Mitch Clarke

Mitchell Bradley Clarke He competed in wrestling at Walter Murray Collegiate Institute. He attended the University of Saskatchewan from where he graduated with a degree in environmental science.

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.

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

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

Clarke faced Al Iaquinta at UFC 173, in his first match outside of Canada. 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.

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

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

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

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. 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.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts Evolution Fighting Championships EFC Lightweight Championship (1 time) The Fight Club TFC Lightweight Championship (1 time) Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Al Iaquinta

Professional wrestling Best Entertainment Wrestling BEW Y Division Championship (1 time) CanAm Wrestling Stu Hart Memorial Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Love Pro Wrestling LPW Challenge Championship (1 time) Monster Pro Wrestling MPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) MPW Renegade Tag Team Championships (2 times) - with Lumberjack Larry / Larry Woods Real Canadian Wrestling RCW Canadian Heavyweight Championship (1 time) RCW North American Championship (1 time, current) Top Talent Wrestling Top Talent Championship (1 time, current)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Alex White TKO (punches) UFC 215

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Joseph Duffy Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs. Lamas

Fairfax, Virginia, United States Win

Al Iaquinta Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC 173

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

John Maguire Decision (unanimous) UFC 161

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Anton Kuivanen Decision (split) UFC 149

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Loss

John Cholish TKO (punches) UFC 140

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Eddie Rincon Decision (unanimous) EFC 8: Aggression

Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Win

Josh Machan Submission (rear-naked choke) The Fight Club 11

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Brandon MacArthur Submission (rear-naked choke) The Fight Club 10

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Travis Briere Decision (unanimous) Adrenaline 1

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Adam Hunsperger Submission (guillotine choke) The Fight Club 7: Full Throttle

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Paul Grandbois Submission (armbar) EFC 2: Redemption

Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Win

Darren Ford Submission (guillotine choke) EFC 1: First Conflict

Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Win

Jase Nibourg TKO (punches) KOTC: Brawl in the Mall 2

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Jase Nibourg Submission (choke) XCW: Extreme Cage Warz

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada