Fighter

Clifford Starks

"Soldado"

14-5-0

United StatesLast 5

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Clifford Starks holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 19 bouts on record. Clifford Starks has won 14 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Clifford Starks lands 1.94 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 1.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 18, 2017. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1981-04-25
Age: 45
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 13-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.94per min

33% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.49per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.94per 15 min

100% success

Takedowns stuffed60%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Clifford Starks earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Abdul-Rahman Dzhanaev
ACAACA 74: ACB 74, Vienna· Nov 18, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 8-1
DEC
WIN
vs Waylon Quotskuyva×1Title bout · Title win #1
RUF MMA 22· Sep 23, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Albert Duraev
ACAACA 67: ACB 67, Grozny· Aug 19, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 10-3
SUB
R2 · 2:34
LOSS
vs David Branch
WSOF 30: Branch vs. Starks· Apr 2, 2016· Middleweight· 13-2 vs 17-3
UD
WIN
vs Krasimir Mladenov
WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino 2· Sep 18, 2015· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 12-0
UD
WIN
vs Mike Kyle
WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields· Aug 1, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 21-12-1
UD
WIN
vs Jake Heun
WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino· Mar 28, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 7-3
SUB
R2 · 4:11
WIN
vs Kobe Ortiz
Bellator 126· Sep 26, 2014· Middleweight· 9-2 vs 13-4
SUB
R2 · 0:52
WIN
vs Joey Yager
Bellator 100· Sep 20, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 5-2
UD
LOSS
vs Yoel Romero
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:32
LOSS
vs Ed Herman
UFCUFC 143: Diaz vs Condit· Feb 4, 2012· Middleweight· 8-0 vs 17-8
SUB
R2 · 1:43
WIN
vs Dustin Jacoby
UFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 6-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Artenas Young
Shark Fights 20· Oct 15, 2011· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Rudy Aguilar
Rage in the Cage· May 21, 2011· 5-0 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Roe Harris
Rage in the Cage· Apr 15, 2011· 4-0 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Tony Johnson
Pandemonium· Feb 25, 2011· 3-0 vs 4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Mike Heidenreich
Rage in the Cage· Sep 11, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Rage in the Cage· Feb 13, 2010· 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
Rage in the Cage· Dec 4, 2009· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1653▼16
Peak: 1718Sep 18, 2015
Rated fights: 17

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Frequently asked questions

When does Clifford Starks fight next?

Clifford Starks has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Clifford Starks's record?

Clifford Starks's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.

Who is Clifford Starks fighting next?

Clifford Starks's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Clifford Starks fight last?

Clifford Starks most recently fought Abdul-Rahman Dzhanaev at ACA 74: ACB 74, Vienna on Saturday, November 18, 2017, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Clifford Starks fight in?

Clifford Starks fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Clifford Starks have?

Clifford Starks has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Clifford Starks?

Clifford Starks is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Clifford Starks weigh?

Clifford Starks weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Clifford Starks's reach?

Clifford Starks has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Clifford Starks?

Clifford Starks is 45 years old (born Apr 25, 1981).

Where is Clifford Starks from?

Clifford Starks is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY