Fresh off the biggest win of his career, Devin Clark is eyeing the top 15 of the light heavyweight division.
Clark (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) upset Alonzo Menifield at UFC 250, bouncing him from the ranks of the unbeaten in a hard-fought battle. Clark is currently serving a medical suspension for a damaged left orbital bone, but he’s looking to pick up right where he left off as soon as he’s cleared.
Winner of his last two fights, Clark is targeting a bout with Mauricio Rua (26-11-1 MMA, 10-9-1 UFC), who’s currently slated to complete his trilogy with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 25 in Abu Dhabi.
“Actually I want to stay in shape and be ready to go as soon as this thing heals, but I’ll fight anybody,” Clark told MMA Junkie. “I’d like to knock into the top 15. I think ‘Shogun’s’ got something lined up. I would love to fight him. We’ll see where his next fight goes, but yeah, just start at the top of that list, at No. 15, I’ll work my way up. I really don’t care.
“This was my tenth UFC fight, and I’ve grown a lot in this sport. I started at a pretty young age, and with only six pro fights, I started fighting in the UFC, so I’ve been learning at the highest level for years now. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve had some ups and downs, and it’s starting to click for me. It’s starting to click, and I’m hungry. I’m as hungry as I’ve ever been. I’m not even in my prime yet. I’m 30 years old, and I’m ready to take over.”
Devin Clark ready to make run at top 15, eyes matchup with 'Shogun' Rua