Clay French

Clay French
Born October 7, 1980
Villa Park, Illinois, United States
Residence Mokena, Illinois
Nationality American
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st)
Division Lightweight
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of Schaumburg, Illinois
Team H.I.T. Squad, Gilbert Grappling
Years active 2004–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 25
Wins 19
By knockout 2
By submission 11
By decision 6
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Clay French (born October 7, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who fought on Pride Fighting Championships, Sengoku, KOTC and other several fighting organizations. He holds a notable victory over TUF winner Mac Danzig by split decision and has trained with former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes.[1]

Biography

Clay wrestled at Eastern Illinois University where he was coached by Matt Hughes who turned him on to Mixed martial arts. Clay became a KOTC lightweight title holder. He has since started fighting at Sengoku in Japan and he enjoys the Japanese fighting culture.[2] Currently he is fighting in Titan Fighting Championships.[3]

Championships and Accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 19–7 Thiago Meller TKO (punches) XFCI - International 1 February 8, 2014 1 3:39 Sao Paulo, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–6 James Krause Decision (split) Titan Fighting Championships 19 July 29, 2011 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–6 Billy Stamp Decision (split) Ruckus Entertainment: Ruckus Invades Navy Pier September 11, 2010 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–6 Sean Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC - Turbulence 2 April 24, 2010 1 3:39 Lac du Flambeau (town), Wisconsin, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16–6 Eiji Mitsuoka Submission (guillotine choke) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9 August 2, 2009 1 1:51 Saitama, Saitama, Japan
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–5 Bryan Neville Submission (neck crank) KOTC - The Renewal June 20, 2009 1 0:28 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–5 Michael Johnson Submission (kimura) FFC - Fuel Fight Club April 10, 2009 1 3:16 Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–4 Rory MacDonald KO (punches) KOTC - Grinder November 28, 2008 2 4:26 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Lost KOTC lightweight championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–3 Satoru Kitaoka Submission (achilles lock) World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4 August 24, 2008 1 0:31 Saitama, Saitama, Japan Sengoku 2008 lightweight tournament opening round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–2 Jameel Massouh Submission (rear-naked choke) AMMA 1 - Adrenaline MMA 1 June 14, 2008 2 3:17 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–2 Jason Ireland Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Bad Boys November 21, 2007 3 5:00 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States Defended KOTC lightweight championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–2 Bobby Mosley Submission (armbar) Mainstream MMA 7 - Vengeance October 20, 2007 1 1:29 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Sam Jackson Submission (rear naked choke) EC 82 - Extreme Challenge 82 August 18, 2007 1 4:22 Springfield, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Buddy Clinton TKO (cut) KOTC: Collision Course August 5, 2007 3 3:26 San Jacinto, California, United States Defended KOTC lightweight championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Buddy Clinton Decision (split) KOTC: Damage Control May 26, 2007 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Defended KOTC lightweight championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Dominic Bjerke TKO CFC 8 - Courage Fighting Championships 8 April 21, 2007 1 1:18 Decatur, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Mac Danzig Decision (split) KOTC: Hard Knocks January 19, 2007 3 5:00 Rockford, Illinois, United States Won KOTC lightweight championship
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–2 Shinya Aoki Submission (flying triangle choke) Pride - Bushido 13 November 5, 2006 1 3:57 Yokohama, Japan
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–1 Justin James Submission (armbar) EC 70 - Extreme Challenge 70 August 26, 2006 1 2:06 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Extreme Challenge 70 four-man lightweight tournament finals
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Alonzo Martinez Submission (rear-naked choke) EC 70 - Extreme Challenge 70 August 26, 2006 1 3:34 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Extreme Challenge 70 four-man lightweight tournament opening round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 James Kugler Submission (choke) CFC 6 - Courage Fighting Championships 6 July 15, 2006 1 N/A Decatur, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Alex Carter Submission (armbar) IC 29 - Iowa Challenge 29 June 10, 2006 1 0:16 Quincy, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Norm Alexander Submission (armbar) CFC 5 - Courage Fighting Championships 5 April 29, 2006 1 4:45 Decatur, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Josh Arocho Submission (rear-naked choke) XFO 7 - Outdoor War August 27, 2005 1 3:28 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Joe Veres Submission (guillotine choke) CFC 2 - Courage Fighting Championships 2 March 26, 2005 2 0:59 Decatur, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Eric Gwaltney Decision (unanimous) SC 19 - Silverback Classic 19 August 13, 2004 2 5:00 Canton, Illinois, United States

External links

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Clay-French-12585
  2. ↑ http://www.purefight.org/speaker/3022-Clay-French
  3. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ex-KOTC-Champ-French-Olympic-Medalist-McMann-Win-at-Titan-19-34385