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Mike Whitehead

"Iron"
27-8-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Mike Whitehead holds a professional MMA record of 27-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Mike Whitehead has won 27 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Mike Whitehead lands 1.62 significant strikes per minute with 33% accuracy and averages 3.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 4, 2006. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'1"185 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-06-29
Age
45
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 27-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.62per min
33% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.36per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.59per 15 min
43% success
Takedowns stuffed77%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Brian Heden
    Dakota FC: Winter Brawl 2015· Dec 5, 2015· Heavyweight· 27-7 vs 27-15
    UD
  2. WIN
    vs Jojo Thompson
    Rage in the Cage· Oct 22, 2011· 26-7 vs 8-6-1
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Eddie Sanchez
    Pure Fighting· Dec 10, 2010· 25-7 vs 14-4
    DEC
  4. WIN
    vs Chase Gormley
    IFC 36: Extreme Challenge· Jul 10, 2010· Heavyweight· 24-7 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R4 · 4:34
  5. LOSS
    vs Muhammed Lawal
    Strikeforce· Dec 19, 2009· Heavyweight· 24-6 vs 5-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:08
  6. WIN
    vs Kevin Randleman
    Strikeforce· Jun 6, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 23-6 vs 17-12
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Leo Pla
    M-1 Challenge 8· Oct 29, 2008· Heavyweight· 22-6 vs 6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:20
  8. LOSS
    vs Renato Sobral
    Affliction 1· Jul 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 22-5 vs 32-8
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Zach Jensen
    Extreme Beatdown· May 10, 2008· 21-5 vs 4-1
    SUB
  10. WIN
    vs TBA
    Showdown Fights· Apr 18, 2008· 20-5
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Daniel Sarafian
    Philippines Regional· Dec 9, 2007· 19-5 vs 1-0
    DEC
  12. WIN
    vs Vernon White
    IFL 15: Las Vegas· Jun 16, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 25-29-2
    TKO
    R2 · 0:54
  13. WIN
    vs Wojtek Kaszowski
    IFL 12: Connecticut· Apr 13, 2007· 17-5 vs 0-5
    TKO
    R1 · 2:43
  14. WIN
    vs Krzysztof Soszynski
    IFL 6· Dec 29, 2006· Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 16-6-1
    UD
  15. WIN
    vs Mark Kerr
    IFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Heavyweight· 15-5 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:40
  16. WIN
    vs Michael Buchkovich
    Florida Regional· Sep 23, 2006· 14-5 vs 8-2-1
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Ruben Villareal
    California Regional· Sep 15, 2006· 13-5 vs 10-8-3
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Rich Beecroft
    Rage in the Cage· Aug 5, 2006· 12-5 vs 3-1
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Rocky Batastini
    Rage in the Cage· Jun 10, 2006· 11-5 vs 7-14
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Mike Bourke
    California Regional· May 20, 2006· 10-5 vs 8-9-1
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Robert Beraun
    Rage in the Cage· Mar 18, 2006· 9-5 vs 7-3
    SUB
  22. LOSS
    vs Keith Jardine
    UFCUFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 10-1-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. LOSS
    vs Rashad Evans
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 2· Jul 8, 2005· Heavyweight· 9-4
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Travis Fulton
    Extreme Challenge· Apr 22, 2005· 8-4 vs 167-42-10
    SUB
  25. WIN
    vs Aaron Brink
    California Regional· Mar 25, 2005· 7-4 vs 19-11
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Matt Bear
    Victory Fighting Championship· Mar 5, 2005· 6-4 vs 3-1
    SUB
  27. LOSS
    vs Brandon Vera
    WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion· Jan 22, 2005· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 3-0
    TKO
    R2 · 1:12
  28. WIN
    vs Terroll Dees
    WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion· Jan 22, 2005· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 0-0
    SUB
    R1 · 3:43
  29. WIN
    vs Demian Decorah
    Extreme Challenge· Sep 24, 2004· 4-3 vs 6-9
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Brian Stromberg
    SportFight 5· Aug 28, 2004· Heavyweight· 3-3 vs 4-1
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Karl Knothe
    Extreme Challenge· Jun 11, 2004· 2-3 vs 4-0
    SUB
  32. LOSS
    vs Alex Paz
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Mar 28, 2003· 2-2 vs 0-1
    DEC
  33. LOSS
    vs Tim Sylvia
    Superbrawl 24· Apr 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:38
  34. WIN
    vs Ben Rothwell
    Superbrawl 24· Apr 27, 2002· Heavyweight· 1-1 vs 9-1
    UD
  35. LOSS
    vs Tim Sylvia
    Superbrawl 24· Apr 26, 2002· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 8-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:46
  36. WIN
    vs TBA
    Idaho Regional· Mar 10, 2001· 0-0
    TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1618▼8
Peak
1751Oct 22, 2011
Rated fights
33
15001600170020032006200920122015Apr 27, 2002 · 1518Apr 27, 2002 · 1541Mar 28, 2003 · 1488Jun 11, 2004 · 1538Aug 28, 2004 · 1583Sep 24, 2004 · 1601Jan 22, 2005 · 1568Jan 22, 2005 · 1594Mar 5, 2005 · 1617Mar 25, 2005 · 1633Apr 22, 2005 · 1667Jul 8, 2005 · 1645Feb 4, 2006 · 1625Mar 18, 2006 · 1649May 20, 2006 · 1662Jun 10, 2006 · 1671Aug 5, 2006 · 1689Sep 15, 2006 · 1702Sep 23, 2006 · 1710Nov 2, 2006 · 1716Dec 29, 2006 · 1722Apr 13, 2007 · 1725Jun 16, 2007 · 1731Dec 9, 2007 · 1735May 10, 2008 · 1741Jul 19, 2008 · 1734Oct 29, 2008 · 1742Jun 6, 2009 · 1749Dec 19, 2009 · 1733Jul 10, 2010 · 1741Dec 10, 2010 · 1747Oct 22, 2011 · 1751Dec 5, 2015 · 16181618

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Frequently asked questions

When does Mike Whitehead fight next?

Mike Whitehead has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Mike Whitehead's record?

Mike Whitehead's professional MMA record is 27-8-0.

Who is Mike Whitehead fighting next?

Mike Whitehead's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Mike Whitehead fight last?

Mike Whitehead most recently fought Keith Jardine at UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 on Saturday, February 4, 2006, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Mike Whitehead fight in?

Mike Whitehead fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Mike Whitehead have?

Mike Whitehead has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How tall is Mike Whitehead?

Mike Whitehead is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Mike Whitehead weigh?

Mike Whitehead weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

How old is Mike Whitehead?

Mike Whitehead is 45 years old (born Jun 29, 1981).

Where is Mike Whitehead from?

Mike Whitehead is from United States.