Cliff Wright (fighter)

Cliff Wright, Jr. (born January 22, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional since 2008, he has fought in Bellator MMA.

Cliff Wright
Born (1979-01-22) January 22, 1979 (age 45)
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Other namesThe Goblin
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out ofCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
TeamHard Drive Mixed Martial Arts
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins12
By knockout1
By submission11
Losses21
By knockout3
By submission7
By decision11
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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From September 2008 to March 2012, Wright compiled a record of 6–2 before debuting for Bellator.

Bellator MMA

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Wright made his Bellator debut on May 18, 2012, at Bellator 69 against Josh Quayhagen, losing via unanimous decision.[1]

Wright faced Bobby Reardanz at Bellator 75 on October 5, 2012. He won via rear-naked choke submission in round one.[2]

Wright then faced Christian Uflacker at Bellator 84 on December 14, 2012. He lost via technical unanimous decision after an upkick delivered by Wright was determined to be illegal by the referee, rendering Uflacker unable to continue.[3]

Wright fought Donald Sanchez at Bellator 97 on July 31, 2013. He lost the bout via split decision.[4]

Wright faced Derek Loffer on October 18, 2013, at Bellator 104. He won via armbar submission in the second round.[5]

Wright fought LaRue Burley at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014, and lost via unanimous decision.[6]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
33 matches 12 wins 21 losses
By knockout 1 3
By submission 11 7
By decision 0 11
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–21 Austin Judge TKO (punches) LFA 157 April 21, 2023 1 3:57 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss 12–20 Marshall Kemp Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Hard MMA: Springfield Fight Night 2 May 21, 2022 1 1:37 Springfield, Missouri, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 12–19 Gauge Young Submission (arm-triangle choke) FAC 10 October 8, 2021 1 3:18 Independence, Missouri, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 12–18 William Starks Submission (rear-naked choke) Midwest Fight League August 14, 2021 2 3:06 Columbia, Missouri, United States
Loss 12–17 Brok Weaver TKO (punches) Gamebred Fighting Championships 1 June 19, 2021 2 2:38 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Bare Knuckle MMA.
Loss 12–16 Chance Rencountre Submission (rear-naked choke) FAC 8 May 7, 2021 1 4:58 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss 12–15 Jason Knight Submission (rear-naked choke) iKon Fighting Federation 5 March 5, 2021 2 1:48 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 12–14 Khasan Askhabov Submission (rear-naked choke) iKon Fighting Federation 1 September 24, 2020 2 2:24 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss 12–13 Brian Foster Submission (kimura) MMAX FC 9: High Stakes 2 August 15, 2020 1 2:20 Poteau, Oklahoma, United States
Win 12–12 Thomas Gifford KO (punch) Pyramid Fights 15 February 29, 2020 1 0:33 Benton, Arkansas, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 11–12 Jason Witt Decision (unanimous) Kansas City Fighting Alliance 34: Fight 4 The Troops July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win 11–11 Kevin Brown Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Walkout FC 15 April 20, 2019 1 1:16 Rogers, Arkansas, United States
Loss 10–11 Austin Hubbard Decision (unanimous) Caged Aggression 18: Next Level October 8, 2016 5 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States For Caged Aggression Welterweight Championship.
Loss 10–10 Perry Olson Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Due Process September 9, 2016 3 5:00 Carlton, Minnesota, United States
Win 10–9 Evian Rodriguez Submission (arm-triangle choke) RCC: Revolution Cage Combat June 11, 2016 1 1:55 Iowa City, Iowa, United States Welterweight debut.
Loss 9–9 Ramiro Hernandez Decision (unanimous) EC: Extreme Challenge 233 May 7, 2016 5 5:00 Clinton, Iowa, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout; for Extreme Challenge Lightweight Championship.
Loss 9–8 Robert Rojas Jr. Decision (unanimous) DCS: Spring Brawl 4 April 23, 2016 5 5:00 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States For DCS Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–7 Tom Shoaff Submission TFE: Gladiators October 17, 2015 1 3:04 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss 8–7 Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Pinnacle Combat 21 August 21, 2015 5 5:00 Dubuque, Iowa, United States For Pinnacle MMA Lightweight Championship.
Loss 8–6 LaRue Burley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Returned to Lightweight.
Win 8–5 Derek Loffer Submission (armbar) Bellator 104 October 18, 2013 2 4:28 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss 7–5 Donald Sanchez Decision (split) Bellator 97 July 31, 2013 3 5:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Mexico Featherweight bout.
Loss 7–4 Christian Uflacker Technical Decision (unanimous) Bellator 84 December 14, 2012 3 2:26 Hammond, Indiana, United States Illegal Upkick rendered Uflacker unable to continue.
Win 7–3 Bobby Reardanz Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 75 October 5, 2012 1 3:39 Hammond, Indiana, United States Catchweight (147 lbs) bout.
Loss 6–3 Josh Quayhagen Decision (unanimous) Bellator 69 May 18, 2012 3 5:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Catchweight (158 lbs) bout.
Win 6–2 Dakota Cochrane Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander March 30, 2012 1 4:39 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win 5–2 Mark Herman Submission (choke) Extreme Challenge 203 January 29, 2012 1 0:56 Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Win 4–2 Mike Lindquist Submission (guillotine choke) Extreme Challenge 187 July 23, 2011 1 1:08 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 3–2 Drew Mehaffy Submission (armbar) Mainstream MMA: Swing Back August 21, 2010 1 1:01 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Loss 2–2 Ryan Bixler TKO (punches) Glory Fighting Championships 7 July 25, 2009 3 N/A Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 2–1 Jeremy Castro Submission (triangle choke) Pinnacle Combat MMA 2 April 25, 2009 2 1:40 Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Loss 1–1 Mike Lullo Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Fighting Organization 28 February 27, 2009 3 5:00 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win 1–0 Aubrey Bailey Submission (rear-naked choke) Conquest Fighting Championship 1 September 27, 2008 1 1:21 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Bare knuckle record

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Professional record breakdown
1 match 0 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By decision 0 1
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 0–1 David Rickels Decision (unanimous) BKFC 13: Beltran vs. Stamps October 10, 2020 5 2:00 Salina, Kansas, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Bellator 69 live results and play-by-play". sherdog.com. May 18, 2012.
  2. ^ "Bellator 75 results: Santos, Volkov, Hale, Queiroz advance in heavyweight tourney". mmajunkie.com. October 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Bellator 84 results: Held-Jansen cancellation overshadows Volkov title win". mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "Bellator 97 results: Chandler KOs Rickels, Askren stops Koreshkov". mmajunkie.com. August 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "Bellator 104 results: Hawn, Keslar book tourney final". mmajunkie.com. October 19, 2013.
  6. ^ "Cliff Wright, Jr vs. LaRue Burley". sherdog.com. April 18, 2014.