LaVerne Clark
Born (1973-12-02) December 2, 1973
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Other namesFist of Fury
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleBoxing , Wrestling
Fighting out ofBettendorf, Iowa
TeamMiletich Fighting Systems
Professional boxing record
Total33
Wins14
By knockout9
Losses18
By knockout15
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins27
By knockout9
By submission12
By decision6
Losses21
By knockout1
By submission18
By decision1
By disqualification1
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

LaVerne Clark is an American mixed martial artist and a former professional boxer. Clark is a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Maximum Fighting Championship and World Fighting Alliance. Clark holds a professional record of 27–21–1, with notable wins over Mac Danzig, Fabiano Iha, and Shonie Carter. He was the first professional boxer to be successful in the UFC.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Clark is a UFC veteran, whose history with the promotion dates back to the early beginnings of his career. He made his UFC debut just three fights into his career, facing Josh Stewart at UFC 16 on March 13, 1998, and won via strikes.[2] He returned just under a year later, and faced Frank Caracci at UFC 18 on January 8, 1999. Clark won via submission (strikes), advancing his UFC record to 2–0.[3]

After winning another fight in the Extreme Boxing promotion, Clark returned at UFC 20 against Fabiano Iha on May 7, 1999, defeating Iha by TKO (cut).[4] Clark would fight in the UFC two more times, defeating Koji Oishi at UFC 25 via majority decision,[1][2] and losing to Fabiano Iha at UFC 27 in a rematch via armbar, leaving the promotion with a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
49 matches 27 wins 21 losses
By knockout 9 1
By submission 12 18
By decision 6 1
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 27–21–1 Mark Stoddard Submission (verbal) Caged Aggression 12: Night Two March 15, 2014 1 1:43 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Loss 27–20–1 Evan Vasquez Matus Submission (triangle choke) CBB: Coco Beach Brawl April 28, 2012 1 4:59 Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Loss 27–19–1 Brian Foster Submission (armbar) Capital City Cage Wars 7 October 15, 2011 1 2:31 Springfield, Illinois, United States
Win 27–18–1 Sean Salmon KO (punches) Fight Tour August 20, 2011 1 3:22 Rockford, Illinois, United States
Loss 26–18–1 Sean Huffman DQ Blueblood MMA: Trials of a Gladiator 9 February 4, 2011 N/A N/A Iowa, United States
Win 26–17–1 Evan Marks Submission (rear-naked choke) Blueblood MMA: Trials of a Gladiator 6 April 30, 2010 1 3:38 Iowa, United States
Loss 25–17–1 Ryan Ford Submission (guillotine choke) MFC 18: Famous September 28, 2008 2 2:30 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 25–16–1 Matt Kelly TKO CFC 12: Courage Fighting Championships 12 June 27, 2008 1 1:57 Decatur, Illinois, United States
Win 24–16–1 Aaron Smith Submission (strikes) CFC 11: Courage Fighting Championships 11 May 2, 2008 1 3:32 Champaign, Illinois, United States
Win 23–16–1 Zeke Shiling Submission (rear naked choke) CFC 9: Courage Fighting Championships 9 June 20, 2007 1 0:26 Indiana, United States
Loss 22–16–1 Aaron Wetherspoon Submission (armbar) KOTC: Sinister April 27, 2007 1 3:10 California, United States
Loss 22–15–1 Chris Wilson Submission (triangle choke) SF 17: Hot Zone August 5, 2006 1 3:51 Oregon, United States
Win 22–14–1 Victor Moreno Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Redemption on the River February 17, 2006 3 5:00 Illinois, United States
Win 21–14–1 Jamie Woods KO CFC 4: Courage Fighting Championships 4 January 7, 2006 1 Illinois, United States
Loss 20–14–1 Jake Ellenberger Submission (triangle choke) KOTC 64: Raging Bull December 16, 2005 2 3:06 Ohio, United States
Win 20–13–1 Cruz Chacon TKO EC 65: Extreme Challenge 65 October 21, 2005 1 3:35 Medina, Minn
Win 19–13–1 Jake Jetter Submission (armbar) XFO 7: Xtreme Fighting Organization 7 August 27, 2005 1 1:53 Illinois, United States
Draw 18–13–1 Melvin Guillard Draw RCF: Dual in the Delta September 25, 2004 3 Mississippi, United States
Win 18–13 John Moore Submission (arm triangle choke) ICE 11: ICE XI September 4, 2004 1 2:04 Ohio, United States
Win 17–13 Kevin Knabjan KO CFC 1: Courage Fighting Championships 1 July 24, 2004 2 0:10 Illinois, United States
Loss 16–13 Buck Greer Submission (triangle choke) PXC 2: Chaos May 22, 2004 2 1:03 Guam
Loss 16–12 Jorge Santiago Submission (triangle choke) HFC 2: Hardcore Fighting Championships 2 October 18, 2003 1 2:17 Massachusetts, United States
Win 16–11 Mac Danzig Decision (unanimous) EC 54: Extreme Challenge 54 October 12, 2003 3 3:00 Illinois, United States
Win 15–11 Rafal Piszczek Decision (unanimous) EC 54: Extreme Challenge 54 October 12, 2003 3 5:00 Illinois, United States
Loss 14–11 Chris Lytle Decision (unanimous) Battleground 1: War Cry July 19, 2003 3 5:00 Illinois, United States
Win 14–10 Miguel Menendez TKO HFC 1: Hardcore Fighting Championships 1 May 24, 2003 2 0:45 Massachusetts, United States
Win 13–10 Donald Ouimet Decision (unanimous) UCC Hawaii: Eruption in Hawaii September 17, 2002 3 5:00 Hawaii, United States
Loss 12–10 Ryuki Ueyama TKO (towel thrown) Deep: 3rd Impact December 23, 2001 1 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 12–9 Frank Trigg Submission (strikes) World Fighting Alliance 1 November 3, 2001 3 2:15 Nevada, United States
Loss 12–8 Daiju Takase Submission (triangle choke) Pancrase: 2001 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round July 29, 2001 2 0:16 Tokyo, Japan
Win 12–7 Earnest Knight Submission (strikes) Gladiators 16: Gladiators 16 June 30, 2001 1 Iowa, United States
Loss 11–7 Jutaro Nakao Technical Submission (triangle choke) HOOKnSHOOT: Masters May 26, 2001 3 3:50 Indiana, United States
Loss 11–6 Chatt Lavender Submission (armbar) Rings USA: Battle of Champions March 17, 2001 2 1:04 Iowa, United States
Loss 11–5 Fabiano Iha Submission (armbar) UFC 27 September 22, 2000 1 1:10 Louisiana, United States
Win 11–4 Cedric Marks Submission (choke) EC 35: Extreme Challenge 35 June 29, 2000 2 3:24 Iowa, United States
Win 10–4 Koji Oishi Decision (majority) UFC 25 April 14, 2000 3 5:00 Yoyogi Gym
Win 9–4 John Lewis Decision (unanimous) WEF 8: Goin' Platinum January 15, 2000 3 5:00 Georgia, United States
Win 8–4 John Paun TKO (guillotine choke) EC 29: Extreme Challenge 29 November 13, 1999 1 0:45 Wisconsin, United States
Loss 7–4 Matt Hughes Submission (rear naked choke) EC 29: Extreme Challenge 29 November 13, 1999 2 1:35 Wisconsin, United States
Loss 7–3 Dave Menne Submission (guillotine choke) EC 29: Extreme Challenge 29 November 13, 1999 2 3:18 Wisconsin, United States
Win 7–2 CJ Fernandes Submission (injury) EC 26: Extreme Challenge 26 July 21, 1999 1 3:00 Illinois, United States
Win 6–2 Fabiano Iha TKO (cut) UFC 20 May 7, 1999 1 1:31 Alabama, United States
Win 5–2 James Julian Submission (strikes) EB 2: Extreme Boxing 2 February 17, 1999 1 2:08 Iowa, United States
Win 4–2 Frank Caracci Submission (strikes) UFC 18 January 8, 1999 1 6:52 Louisiana, United States
Win 3–2 Dave Yoder Submission (rear naked choke) EC 20: Extreme Challenge 20 August 22, 1998 1 4:35 Iowa, United States
Win 2–2 Josh Stewart TKO (strikes) UFC 16 March 13, 1998 1 Louisiana, United States
Loss 1–2 Dave Menne Submission (triangle choke) EC 5: Extreme Challenge 5 April 18, 1997 1 5:51 Iowa, United States
Loss 1–1 Brian Dunn Submission (guillotine choke) EC 4: Extreme Challenge 4 February 22, 1997 1 3:26 Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Shonie Carter KO (punches) EC 3: Extreme Challenge 3 February 15, 1997 1 0:09 Iowa, United States

Professional boxing record

References

  1. 1 2 Rossen, Jake (2000) "UFC Japan Showcases Ortiz, Jackson", Black Belt, August 2000, p. 10. Retrieved July 13, 2015
  2. 1 2 Snowden, Jonathan & Shields, Kendall (2010) The MMA Encyclopedia, ECW Press, ISBN 978-1550229233
  3. Rossen, Jake (1999) "Black Belt Times", Black Belt, April 1999, p. 11. Retrieved July 13, 2015
  4. Rossen, Jake & Young, Robert W. "Black Belt Times", Black Belt, September 1999, p. 11. Retrieved July 13, 2015
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