Other names The Hammer Reach 69.0 in (175 cm) | Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Nationality Scottish Name Rob Whiteford | |
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Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) Profiles | ||
Interview with rob whiteford ahead of ufc dublin
Robert Whiteford (born 12 April 1983) is a Scottish mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Featherweight division of the UFC. And was the first Scottish fighter to be signed by the UFC. He was released by the promotion and now currently fights in the featherweight division of the Absolute Championship Berkut.
Contents
- Interview with rob whiteford ahead of ufc dublin
- Rob Whiteford walkout Ufc Glasgow
- Career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Absolute Championship Berkut
- References
Rob Whiteford walkout Ufc Glasgow
Career
Whiteford has a strong background in judo and Muay Thai, he first began fighting for team "Hostile Territory" based out of "The Dojo" gym in Alloa. He then joined the Dinky Ninja Fight Team (DNFT) The Griphouse Gym, in Glasgow where he has remained a member of the team since. He now lives and trains in South Florida at American Top Team. He has also spent time training with "Sweden All Stars" in Stockholm.
Whiteford made his professional debut in 2009 competing primarily for regional promotions across the United Kingdom where he was able to compile a record of 10 - 1 before signing with the UFC in the fall of 2013.
Whiteford was also a bronze medalist at the 2006 Commonwealth Judo Championships in 2006 in the category of senior male under 73kg.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Whiteford made his promotional debut on 26 October 2013, as a short notice replacement for an injured Mike Wilkinson and faced Jimy Hettes at UFC Fight Night 30. Hettes defeated Whiteford via submission (triangle choke) in the second round.
Whiteford faced Daniel Pineda on 15 March 2014 at UFC 171. Whiteford defeated Pineda via unanimous decision.
Whiteford was expected to face Dennis Siver on 4 October 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53. However, Whiteford was forced out of the bout in mid-September with an injury and replaced by Charles Rosa.
Whiteford faced Paul Redmond on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Whiteford faced Darren Elkins on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Whiteford faced Lucas Martins on 10 April 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86. Whiteford lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Absolute Championship Berkut
Whiteford made his debut against Kevin Petshi on October 1, 2016 at ACB 47. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Whiteford then faced Nam Phan on 11 March 2017 at ACB 54. He won the fight via standing guillotine choke.