Based on what The Los Angeles Times stated in their recent TUF 6 report, Richie Hightower has a good story to tell. According to the LA Times, Richie Hightower was an outstanding high school football player – he has some High School Records for Arizona Mountain Pointe Pride Football including most Quarterbacks sacked. By the age of 21 he was overweight with health problems. He gave up all of his vices and is molding himself into a successful MMA fighter (7-1 fight record). Hightower has fought in Rage in the Cage (66, 68, 69, 70, 72, 87) , PFC 2 and XCF 4 he has defeated a variety of fighters including Jeremy Neer, Josh Neer’s uncle! Here’s the complete list:
- Adriel Montes
- Jeremy Neer
- Steve Cantwell
- Derek Cain
- Ryan Potter
- Paul Schmadeke
- Dominic Flores
- Andy Maccarone
And has lost his only fight to 4 and 1 WEC Fighter Steve Cantwell. We have been seeking out some footage of Richie Hightower, but have yet to find something on the net. If you happen know of something, drop a comment please.