Cliff Wright (fighter)

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Born (1979-01-22) January 22, 1979 (age 47)
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Other namesThe Goblin
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Cliff Wright
Born (1979-01-22) January 22, 1979 (age 47)
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
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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

Bare knuckle record

References

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