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Richie Hightower

“The Dirty Samurai”
8-4-0
0Prospect
/Age 51/Orthodox/5' 8"/170 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
4.6
Str Acc
35%
Str Def
21%
TD Avg
3.5
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
0.0
Finish
63%

At a Glance

4.6
SLpM
35%
Str Acc
3.5
TD Avg
63%
Finish %
21%
Str Def
Richie Hightower "The Dirty Samurai" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 8-4-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 12 pro contests, finishing 63% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite 100% takedown defense.
Career Arc
12 fightspeak +7 · current +7

Skill Profile

VOLUME67ACCURACY28KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS87TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY41ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.62+1.20 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
6.92+3.74 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.46+1.94 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.00-0.40 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (6.92)Landed (4.62)
0
-2.30

Wins by Method

63%Finish
KO/TKO450%
Submission113%
Decision338%
8 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (8)
4 KO
1 SUB
3 DEC
Losses (4)
1 KO
3 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
L
KO
W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 12
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.2 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History1 UFC + 11 pre-UFC
12 fights8W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Unknown
May 7, 2010SSUB12:52
DRAW
Method
SUB
Rear Naked Choke
Round
1
of 3
Time
2:52
Division
Lightweight
2010-05-07
WJordan McKay
Dec 5, 2009KTKO
?Unknown
Oct 24, 2008DDEC
LTroy Mandaloniz
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale
Dec 8, 2007KKO/TKO Punch14:20
?Unknown
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 6
Jul 5, 2007SSUB14:10
WAndy Maccarone
Mar 22, 2007KTKO
WUnknown
Sep 29, 2006DDEC
WPaul Schmadeke
RITCRITC 72: Welcome To The Fort
Jul 16, 2005KTKO20:32
WRyan Potter
RITCRITC 70: The Return
Jun 11, 2005DDECUnanimous
WDerek Cain
RITCRITC 69: Defiant
May 14, 2005SSUB12:43
WJeremy Neer
RITCRITC 66: Thanks Tri-Valley
Nov 13, 2004KTKO10:50
WAdriel Montes
May 1, 2004DDEC