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Rob Whiteford

Rob Whiteford
Born Robert Whiteford
(1983-04-12) April 12, 1983 (age 34)
Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland
Other names The Hammer
Nationality Scottish
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Reach 69.0 in (175 cm)
Style Judo
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Glasgow, Scotland
Team American Top Team, Dinky Ninjas
Rank Black belt in Judo
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 14
By knockout 6
By submission 3
By decision 5
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 2
Website http://www.robertwhiteford.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.

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 .

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.

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.


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