MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Kalib Starnes
10-4-1
Age
48
Height
6'3"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:15
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
LLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Surrey, Canada
Fight History
LOSS
NQ
vs Nate Quarry
UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 2· 2008-04-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AB
vs Alan Belcher
UFC 77: Hostile Territory· 2007-10-20
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cut
R2 1:39
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 1:39
WIN
CL
vs Chris Leben
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· 2007-05-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
YO
vs Yushin Okami
UFC 64: Unstoppable· 2006-10-14
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 1:40
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 1:40
WIN
DA
vs Danny Abbadi
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:56
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:56
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
1.46 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Kalib adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (24/100). Opponents exploit this.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (88% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc50%
Clinch
86% acc31%
Ground
44% acc19%
Striking Differential-1.72/min
2.71 landed/min4.43 absorbed/min
2.71
Landed/Min
4.43
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed139
Sig. Strikes Attempted286
Key Insights
Kalib incorporates heavy clinch work (31%).
Effective body attack (30%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Clinch active: 31% of output in the clinch (86% accuracy).
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
25%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
10
Total
15
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.46
TD / 15min
0.59
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
30
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 25% could be a vulnerability.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
278
0.74
Ratio
Absorbed
376
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.5
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
88%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.74x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:00
R2 Control
0:39
R3 Control
0:48
R1 to Final
-49%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.8pp
Body
-16.2pp
Leg
+5.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+18.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights