Career
Whiteford is currently signed with the UFC. Whiteford has a strong background in judo and Muay Thai, he first began fighting for team "Hostile Territory" based out of "The Dojo" gym in Alloa. He now lives and trains in South Florida at American Top Team. He has also spent time training with "Sweden All Stars" in Stockholm.
Whiteford made his professional debut in 2009 competing primarily for regional promotions across the United Kingdom where he was able to compile a record of 10 - 1 before signing with the UFC in the fall of 2013.
Whiteford was also a bronze medalist at the 2006 Commonwealth Judo Championships in 2006 in the category of senior male under 73kg. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Whiteford made his promotional debut on 26 October 2013, as a short notice replacement for an injured Mike Wilkinson and faced Jimy Hettes at UFC Fight Night 30.
Hettes defeated Whiteford via submission (triangle choke) in the second round. Whiteford faced Daniel Pineda on 15 March 2014 at UFC 171.
Whiteford defeated Pineda via unanimous decision.
Whiteford was expected to face Dennis Siver on 4 October 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53. However, Whiteford was forced out of the bout in mid-September with an injury and replaced by Charles Rosa. Whiteford faced Paul Redmond on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.
Whiteford faced Darren Elkins on 24 October 2015 at UFC Fight Night 76.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Whiteford is expected to face Lucas Martins on 10 April 2016 at UFC Fight Night 86.