Clifford Starks

MMA Record: 13-3-0
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Middleweight

Clifford Starks - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Clifford Starks has 1 wins in the UFC. Clifford Starks lands an average of 1.94 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.94 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Clifford Starks, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 13 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing in the middleweight division at 185 lbs., Starks stands tall at 6'0" with a reach of 78". In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Starks demonstrates an average of 1.94 significant strikes per minute during UFC matches, while maintaining a striking accuracy of 33%. He absorbs an average of 2.49 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 58%. Starks also averages one takedown every 7.8 minutes with a perfect takedown accuracy and has yet to attempt any submissions during his UFC career. Notable victories in Clifford Starks' career include a unanimous decision win against Dustin Jacoby, an opponent who held an ELO rating of 1000 at the time. His most recent fights showcase a win against Jacoby in October 2011, followed by a loss to Ed Herman via rear naked choke in February 2012 and another defeat against Yoel Romero due to a flying knee strike in April 2013. Since then, no further information about his career is available.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 0'
Weight
Middleweight
Reach
78'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 25 1981
Age
44
Peak ELO
1016
ELO Rank
1445 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
61-30-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1088.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1091.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
1.94
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
33%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.49
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
58%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.94
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
100%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Clifford Starks Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2013-04-20 UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez Yoel Romero KO/TKO Flying Knee 1 1:32 Loss
2012-02-04 UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit Ed Herman SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 1:43 Loss
2011-10-29 UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz Dustin Jacoby U-DEC 3 5:00 Win

Clifford Starks ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2013-04-20 Yoel Romero 1000 Loss -16 986
2 2012-02-04 Ed Herman 1059 Loss -14 1002
1 2011-10-29 Dustin Jacoby 1000 Win +16 1016

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