17 Facts About Tywan Claxton

Tywan Claxton was born on November 25,1992 and is an American mixed martial artist and former amateur wrestler.

Tywan Claxton formerly wrestled at King University in Bristol, Tennessee, where he studied medicine.

Tywan Claxton wrestled and gained All-American status in Division 2 at the 141-pound weight class.

Tywan Claxton taught himself how to code and spends his spare time on the computer.

Tywan Claxton began training in mixed martial arts after not being able to compete in wrestling his senior year at Ohio University.

Tywan Claxton trained among the best fighters in the world, with teammates in both Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA.

Tywan Claxton made his professional MMA debut at Bellator 186 in University Park, Pennsylvania, vs Johnny Bonilla-Bowman.

Tywan Claxton successfully made his debut with an emphatic flying knee to knock out his opponent in the first round.

Tywan Claxton had his second professional fight at Bellator 194 in Uncasville, Connecticut, vs Jose Perez.

Tywan Claxton used his wrestling and top game to dominate his opponent and ultimately won the fight by second round tko.

Tywan Claxton used his superior striking and ultimately using his wrestling to win a clear decision over three rounds.

Tywan Claxton's fifth fight came against James Bennett at Bellator 221 in Chicago on May 11,2019.

Tywan Claxton won the bout by TKO in the third round.

Tywan Claxton infamously began speaking to 50 Cent, seated near the cage, during the fight while engaging with Bennett on the ground.

Tywan Claxton next faced Emmanuel Sanchez in the opening round of the Bellator featherweight world grand prix at Bellator 226 on September 7,2019.

Tywan Claxton faced Braydon Akeo at Bellator 235 on December 20,2019.

Tywan Claxton faced former Legacy Fighting Alliance Featherweight Champion Justin Gonzales at Bellator 260 on June 11,2021.