Alex White (fighter)

Alex White
Born Alex White
October 22, 1988
Tuscumbia, Missouri, United States
Other names The Spartan
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach 71 in (180 cm)
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Farmington, Missouri, United States
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 20
Wins 14
By knockout 6
By submission 5
By decision 3
Losses 6
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Randle White (born October 22, 1988) is an American 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.

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.

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. He won his debut via first-round KO.

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. He lost the back-and-forth fight via knockout due to punches in the third round.

White next faced Clay Collard on December 6, 2014, at UFC 181. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

White was expected to face Mark Eddiva on May 16, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 66. However, on April 26, it was announced that White suffered an undisclosed injury and was forced out of the bout.

White faced Artem Lobov on February 2, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

White was expected to face Ryan Hall on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91. However, the bout was scrapped on June 28 as White pulled out due to an undisclosed injury. In turn, Hall elected to fight on a different date rather than have the promotion find him a replacement.

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

White faced Mitch Clarke on September 9, 2017, at UFC 215. He won the fight via TKO in the second round.

White faced James Krause on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

White faced Jim Miller on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

White faced Dan Moret on March 9, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 146. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

White faced Rafael Fiziev on October 26, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 20. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

In February 2020, White was released from the UFC.

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.

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.

See also