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 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 Early career
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.
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Cleve signed with Bellator and made his promotional debut on October 4, 2013 at Bellator 102 against Isaac DeJesus.
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 faced John Teixeira at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014.
He lost the fight via split decision.