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Clifford Starks
Former Fighter • 8-2-0 (W-L-D)
Eric Spicely
Abu Azaitar
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: Ed Herman is declared the winner in his fight against Clifford Starks during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Ed Herman vs. Clifford Starks

Middleweight contender Ed "Short Fuse" Herman uses his well-rounded game to get the back of Clifford Starks, sinking in a rear naked choke to win by submission. Herman battles Derek Brunson during the prelims at UFC 183 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20: Yoel Romero (top) punches Clifford Starks in their middleweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local
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6 years ago

KO of the Week: Yoel Romero vs. Clifford Starks

UFC middleweight and former Olympic wrestler Yoel Romero secures his first win in the Octagon with this flying knee finish of Clifford Starks.
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6 years ago

UFC on FOX 7 Prelims

Watch 2 free prelims live on Saturday at 4/1pm ET/PT - Anthony Njokuani vs Roger Bowling and Clifford Starks vs Yoel Romero.
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 04: Ed Herman (left) kicks Clifford Starks during the UFC 143 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ed Herm
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7 years ago

UFC 143: Ed Herman Post-Fight Interview

Ed Herman improves to 3-0 since returning from injury, handing Clifford Starks his first loss. "Short Fuse" goes over the good, the bad, and the ugly of his performance.
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7 years ago

UFC 143: Maincard Matchups

"I plan to grab this opportunity by the horns." Hear from Ed Herman, Clifford Starks, Renan Barao and Scott Jorgensen ahead of their main card bouts at UFC® 143.
Dustin Jacoby vs Clifford Starks
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8 years ago

UFC 137 Clifford Starks Post Fight Interview

Clifford Starks stays undefeated in his Octagon debut, defeating fellow newcomer Dustin Jacoby. Hear his thoughts on winning the opening bout of UFC 137.
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8 years ago

UFC® 137 Prelim Fight: Dustin Jacoby vs Clifford Starks

UFC® 137 Prelim Fight: Dustin Jacoby vs Clifford Starks
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8 years ago

UFC 137: Facebook Prelims

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Stats

Striking accuracy 33% 33%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
45
Sig. Strikes Attempted
136
Grappling accuracy 100% 100%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
3
1.94
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.49
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.94
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
59
%
Sig. Str. Defense
60
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
07:45
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
35 (78%)
Clinch
3 (7%)
Ground
7 (16%)

Sig. Str. by target

89% 40 Head 9% 4 Body 2% 1 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Starks vs Romero

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:01:32
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Herman vs Starks

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:01:43
    Method
    Submission
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  • Win

    Jacoby vs Starks

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Sacramento
Height
72.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 29, 2011
Abu Azaitar
Middleweight Division • 14-1-1 (W-L-D)