Clay Harvison

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Clay Harvison
Born (1980-09-25) September 25, 1980 (age 43)
Marietta, Georgia, United States
Other namesHeavy Metal
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight156.5 lb (71.0 kg; 11.18 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Team American Top Team
Madhouse Training
Team Gwinnett
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins14
By knockout6
By submission4
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Clay Harvison (born September 25, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Harvison has competed for the UFC, Bellator, and was a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.

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Background

Harvison earned his associate degree in finance from Tallahassee Community College. [1]

He was enrolled at Kennesaw State for a year when he took a kickboxing class with a friend. Loving the adrenaline rush, Harvison took up Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu full-time in hopes of becoming a professional mixed martial artist. He started at KnuckleUp Fitness with Muay Thai coach Mateo Cutbill as his first trainer.

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Harvison had signed with the UFC to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.

Harvison was picked fourth on Team Lesnar and seventh overall. In the fifth preliminary match-up, Harvison's first fight on the show, he fought Englishman Mick Bowman. Harvison controlled the fight using effective striking, and showing good take down defense. Harvison won the fight via unanimous decision, and was set to go into the quarterfinal round. After the fight was over it was discovered while trying to block a high kick from Bowman, it was believed that Harvison suffered a compound fracture in his pinky finger with the bone protruding from the skin. [2] However, an X-ray later revealed the injury to only be a dislocation rather than a fracture.

Harvison faced Ramsey Nijem in his quarterfinal match. Harvison lost to Nijem via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Even though he lost to Ramsey in the quarterfinals, Harvison remained signed after the show. He made his official UFC debut June 4, 2011 on The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale card, fighting against fellow castmate Justin Edwards. [3] He won the fight via split decision.

Harvison moved from Georgia to Utah to train with his Ultimate Fighter castmate, Ramsey Nijem, at the Riven Academy. Harvison was expected to face The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom runner-up, DaMarques Johnson, on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25. [4] However, Johnson was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Seth Baczynski. He was defeated by rear naked choke submission in the second round. [5]

Harvison was scheduled again to fight DaMarques Johnson. The bout took place on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1. [6] Harvison lost the bout via first-round KO. After the loss to Johnson, Harvison was released from the promotion. [7]

Bellator MMA

Harvison made his Bellator debut on February 7, 2013, when he faced Ururahy Rodrigues at Bellator 88. [8] He won the fight via TKO (knee) in the third round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches14 wins9 losses
By knockout63
By submission44
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–9Jonathan CobbTKO (punches)NFC 121October 12, 201914:21 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win14–8Mike BarnettDecision (unanimous) LFA 71 July 12, 201935:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout.
Loss13–8Yemi OduwoleDecision (unanimous)NFC 114December 7, 201835:00 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss13–7Brandon LonganoSubmissionNFC 96June 30, 201721:05 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Loss13–6Jordan RinaldiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 47October 16, 201524:31 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win13–5Joe ElmoreDecision (unanimous)Legacy FC 40March 20, 201535:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win12–5David LindseyTKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 62January 25, 201430:57 Duluth, Georgia, United States Welterweight bout. [9]
Win11–5 Ran Weathers Decision (unanimous)Wild Bill's Fight Night 58July 19, 201335:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States Lightweight debut.
Win10–5Ururahy RodriguesTKO (knee) Bellator 88 February 7, 201333:34 Duluth, Georgia, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss9–5Ronnie RogersDecision (split)Wild Bill's Fight Night 49September 15, 201235:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss9–4 DaMarques Johnson KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos November 12, 201111:34 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss9–3 Seth Baczynski Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger September 17, 201121:12 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win9–2 Justin Edwards Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale June 4, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–2Aric NelsonTKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 28June 25, 201010:51 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win7–2Travis AdamsTKO (punches)Clash of the KingsOctober 23, 200913:15 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Loss6–2Matt TraylorTKO (punches)KoKingsJune 20, 200912:08 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win6–1Shawn SnowSubmission (armbar)Fight Party: RevengeMay 16, 200914:30 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win5–1Sean DyerTKO (punches)Bullet Fight Gear: Last Man StandingFebruary 21, 200913:01 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win4–1 Blake Bowman SubmissionISCF: Gladiator XDecember 13, 200813:01 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss3–1Jeremy GermenisSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bullet Fight Gear: ShowdownMarch 14, 200821:17 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win3–0Josh RutgersSubmission (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 13January 25, 200811:37 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win2–0Will BaggettTKO (punches)ISCF: Head-On CollisionJune 1, 200721:55 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win1–0Joshua FountainSubmissionWild Bill's Fight Night 6January 19, 200713:43 Georgia, United States

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