Richie Hightower
Loss
KO/TKO (R1 · 4:20)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale
- Pro record 8-4-0 (1 NC)
- UFC record 0-1-0
- Outside the UFC 8-3-0 (1 NC)
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 1 bouts · through 2007-12-08
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
1 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2007-12-08
0 bouts reaching round 3
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Richie Hightower's professional MMA record?
Richie Hightower has a professional MMA record of 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Richie Hightower's UFC record?
Richie Hightower's UFC record is 0-1-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-3-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Richie Hightower fight next?
Richie Hightower does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Richie Hightower?
Richie Hightower is 51 years old, born November 26, 1974.
How tall is Richie Hightower?
Richie Hightower stands 173 cm (5'8") tall.
Where is Richie Hightower from?
Richie Hightower is from United States.
What is Richie Hightower's nickname?
Richie Hightower is known as "The Dirty Samurai".
When was Richie Hightower's last fight?
Richie Hightower last fought on December 8, 2007 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale, losing to Troy Mandaloniz by KO/TKO in round 1.
Richie Hightower scouting report
Richie Hightower (United States), a welterweight, went 8-4 (1 NC) as a pro and 0-1 in the UFC (8-3 and 1 NC outside it). His height of 68 inches is 4.1 inches below the welterweight average (72.1 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Troy Mandaloniz, then making his UFC debut, on December 8, 2007 (The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Richie Hightower vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 1 UFC bout (4:20 of fight time).
| Stat | Hightower | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.620 in 4:20 | 4.3 | —* |
| Significant strike accuracy | 35.7%20 of 56 landed | 48.3% | —* |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 6.930 in 4:20 | 3.9 | —* |
| Significant strike defense | 21.1%8 of 38 avoided | 54.1% | —* |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 3.51 in 4:20 | 1.4 | —* |
| Takedown accuracy | 100%1 of 1 landed | 35.2% | —* |
| Takedown defense | 100%2 of 2 stopped | 66.6% | —* |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 4:20 | 0.4 | —* |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 4:20 | 0.5 | —* |
| Control time | 7.3%0:19 of 4:20 | 19.1% | —* |
| Average fight time | 4:201 bout | 10:53 | —* |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 183 cm72.1″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- *No percentile: fewer than 3 UFC bouts or 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
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- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 3-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:20The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra FinaleDec 8, 2007Result & stats