Kalib Starnes

Kalib Starnes (born January 6, 1975) is a Canadian mixed martial artist.

Early life Starnes became involved in the martial arts at an early age and began teaching when he was a teenager. He started training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu at the Gracie Academy in 1994 in Torrance, California. Starnes has also practiced Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu, Taekwondo, Greco Roman Wrestling, Shotokan and Wado Ryu Karate.

Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Starnes made his UFC debut on June 24, 2006 at the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 3, winning via rear naked choke over Danny Abbadi.

After this Starnes would gain the biggest victory in his career, by defeating Chris Leben on May 26, 2007 at UFC 71 via unanimous decision, also winning the Fight of The Night bonus for his efforts.

During the UFC 64 event, Starnes suffered a third-round TKO to Yushin Okami.

In his final UFC bout, he lost via unanimous decision to Nate Quarry at UFC 83 in Montreal Canada. Starnes was criticized by MMA pundits and fans for avoiding Quarry for the majority of the match, leading to a new nickname, "The Running Man." Many speculate that his poor performance in this fight was one of the main reasons he was released by the UFC.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Chris Leben Armageddon Fighting Championship AFC Middleweight Champion (One time) Fight of the Night (One time) Destiny MMA Destiny MMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Tim Hague TKO (leg kick) XFFC 9: Conviction

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Win

Craig Hudson Submission (rear-naked choke) XFFC 7: Bad Blood

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Loss

Rodney Wallace Decision (split) HKFC: Hard Knocks 44

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Loss

Dave Herman Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Dwayne Lewis KO (elbow) WSOF 7

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Clay Davidson TKO (punches) Fivestar Fight League 8: Barefoot Beach Battle

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Win

Tim Hague Decision (unanimous) AFC 19: Undisputed

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

David Perron TKO (punches) AFC 18: Mayhem

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Joe Doerksen Decision (unanimous) AFC 11: Takeover

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

John Salter KO (punches) AFC 6: Conviction

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Patrick Côté Decision (unanimous) Ringside 10: Cote vs. Starnes

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Matt MacGrath Submission (rear-naked choke) Wreck MMA: Strong and Proud

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win

Nick Hinchliffe Submission (armbar) AFC 3: Evolution

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Falaniko Vitale Submission (ezekiel choke) X-1 – Champions 2

Hawaii, United States Win

Marcus Hicks Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 2: Aftershock

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Hector Lombard Submission (punches) Cage Fighting Championships 11

Sydney, Australia Win

Chris Cisneros Submission (armbar) Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Nate Quarry Decision (unanimous) UFC 83

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Alan Belcher TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 77

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Win

Chris Leben Decision (unanimous) UFC 71

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Yushin Okami TKO (punches) UFC 64: Unstoppable

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Danny Abbadi Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jason MacDonald TKO (punches) National Fighting Challenge 5

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Mike Yackulic TKO (submission to punches) World Freestyle Fighting 9: Wild West

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Jason Zazelenchuk Submission (rear-naked choke) National Fighting Challenge 3

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Gerry Elliot Submission (arm-triangle choke) World Freestyle Fighting 8: Dominance

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Ramin Astaseare TKO (punches) National Fighting Challenge 2

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Wayne Atkinson Submission (rear-naked choke) Adrenaline Fighting Championships 1

Langley, British Columbia, Canada Draw

Leonard Carter Draw Ultimate Warrior Challenge

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Kendall Grove Verbal submission (rib injury)

Win

Mike Stine KO (punches)