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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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 67 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 28 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 79 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 87 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 30 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 41 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME67ACCURACY28KO POWER79TAKEDOWNS87TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS30DURABILITY41ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 35% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 21% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 100% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)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