2 possible fights already!!

[tom_mcclure]

I've been training w the Dog Pound in Southington, CT for 2 weeks now. Last week, they asked me if I would fight next month, and on May 16th at Mohegan Sun casino on their team in the IFL!!! I'm so excited! I need to get back in shape. I didn't realize how bad my conditioning was until I started training w them. I have a lot to learn seeing that I've never wrestled or done too much grappling. I'm not sure if they have found fighters for me yet, but I can't wait to get back in the ring. If any locals want to go check it out, that would be awesome. I need as much motivation as possible, the more people the better. I'll keep you all updated as the fights get closer and I find out more.

[brian kling]

good luck tom, you're a big MOD EDIT dude so i don't see much trouble for you once you get most of the basics down! Your gonna look like brock lesner when he mauled that guy (minus the loss, hehe)

[nathan fitzgerald]

That is awesome Tom! Keep us posted on the details. We would definitely love to come and check it out.

I've been training w the Dog Pound in Southington, CT for 2 weeks now. Last week, they asked me if I would fight next month, and on May 16th at Mohegan Sun casino on their team in the IFL!!! I'm so excited! I need to get back in shape. I didn't realize how bad my conditioning was until I started training w them. I have a lot to learn seeing that I've never wrestled or done too much grappling. I'm not sure if they have found fighters for me yet, but I can't wait to get back in the ring. If any locals want to go check it out, that would be awesome. I need as much motivation as possible, the more people the better. I'll keep you all updated as the fights get closer and I find out more.

[Alex Klotz]

Won't you need a bit more experience before fightingin the IFL?

[Evan Hansmann]

I wish I was able to go and those fights, especially to see you fight in the IFL. anyway, good luck and knock someone out!

[Justin Warren]

Those poor fools...

[Vincent Dizenzo]

Keep us updated. I would definitely come see you fight at the Mohegan Sun.

[Steve Kirit]

Good luck Tom. I think you'd be the first heavyweight athlete to be a pro strongman and a pro fighter, two very hard and very different sports. I look forward to following your MMA career.


Steve

[Josh Kamins]

Good luck man, train that takedown defense and basic sub defense for now if you're lacking in that department..

[jdphil413]

Tom best of luck man, I am a huge fan of MMA and look forward to watching you compete.

[chrisklavette]

I'd wish you luck, but judging by the mohawk, you won't need it.

[Matt Schumann]

thats awesome tom, keep us updated... Me and a few ppl have been wanting to check out some fights live. Might take the trip down

[Derek Poundstone]

Tom, your gonna be a raging bull in your first fight! I give credit to anyone that can take you down, remember Vasyl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et7l8pnluaY and god have mercy if anyone tries to stand up try and go toe to toe with ya! All of your boxing experience added to your brute force power developed from strongman training will be hard to defend against!!

[Matthew White]

That's awsome big guy!

[Jared Enderton]

that's pretty sweet. it takes a looong time to get into fighting shape. I'm sure you can do it though

[tom_mcclure]

Won't you need a bit more experience before fightingin the IFL?
Probably, but that makes it even more interesting. I love being the guy nobody has ever heard of! I have a great group of guys that I've been working with. We are working on everything, conditioning being most important.

[Arnell Castillo]

Hey Tom are you still coming out to san diego in june for ASM ?

[tom_mcclure]

Hey Tom are you still coming out to san diego in june for ASM ?
I would love to, I need to qualify somehow 1st. If I do, I can stop in Vegas and train with Randy Couture's people. I hear that's a very intense gym!

[Arnell Castillo]

when is the next qualifier ?