Clifford Starks

UFC |

TRAINING: Usually I run in the mornings, do my standup training in the afternoon, and have grappling in the evenings.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I missed the competition. I used to wrestle and I love to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? 3rd in PAC-10. State champion in high school.

Do you have any heroes? My parents

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is an amazing opportunity. I am very thankful to have it and I want to do the best that I can with the opportunity given to me!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes – B.A. in Kinesiology from Arizona State University

What was your job before you started fighting? Personal Trainer

Favorite grappling technique: double leg

Favorite Striking technique: cross

• Pro since 2009

• Three wins by KO, one by submission

• Earned 10 varsity letters in high school (4 wrestling, 3 track and field, 3 football)

• Division I wrestler at Arizona State University

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	2
Record:	8-1-0
Summary:	Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling

Fighter Info

From:	Sacramento, California USA
Fights Out Of:	Tempe, Arizona USA
Age:	30
Height:	6′ 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )
College:	Arizona State University
Degree:	Kinesiology

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

118

36% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

76% Standing

17%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

100% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Ed Herman	UFC® 143: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	28	2	2	4	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Clifford Starks	UFC® 143: Diaz vs. Condit Feb 4, 2012	16	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Dustin Jacoby	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	18	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Clifford Starks	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	26	3	0	3	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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