Best fights of Mitch Clarke
Over 10 years as a professional, Mitch Clarke has compiled a 11-5 (8) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mitch Clarke submits Darren Ford
On September 20, 2008 Mitch Clarke fought Darren Ford for the vacant EFC welterweight title. Clarke was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Ford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Darren Ford via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Mitch Clarke submits Paul Grandbois
On March 14, 2009 Mitch Clarke defended his EFC welterweight title against Paul Grandbois. Clarke was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Grandbois was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Paul Grandbois via armbar in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Mitch Clarke chokes out Al Iaquinta
On May 24, 2014 Mitch Clarke faced Al Iaquinta in a lightweight bout. Clarke was 28 years old with a record of 10-2, and Iaquinta was 27 with a record of 8-2-1. Clarke was coming off a win and Iaquinta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Al Iaquinta via choke-out in the 2nd round.
4. Mitch Clarke defeats John Maguire
On June 15, 2013 Mitch Clarke faced John Maguire in a lightweight bout. Clarke was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Maguire was 30 with a record of 18-5. Both Clarke and Maguire were on a 2-fight losing streak. Clarke won via unanimous decision.
5. Mitch Clarke submits Adam Hunsperger in 56 seconds
On May 30, 2009 Mitch Clarke faced Adam Hunsperger in a welterweight bout. Clarke was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Hunsperger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Adam Hunsperger via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Mitch Clarke KOs Jase Nibourg in their 2nd fight
On October 19, 2007 Mitch Clarke faced Jase Nibourg. It was their second meeting. Clarke was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Nibourg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was coming off a win. Clarke stopped Jase Nibourg via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Mitch Clarke loses to Anton Kuivanen via split decision
On July 21, 2012 Mitch Clarke faced Anton Kuivanen in a lightweight bout. Clarke was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Kuivanen was 28 with a record of 16-5. Both Clarke and Kuivanen were coming off a loss. Clarke lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kuivanen.
8. Mitch Clarke submits Josh Machan
On September 10, 2010 Mitch Clarke fought Josh Machan for the vacant TFC lightweight title. Clarke was 24 years old with a record of 7-0, and Machan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Josh Machan via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Mitch Clarke loses to Michael Chiesa via unanimous decision
On April 4, 2015 Mitch Clarke faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Clarke was 29 years old with a record of 11-2, and Chiesa was 27 with a record of 9-2. Clarke was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Chiesa was coming off a loss. Clarke lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chiesa.
10. Mitch Clarke submits Brandon MacArthur
On March 19, 2010 Mitch Clarke faced Brandon MacArthur in a welterweight bout. Clarke was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and MacArthur was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clarke was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Clarke submitted Brandon MacArthur via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.