Last fight
Victoria
Smith vs Whitehead
Oct. 3, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
2
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 4
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 13
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Houston, United States
Trenes en
War Training Center
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
29
Alto
70.50
Peso
170.00
Debut del octágono
Oct. 3, 2026
Alcance
73.50
Alcance de la pierna
41.00
- Pro since January 2023
- Two wins by KO, three by submission (Kimura, RNC, Guillotine)
- Five first-round finishes
- Four wins under a minute (0:29, 0:30, 0:32 & 0:48)
- Finishes in five of his last six wins
- Has only been out of the first round four times as a pro (3-1 Record)
- Wrestled in high school at Conroe HS, went on to wrestle at Lyon College (D-III)
- Works as a firefighter for the Woodlands Fire Department
UFC 332 (10/3/26) Whitehead was stopped by Jacobe Smith via strikes at 1:32 of the first round
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? Means a lot; been a lot of years of hard work, so I’m excited for a scrap.
When and why did you start training for fighting? 11 — I was a knucklehead as a kid with two older brothers and always wanted to be a fighter.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Don Frye; he’s the man.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My dad; he’s the best man I know.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Black belt in jiu-jitsu and wrestled in college, but love striking
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? Ali, because it got me signed.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Spread the word of Jesus and inspire people.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Making myself proud.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? A business degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’m a firefighter currently.
Favorite grappling technique: Stand up
Favorite Striking technique: Bombs
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I have a girlfriend, no kids, a dog named Rip, who is my buddy, and hobbies are riding my motorcycle and hanging with friends.
