Richie Hightower "The Dirty Samurai"
Record: 8 - 4 (1 NC)
Weight: 155 lbs
Age: 30

Richie Hightower is an American professional mixed martial artist. He was a fighter on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra , fighting on Team Serra. Released from his UFC contract, Hightower has since signed with Palace Fighting Championship.

Hightower is currently an instructor at LA Boxing in Ahwatukee, AZ.

Richie Hightower was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra. Hightower defeated Blake Bowman in the first round of the competition via TKO. Hightower was then defeated in the quarterfinals by George Sotiropoulos.

In the finale Hightower was defeated by Troy Mandaloniz via TKO at 4:20 of the first round.

Career Statistics:
Knockout Wins:  1   (08%) Knockout Losses:  0   (0%)
TKO Wins:  2   (15%) TKO Losses:  1   (08%)
Submission Wins:  2   (15%) Submission Losses:  2   (15%)
Decision Wins:  3   (23%) Decision Losses:  1   (08%)
Draws: 0 No Contests: 1
Career Fights:
Opponent Method Event Date Rnd
Loss Gavin Neil Submission MFC 25: Vindication May. 07, 2010 1
Win Jordan McKay Technical Knockout TFC 9: Total Chaos Dec. 05, 2009 1
NC Marcus Foran No Contest UWC 5: Man O' War Feb. 21, 2009 2
Loss Eric Davila Unanimous Decision SF 1: Shark Fights 1 Oct. 24, 2008 3
Loss Troy Mandaloniz Technical Knockout UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale Dec. 08, 2007 1
Win Andy Maccarone Knockout PFC 2: Fast and Furious Mar. 22, 2007 1
Win Dominic Flores Unanimous Decision RITC 87: Rage in the Cage Sep. 29, 2006 1
Win Paul Schmadeke Submission RITC 72: Welcome to the Fort Jul. 16, 2005 2
Win Ryan Potter Unanimous Decision RITC 70: Rage in the Cage 70 Jun. 11, 2005 3
Win Derek Cain Submission RITC 69: Defiant May. 14, 2005 1
Loss Steve Cantwell Submission RITC 68: Hello Glendale! Apr. 23, 2005 1
Win Jeremy Neer Technical Knockout RITC 66: Rage in the Cage 66 Nov. 13, 2004 1
Win Adriel Montes Decision XCF 4: Havoc in Havasu 2 May. 01, 2004 3
Total Fights: 13   |   Record: 8 - 4 (1 NC)
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