Clifford Starks vs Yoel Romero
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
14-5-0Record16-7-0
MiddleweightDivisionLight Heavyweight
5'10"Height5'10"
TBDReach73"
185 lbsWeight205 lbs
Arizona Combat SportsTeamAmerican Top Team
What's at stake
Yoel Romero is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Clifford Starks carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.
If they win+22→ 1628
If they lose-10→ 1596
If they win+10→ 1741
If they lose-22→ 1709
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 Elo1716 · 10 fights
Tracked stat edges
Elo Trajectory
Clifford StarksYoel Romero
Win method breakdown
Combat Edge model read
Yoel Romero78%
Clifford Starks 22%Elo baseline: 67%
The Combat Edge model makes Yoel Romero a 78% favorite over Clifford Starks in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (67%).
Yoel Romero holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1731 to 1606, a 125-point edge.
Clifford Starks finishes 50% of wins inside the distance, Yoel Romero 81%.
Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.