Scott Cleve | |
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Born |
Long Beach, California, United States |
July 22, 1982
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division |
Featherweight Lightweight |
Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
Fighting out of | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
Team | Pariah MMA |
Trainer | Drew Lawrence |
Years active | 2010–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 9 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Scott Cleve (born July 22, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's featherweight division.
Cleve was born in Long Beach, California and raised in Escondido, California, attending Escondido High School where he competed in wrestling and football. Cleve continued with wrestling on a scholarship at Adams State University, receiving All-American honors his senior season. Two years after graduating, Cleve began training in mixed martial arts.
Cleve compiled an amateur record of 4–1 with the lone loss being against current World Series of Fighting lightweight champion, Justin Gaethje, before turning professional. From August 2010 to June 2013, Cleve amassed a record of 13–3, with most of his victories coming by KO/TKO. During this time, Cleve picked up notable victories over Abel Trujillo, Derek Campos and Ryan Schultz.
Cleve signed with Bellator and made his promotional debut on October 4, 2013 at Bellator 102 against Isaac DeJesus. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.
Cleve faced Daniel Weichel in the quarterfinals of Bellator's season ten featherweight tournament at Bellator 110. Cleve lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Cleve fought Matt Bessette at Bellator 123 on September 5, 2014. Cleve won the fight via unanimous decision.