In this episode of Beyond the Mats, I sit down with pro MMA fighter Austin Clayton for an honest conversation about the journey that shaped him. We talk about his life before MMA, his decorated wrestling career, and how growing up close with his father influenced the man—and fighter—he is today. Austin opens up about life in Las Vegas, the mental shift that comes with expecting his first child, and how all of it fuels his hunger to make it to the UFC. This is more than just a fight story—it’s about family, legacy, and the mindset of a man on a mission.
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