Combat Edge Intelligence

Clifford Starks vs Farshad Nazarnia

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

14-5-0Record5-1-0
MiddleweightDivisionMiddleweight
5'10"Height6'1"
TBDReach-
185 lbsWeight186 lbs
Arizona Combat SportsTeamThe Unit MMA

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Clifford StarksNow 1606
If they win+16→ 1622
If they lose-16→ 1590
Farshad NazarniaNow 1609
If they win+24→ 1633
If they lose-24→ 1585

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1558 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1519 · 6 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.94
Sig. strikes / min
TBD
33%
Strike accuracy
TBD
2.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
TBD
59%
Strike defense
TBD
1.94
Takedown avg.
TBD
100%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
60%
Takedown defense
TBD
0
Submission avg.
TBD

Trajectory

Clifford StarksFarshad Nazarnia
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Win method breakdown

3 (21%)
KO/TKO
2 (40%)
4 (29%)
Submission
1 (20%)
7 (50%)
Decision
2 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Farshad Nazarnia63%
Clifford Starks 37%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Farshad Nazarnia a 63% favorite over Clifford Starks in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1606 vs 1609), separated by just 3 points.

Farshad Nazarnia enters on a 5-fight win streak.

Clifford Starks finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Farshad Nazarnia 60%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.