American mixed martial artist (born 1988)
Alexander Randle White [ 3] mixed martial artist who competed as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship .
Background
Born and raised Tuscumbia, Missouri , White was critically injured as a toddler when he mistakenly drank gasoline placed in a milk jug near other jugs that were filled with lemonade. The gasoline accident burned his vocal cords, damaged his hearing and contributed to a minor speech impediment. As a young adult, White was in and out of homelessness for a time before discovering combat sports: First, boxing, then mixed martial arts.[ 4] [ 5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
White began his mixed martial arts career in 2009, compiling a 3-0 amateur record before turning professional the following year. Along the way he compiled an undefeated record on the regional circuit, competing mostly in his native Missouri before signing with the UFC in March 2014.[ 4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
White made his promotional debut on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11 against Estevan Payan, replacing an injured Mike Brown .[ 6] [ 7]
White faced Lucas Martins on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45 , again as a short notice replacement, filling in for an injured Jim Alers .[ 8]
White next faced Clay Collard on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181 .[ 9] [ 10]
White was expected to face Mark Eddiva on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66 .[ 11] [ 12]
White faced Artem Lobov on February 2, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82 .[ 13] [ 14]
White was expected to face Ryan Hall on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91 .[ 15] [ 16]
White was tabbed as a short notice replacement and faced Anthony Rocco Martin in a lightweight bout on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103 .[ 17] [ 18]
White faced Mitch Clarke on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215 .[ 19] [ 20]
White faced James Krause on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi .[ 21] [ 22]
White faced Jim Miller on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228 .[ 23] [ 24]
White faced Dan Moret on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146 .[ 25] [ 26]
White faced Rafael Fiziev on October 26, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 20 .[ 27] [ 28]
In February 2020, White was released from the UFC.[ 29] [ 30]
Post UFC
In his first appearance after being released from the UFC, White faced Zack Davis at Cage of Honor 85 for the COH Welterweight title. He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.[ 31]
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
20 matches
14 wins
6 losses
By knockout
6
1
By submission
5
1
By decision
3
4
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
14–6
Zack Davis
TKO (strikes)
Cage of Honor 85
March 12, 2022
2
1:48
Cape Girardeau, Missouri , United States
Won the COH Welterweight Championship. Welterweight debut.
Loss
13–6
Rafael Fiziev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
October 26, 2019
3
5:00
Kallang , Singapore
Win
13–5
Dan Moret
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
March 9, 2019
3
5:00
Wichita, Kansas , United States
Loss
12–5
Jim Miller
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 228
September 8, 2018
1
1:29
Dallas, Texas , United States
Loss
12–4
James Krause
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
January 14, 2018
3
5:00
St. Louis, Missouri , United States
Win
12–3
Mitch Clarke
TKO (punches)
UFC 215
September 9, 2017
2
4:36
Edmonton, Alberta , Canada
Loss
11–3
Anthony Rocco Martin
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn
January 15, 2017
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona , United States
Return to Lightweight.
Win
11–2
Artem Lobov
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson
February 6, 2016
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
10–2
Clay Collard
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 181
December 6, 2014
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
10–1
Lucas Martins
KO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller
July 16, 2014
3
2:08
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
10–0
Estevan Payan
KO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
April 19, 2014
1
1:28
Orlando, Florida , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
9–0
Adam Rider
Submission (triangle choke)
Rumble Time Promotions: Rumble at the Chase
January 18, 2014
1
1:58
St. Louis, Missouri , United States
Win
8–0
Will Shutt
TKO (punches)
Cage Fighting Events
November 1, 2013
1
2:32
St. Charles, Missouri , United States
Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win
7–0
Roy Babcock
TKO (corner stoppage)
Titan Fighting Championship 26
August 30, 2013
2
5:00
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Win
6–0
Adam Ward
Decision (split)
Cage Fighting Events
April 5, 2013
3
5:00
St. Charles, Missouri , United States
Win
5–0
Charon Spain
TKO (retirement)
Rumble Time Promotions
October 26, 2012
2
5:00
St. Charles, Missouri , United States
Win
4–0
Javon Wright
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Cage Championships 39
August 18, 2012
2
3:15
Sullivan, Missouri , United States
Win
3–0
Mark Nguyen
Submission (armbar)
Cage Championships 38
June 23, 2012
1
3:47
Sullivan, Missouri , United States
Featherweight debut.
Win
2–0
Greg Wilson Jr.
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Fight Me MMA
April 13, 2012
2
2:05
St. Charles, Missouri , United States
Win
1–0
Pietro Falco
Submission (guillotine choke)
La Resa dei Conti 12
November 19, 2010
1
0:00
Livorno , Italy
Lightweight debut.
[ 32]
See also
References
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