Richie Hightower

“The Dirty Samurai”

MMA · Active

8-4 (1 NC)RECORD

–KO / TKO WINS

–SUBMISSION WINS

–DECISION WINS

Profile

Full name	Not added yet
Nickname	The Dirty Samurai
Date of birth	Not added yet
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Lives in	Not added yet
Division	Lightweight
Team	Not added yet
Height	173 cm (5′8″)
Reach	Not added yet
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	since 2004
Status	Active
Pro debut	1 May 2004
Last fight	Loss vs Gavin Neil, 7 May 2010

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Background

American lightweight from Phoenix, Arizona, who competed on The Ultimate Fighter 6 and fought regularly for Rage in the Cage early in his career.

Fight history

12 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Event	Date	Location
Loss	Gavin Neil	Submission (rear-naked choke)	1	2:52	MFC 25: Vindication	7 May 2010
Win	Jordan McKay					5 Dec 2009
No contest	Marcus Foran	No contest	2		Ultimate Warrior Challenge 5	21 Feb 2009
Loss	Eric Davila				Shark Fights	24 Oct 2008
Loss	Troy Mandaloniz	KO (punch)	1	4:20	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra Finale	8 Dec 2007	Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win	Andy Maccarone				Palace Fighting Championship	22 Mar 2007
Win	Paul Schmadeke	TKO (punches)	2	0:32	RITC 72: Welcome To The Fort	16 Jul 2005
Win	Ryan Potter	Decision (unanimous)			RITC 70: The Return	11 Jun 2005
Win	Derek Cain	Submission (choke)	1	2:43	RITC 69: Defiant	14 May 2005
Loss	Steve Cantwell	Submission (armbar)	1	2:45	RITC 68: Hello Glendale!	23 Apr 2005
Win	Jeremy Neer	KO/TKO	1	0:50	RITC 66: Thanks Tri-Valley	13 Nov 2004
Win	Adriel Montes					1 May 2004