Alex White

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. 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 Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) Cage of Honor COH Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Zack Davis TKO (strikes) Cage of Honor 85

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States Loss

Rafael Fiziev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren

Kallang, Singapore Win

Dan Moret Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos

Wichita, Kansas, United States Loss

Jim Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 228

Dallas, Texas, United States Loss

James Krause Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Win

Mitch Clarke TKO (punches) UFC 215

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Loss

Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Artem Lobov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Clay Collard Decision (unanimous) UFC 181

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Lucas Martins KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Estevan Payan KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Adam Rider Submission (triangle choke) Rumble Time Promotions: Rumble at the Chase

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Win

Will Shutt TKO (punches) Cage Fighting Events November 1, 2013

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Roy Babcock TKO (corner stoppage) Titan Fighting Championship 26 August 30, 2013

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Adam Ward Decision (split) Cage Fighting Events April 5, 2013

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Charon Spain TKO (retirement) Rumble Time Promotions October 26, 2012

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Javon Wright Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Championships 39 August 18, 2012

Sullivan, Missouri, United States Win

Mark Nguyen Submission (armbar) Cage Championships 38 June 23, 2012

Sullivan, Missouri, United States Win

Greg Wilson Jr. Submission (rear-naked choke) Fight Me MMA April 13, 2012

St. Charles, Missouri, United States Win

Pietro Falco Submission (guillotine choke) La Resa dei Conti 12 November 19, 2010

Livorno, Italy