Clay French
American mixed martial artist
Clayton "Clay" French[1] (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.[2]
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.[3]
he then began fighting in Titan Fighting Championships.[4] Clay was the head coach of wrestling at St. Laurence High School from 2015-2017.[5]
Before Clay moved to Morton Freshman center, he worked as a computer teacher in a school nearby, Burnham Elementary.
Clay has since moved to be a teacher at Morton Freshman Center in Cicero, IL. In the 2017-2018 School year, he is a teacher in the TSI department, a part of the school meant to teach students how to work with computers.
Championships and Accomplishments
- King of the Cage
- Extreme Challenge
- Extreme Challenge 70 Four-Man Lightweight Tournament Finalist
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches
|
19 wins
|
7 losses
|
By knockout
|
2
|
2
|
By submission
|
11
|
5
|
By decision
|
6
|
0
|
Res.
|
Record
|
Opponent
|
Method
|
Event
|
Date
|
Round
|
Time
|
Location
|
Notes
|
Loss
|
19–7
|
Thiago Meller
|
TKO (punches)
|
XFCI - International 1
|
February 8, 2014
|
1
|
3:39
|
Sao Paulo, Brazil
|
|
Win
|
19–6
|
James Krause
|
Decision (split)
|
Titan Fighting Championships 19
|
July 29, 2011
|
3
|
5:00
|
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|
Win
|
18–6
|
Billy Stamp
|
Decision (split)
|
Ruckus Entertainment: Ruckus Invades Navy Pier
|
September 11, 2010
|
3
|
5:00
|
Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|
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
|
|
Loss
|
16–6
|
Eiji Mitsuoka
|
Submission (guillotine choke)
|
World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9
|
August 2, 2009
|
1
|
1:51
|
Saitama, Saitama, Japan
|
|
Win
|
16–5
|
Bryan Neville
|
Submission (neck crank)
|
KOTC: The Renewal
|
June 20, 2009
|
1
|
0:28
|
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|
Loss
|
15–5
|
Michael Johnson
|
Submission (kimura)
|
FFC - Fuel Fight Club
|
April 10, 2009
|
1
|
3:16
|
Lake Ozark, Missouri, United States
|
|
Loss
|
15–4
|
Rory MacDonald
|
KO (punches)
|
KOTC - Grinder
|
November 28, 2008
|
2
|
4:26
|
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
|
Lost KOTC lightweight championship
|
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
|
Win
|
15–2
|
Jameel Massouh
|
Submission (rear-naked choke)
|
AMMA 1 - Adrenaline MMA 1
|
June 14, 2008
|
2
|
3:17
|
Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|
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
|
Win
|
13–2
|
Bobby Mosley
|
Submission (armbar)
|
Mainstream MMA 7 - Vengeance
|
October 20, 2007
|
1
|
1:29
|
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
|
|
Win
|
12–2
|
Sam Jackson
|
Submission (rear naked choke)
|
EC 82 - Extreme Challenge 82
|
August 18, 2007
|
1
|
4:22
|
Springfield, Illinois, United States
|
|
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
|
Win
|
10–2
|
Buddy Clinton
|
Decision (split)
|
KOTC: Damage Control
|
May 26, 2007
|
3
|
5:00
|
Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
Defended KOTC lightweight championship
|
Win
|
9–2
|
Dominic Bjerke
|
TKO
|
CFC 8 - Courage Fighting Championships 8
|
April 21, 2007
|
1
|
1:18
|
Decatur, Illinois, United States
|
|
Win
|
8–2
|
Mac Danzig
|
Decision (split)
|
KOTC: Hard Knocks
|
January 19, 2007
|
3
|
5:00
|
Rockford, Illinois, United States
|
Won KOTC lightweight championship
|
Loss
|
7–2
|
Shinya Aoki
|
Submission (flying triangle choke)
|
Pride - Bushido 13
|
November 5, 2006
|
1
|
3:57
|
Yokohama, Japan
|
|
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
|
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
|
Win
|
6–0
|
James Kugler
|
Submission (choke)
|
CFC 6 - Courage Fighting Championships 6
|
July 15, 2006
|
1
|
N/A
|
Decatur, Illinois, United States
|
|
Win
|
5–0
|
Alex Carter
|
Submission (armbar)
|
IC 29 - Iowa Challenge 29
|
June 10, 2006
|
1
|
0:16
|
Quincy, Illinois, United States
|
|
Win
|
4–0
|
Norm Alexander
|
Submission (armbar)
|
CFC 5 - Courage Fighting Championships 5
|
April 29, 2006
|
1
|
4:45
|
Decatur, Illinois, United States
|
|
Win
|
3–0
|
Josh Arocho
|
Submission (rear-naked choke)
|
XFO 7 - Outdoor War
|
August 27, 2005
|
1
|
3:28
|
Island Lake, Illinois, United States
|
|
Win
|
2–0
|
Joe Veres
|
Submission (guillotine choke)
|
CFC 2 - Courage Fighting Championships 2
|
March 26, 2005
|
2
|
0:59
|
Decatur, Illinois, United States
|
|
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
|
|