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Aaron Mitchell Stark (born July 21, 1975) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He trains with Team Quest and was a member of the Portland Wolfpack, an International Fight League team coached by Matt Lindland.

High school and college years
Wrestling since age 5, in 1993, he was the Oregon state champion during his senior year wrestling at Pendleton High School in Pendleton, Oregon, where he only wrestled for one year. He transferred from Glencoe High School in Hillsboro, Oregon, which he attended from 1990 to 1992. He then wrestled for the University of Wisconsin–Madison, majoring in Agricultural Business Management, and graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1998.

In 1996, Stark was the only wrestler in the country to score offensive points against National Champion Les Gutches. His highest finish during his collegiate wrestling career came during his senior (fifth) year -- third place in the 1998 Big Ten Championships held at Penn State University. His highest finish at the United States Open National Championships in freestyle wrestling was eighth place.

Personal life
Stark is a non-active member of Mensa. He took the test (and scored 134, two points above the cutoff) while still an undergraduate in Madison, Wisconsin.