the punch.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.
Clawnes takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Secoy lands a nice shot that snaps Clawnes's head back.
Clawnes throws a hook but Secoy blocks it.
Clawnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Secoy.
Secoy misses with a hook. Clawnes ducked under it nicely.
Clawnes lands with a good body shot.
Secoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clawnes is out of range and Secoy settles back down.
No joy there for Secoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clawnes slips a straight right by Secoy.
Secoy looks to land a left hand but Clawnes moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Secoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Secoy misses with an uppercut. Clawnes saw that one coming.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Clawnes.
Secoy tests Clawnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Secoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Secoy defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Secoy throws a leg kick but Clawnes moved away.
Clawnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Clawnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clawnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clawnes winds up and cracks Secoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes drops an elbow to the side of Secoy's head.
Clawnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Secoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Secoy taking some punishment here, with Clawnes in his half guard.
Secoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clawnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Secoy tries to roll over but Clawnes keeps him under control.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clawnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clawnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Secoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Secoy tries to roll over but Clawnes keeps him under control.
Clawnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Clawnes is looking for a kimura but Secoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clawnes to get the leverage.
Secoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Clawnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clawnes stopping the sweep attempt from Secoy.#T3#
Clawnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clawnes with a nice head shot there.
Clawnes is working Secoy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clawnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Secoy wants to hit a switch here but Clawnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Secoy there!
Secoy tries to reverse the position but Clawnes maintains control.
The referee warns Secoy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Clawnes working Secoy over with strikes here. #SUB#
Clawnes wants to finish this one by submission but Secoy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Clawnes.
Secoy gets back to half guard.
Secoy is looking for a sweep. Clawnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clawnes lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clawnes connects with a nice short shot to Secoy's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clawnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Secoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Secoy is rocked!
Clawnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Secoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Secoy is looking for a sweep. Clawnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clawnes working Secoy over with strikes.
Thomas Clawnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clawnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clawnes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clawnes lands a nice short elbow.
Secoy is still in real trouble! Can Clawnes finish him?
Clawnes trying to control the action but Secoy is working from the bottom.
Clawnes prevents Secoy from improving his position.
Clawnes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Clawnes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Secoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Secoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Secoy defending well as Clawnes loads up on a big left hand.
Secoy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Secoy connects with an inside leg kick.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Secoy misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clawnes. Secoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clawnes with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Secoy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy thuds his right hand into Clawnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clawnes takes a swing at Secoy's ribcage but misses.
Clawnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Secoy can pounce on him.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Secoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Clawnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Clawnes missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Clawnes misses with a wild body shot.
Secoy blocks a jab.
Secoy lands an overhand right.
Secoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Secoy.
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Secoy is out of range.
Secoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes.
Clawnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Secoy.
And Clawnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Secoy blocks it.
Secoy avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Secoy is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy.
Clawnes lands a nice shot that snaps Secoy's head back.
Secoy with a hook.#T2#
Clawnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Secoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clawnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Secoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clawnes throws a looping overhand right but Secoy ducks down to avoid it.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Secoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clawnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Secoy throws out a loose jab but Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut. Secoy saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Clawnes misses
and Secoy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Secoy misses the jab.
Clawnes cracks Secoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clawnes takes one to the side of the head.
Secoy misses with a head kick.
Secoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Secoy lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Secoy catches Clawnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Secoy misses with a body kick.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Secoy tests Clawnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A clash of legs there as Clawnes blocks the low kick.
Secoy lands a jab to the head.
Clawnes scores with the left hand. Secoy knows he should have avoided that one.
Clawnes cracks a nice hook into Secoy's ribs.
Secoy throws a combination. Clawnes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clawnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Secoy is just out of range.
Secoy misses with a few strikes there.
Secoy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Secoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Secoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Secoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Secoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clawnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clawnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Secoy.
A big right from Secoy misses.
Clawnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Secoy.
Clawnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clawnes lands a jab to the nose.
Clawnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Secoy defends well and Clawnes ends up having to push Secoy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Secoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clawnes.
Clawnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Secoy throws out the jab.
Secoy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clawnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clawnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azamat Secoy dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fighters circling - Secoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Secoy connects with a looping right hand.
Secoy throws a hook but Clawnes blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Secoy.
Secoy throws a shot to the body.
Clawnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Secoy misses with an uppercut.
Secoy slips under a jab from Clawnes.
Secoy throws a body punch but Clawnes moves out of range.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Secoy with a series of wild strikes but Secoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Secoy staying out of range there.
Secoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Secoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Clawnes is just out of range.
Clawnes jabs at Secoy's body.#T1#
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clawnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Secoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Clawnes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Secoy.
Secoy lands a jab to Clawnes's midsection.
Secoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Secoy lands a jab.
Secoy cracks Clawnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clawnes throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Clawnes misses its intended target.
Clawnes dives in and grabs Secoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Secoy pushes down on Clawnes's head and hops out.
Secoy thumps Clawnes with a low kick.
Clawnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Secoy moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clawnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Secoy.
Clawnes moves away from the strike by Secoy.
Clawnes is looking to counter punch.
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clawnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Secoy moves away.
Secoy throws an overhand right that lands on Clawnes's shoulder, as Clawnes tries to avoid the shot.
Secoy connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Secoy.
Clawnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clawnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clawnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Secoy misses with a low kick.
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Secoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Clawnes should have avoided that one.
Secoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Clawnes.
Clawnes blocks a head kick by Secoy. #T3#
Clawnes avoids the head kick by Secoy.
Clawnes lands a jab.
Secoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Secoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clawnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas Clawnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clawnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clawnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Secoy.
Secoy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Secoy with a jab.
Secoy lands a really nice looking cross but Clawnes seems unphased.
Clawnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Secoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clawnes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Secoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Secoy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clawnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Secoy.#T4#
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clawnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secoy scoring well with a low kick there.
Clawnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Secoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Secoy takes one on the button.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut
and Secoy counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Secoy.
Secoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Secoy misses with a body kick.
Clawnes throws a wild body kick that Secoy sees coming a mile off.
Clawnes backing away here, and Secoy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clawnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Secoy.
A telegraphed right hand from Clawnes misses the target.
Clawnes swings for the body but Secoy moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azamat Secoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Secoy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azamat Secoy!

Azamat Secoy is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Silvennoinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clawnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silvennoinen avoids the body shot from Clawnes.
Silvennoinen connects with a right hand. Clawnes shakes it off.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvennoinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clawnes lands a nice hook to Silvennoinen's body. Silvennoinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silvennoinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Clawnes counters with a left to the body.
Clawnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Silvennoinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Clawnes.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Silvennoinen's leg. Silvennoinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvennoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Silvennoinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes.
Clawnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the body from Silvennoinen misses
and Clawnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvennoinen lands with a nice combination. Clawnes backs away looking to recover.
Silvennoinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silvennoinen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clawnes.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvennoinen tries to counter with a takedown but Clawnes is quick to defend against it.
Clawnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silvennoinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Silvennoinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Silvennoinen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silvennoinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position but Clawnes is working away. #T2##SUB#
Silvennoinen swings around for an armbar but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silvennoinen's guard.
Clawnes landing with the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Clawnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Silvennoinen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clawnes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvennoinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clawnes jabs at Silvennoinen's body.
Clawnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Silvennoinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Silvennoinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clawnes misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Silvennoinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clawnes.
Silvennoinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Silvennoinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clawnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clawnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clawnes lands with a shot to the body.
Silvennoinen is breathing heavily.
Clawnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clawnes as he jumps to the side.
Silvennoinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Clawnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Silvennoinen should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Silvennoinen is rocked!
Silvennoinen looks for a takedown but Clawnes sprawls well.
Oh Silvennoinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Silvennoinen's leg. Silvennoinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvennoinen seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Silvennoinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but Silvennoinen is dominant here and he's now got Clawnes's back!#SUB#
Clawnes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silvennoinen's arms.
Despite being in a bad position, Clawnes is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to land a front kick but Silvennoinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Silvennoinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silvennoinen is looking to pass Clawnes's guard but actually Clawnes recovers to full guard.
Silvennoinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clawnes is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Silvennoinen won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clawnes is keeping the position for now.
Silvennoinen is looking to pass into half guard but Clawnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clawnes is in guard.#REVB#
Clawnes is in close to Silvennoinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clawnes trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Clawnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvennoinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clawnes postures up in Silvennoinen's guard and throws a big left but Silvennoinen blocks it.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses. Silvennoinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clawnes's guard. Nice move by Silvennoinen!#REVR#
Seppo Silvennoinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silvennoinen preventing the sweep.
Clawnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Clawnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Clawnes keeps moving.
Silvennoinen stopping the sweep attempt from Clawnes.
Silvennoinen trying to move into half guard but instead Clawnes has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses. Silvennoinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clawnes's guard. Nice move by Silvennoinen!#REVR#
Clawnes working a defensive guard here.
Silvennoinen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Silvennoinen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Silvennoinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clawnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but Clawnes defending well. #T4##SUB#
Silvennoinen is looking for a kimura but Clawnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silvennoinen to get the leverage.
Silvennoinen is thwarting Clawnes's attempts to control the position.
Silvennoinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Clawnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clawnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clawnes trying to control the position here.
Silvennoinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Seppo Silvennoinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Clawnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silvennoinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvennoinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Clawnes lands a left and a right that send Silvennoinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Clawnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Silvennoinen is out of range.
Clawnes ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.
Clawnes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Silvennoinen colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Clawnes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Silvennoinen is left battered and dazed whilst Clawnes and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes is the new light heavyweight champion!
Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Seppo Silvennoinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Shut the fuck up'.

 

Event: HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik     
Date:   Mar 17, 2017
#R1#
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clawnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head. #CUT#
It looks like Ruarc Harris has been cut.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Clawnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clawnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Clawnes has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Clawnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.
Clawnes throws a head punch that misses.
Harris tries a body shot but Clawnes blocks it.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clawnes's efforts to push away.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Harris just leaning against Clawnes, taking a breather. #BC#
Clawnes manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Clawnes lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clawnes.
Clawnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Clawnes stops a takedown attempt from Harris. #TD2#
Harris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Clawnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Clawnes is working Harris over against the cage.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clawnes prevents the takedown attempt.
Clawnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Clawnes. #TD2#
Harris works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Harris stands up from Clawnes's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harris tries to clinch up but Clawnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clawnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Clawnes tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clawnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris is looking to clinch but Clawnes is avoiding it.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Harris clinches. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Clawnes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clawnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris prevents a body shot from Clawnes. #TD#
Clawnes decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Harris rushes Clawnes and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clawnes is defending well.#TD2#
Harris jumps guard.
Clawnes trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruarc Harris'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.
#R2#
Harris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clawnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harris somewhat.
Harris wants to clinch up but Clawnes keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Clawnes.
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Clawnes lands a body shot.
Clawnes stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Clawnes. #TD#
Clawnes has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Clawnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clawnes wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clawnes thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Clawnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Clawnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Clawnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clawnes winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Clawnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris wants to improve his position but Clawnes is controlling well.
Harris keeps trying to improve his position.
Clawnes is taking a breather. Harris 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.
Clawnes stops Harris from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clawnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clawnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clawnes is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clawnes prevents Harris from standing back up.
Harris is doing well to control the position and prevent Clawnes from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harris tries to clinch there but Clawnes circles away.
Harris closes the distance but Clawnes moves to the side #KD#
and Clawnes counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clawnes finish him?!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Clawnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Clawnes finish him?
A shot to the liver by Clawnes. Beautiful body shot.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Clawnes sprawls well.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruarc Harris.
Clawnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Clawnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris throws a series of punches but Clawnes avoids them all with ease.
Clawnes misses with a looping left.#KD#
Clawnes drops Harris with a beautiful combination! Harris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clawnes is looking for the KO!
Harris is aggressively charging in as Clawnes backs up avoiding any damage. Clawnes tosses out a jab and Harris runs right into it face first! Harris is out cold! Clawnes dropped down on all fours and is barking in Harris's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'.

 

Event: HFC 298 Dickens vs Simmons     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
Clawnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Clawnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winnfield is looking to slow Clawnes down with leg kicks.
Winnfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clawnes throws a body kick that misses.
Clawnes misses with a looping left.
A big right from Winnfield misses.
Clawnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Clawnes slips a jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Winnfield misses with a left hand
and Clawnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winnfield, as that shot connected.
Winnfield misses with a double jab
and Clawnes counters with a good low kick that Winnfield was not able to check.
Winnfield misses with a straight left.
Clawnes misses with a straight left.
Clawnes thows a leg kick but Winnfield checks it
and Winnfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Clawnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winnfield doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Winnfield throws an off balance right hand
and Clawnes counters with a straight right hand.
Winnfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clawnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield throws a series of punches but Clawnes moves out of range.
Clawnes stuns Winnfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winnfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clawnes misses with a wild body shot.
Clawnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winnfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winnfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawnes.
A swing and a miss from Winnfield.
An attempted straight right counter from Clawnes misses the target.
Winnfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Clawnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clawnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winnfield throws a big shot that misses.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clawnes checks the leg kick.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Winnfield moves out of range.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clawnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winnfield on the side of the head.
Clawnes slips a straight right by Winnfield.#T2#
Clawnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winnfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winnfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clawnes misses with a wild body shot.
Winnfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clawnes under the eye.
Clawnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winnfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winnfield jabs at Clawnes's body.
Winnfield throws a big shot that misses.
Clawnes scores with a kick to the body.
Winnfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clawnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield.
Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Clawnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winnfield tries to clinch up but Clawnes circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Winnfield has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clawnes.
Clawnes scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Clawnes coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Jules Winnfield's cut even more.
Winnfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clawnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clawnes throws a hook but Winnfield blocks it.
Clawnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winnfield.
Clawnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winnfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Clawnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winnfield throws a sloppy head kick and Clawnes moves out of range easily.
Winnfield delivers a nice body kick.
Winnfield misses with a hook
letting Clawnes counter with a right hand.
Clawnes throws a shot from downtown. Winnfield moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clawnes. That's going to slow Winnfield down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes throwing a counter right hand but Winnfield manages to avoid it.
Winnfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clawnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clawnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Clawnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winnfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Clawnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Winnfield walks into a stiff left hand from Clawnes.#CUT#
The cut above Jules Winnfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winnfield slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Winnfield.
Clawnes scores with a nice right hand.
Clawnes avoids the head kick by Winnfield.
The crowd cheers as Clawnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winnfield doesn't seem phased though.
Winnfield misses with a hook. Clawnes ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Clawnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winnfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winnfield at a distance.
Winnfield tests Clawnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clawnes defending well as Winnfield loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas Clawnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Clawnes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clawnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Winnfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Winnfield misses its intended target.
Clawnes is looking to counter punch.
Clawnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clawnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Winnfield coming out on top.
Winnfield tries to work over Clawnes's front leg with a kick but Clawnes checks it.
Clawnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winnfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clawnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clawnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winnfield takes a swing at Clawnes's ribcage but misses.
Clawnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winnfield connects with a body shot.#T1#
Winnfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clawnes lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
Jules Winnfield's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Winnfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winnfield throws a body punch but Clawnes moves out of range.
Clawnes throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Winnfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winnfield throws an overhand right that lands on Clawnes's shoulder, as Clawnes tries to avoid the shot.
Winnfield takes one to the chin there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jules Winnfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Clawnes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Clawnes thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: HFC 295 Yiftos vs Viceroy II     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Clawnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clawnes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silvennoinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Clawnes's head but Clawnes avoids it well.
Silvennoinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clawnes keeps working.
Silvennoinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clawnes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silvennoinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Clawnes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Silvennoinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen is keen to just control but Clawnes is a slippery customer.
Clawnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Silvennoinen from advancing to side control.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Clawnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silvennoinen wants to pass to mount but Clawnes is defending the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silvennoinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clawnes controlling the position for now.
Silvennoinen is keen to just control but Clawnes is a slippery customer.
Silvennoinen wants to free his trapped foot but Clawnes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
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.
Silvennoinen is looking to stall here but Clawnes recovers full guard.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes from guard but Clawnes blocks nicely.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silvennoinen with a nice head shot there.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
Silvennoinen forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Silvennoinen trying to control from half guard but Clawnes is working away.
Silvennoinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silvennoinen is trying to control. Clawnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silvennoinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silvennoinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Clawnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #ES#
Clawnes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Clawnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow. #T4##BC#
Clawnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Silvennoinen with that takedown attempt.
Silvennoinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Silvennoinen with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Clawnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clawnes quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clawnes is staying active underneath Silvennoinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clawnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Clawnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silvennoinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silvennoinen's back!
Silvennoinen trying to control the action but Clawnes just sinks the hooks in.
Clawnes is punishing Silvennoinen with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clawnes as he avoids it easily.
Clawnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clawnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvennoinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clawnes's waist but Clawnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silvennoinen off to one side.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Silvennoinen.
Clawnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvennoinen ducks right into an uppercut from Clawnes. #TD2#
Silvennoinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clawnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Silvennoinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silvennoinen won't allow Clawnes to sweep him here.
Clawnes controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes 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.
Silvennoinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Silvennoinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silvennoinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clawnes swivels and escapes.
Silvennoinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Clawnes tries to sprawl out of it but Silvennoinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clawnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clawnes lands a jab to the nose.
Seppo Silvennoinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Clawnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Silvennoinen ducks right into an uppercut from Clawnes.
Silvennoinen tries for a takedown but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silvennoinen shoots in and bounces Clawnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clawnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvennoinen can do to turn this around?
Silvennoinen stops Clawnes from standing up.
Seppo Silvennoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silvennoinen looking to sit in guard and control but Clawnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Clawnes working some strikes from top position.
Silvennoinen working a defensive guard here.
Clawnes chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Clawnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clawnes is one step ahead there.
Silvennoinen is still trying to improve position.
Silvennoinen is trying to keep Clawnes in close.
Clawnes lands a couple of elbows.
Clawnes trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silvennoinen is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clawnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen wants to pass the guard but Clawnes is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen throws an elbow that misses. Clawnes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silvennoinen's guard. Nice move by Clawnes!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Silvennoinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clawnes's half guard.
Silvennoinen is looking to stall here but Clawnes recovers full guard.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Clawnes has his hands on Silvennoinen's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silvennoinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Seppo Silvennoinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clawnes pulls Silvennoinen in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clawnes avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Silvennoinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clawnes's half guard.#ES#
Clawnes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silvennoinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Clawnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silvennoinen fails with the takedown
and Clawnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clawnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas Clawnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Clawnes cracks Silvennoinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Clawnes misses with a straight right.
Silvennoinen darts in looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets double underhooks and turns Silvennoinen into the cage.
And Clawnes counters with a quick kick to the body but Silvennoinen blocks it.
Silvennoinen slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Thomas Clawnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clawnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silvennoinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silvennoinen drops his hands momentarily and Clawnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Silvennoinen with a series of wild strikes but Silvennoinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clawnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silvennoinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clawnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Silvennoinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown but Clawnes shows good takedown defense.
Silvennoinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
Silvennoinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clawnes enables Silvennoinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clawnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Clawnes kicks Silvennoinen off and gets to his feet.
Clawnes cracks Silvennoinen with a good jab.
Silvennoinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes walks into a straight right hand from Silvennoinen.
A swing and a miss from Silvennoinen.
Clawnes works over Silvennoinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Silvennoinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Clawnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clawnes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Clawnes!

Thomas Clawnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Seppo Silvennoinen spoke after the fight, saying 'Shut the fuck up'.

 

Event: HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Clawnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clawnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but Clawnes avoids it well.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shankoli checks it well.
Clawnes throws a series of strikes that have Shankoli backpedaling.
Shankoli loads up on a big right hand but Clawnes slips the punch.
Clawnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Clawnes.
Shankoli unleashes a big counter combination but Clawnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shankoli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clawnes punishes Shankoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shankoli, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes works over Shankoli's head and body with a nice combination.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut.
Clawnes throws a low kick, looking for Shankoli's leg but Shankoli calmly moves out of range.
Clawnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankoli cracks the inside of Clawnes's front leg. #CL2#
Shankoli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Shankoli.
We've been informed that Shankoli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shankoli digs a right hand underneath Clawnes's ribcage. Clawnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shankoli blocks the elbow strike.
Shankoli digs a right hand underneath Clawnes's ribcage. Clawnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clawnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shankoli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shankoli scores with a shot to the side of Clawnes's head.
Clawnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shankoli blocks an elbow strike.
Shankoli lands a right hand.
Clawnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shankoli's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shankoli.
Clawnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Shankoli.
Clawnes is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clawnes swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Clawnes avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli scores with a body shot. #T2#
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shankoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Clawnes.
Jab from Shankoli.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Clawnes.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Shankoli with a series of wild strikes but Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clawnes looks to land a combination but Shankoli avoids it well.
A left and a right from Shankoli both land. Nice combination.
Clawnes throws a leg kick
and Shankoli counters with a good low kick that Clawnes was not able to check.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clawnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shankoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clawnes moves in looking to clinch but Shankoli pushes him off.
Shankoli throws a shot from downtown. Clawnes moves away and avoids it.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Shankoli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shankoli scores with a shot to the body.
Shankoli misses with a head kick. #T3#
Clawnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shankoli.
Clawnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shankoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shankoli throws out a counter right but Clawnes avoids it with no problem.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Clawnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range.
The fighters circling - Shankoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shankoli digs a good hook to Clawnes's body.
Clawnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shankoli.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shankoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clawnes. That did some damage!
Shankoli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clawnes will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Clawnes darts in and clinches Shankoli up against the cage.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but Shankoli blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Clawnes needs to keep his hands up - Shankoli had a free shot at his head there.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes tries to score with a low kick but Shankoli moves his leg out of the way.
Shankoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shankoli thumps Clawnes with a low kick.#T4#
Nice jab there from Clawnes. #CL2#
Shankoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shankoli can't find room to land a body shot as Clawnes controls the action. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shankoli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clawnes tries to work over Shankoli's front leg with a kick but Shankoli checks it.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
Clawnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Clawnes looks to land a combination but Shankoli avoids it well. #CL2#
Shankoli gets a clinch.
Shankoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes takes a shot to the head.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shankoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clawnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clawnes staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shankoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shankoli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clawnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Shankoli dodges an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Shankoli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clawnes working aggressively here.
Shankoli tries to break free but Clawnes pushes him back against the cage.
Shankoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Clawnes avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Shankoli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shankoli pushes Clawnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Shankoli.
Shankoli misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Clawnes looks to land a combination but Shankoli avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shankoli stuns Clawnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Shankoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shankoli thuds a left hand into Clawnes's body.
Shankoli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shankoli stalks Clawnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clawnes's face. Clawnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Shankoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shankoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Shankoli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shankoli keeps Clawnes at a distance using the push kick.
Clawnes takes one to the chin there.
Shankoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes slips a jab and a cross from Shankoli.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Shankoli is having none of it.
Crunch! Shankoli slams his shin into Clawnes's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shankoli.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Shankoli has Clawnes up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shankoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shankoli blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Shankoli breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Shankoli swinging wildly here.
Shankoli checks a leg kick nicely.
Clawnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shankoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clawnes is looking to clinch.
Clawnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clawnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Clawnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shankoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Shankoli moves out of range.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Shankoli avoids them all with ease.
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shankoli blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Shankoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clawnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Clawnes throws a nice looking combination but Shankoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clawnes throws a leg kick but Shankoli checks it.
Clawnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shankoli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clawnes takes a step back to recover.
Clawnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shankoli.#T3#
Shankoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shankoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Shankoli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shankoli jabs Clawnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Shankoli has managed to clinch.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shankoli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shankoli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shankoli lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Clawnes is rocked!#BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clawnes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shankoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Shankoli forces Clawnes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shankoli rushes Clawnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shankoli avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Shankoli pushes Clawnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Shankoli. #T4##BC2#
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Shankoli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clawnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shankoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli tries to counter with a clinch but Clawnes shakes him off and moves away.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clawnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shankoli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clawnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Shankoli responds with a good body kick, but Clawnes manages to step out the way in time.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clawnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clawnes wants to land a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range.
Shankoli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shankoli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Clawnes misses.
Shankoli misses the jab.
Shankoli throws a right hand that Clawnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Clawnes also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shankoli blocks the leg kick.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
Clawnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Shankoli avoided it.#CL2#
Clawnes gets tackled into the cage by Shankoli. Shankoli maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Clawnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Shankoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Clawnes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Shankoli lands with a nice body punch.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Shankoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shankoli looks to throw the jab but Clawnes is out of range.
Clawnes tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shankoli.
Clawnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shankoli throws a front kick that sends Clawnes stumbling back into the cage.
Shankoli dodges the punch combination from Clawnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Shankoli is avoiding it.
Shankoli scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clawnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shankoli.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shankoli. That's going to slow Clawnes down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clawnes in his tracks. #T1#
Shankoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clawnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Clawnes.
Clawnes avoids the head kick by Shankoli.
Clawnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shankoli.#CL2#
Shankoli drives through and clinches with Clawnes against the cage.
Clawnes misses with a knee to the head.
Shankoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Shankoli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shankoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Clawnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ravi Shankoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shankoli digs a right hand underneath Clawnes's ribcage. Clawnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Shankoli thumps Clawnes with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Shankoli.
Shankoli drops Clawnes with a big left hand! Clawnes is injured, injured bad! Shankoli jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.

 

Event: HFC Challengers 86     
Date:   Oct 30, 2016
#R1#
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clawnes's waist but Clawnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Clawnes throws a head kick that Araujo semi-blocks. #TD2#
Clawnes tries to sprawl but Araujo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clawnes tries to kick Araujo off but Araujo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Clawnes kicks off Araujo and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Clawnes, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Clawnes - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Clawnes has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Clawnes has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Araujo.
Araujo wants to get back to striking at distance but Clawnes won't allow it.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clawnes but Clawnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clawnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clawnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clawnes tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clawnes to the ground. Clawnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clawnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clawnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clawnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clawnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Araujo with a series of wild strikes but Araujo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Araujo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clawnes manages to avoid it.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clawnes circles away.
Araujo looks to land a combination. Clawnes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clawnes defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Clawnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clawnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clawnes looks to land a combination. Araujo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Araujo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clawnes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Clawnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clawnes. That's going to slow Araujo down. #T2#
Clawnes dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Araujo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Clawnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye.
Clawnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Clawnes on the inside.
Clawnes lands with a light punch inside.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Araujo's face.
Nice elbow from Clawnes. #ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Araujo in his tracks for a moment.
Araujo is still on wobbly legs! Can Clawnes finish him?
Clawnes creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Araujo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Clawnes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Clawnes!
After the big win, Thomas Clawnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: HFC 281 Satan vs Garrison     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Starseed swats away the attempt to clinch by Clawnes.#CL#
Clawnes moves into range and clinches up with Starseed.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clawnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Starseed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clawnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Starseed misses the shot to the body.
Starseed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Starseed checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Clawnes misses #TD2#
and Starseed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clawnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clawnes wants to stand but Starseed is controlling the position. #T1#
Starseed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clawnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starseed is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Starseed content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Starseed darts in looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets double underhooks and turns Starseed into the cage.
Clawnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starseed. That did some damage!#CL#
Clawnes forces Starseed back against the cage and clinches.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Starseed's defenses.
Clawnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starseed. #TD2#
Starseed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Clawnes regains guard immediately.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet but Starseed passes into half guard. #T2##REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Clawnes wants to get back to his feet.
Starseed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clawnes keeps working. #ES#
Clawnes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Starseed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clawnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Starseed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Starseed avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Starseed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Clawnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.#TD2#
Starseed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Starseed lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Clawnes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Starseed is on him like a limpet, forcing Clawnes back against the cage.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside that Starseed shrugs off.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starseed blocking some punches.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but Starseed blocks with his arms.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses.
Starseed is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starseed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starseed keeps the fight on the outside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes throws a right hand that Starseed ducks under and follows up with a left that Starseed also avoids with ease.
Clawnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starseed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Clawnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starseed.
Clawnes misses with a body kick.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that Starseed avoids nicely.
A cross from Clawnes lands.
A punch combination from Clawnes misses.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Starseed's leg. Starseed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clawnes throws a leg kick but Starseed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starseed fails with a takedown attempt.
Starseed scores with a decent looking hook.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Starseed moves out of range.
Starseed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Starseed walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there.
Starseed tries for a takedown but Clawnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clawnes looks to land a combination. Starseed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Starseed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clawnes.
Clawnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clawnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it easily.
Starseed throws a head kick but Clawnes moves out of range.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Starseed throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Starseed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clawnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around?
Clawnes cracks Starseed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Starseed tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Clawnes swinging wildly here. #CL#
Starseed tries to keep at a distance but Clawnes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Starseed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clawnes stuffs the takedown.
Clawnes throws a right hand that Starseed ducks under and follows up with a left that Starseed also avoids with ease.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Starseed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clawnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starseed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clawnes defends it well.
Good work by Clawnes as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Clawnes clinches.
Starseed blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Starseed dodges an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Starseed taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Clawnes misses with an elbow strike.
Starseed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clawnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
Clawnes cracks Starseed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starseed tries a head kick but it misses.
Clawnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Starseed circles away.
Clawnes tries a low kick but Starseed avoids it.
Clawnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Starseed backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clawnes is fending him off so far but Starseed persists. Nope, Clawnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Clawnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clawnes misses with a wild body shot.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starseed. Clawnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Starseed is avoiding it.
Starseed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Clawnes tries to bum rush Starseed with a series of wild strikes but Starseed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starseed keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clawnes.
Clawnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Starseed is out of range.
Clawnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Starseed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
Clawnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clawnes looks to land a combination but Starseed avoids it well.
Clawnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starseed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clawnes throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Starseed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes pushes Starseed away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Starseed gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Starseed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clawnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starseed prevents Clawnes from escaping the position.#T4#
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Clawnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clawnes tries to escape but Starseed is in control.
Starseed trying to control the action but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clawnes taking punishment in the form of punches. #ES#
Clawnes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Starseed slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Clawnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Starseed's head.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Starseed's leg. Starseed is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Starseed.#TD2#
Clawnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Starseed cracks Clawnes with a solid left hand.#ES#
Clawnes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Clawnes wants to slow Starseed down by chopping away at his legs.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it easily.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes scores with a nice right hand.
Starseed lands a nice hook to Clawnes's body. Clawnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clawnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Starseed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Clawnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clawnes throws a solid leg kick but Starseed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clawnes.
Starseed dodges the punch combination from Clawnes.
Starseed feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Starseed works Clawnes's body with a nice hook.
Starseed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that Starseed avoids nicely.
Clawnes throws the left hand but Starseed avoids the punch easily.
Starseed with the counter takedown but Clawnes avoids it easily.
Clawnes throws a front kick that sends Starseed stumbling back into the cage.
Clawnes wants to clinch up but Starseed keeps it at a distance.
Clawnes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Starseed counters with a takedown into side control.
Starseed wants to control but Clawnes is keeping him busy.
Clawnes pushes Starseed away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Starseed gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Starseed trying to control the position but Clawnes is working away.
Indigo Starseed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Starseed misses with the ground and pound.
Clawnes is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Clawnes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clawnes sprawls well. Clawnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starseed gets slowly back to his feet.
Starseed misses the shot to the body.
Thomas Clawnes is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Starseed's leg. Starseed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
Clawnes scores with a body shot.
Clawnes lands a jab-cross combination.
Clawnes moves in looking to clinch but Starseed pushes him off.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Clawnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Clawnes misses with a hook. Starseed ducked under it nicely.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Starseed moves out of range.
Clawnes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starseed will feel that in the morning.
Clawnes tries to clinch there but Starseed circles away.
Starseed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Starseed lands with a slapping head kick.
Clawnes throws a wild body kick that Starseed sees coming a mile off.
Clawnes throws a right hand that Starseed ducks under and follows up with a left that Starseed also avoids with ease.
Starseed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clawnes sprawls well. Clawnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starseed gets slowly back to his feet.
Clawnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas Clawnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.#T4#
Clawnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clawnes throws a hook but Starseed blocks it.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
And Starseed tries to counter it with a takedown but Clawnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Clawnes misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clawnes. That's going to slow Starseed down.
Clawnes fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Clawnes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Clawnes. Those never looked like landing.
Clawnes tried to score with a low kick but Starseed checks it.
Clawnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starseed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Starseed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Clawnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clawnes 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Clawnes!

Thomas Clawnes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Indigo Starseed spoke after the fight, saying 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.

 

Event: HFC 275 Viceroy vs Fame     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Yamada.
Clawnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clawnes throws a nice looking combination but Yamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Yamada tenderised Clawnes's leg. Clawnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Clawnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamada slips under a jab from Clawnes.
Clawnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamada.
Yamada throws a hook but Clawnes blocks it.
Yamada looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clawnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes thuds a left hand into Yamada's body.
Yamada lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clawnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clawnes staying out of range there.
Yamada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamada lands a jab.
Yamada misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Clawnes.
Yamada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clawnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yamada is out of range and Clawnes settles back down.
Clawnes is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Yamada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clawnes tries to land a front kick but Yamada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clawnes slips a straight right by Yamada.
Clawnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Clawnes is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamada.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Clawnes moved out of range nicely.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Clawnes checks it.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
As Yamada looks to move away, Clawnes throws a big counter combo but Yamada just gets out of the way.
Clawnes misses with a straight right.
Clawnes pushes Yamada away with a front kick.
Clawnes avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Clawnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clawnes throws a chopping leg kick but Yamada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yamada connects with an inside leg kick.
Clawnes tries to land a leg kick but Yamada saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Yamada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clawnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Clawnes has Yamada up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clawnes after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Yamada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clawnes prevents Yamada from breaking the clinch.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamada tries to work over Clawnes's front leg with a kick but Clawnes checks it.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Yamada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clawnes throws a low kick, looking for Yamada's leg but Yamada calmly moves out of range.
Clawnes swinging wildly here.
Clawnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamada throws out a loose jab but Clawnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes tries to clinch up but Yamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Clawnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Clawnes misses with a double jab.
Yamada throws a looping overhand right but Clawnes ducks down to avoid it.
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes. #T3#
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamada connects with a single shot there.
Yamada takes a swing at Clawnes's ribcage but misses.
Yamada avoids a kick to the body.
Yamada tries a quick counter leg kick but Clawnes is wise to it.
Clawnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Clawnes avoids a kick to the body.
Clawnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawnes.
Yamada throws a low kick, looking for Clawnes's leg but Clawnes calmly moves out of range.
Clawnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clawnes tries to bum rush Yamada with a series of wild strikes but Yamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clawnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clawnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Clawnes does no damage.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
Yamada looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Clawnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamada.
A swing and a miss from Yamada.
Yamada connects with the punch.
Clawnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamada cracks Clawnes with an open hand slap.
Yamada slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Yamada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clawnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clawnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamada on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Clawnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clawnes's sensitive parts.
Yamada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Yamada scores with a nice head shot.
Yamada throws a body shot but no joy.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clawnes. That's going to slow Yamada down.
Clawnes blocks the body kick.
Clawnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Yamada avoids them all with ease.
Clawnes jabs Yamada right on the nose. Yamada blinks but takes it well.
Clawnes misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Yamada.
Yamada feints a counter leg kick.
Clawnes lands a jab to the nose.
Clawnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamada.
Clawnes needs to keep his hands up - Yamada had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Clawnes moves into the clinch.
Yamada misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamada wants a takedown but no success here.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yamada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clawnes has a couple of punches blocked by Yamada. #T1#
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clawnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamada avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Yamada blocks the elbow strike.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clawnes's elbow.
Clawnes lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Yamada. #BC2#
Yamada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamada misses with a body kick.
Clawnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clawnes tries to clinch up but Yamada circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamada misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Clawnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamada throws out the jab.
Clawnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clawnes takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Clawnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clawnes throws a combination. Yamada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yamada connects with an inside leg kick.
Yamada cracks Clawnes with a good jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clawnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamada.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yamada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clawnes's head.
Yamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clawnes.
Clawnes misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Clawnes blocks a jab.
Yamada lands with a good body shot.
Clawnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clawnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamada's head.
Yamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clawnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keiichi Yamada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clawnes.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Clawnes moves out of range of the body kick from Yamada.
Clawnes misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Clawnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Yamada misses.
Yamada throws out a powerful jab.
Clawnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamada to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clawnes. That did some damage!
A big right from Yamada misses.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clawnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clawnes duly obliges.
Yamada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clawnes.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Clawnes moved out of range nicely.
Yamada cracks Clawnes with a good jab.
Clawnes clobbers Yamada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clawnes walks into a straight right hand from Yamada.
Clawnes misses with the combination. #T4#
Clawnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada throws the left hand but Clawnes avoids the punch easily.
Clawnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
Yamada scores with a nice body kick.
Yamada connects with a crisp jab.
Clawnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yamada backs up against the cage.
Yamada lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clawnes will feel that in the morning.
Clawnes wants to clinch up but Yamada keeps it at a distance.
Clawnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamada.
Clawnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamada. Yamada obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Yamada finds it's target.
Yamada sizes up Clawnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yamada lands a leg kick that knocks Clawnes off balance momentarily.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Yamada.
Clawnes backing away here, and Yamada unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yamada lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clawnes's head.
Clawnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clawnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clawnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yamada checks it well.
Clawnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamada thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keiichi Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Yamada swings for the body but Clawnes moves out of range. #CL#
Clawnes clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Clawnes.
A shot in the inside from Clawnes.
Yamada avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.#BC2#
Yamada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clawnes misses with a two punch combination.
Clawnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clawnes throws a nice head kick!
Yamada scores with the left hand. Clawnes knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yamada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamada.
Clawnes scores with a head kick.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamada tried to score with a low kick but Clawnes checks it.#T1#
Yamada lands with a hook. Clawnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clawnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clawnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yamada is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clawnes in his tracks.
Yamada connects with a body shot that sends Clawnes's belly button to the back.
Clawnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Yamada scoring well with a low kick there.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clawnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamada.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamada.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination.
Clawnes throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clawnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Yamada moves out of range.
Clawnes throws a chopping leg kick but Yamada manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clawnes is looking to chop away at Yamada's legs.
Clawnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clawnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas Clawnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yamada cracks Clawnes with an open hand slap.
Clawnes slips under a jab from Yamada.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes.
Clawnes blocks a jab.
Clawnes moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Yamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yamada lands a leg kick that knocks Clawnes off balance momentarily.
A big left from Yamada misses.
Yamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clawnes tries to work over Yamada's front leg with a kick but Yamada checks it.
A good leg kick by Clawnes. #CL#
Clawnes has managed to clinch.
Yamada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but Yamada blocks with his arms.
Clawnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamada. #BC2#
Yamada breaks from the clinch.
Clawnes slips under a jab from Yamada.
Yamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Clawnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamada.
A jab from Yamada misses.
Clawnes throws a big counter combination but Yamada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yamada lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clawnes misses the jab.
Yamada jabs Clawnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clawnes misses the jab.
Yamada lands a lovely overhand right.
Yamada looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamada jabs Clawnes right on the nose. Clawnes blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Yamada gets tackled into the cage by Clawnes. Clawnes maintains the clinch.
Clawnes blocks an uppercut.
Clawnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamada is defending well for now.
Clawnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamada.
Yamada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clawnes's elbow.
Yamada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamada scores with a shot to the side of Clawnes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Yamada breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Clawnes throws a leg kick
and Yamada counters with a stiff right hand.
Clawnes wants to land a leg kick but Yamada is out of range.
Clawnes throws a nice looking combination but Yamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Yamada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamada.
Clawnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamada. Yamada obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamada scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Yamada.
Keiichi Yamada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clawnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clawnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamada.
Clawnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yamada just manages to avoid it.
Clawnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamada avoids a kick to the body.
Clawnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clawnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamada scores with a body shot.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yamada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clawnes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiichi Yamada!

 

Event: HFC Challengers 80     
Date:   Jul 24, 2016
#R1#
Clawnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.
Clawnes leaves Justice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Clawnes.
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clawnes's waist but Clawnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
Clawnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Clawnes has managed to clinch.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow.
Clawnes lands with a left to the head.
Clawnes tries a knee to the head but Justice blocks it.
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Justice in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Frontier Justice has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Justice tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clawnes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frontier Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Clawnes clinches up with Justice and pushes him back against the cage.
Clawnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Justice blocks the elbow strike.
Justice looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Nice elbow from Clawnes.
Justice managing to block the knees to the body from Clawnes.
Justice is trying to pull guard but Clawnes has him pressed against the cage.
Justice struggles to land a body shot inside as Clawnes controls his hands.
Justice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clawnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Justice blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes. #BC#
Justice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clawnes throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Justice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clawnes throws a leg kick but Justice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clawnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clawnes misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Justice keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Clawnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Justice slips a jab and a cross from Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes cracks Justice with a good jab.
Good work by Justice as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Clawnes.
Justice feinted with a counter takedown.
Clawnes misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
A nice combination there by Clawnes.
Justice fails to land the takedown.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Clawnes has closed the distance and engaged Justice in a clinch. #T3#
Justice blocks an elbow strike.
Clawnes has Justice pressed against the cage, preventing Justice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Clawnes on the inside.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Justice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justice can't find room to land a body shot as Clawnes controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Clawnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
Clawnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Justice wants to break free but Clawnes has control.
Justice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clawnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Justice throws a head kick but Clawnes moves out of range.
Clawnes cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clawnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clawnes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4##CL2#
Clawnes has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clawnes lands an elbow that stopped Justice in his tracks for a moment.
Clawnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but Justice blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Justice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clawnes stops a takedown attempt from Justice.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Justice dodges an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Justice tries to score a body lock takedown but Clawnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Justice misses with an elbow strike.
Clawnes lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frontier Justice'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.
#R2##CL2#
Justice gets tackled into the cage by Clawnes. Clawnes maintains the clinch.
Justice blocks an elbow strike.
Clawnes digs a right hand into Justice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Justice's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clawnes.
Nice elbow from Clawnes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clawnes.
Clawnes crunches a lovely knee into Justice's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clawnes looking to throw knees to the head but Justice is blocking nicely.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clawnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Clawnes.
Justice blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clawnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Justice.
Justice tries to pull guard but Clawnes holds him up against the cage and eventually Justice drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Clawnes lands a right hand.
Clawnes connects with a knee to the head.
Clawnes gets through Justice's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clawnes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Justice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Clawnes throws an elbow but misses.
Justice avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clawnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clawnes misses with a knee to the head.
Clawnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Justice's takedown attempt.
Clawnes misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside that Justice shrugs off.
Clawnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Justices head.
Clawnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Justice blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow.
Clawnes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clawnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clawnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clawnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Justice backwards. #T3#
Clawnes gets underhooks to prevent Justice's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frontier Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clawnes.
Justice blocks an elbow strike.
Clawnes prevents Justice from breaking the clinch.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Clawnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Justice backwards.
Justice avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Justice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Justice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Justice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Justice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Clawnes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clawnes.#T4#
Clawnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Justice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clawnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Justice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Justice is looking to clinch.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clawnes.
Clawnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clawnes misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Clawnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frontier Justice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Justice looks for a takedown but Clawnes sprawls well.
Clawnes cracks the inside of Justice's front leg.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there.
Justice lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Clawnes throws out a powerful jab.
Clawnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Clawnes has managed to clinch.
Justice tries for a takedown but Clawnes manages to get underhooks.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Justice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes pushes Justice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Justice blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clawnes blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clawnes. #T1#
Clawnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Justice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clawnes has him pressed against the cage.
Clawnes lands a left hand.
Justice avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clawnes.
Clawnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Justice blocks it with crossed arms.
Justice stalling the fight.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clawnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clawnes tries a knee to the head but Justice blocks it.
Clawnes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Justice fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frontier Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clawnes. #T2#
Clawnes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Justice - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Clawnes, and another! Justice is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thomas Clawnes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Clawnes waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: HFC 265 Mass Hysteria     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Spliffton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spliffton clobbers Clawnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clawnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spliffton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clawnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clawnes tries to clinch up but Spliffton circles away and keeps his distance.
Spliffton swats away the attempt to clinch by Clawnes.
Clawnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Clawnes throws a combination that misses
and Spliffton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clawnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spliffton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clawnes. Spliffton shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Clawnes moves into range and clinches up with Spliffton.
Clawnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spliffton lands a body punch.
Spliffton takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Cron Spliffton has been cut.
Clawnes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spliffton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliffton avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliffton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Clawnes prevents a body shot from Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a hook that snaps the head of Clawnes backwards.
Clawnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Clawnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spliffton pushes Clawnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clawnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clawnes trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Spliffton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spliffton tries to throw a body punch but Clawnes avoids it by throwing Spliffton back against the cage.
Spliffton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clawnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spliffton blocks it with crossed arms.
Spliffton misses with some punches. #BC#
Spliffton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clawnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliffton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Clawnes misses with a hook
and Spliffton counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Spliffton.
Spliffton lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spliffton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliffton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clawnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spliffton counters with a low kick, right behind Clawnes 's knee. #T2#
Clawnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clawnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clawnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spliffton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spliffton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clawnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spliffton just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Spliffton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clawnes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spliffton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliffton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clawnes will feel that in the morning.
Clawnes scores with a leg kick.
Clawnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffton throws a push kick but Clawnes slaps the foot to one side.
Clawnes is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Clawnes misses.
Spliffton dodges the punch combination from Clawnes.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spliffton counters with a nice body shot.
Spliffton just misses with a punch to the body.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Spliffton moves away
and Spliffton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliffton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Clawnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clawnes is looking to clinch but Spliffton is avoiding it.
It looked like Spliffton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spliffton throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Spliffton does no damage.
Spliffton moves away from the strike by Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a two punch combo.
Spliffton misses with a hook. Clawnes ducked under it nicely.
Clawnes moves out of range as Spliffton strikes.
Clawnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Clawnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes looks to throw the jab but Spliffton is out of range.
Clawnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliffton throws a low kick but Clawnes moves out of range easily.
Clawnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clawnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliffton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clawnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Spliffton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spliffton fakes the leg kick and cracks Clawnes in the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Spliffton misses the target.
Clawnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spliffton throws a jab when Clawnes was well out of range.
Clawnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spliffton to score with a decent uppercut.
Spliffton with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Clawnes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clawnes tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clawnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spliffton.
A leg kick checked by Spliffton.
Clawnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Clawnes throws a series of punches but Spliffton moves out of range.
It appears Spliffton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spliffton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spliffton lands with an uppercut that bounces Clawnes off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clawnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clawnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spliffton counters with a nice leg kick.
Clawnes looks winded!
Spliffton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spliffton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clawnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spliffton circles away quickly and effectively.
Spliffton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cron Spliffton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Clawnes clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clawnes.
Spliffton throws a punch but it's blocked by Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spliffton avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Spliffton blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clawnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Spliffton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliffton throws the kick towards the body but Clawnes avoids it.
Clawnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cron Spliffton is winning the standup battle so far.
Clawnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliffton looks to land a body kick but Clawnes moved away.
Clawnes misses with a few strikes there.
Spliffton looks to land a right hand but Clawnes moved out of range.
Spliffton misses with a kick to the body.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clawnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliffton swats away the attempt to clinch by Clawnes.
Clawnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spliffton under the eye.#T1#
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clawnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Clawnes tenderised Spliffton's leg. Spliffton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clawnes misses with a leg kick
and Spliffton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clawnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clawnes throws a right and a left that Spliffton avoids nicely.
Clawnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spliffton counters with a thumping low kick.
Clawnes is breathing heavily.
Spliffton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spliffton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spliffton works Clawnes's body with a nice hook.
Clawnes misses with a hook.
Spliffton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clawnes. Clawnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Clawnes slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Clawnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Spliffton.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliffton lands a glancing blow to the side of Clawnes's head.
Spliffton catches Clawnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Clawnes blocks the low kick.
Spliffton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliffton moves out of range of the leg kick from Clawnes.
Clawnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spliffton lands with a nice body punch.
Clawnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spliffton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Clawnes is rocked!
Clawnes tries to clinch up
and Spliffton counters with a nice leg kick.
Spliffton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clawnes on the side of the head.
Clawnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Spliffton finish him?
Clawnes throws a lazy body kick
and as Clawnes loses concentration momentarily, Spliffton counters with a picture perfect head kick! Clawnes goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cron Spliffton!
Our winner, Cron Spliffton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: HFC 260 Knuckle Up     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clawnes enables Kolmiokuristus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clawnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Kolmiokuristus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kolmiokuristus throwing strikes from guard but Clawnes blocks nicely.
Kolmiokuristus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolmiokuristus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kolmiokuristus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Clawnes's guard and throws a big left but Clawnes blocks it.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Clawnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clawnes wants to stand up but Kolmiokuristus is controlling him.
Kolmiokuristus postures up in Clawnes's guard and throws a big left but Clawnes blocks it. #ES#
Clawnes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kolmiokuristus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clawnes prevents it.
Kolmiokuristus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clawnes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Clawnes to keep the fight standing.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Kolmiokuristus 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kolmiokuristus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Clawnes to the mat but Clawnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a takedown.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clawnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clawnes stops a takedown attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Clawnes to the mat but Clawnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Kolmiokuristus 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Clawnes lands an elbow just above Kolmiokuristus 's eye.
Kolmiokuristus looks winded!
Clawnes lands a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clawnes lands a shoulder strike.
Clawnes scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Clawnes. #CUT#
The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Clawnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes lands an uppercut.
Clawnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kolmiokuristus's defenses. #CUT#
Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Clawnes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Clawnes made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: HFC 254 Wounded     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1#
Clawnes avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores needs to keep his hands up - Clawnes had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Clawnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Clawnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flores's defenses.
Clawnes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clawnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flores has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clawnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flores has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flores swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clawnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Flores as he connects with a hook.
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clawnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clawnes throws a low kick but Flores avoids it.
Flores scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Clawnes finds it's target.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores throws a front kick aimed at Clawnes's knee but Clawnes avoids it well.
Flores swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clawnes tries to clinch there but Flores circles away. #T1#
Clawnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters circling a little - Flores finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clawnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flores counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Flores.
Flores lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Clawnes has been cut.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clawnes.
Flores lands a jab to Clawnes's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Clawnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Clawnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Clawnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clawnes works over Flores's head and body with a nice combination.
Flores sizes up Clawnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clawnes staying out of range there.
Clawnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores keeps the fight on the outside.
Flores swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Flores throws a body punch but Clawnes moves out of range. #T2#
Flores moves out of range of the leg kick from Clawnes.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Clawnes.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Clawnes is just out of range.
Clawnes throws a low kick but Flores moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Flores was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores missing with a left hand there. Clawnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flores showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clawnes.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clawnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
Flores appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Flores moves out of range of the body kick.
Flores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Clawnes clinches with his opponent.
Clawnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flores.
Clawnes misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Flores fails to land.
Flores blocks an elbow strike from Clawnes. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Flores as the two fighters clinch.
Flores scores with a shot to the side of Clawnes's head.
Clawnes missing with knees to the body.
Clawnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flores blocks it with crossed arms.
Flores swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Flores fails to land.
Flores blocks the elbow strike.
Clawnes misses with an elbow over the top.
Clawnes misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Flores.
Flores avoids a wild elbow strike from Clawnes.
Flores presses Clawnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Clawnes is breathing heavily.
Flores swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flores blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Flores.
Clawnes blocks a body shot from Flores.
Flores working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flores lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Flores manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Flores circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Clawnes to the canvas! Clawnes doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Flores keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Flores!
Rafael Flores tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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