MFC"The Dirty Samurai"Richie Hightower Record: 8-4-0
LightweightRecord8-4-0
Age44
DivisionLightweight
Combat Edge Elo1538
Last fight2010.05.07
Richie Hightower has a 8-4-0 professional record and is 44 years old in the Lightweight division. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Richie Hightower career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1538Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1611 Elo after defeating Andy Maccarone (2007-03-22)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Welterweight
Recent Elo history
LossGavin Neil2010-05-07 | Rear Naked Choke -21WinJordan McKay2009-12-05 | Decision+21LossEric Davila2008-10-24 | Decision-34LossTroy Mandaloniz2007-12-09 | KO/TKO-39WinAndy Maccarone2007-03-22 | Decision+21Richie Hightower quick answers
What is Richie Hightower's record?
Richie Hightower's professional MMA record is 8-4-0.
How old is Richie Hightower?
Richie Hightower is 44 years old.
What weight class is Richie Hightower?
Richie Hightower fights at Lightweight in MFC.
How much does Richie Hightower weigh?
Richie Hightower competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Richie Hightower's Combat Edge Elo?
Richie Hightower's Combat Edge Elo is 1538, with a peak Elo of 1611.
How strong is Richie Hightower's recent opposition?
Richie Hightower's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1499 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Richie Hightower's last fight?
Richie Hightower's latest tracked pro fight was against Gavin Neil at MFC 25: Vindication on 2010.05.07.
What is Richie Hightower's recent form?
Richie Hightower's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Richie Hightower usually win?
Richie Hightower's 8 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 63% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Richie Hightower stats
Record : 8 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.62Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
36%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
6.92Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
21%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.46Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
100%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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