Mitch Clarke

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Mitch Clarke
BornMitchell Bradley Clarke [1]
(1985-11-24) November 24, 1985 (age 38)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Other namesDanger Zone
Residence Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight154 lb (70 kg; 11 st 0 lb)
Division Lightweight (155 lb)
Welterweight (170 lb)
Reach73.0 in (185 cm) [2]
Fighting out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
TeamComplete Fitness and Martial Arts
Hayabusa Training Center [3]
The MMA Lab (2012–2016) [3]
Jackson-Wink MMA (2016–2017) [3]
Rank1st degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rodrigo Munduruca [4] [5]
Years active2007–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By knockout1
By submission7
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mitchell Bradley Clarke [1] (born November 24, 1985) is a Canadian professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. He fought as a Lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and is the head coach at Complete Fitness & Martial Arts in St. Albert, Canada. He currently wrestles for the Edmonton based promotions Real Canadian Wrestling and Love Wrestling. He also wrestles for Best Entertainment Wrestling based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Background

Clarke was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [6] He competed in wrestling at Walter Murray Collegiate Institute. [7] He attended the University of Saskatchewan from where he graduated with a degree in environmental science. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Clarke made his professional MMA debut in May 2007. He fought exclusively in Canada and amassed a record of 9–0 before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Clarke made his UFC debut at UFC 140 in Toronto, Ontario against promotional newcomer John Cholish. He lost the fight via TKO (punches) at 4:36 of the second round resulting in the first loss of his professional career. [9]

Clarke faced Anton Kuivanen on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149. He lost the fight via split decision. [10]

Clarke faced John Maguire on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [11]

Clarke faced Al Iaquinta at UFC 173, in his first match outside of Canada. [12] After being dominated in the first round, Clarke won the fight via submission due to a D'Arce choke from the bottom in the second round. The win earned Clarke his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [13]

Clarke faced Michael Chiesa on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Clarke next faced Joseph Duffy on July 7, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 90. [15] He lost the fight via submission in the opening minute of the first round. [16]

Clarke faced Alex White on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215. [17] He lost the fight via TKO at 4:36 of the second round [18] and subsequently announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. [19] He voiced his appreciation to Edmonton fans at the after fight octagon interview with Joe Rogan and delivered his emotional and humble retirement speech:

Thank you Joe, thank you DC (Daniel Cormier). I think that toughness has been the tail of my career and pushing me beyond what my body physically able to do is sheer wit and will and toughness, and I am in absolutely pleasure to fight in front of my adopted hometown of Edmonton. And although I could not get the result I wanted, it was an absolutely pleasure to have my last professional fight and here Edmonton it is the last time I have put this on (his fighting glove) so to thank you Edmonton and thank you Joe. [19] "

Personal life

He currently resides in Edmonton, Alberta, and trains at Complete Fitness and Martial Arts in St. Albert. He has won the Welterweight title with the EFC out of Lloydminster and also won the Lightweight title for the TFC. [7] He also trains in Arizona at the MMA Lab with John Crouch and Benson Henderson. [20] Clarke is the son of Rick Clarke & Elise Brust and stepson of Vickie Clarke. After UFC 173, Clarke told reporters his favourite Super NES video game is Turtles in Time. [21]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Professional wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches11 wins5 losses
By knockout12
By submission71
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–5 Alex White TKO (punches) UFC 215 September 9, 201724:36 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss11–4 Joseph Duffy Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez July 7, 201610:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–3 Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas April 4, 201535:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win11–2 Al Iaquinta Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC 173 May 24, 201420:57 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win10–2 John Maguire Decision (unanimous) UFC 161 June 15, 201335:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss9–2 Anton Kuivanen Decision (split) UFC 149 July 21, 201235:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss9–1 John Cholish TKO (punches) UFC 140 December 10, 201124:36 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win9–0Eddie RinconDecision (unanimous)EFC 8: AggressionApril 23, 201135:00 Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
Win8–0Josh MachanSubmission (rear-naked choke)The Fight Club 11September 10, 201020:43 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaWon the TFC Lightweight Championship.
Win7–0Brandon MacArthurSubmission (rear-naked choke)The Fight Club 10March 19, 201021:14 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win6–0Travis BriereDecision (unanimous)Adrenaline 1October 2, 200933:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win5–0Adam HunspergerSubmission (guillotine choke)The Fight Club 7: Full ThrottleMay 30, 200910:56 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win4–0Paul GrandboisSubmission (armbar)EFC 2: RedemptionMarch 14, 200922:41 Lloydminster, Alberta, CanadaDefended the EFC Welterweight Championship.
Win3–0Darren FordSubmission (guillotine choke)EFC 1: First ConflictSeptember 20, 20081N/A Lloydminster, Alberta, CanadaWon the EFC Welterweight Championship.
Win2–0Jase NibourgTKO (punches)KOTC: Brawl in the Mall 2October 19, 200713:41 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win1–0Jase NibourgSubmission (choke)XCW: Extreme Cage WarzMay 12, 2007N/AN/A Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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