Scott Cleve
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1982)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| birth_place = Long Beach, California, U.S.
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| weight_class = Featherweight
Lightweight
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| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
| team = Pariah MMA
Colorado Fight Factory
| trainer = Drew Lawrence
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| years_active = 2010–present
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Scott Cleve (born July 22, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Featherweight division and the MFC.
Background
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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/14994-scott-cleve|title = Scott Cleve | MMA Fighter Page}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
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.
=Bellator MMA=
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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/bellator-102-live-results-and-fight-recaps|title=Bellator 102 results: Kongo flattens Godbeer, Queiroz whacks Johnson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 5, 2013}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-110-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-64235#daniel-weichel-scott-cleve|title=Scott Cleve vs. Daniel Weichel|publisher=sherdog.com|date=February 28, 2014}}
Cleve fought Matt Bessette at Bellator 123 on September 5, 2014. Cleve won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/09/bellator-123-curran-vs-pitbull-ii-results/|title=Bellator 123: Curran vs. Pitbull II Results|publisher=themmareport.com|date=September 5, 2014}}
Cleve faced John Teixeira at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. He lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/bellator-128-dantas-vs-warren-live-results|title=Bellator 128 results: Warren grinds past Dantas to unify bantamweight titles|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|date=October 10, 2014}}
Cleve next faced Noad Lahat at Bellator 164 on November 10, 2016.{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4852606,00.html|title=Israeli MMA fighter Noad Lahat to co-headline Bellator MMA event in Tel Aviv|first=Asaph|last=Bitner|newspaper=Ynetnews|publisher=ynetnews.com|date=2016-09-09}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round. Some time after this fight, Cleve exited his contract with Bellator.
=After Bellator=
After a nearly six-year break, Cleve was scheduled to fight under the Battle Mixed Martial Arts promotion on 19 March 2022.{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/104793764212880/667757324583185 |archive-date = 2022-04-30| url = https://www.facebook.com/104793764212880/photos/a.633045614721023/667757324583185 |title = Battle Mixed Martial Arts Championships on Facebook |website=Facebook}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}} However, he pulled out of the fight due to injury.
Mixed martial arts record
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| nc= 0
| ko-wins= 9
| ko-losses= 1
| sub-wins= 2
| sub-losses= 3
| dec-wins= 4
| dec-losses= 2
| dq-wins= 0
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| other-losses= 0
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–6
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2016|November|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:26
| Tel Aviv, Israel
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–5
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2014|October|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|September|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 14–4
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2014|February|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:46
| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–3
| Isaac DeJesus
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2013|October|4}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:14
| Visalia, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–3
| Rocky Johnson
| Submission (armbar)
| NMEF: Annihilation 46: Made For War
| {{dts|2013|June|28}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:20
| Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–3
| Gilbert Jimenez
| TKO (punches)
| Made For War 2
| {{dts|2013|April|5}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:37
| Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–3
| KO (punches)
| SCL: Rise of the King
| {{dts|2012|December|8}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:04
| Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–3
| Chris Manuel
| Decision (unanimous)
| Made For War 1
| {{dts|2012|October|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|Featherweight debut.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–3
| Manuel Gallardo
| TKO (punches)
| Dollar D Promotions: Melon Thump'n 4
| {{dts|2012|August|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:11
| Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3
| Gilbert Jimenez
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UWF: Tournament of Warriors Round 1
| {{dts|2012|May|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:17
| Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
|UWF Light Tournament Quarterfinal.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Cage Championships 37
| {{dts|2012|April|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:02
| Washington, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| Orlando Rodriguez
| TKO (punches)
| MFP: Vengeance
| {{dts|2012|March|3}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| Casper, Wyoming, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| Johnny Torres
| TKO (head kick)
| ROF 42: Who's Next
| {{dts|2011|December|17}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:04
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2
| Decision (split)
| UWF 1: Huerta vs. War Machine
| {{dts|2011|November|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Pharr, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–2
| Charles Jones
| Decision (majority)
| C3 Fights: Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest
| {{dts|2011|July|30}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1
| Mukai Maromo
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2011|June|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:36
| Edmonton, Alberta, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Decision (split)
| EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 8
| {{dts|2011|March|12}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| New Town, North Dakota, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Jos Eichelberger
| TKO (punches)
| Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl
| {{dts|2010|December|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:40
| Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Ali Hanjani
| TKO (punches)
| NMEF: Annihilation 30
| {{dts|2010|November|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:30
| Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| James Mead
| TKO (punches)
| Dollar D Promotions: Melon Thump'n 2
| {{dts|2010|August|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:58
| Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States
|
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References
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External links
- [http://www.bellator.com/fighter/715/scott-cleve Scott Cleve Bellator profile]
- [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Cleve/574068169343518 Scott Cleve on Facebook]
- [https://twitter.com/scottclevemma Scott Cleve on Twitter]
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Featherweight mixed martial artists
Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling