Introduction
Alexander Randle "Alex" White (born October 22, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes 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
White began his mixed martial arts career in 2009, and turned 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 is expected to face Tony Martin in a lightweight bout on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 11 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 1 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–3 | Tony Martin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | January 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| 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: Cerrone 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) | CFE - Cage Fighting Events | November 1, 2013 | 1 | 2:32 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Roy Babcock | TKO (corner stoppage) | TFC 26 - Titan Fighting Championship 26 | August 30, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Adam Ward | Decision (split) | CFE - Cage Fighting Events | April 5, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Charon Spain | TKO (retirement) | RTP - Rumble Time Promotions | October 26, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Javon Wright | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CC 39 - Cage Championships 39 | August 18, 2012 | 2 | 3:15 | Sullivan, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Mark Nguyen | Submission (armbar) | CC 39 - Cage Championships 38 | June 23, 2012 | 1 | 3:47 | Sullivan, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Greg Wilson Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FMMMA - Fight Me MMA | April 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:05 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Pietro Falco | Submission (guillotine choke) | RDC 12 - La Resa dei Conti 12 | November 19, 2010 | 1 | 0:00 | Livorno, Italy |