Clay French losses
Over 9 years as a professional, Clay French has compiled a 19-7 (13) record, including five title fights. He has seven losses, one of them in a title fight.
7. Clay French loses to Thiago Meller via KO
On February 8, 2014 Clay French faced Thiago Meller in a lightweight bout. French was 33 years old with a record of 19-6, and Meller was 0 with a record of 0-0. French was on a 3-fight winning streak. Meller stopped French via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Clay French loses to Eiji Mitsuoka via KO
On August 2, 2009 Clay French faced Eiji Mitsuoka in a lightweight bout. French was 28 years old with a record of 16-5, and Mitsuoka was 33 with a record of 15-6-2. Both French and Mitsuoka were coming off a win. Mitsuoka submitted French via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
5. Clay French loses to Michael Johnson via KO
On April 10, 2009 Clay French faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. French was 28 years old with a record of 15-4, and Johnson was 22 with a record of 4-3. Both French and Johnson were on a 2-fight losing streak. Johnson submitted French via kimura in the 1st round.
4. Clay French loses to Rory MacDonald via KO
On November 28, 2008 Clay French defended his KOTC lightweight title against Rory MacDonald. French was 28 years old with a record of 15-3, and MacDonald was 19 with a record of 6-0. French was coming off a loss, while MacDonald was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. MacDonald stopped French via KO in the 2nd round. Lost the title.
3. Clay French loses to Satoru Kitaoka via KO in 31 seconds
On August 24, 2008 Clay French faced Satoru Kitaoka in a lightweight bout. French was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Kitaoka was 28 with a record of 20-8-9. French was on a 8-fight winning streak and Kitaoka was coming off a win. Kitaoka submitted French via achilles lock in the 1st round.
2. Clay French loses to Shinya Aoki via KO
On November 5, 2006 Clay French faced Shinya Aoki in a lightweight bout. French was 26 years old with a record of 7-1, and Aoki was 23 with a record of 9-2. French was coming off a loss, while Aoki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Aoki submitted French via flying triangle choke in the 1st round.
1. Clay French loses to Justin James via KO
On August 26, 2006 Clay French faced Justin James in a lightweight bout. French was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. French was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. James submitted French via armbar in the 1st round.