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

Early career

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

Bellator MMA

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

Professional record breakdown
33 matches12 wins21 losses
By knockout13
By submission117
By decision011
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–21Austin JudgeTKO (punches)LFA 157April 21, 202313:57Prior Lake, Minnesota, United StatesCatchweight (165 lb) bout.
Loss12–20Marshall KempSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fight Hard MMA: Springfield Fight Night 2May 21, 202211:37Springfield, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss12–19Gauge YoungSubmission (arm-triangle choke)FAC 10October 8, 202113:18Independence, Missouri, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss12–18William StarksSubmission (rear-naked choke)Midwest Fight LeagueAugust 14, 202123:06Columbia, Missouri, United States
Loss12–17Brok WeaverTKO (punches)Gamebred Fighting Championships 1June 19, 202122:38Biloxi, Mississippi, United StatesBare Knuckle MMA.
Loss12–16Chance RencountreSubmission (rear-naked choke)FAC 8May 7, 202114:58Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Loss12–15Jason KnightSubmission (rear-naked choke)iKon Fighting Federation 5March 5, 202121:48Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss12–14Khasan AskhabovSubmission (rear-naked choke)iKon Fighting Federation 1September 24, 202022:24Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Loss12–13Brian FosterSubmission (kimura)MMAX FC 9: High Stakes 2August 15, 202012:20Poteau, Oklahoma, United States
Win12–12Thomas GiffordKO (punch)Pyramid Fights 15February 29, 202010:33Benton, Arkansas, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss11–12Jason WittDecision (unanimous)Kansas City Fighting Alliance 34: Fight 4 The TroopsJuly 27, 201935:00Independence, Missouri, United States
Win11–11Kevin Brown Jr.Submission (rear-naked choke)Walkout FC 15April 20, 201911:16Rogers, Arkansas, United States
Loss10–11Austin HubbardDecision (unanimous)Caged Aggression 18: Next LevelOctober 8, 201655:00Council Bluffs, Iowa, United StatesFor Caged Aggression Welterweight Championship.
Loss10–10Perry OlsonDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Due ProcessSeptember 9, 201635:00Carlton, Minnesota, United States
Win10–9Evian RodriguezSubmission (arm-triangle choke)RCC: Revolution Cage CombatJune 11, 201611:55Iowa City, Iowa, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Loss9–9Ramiro HernandezDecision (unanimous)EC: Extreme Challenge 233May 7, 201655:00Clinton, Iowa, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout; for Extreme Challenge Lightweight Championship.
Loss9–8Robert Rojas Jr.Decision (unanimous)DCS: Spring Brawl 4April 23, 201655:00Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesFor DCS Lightweight Championship.
Win9–7Tom ShoaffSubmissionTFE: GladiatorsOctober 17, 201513:04Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss8–7Eric WiselyDecision (unanimous)Pinnacle Combat 21August 21, 201555:00Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesFor Pinnacle MMA Lightweight Championship.
Loss8–6LaRue BurleyDecision (unanimous)Bellator 117April 18, 201435:00Council Bluffs, Iowa, United StatesReturned to Lightweight.
Win8–5Derek LofferSubmission (armbar)Bellator 104October 18, 201324:28Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss7–5Donald SanchezDecision (split)Bellator 97July 31, 201335:00Rio Rancho, New Mexico, MexicoFeatherweight bout.
Loss7–4Christian UflackerTechnical Decision (unanimous)Bellator 84December 14, 201232:26Hammond, Indiana, United StatesIllegal Upkick rendered Uflacker unable to continue.
Win7–3Bobby ReardanzSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bellator 75October 5, 201213:39Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight (147 lbs) bout.
Loss6–3Josh QuayhagenDecision (unanimous)Bellator 69May 18, 201235:00Lake Charles, Louisiana, United StatesCatchweight (158 lbs) bout.
Win6–2Dakota CochraneTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)RFA 2: Yvel vs. AlexanderMarch 30, 201214:39Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Win5–2Mark HermanSubmission (choke)Extreme Challenge 203January 29, 201210:56Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Win4–2Mike LindquistSubmission (guillotine choke)Extreme Challenge 187July 23, 201111:08Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win3–2Drew MehaffySubmission (armbar)Mainstream MMA: Swing BackAugust 21, 201011:01Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Loss2–2Ryan BixlerTKO (punches)Glory Fighting Championships 7July 25, 20093N/ADes Moines, Iowa, United States
Win2–1Jeremy CastroSubmission (triangle choke)Pinnacle Combat MMA 2April 25, 200921:40Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Loss1–1Mike LulloDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 28February 27, 200935:00Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
Win1–0Aubrey BaileySubmission (rear-naked choke)Conquest Fighting Championship 1September 27, 200811:21Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
1 match0 wins1 loss
By knockout00
By decision01
Draws0
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1David RickelsDecision (unanimous)BKFC 13: Beltran vs. StampsOctober 10, 202052:00Salina, Kansas, United States

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