Cliff Wright, Jr. (born January 22, 1979) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

currently competing in the

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division. A professional since 2008, he has fought in

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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

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against Josh Quayhagen, losing via unanimous decision. Wright faced Bobby Reardanz at

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on October 5, 2012. He won via rear-naked choke submission in round one. 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. Wright fought

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on July 31, 2013. He lost the bout via split decision. Wright faced Derek Loffer on October 18, 2013, at Bellator 104. He won via armbar submission in the second round. Wright fought

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on April 18, 2014, and lost via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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Bare knuckle record

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References

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