Scott Cleve

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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Cleve compiled an amateur record of 4–1, with the lone loss being against 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.

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.

Cleve faced John Teixeira at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. He lost the fight via split decision.

Cleve next faced Noad Lahat at Bellator 164 on November 10, 2016. 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. However, he pulled out of the fight due to injury.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Noad Lahat Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 164

Tel Aviv, Israel Loss

John Macapá Decision (split) Bellator 128

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Matt Bessette Decision (unanimous) Bellator 123

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Daniel Weichel Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 110

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Isaac DeJesus TKO (punches) Bellator 102

Visalia, California, United States Win

Rocky Johnson Submission (armbar) NMEF: Annihilation 46: Made For War

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Win

Gilbert Jimenez TKO (punches) Made For War 2

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Win

Ryan Schultz KO (punches) SCL: Rise of the King

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Chris Manuel Decision (unanimous) Made For War 1

Castle Rock, Colorado, United States Featherweight debut. Win

Manuel Gallardo TKO (punches) Dollar D Promotions: Melon Thump'n 4

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States Loss

Gilbert Jimenez Submission (rear-naked choke) UWF: Tournament of Warriors Round 1

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States UWF Light Tournament Quarterfinal. Win

Steve Berger Submission (guillotine choke) Cage Championships 37

Washington, Missouri, United States Win

Orlando Rodriguez TKO (punches) MFP: Vengeance

Casper, Wyoming, United States Win

Johnny Torres TKO (head kick) ROF 42: Who's Next

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Derek Campos Decision (split) UWF 1: Huerta vs. War Machine

Pharr, Texas, United States Loss

Charles Jones Decision (majority) C3 Fights: Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Mukai Maromo TKO (punches) MFC 30: Up Close & Personal

Edmonton, Alberta, United States Win

Abel Trujillo Decision (split) EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 8

New Town, North Dakota, United States Win

Jos Eichelberger TKO (punches) Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States Win

Ali Hanjani TKO (punches) NMEF: Annihilation 30

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Win

James Mead TKO (punches) Dollar D Promotions: Melon Thump'n 2

Rocky Ford, Colorado, United States