Vernon Verdell White(born December 3, 1970) is an American retired professionalmixed martial artsfighter who fought for theUltimate Fighting Championship(UFC),Pride Fighting Championships,Strikeforce,King of the Cage,Pancrase,theWorld Fighting Alliance,and theNevada Lionsof theIFL.He is the formerKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship,andKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Superfight Championship.
| Vernon White | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vernon Verdell White December 3, 1970 Sparks, Nevada,United States |
| Other names | Tiger |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
| Style | Taekwondo,Submission Fighting,Kickbo xing,Sambo,Kajukenbo |
| Fighting out of | Palo Alto, California,United States |
| Team | Lion's Den[1] |
| Rank | Black Belt inTaekwondo |
| Years active | 1993–2010 |
| Mixed martial artsrecord | |
| Total | 61 |
| Wins | 26 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 7 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 33 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 14 |
| By decision | 14 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog | |
MMA career
editComing from aTaekwondobackground. White debuted at 22 years of age in thePancraseorganization inJapanafter being recruited byKen Shamrock.Thrown right into the fire from the beginning, a very inexperienced White would go 8-17-1 inPancraseto start his career.
However, White would turn his career around in a big way towards the latter part of the decade. He turned in an impressive showing against MMA legendKazushi SakurabaatPRIDE 2,landing a hard punch in the opening seconds to stagger Sakuraba and fighting very competitively, showcasing excellent submission defense and escapes throughout the fight until he was finally caught in an armbar late in round 3.
From 1998 to 2002, White found great success inmixed martial artscompetition, compiling a record of 9-1 and winning theKing of the Cage Middleweight Championship.White defended the title four times before losing a decision to MMA pioneerJeremy Horn.This was especially impressive because at the time, King of the Cage was an upper echelon MMA promotion. He evolved into one of the more talented and well knownmixed martial artsfighters in the world and developed excellent striking to go along with a solid submission wrestling base.
White also had impressive showings in theUFC,fighting to a draw withIan Freemanin a fight that he took on short notice, and also turning in a competitive, hard fought loss to formerUFC Light Heavyweight ChampionChuck LiddellatUFC 49in 2004.
Professional wrestling career
editWhite appeared on the April 7, 1997 airing of theWorld Wrestling FederationprogramRaw Is War,losing a worked 'shoot fight' to hisLion’s DenmentorKen Shamrock.[2]
Personal life
editVernon and his wife Melissa Kline were married on April 30, 2007.[3]The couple had their first child, a son, on May 31, 2008.[4]
Kickbo xing record
edit| ?wins(? KOs),?losses,?draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-31 | Win |  Anthony Brown |
XFA 2 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-08-15 | Loss |  Remy Bonjasky |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA,Quarter Finals | KO (flying high kick) | 1 | 1:55 | |
| Legend:WinLossDraw/No contestNotes | ||||||||
Championships and accomplishments
edit- King of the Cage
- King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship(One time)
- Four successful title defenses
- King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Superfight Championship(One time, first, only)
- One successful title defense
- King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship(One time)
- World Vale Tudo Championship
- WVC 2 Tournament Runner Up
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 61 matches | 26 wins | 33 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 5 |
| By submission | 8 | 14 |
| By decision | 7 | 14 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 26–33–2 | Jason MacDonald | Submission (triangle choke) | W1 Bad Blood | March 20, 2010 | 3 | 2:12 | Montreal,Quebec,Canada | |
| Loss | 26–32–2 | Lew Polley | Decision (unanimous) | WarGods 5 | May 30, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Alpine, California,United States | |
| Win | 26–31–2 | Jeremiah Constant | DQ | XCC 6: Western Threat | April 5, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Reno, Nevada,United States | |
| Loss | 25–31–2 | Marcelo Tigre | TKO (hand injury) | X-1: Grand Prix 2007 | August 4, 2007 | 1 | 3:26 | Honolulu, Hawaii,United States | |
| Loss | 25–30–2 | Mike Whitehead | TKO (punches) | IFL: Las Vegas | June 16, 2007 | 2 | 0:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | |
| Win | 25–29–2 | Sam Hoger | Submission (rear naked choke) | IFL: Moline | April 7, 2007 | 2 | 3:25 | Moline, Illinois,United States | |
| Loss | 24–29–2 | Bobby Southworth | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Triple Threat | December 8, 2006 | 5 | 5:00 | San Jose, California,United States | For the vacantStrikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 24–28–2 | Victor Valimaki | Decision (unanimous) | EF 2: The Ultimate Decision | September 29, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada | |
| Loss | 24–27–2 | Lyoto Machida | Decision (unanimous) | WFA: King of the Streets | September 29, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California,United States | |
| Win | 24–26–2 | Jason Guida | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WEC 18 | January 13, 2006 | 1 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California,United States | |
| Win | 23–26–2 | Alex Stiebling | KO (punch) | WEC 17 | October 14, 2005 | 2 | 0:09 | Lemoore, California,United States | |
| Loss | 22–26–2 | Matt Horwich | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SF 12: Breakout | September 16, 2005 | 2 | 2:38 | Portland, Oregon,United States | |
| Win | 22–25–2 | Justin Burgin | Decision (unanimous) | Valor Fighting: Medford Mayhem | July 16, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Medford, Oregon,United States | |
| Win | 21–25–2 | Chris Peak | TKO | Valor Fighting: Home of the Brave | July 2, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Susanville, California,United States | |
| Loss | 20–25–2 | Chuck Liddell | KO (punch) | UFC 49 | August 21, 2004 | 1 | 4:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | |
| Loss | 20–24–2 | Marvin Eastman | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 32: Bringing Heat | January 24, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida,United States | |
| Draw | 20–23–2 | Ian Freeman | Draw (split) | UFC 43 | June 6, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | |
| Loss | 20–23–1 | Jeremy Horn | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 23: Sin City | May 16, 2003 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada,United States | Lost theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–22–1 | Mike Rogers | Decision (split) | KOTC 16: Double Cross | August 2, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California,United States | Defended theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–22–1 | James Lee | Submission (heel hook) | KOTC 11: Domination | September 29, 2001 | 3 | 1:00 | San Jacinto, California,United States | Defended theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–22–1 | Joe Priole | TKO (punches) | WMMAA 1: MegaFights | August 10, 2001 | 2 | N/A | Atlantic City, New Jersey,United States | |
| Win | 17–22–1 | Marvin Eastman | Decision (split) | KOTC 8: Bombs Away | April 29, 2001 | 3 | 5:00 | Williams, California,United States | Defended theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–22–1 | David Dodd | KO (flying knee) | KOTC 6: Road Warriors | November 29, 2000 | 2 | 3:43 | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan,United States | Defended theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–22–1 | Marcos da Silva | Submission | IFC: Battleground 2 | September 30, 2000 | 1 | N/A | Atlantic City, New Jersey,United States | |
| Loss | 14–22–1 | Allan Goes | Decision (unanimous) | PRIDE 9 | June 4, 2000 | 2 | 10:00 | Nagoya,Japan | |
| Win | 14–21–1 | Todd Medina | KO (punch) | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | April 15, 2000 | 1 | 0:09 | San Jacinto, California,United States | Won theKing of the Cage Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–21–1 | Vladimir Matyushenko | Decision (split) | IFC: Montreal Cage Combat | October 9, 1999 | 1 | 25:00 | Montreal,Quebec,Canada | |
| Win | 12–21–1 | David Terrell | Decision (unanimous) | IFC WC 4: Warriors Challenge 4 | August 7, 1999 | 3 | 5:00 | Jackson, California,United States | |
| Loss | 11–21–1 | Kazushi Sakuraba | Submission (armbar) | PRIDE 2 | March 15, 1998 | 3 | 6:53 | Yokohama,Japan | |
| Win | 11–20–1 | Brian Gassaway | Submission (ankle lock) | WPC: World Pankration Championships 1 | October 26, 1997 | 1 | 1:26 | Texas,United States | |
| Loss | 10–20–1 | Vladimir Matyushenko | Submission (neck crank) | IFC 5: Battle in the Bayou | September 5, 1997 | 1 | 5:44 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana,United States | |
| Loss | 10–19–1 | Mario Sperry | Decision (unanimous) | Caged Combat 1: Australian Ultimate Fighting | March 22, 1997 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney,Australia | |
| Loss | 10–18–1 | Pedro Rizzo | KO (kick) | WVC 2: World Vale Tudo Championship 2 | November 10, 1996 | 1 | 6:30 | Brazil | |
| Win | 10–17–1 | Iouri Oulianitski | KO (kick) | WVC 2: World Vale Tudo Championship 2 | November 10, 1996 | 1 | 1:21 | Brazil | |
| Win | 9–17–1 | Cees Bezems | Submission (heel hook) | WVC 2: World Vale Tudo Championship 2 | November 10, 1996 | 1 | 2:10 | Brazil | |
| Loss | 8–17–1 | Osami Shibuya | Decision (lost points) | Pancrase: Truth 7 | October 8, 1996 | 1 | 20:00 | Nagoya,Japan | |
| Win | 8–16–1 | Kazuo Takahashi | KO (head kick) | Pancrase: 1996 Anniversary Show | September 7, 1996 | 1 | 19:43 | Urayasu,Japan | |
| Win | 7–16–1 | Minoru Suzuki | Decision (majority) | Pancrase: 1996 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 2 | July 23, 1996 | 1 | 15:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 6–16–1 | Masakatsu Funaki | Submission (ankle lock) | Pancrase: Truth 6 | June 25, 1996 | 1 | 2:34 | Fukuoka,Japan | |
| Draw | 6–15–1 | Takaku Fuke | Draw (unanimous) | Pancrase: Truth 5 | May 16, 1996 | 1 | 10:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 6–15 | Ryushi Yanagisawa | Submission (ankle lock) | Pancrase: Truth 3 | April 7, 1996 | 1 | 12:47 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 6–14 | Kazuo Takahashi | Decision (lost points) | Pancrase: Truth 3 | April 7, 1996 | 1 | 10:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 5–14 | Frank Shamrock | Submission (achilles lock) | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 7 | December 14, 1995 | 1 | 5:23 | Hokkaido,Japan | |
| Loss | 5–13 | Katsuomi Inagaki | Decision (majority) | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 6 | November 4, 1995 | 1 | 10:00 | Yokohama,Japan | |
| Loss | 5–12 | Gregory Smit | Decision (1–0) | Pancrase: 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round | July 22, 1995 | 1 | 10:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 5–11 | Manabu Yamada | Submission (kneebar) | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 5 | June 13, 1995 | 1 | 10:26 | Sapporo,Japan | |
| Win | 5–10 | Larry Papadopoulos | Submission (heel hook) | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 3 | April 8, 1995 | 1 | 9:54 | Nagoya,Japan | |
| Loss | 4–10 | Takafumi Ito | Submission (armbar) | Pancrase: Eyes Of Beast 2 | March 10, 1995 | 1 | 7:26 | Yokohama,Japan | |
| Loss | 4–9 | Masakatsu Funaki | Submission (straight armbar) | King of Pancrase tournament opening round | December 16, 1994 | 1 | 5:37 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 4–8 | Leon van Dijk | Submission (heel hook) | King of Pancrase tournament opening round | December 16, 1994 | 1 | 3:45 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 3–8 | Todd Bjornethun | Decision (lost points) | Pancrase: Road To The Championship 5 | October 15, 1994 | 1 | 15:00 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Win | 3–7 | Richard Saar | KO (palm strikes) | Pancrase: Road To The Championship 4 | September 1, 1994 | 1 | 3:25 | Osaka,Japan | |
| Win | 2–7 | Katsuomi Inagaki | Submission (inverted heel hook) | Pancrase: Road To The Championship 3 | July 26, 1994 | 1 | 4:15 | Tokyo,Japan | |
| Loss | 1–7 | Remco Pardoel | Technical Decision (lost points) | Pancrase: Road To The Championship 2 | July 6, 1994 | 1 | 14:24 | Amagasaki,Japan | |
| Loss | 1–6 | Bas Rutten | Submission (guillotine choke) | Pancrase: Pancrash! 3 | April 21, 1994 | 1 | 1:16 | Osaka,Japan | |
| Loss | 1–5 | Masakatsu Funaki | KO (knee to the body) | Pancrase: Pancrash! 2 | March 12, 1994 | 1 | 1:13 | Nagoya,Japan | |
| Loss | 1–4 | Andre Van Den Oetelaar | Submission (forearm choke) | Pancrase: Pancrash! 1 | January 19, 1994 | 1 | 6:22 | Yokohama,Japan | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Ryushi Yanagisawa | Technical Decision (lost points) | Pancrase: Yes, We are Hybrid Wrestlers 4 | December 8, 1993 | 1 | 8:55 | Hakata,Japan | |
| Win | 1–2 | Katsuomi Inagaki | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Pancrase: Yes, We are Hybrid Wrestlers 3 | November 8, 1993 | 1 | 22:04 | Kobe,Japan | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Minoru Suzuki | Submission (leg scissor choke) | Pancrase: Yes, We are Hybrid Wrestlers 2 | October 14, 1993 | 1 | 2:36 | Nagoya,Japan | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Takaku Fuke | Submission (armbar) | Pancrase: Yes, We are Hybrid Wrestlers 1 | September 21, 1993 | 1 | 1:19 | Urayasu,Japan |
Notes and references
edit- ^"Fight Finder: Vernon White".Sherdog.2007.RetrievedAugust 16,2007.
- ^[1]ArchivedSeptember 15, 2008, at theWayback Machine
- ^"Peninsula".Paloaltodailynews.RetrievedJune 12,2015.
- ^""Tiger" Wins After Birth of Son ".Sherdog.RetrievedJune 12,2015.
