Rob Whiteford

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Rob Whiteford
BornRobert Whiteford
(1983-04-12) April 12, 1983 (age 41)
Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
Other namesThe Hammer
Nationality Scottish
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [1]
Weight145.7 lb (66.1 kg; 10.41 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
Team American Top Team, Dinky Ninjas
RankBlack belt in Judo [2]
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision6
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
Website http://www.robertwhiteford.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert Whiteford (born 12 April 1983) is a Scottish mixed martial artist competing in Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he formerly competed for the UFC, being the first Scottish fighter to be signed by the promotion, Bellator MMA, and Absolute Championship Berkut.

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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. [3]

Whiteford was also a bronze medalist at the 2006 Commonwealth Judo Championships in 2006 in the category of senior male under 73 kg. [4]

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. [5] [6] Hettes defeated Whiteford via submission (triangle choke) in the second round. [7]

Whiteford faced Daniel Pineda on 15 March 2014 at UFC 171. [8] Whiteford defeated Pineda via unanimous decision. [9]

Whiteford was expected to face Dennis Siver on 4 October 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53. [10] However, Whiteford was forced out of the bout in mid-September with an injury and replaced by Charles Rosa. [11]

Whiteford faced Paul Redmond on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. [12] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Whiteford faced Darren Elkins on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76. [13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [14]

Whiteford faced Lucas Martins on 10 April 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86. [15] Whiteford lost the fight via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [16] [17]

Bellator MMA

After three straight wins in Absolute Championship Berkut, Whiteford signed with Bellator. He made his promotional debut against Sam Sicilia at Bellator London 2 on November 23, 2019. Despite being knocked down multiple times during the bout, Whiteford came back and knocked Sicilia out with only six seconds left in the final round. [18]

Whiteford faced Andrew Fisher on October 1, 2021 at Bellator 267. [19] After being eye poked three times, Whiteford was unable to continue and the bout was called a no contest. [20]

Whiteford faced Daniel Weichel on May 13, 2022 at Bellator 281. [21] He lost the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round. [22] [23]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches16 wins5 losses
By knockout72
By submission31
By decision62
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–5 (1) Daniel Weichel TKO (punches) Bellator 281 May 13, 202211:12 London, England
NC16–4 (1)Andrew FisherNC (accidental eye poke) Bellator 267 October 1, 202122:50 London, EnglandAccidental eye poke rendered Whiteford unable to continue.
Win16–4 Sam Sicilia KO (punches) Bellator London 2 November 23, 201934:54 London, England
Win15–4Kane MousahDecision (split) ACB 87: Whiteford vs Mousah May 19, 201835:00 Nottingham, England
Win14–4 Nam Phan Technical Submission (front choke) ACB 54: Supersonic March 11, 201710:29 Manchester, England
Win13–4Kevin PetshiDecision (unanimous) ACB 47: Braveheart: Young Eagles 14 1 October 201635:00 Glasgow, ScotlandCatchweight (141 lb) bout.
Loss12–4 Lucas Martins Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos 10 April 201635:00 Zagreb, Croatia
Loss12–3 Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka 24 October 201535:00 Dublin, Ireland
Win12–2Paul RedmondKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites 18 July 201513:04 Glasgow, Scotland
Win11–2 Daniel Pineda Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 15 March 201435:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss10–2 Jimy Hettes Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz 26 October 201322:17 Manchester, England
Win10–1Paul ReedDecision (unanimous)SFC: Reawakening30 June 201335:00 Stirling, Scotland
Win9–1Martin SvenssonTKO (punches)Vision FC 412 September 201210:43 Glasgow, ScotlandWon the Vision Featherweight Championship.
Win8–1Carl FawcettDecision (majority)Supremacy Fight Challenge 620 May 201235:00 Gateshead, England
Win7–1Antanas JazbutisDecision (unanimous)Vision FC 328 April 201235:00 Glasgow, Scotland
Win6–1Jonny GoodallTKO (punches)Headhunters MMA 22 October 201110:15 Edinburgh, Scotland
Win5–1Liam JamesDecision (unanimous)Supremacy Fight Challenge 229 May 201135:00 Gateshead, England
Win4–1David GalbraithKO (punches)On Top 12 February 201121:22 Glasgow, Scotland
Win3–1Chris BattySubmission (punches)AC 3: Revolution1 May 20101N/A Edinburgh, Scotland
Win2–1Rich EdgeworthTKO (punches)Hostile Territory 510 April 20101N/A Alloa, Scotland
Win1–1Alan DuffyTKO (punches)AC 2: The Gathering28 November 200912:39 Edinburgh, Scotland
Loss0–1Bobby McVitieTKO (doctor stoppage)AC 1: Proving Ground23 May 200915:00 Edinburgh, Scotland

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