Mike Whitehead

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Mike Whitehead
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Born (1981-06-29) June 29, 1981 (age 44)
Medford, Oregon, US
Other namesIron Mike
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight261 lb (118 kg; 18.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Team Wand Fight Team
Years active2000–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins27
By knockout8
By submission12
By decision6
Unknown1
Losses8
By knockout4
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michael Joe Whitehead (born June 29, 1981) is a former professional mixed martial artist and registered sex offender. He competed in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight weight classes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, IFL, Affliction, and Strikeforce.

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Career

Mike Whitehead started wrestling at North Idaho College, Southern Oregon University, and the University of Missouri. He is a 3 time All American Wrestler and Abu Dhabi qualifier. In 2005, he participated in the reality series The Ultimate Fighter 2 on Spike TV. [1]

He has also competed in the standup only fight organization Xtreme Fighting Association where he defeated Ethen Cox by unanimous decision. [2]

Personal life

In 2010, Whitehead was arrested by the police after a case of sexual assault was reported. [3] Further drug related charges were considered after marijuana plants were found in his residence. [4] [5] In 2012, he made an Alford plea and was sentenced to 1–4 years in prison, paid $2,400 in restitution, and was registered as a sex offender for attempted sexual assault. [6] He was jailed for three years. [7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches27 wins7 losses
By knockout84
By submission120
By decision63
Unknown10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss27–8Brian HedenDecision (unanimous)Dakota FC / Ultimate Productions: Winter BrawlDecember 5, 201535:00 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win27–7Jojo ThompsonSubmission (neck crank)RITC: Rage in the Cage 156October 22, 201111:58 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win26–7 Eddie Sanchez Decision (split)PFC: Pure Fighting Championships 6December 10, 201035:00 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win25–7 Chase Gormley TKO (punches)IFC: Extreme ChallengeJuly 10, 201042:22 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United StatesWon the IFC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss24–7 Muhammed Lawal KO (punches) Strikeforce: Evolution December 19, 200913:08 San Jose, California, United States
Win24–6 Kevin Randleman Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields June 6, 200935:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesLight heavyweight bout.
Win23–6Leo PlaSubmission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 8: USA October 29, 200811:20 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss22–6 Renato Sobral Decision (unanimous) Affliction: Banned July 19, 200835:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win22–5 Zak Jensen Submission (armbar)Beatdown: 4 Bears CasinoMay 10, 200812:06 North Dakota, United States
Win21–5Soakai PuluSubmission (keylock)Throwdown Showdown 1: ShowdownApril 18, 200810:59 Orem, Utah, United States
Win20–5 Daniel Sarafian Decision (unanimous)PFP: Ring Of FireDecember 9, 200735:00 Manila, Philippines
Win19–5 Vernon White TKO (punches) IFL: Las Vegas June 16, 200720:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–5Wojtek KaszowskiTKO (punches) IFL: Connecticut April 13, 200712:43 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win17–5 Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous) IFL: World Championship Final December 29, 200634:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win16–5 Mark Kerr TKO (punches) IFL: World Championship Semifinals November 2, 200612:40 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win15–5Michael BuchkovichTKO (submission to punches)CFC2: Combat Fighting ChampionshipSeptember 23, 200614:04 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win14–5Ruben VillarealSubmission (keylock)Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek IISeptember 15, 200611:02 Brooks, California, United States
Win13–5Rich BeecroftSubmission (keylock)RITC 85: Xtreme Cage FightingAugust 5, 200611:17 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win12–5Rocky BatastiniSubmission (kimura)RITC 83: RampageJune 10, 200610:14 Arizona, United States
Win11–5Mike BourkeTKO (retirement)UAGF: Kaos on the KampusMay 20, 20063N/A Los Angeles, California, United States
Win10–5Robert BeraunSubmission (kimura)RITC 80: Fight Night at The FortMarch 18, 200612:57 Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Loss9–5 Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous) UFC 57 February 4, 200635:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–4 Travis Fulton Submission (bulldog choke)EC 61: Extreme Challenge 61April 22, 200511:30 Osceola, Iowa, United States
Win8–4 Aaron Brink Decision (unanimous)UAGF: Clover CombatMarch 25, 200535:00 California, United States
Win7–4Matt BearTKO (submission to strikes)VFC 9: MadnessMarch 5, 200520:54 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss6–4 Brandon Vera TKO (doctor stoppage)WEC 13: Heavyweight ExplosionJanuary 22, 200521:12 Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–3Terrell DeesSubmission (neck crank)WEC 13: Heavyweight ExplosionJanuary 22, 200513:43 Lemoore, California, United States
Win5–3Demian DecorahTKO (punches)EC 59: Extreme Challenge 59September 24, 200413:25 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Win4–3Brian StrombergSubmissionSF 5: StadiumAugust 28, 20042N/A Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win3–3Karl KnotheSubmission (neck crank)EC 58: Extreme Challenge 58June 11, 200411:17 Medina, Minnesota, United States
Loss2–3Alex PazDecision (split)HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2March 28, 200325:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss2–2 Tim Sylvia TKO (knee and punches)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2April 27, 200212:38 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Finals.
Win2–1 Ben Rothwell Decision (unanimous)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2April 27, 200225:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Semifinals.
Loss1–1 Tim Sylvia TKO (punches)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1April 26, 200213:46 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesSuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Quarterfinals.
Win1–0Kim BowerTKO (punches)GVT: Gladiators Vale TudoMarch 10, 20011N/A Worley, Idaho, United States

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
1 win (0 KOs), 0 losses, 0 draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2008-03-22Win Flag of the United States.svg Ethen Cox XFA 1 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous)33:001-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Biographies - the Ultimate Fighter". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Vegas Results & Pics". Xtreme Fighting Association. March 24, 2008. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  3. ↑ "MMA fighter Michael Whitehead accused of sex assault". Las Vegas Sun. April 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
  4. ↑ Reverend Turk Vangel (April 16, 2010). "Mike Whitehead Update: Arrested for Sexual Assault and More". Fighters.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  5. ↑ Chiappetta, Mike (April 13, 2010). "Report: Mike Whitehead Wanted on Sexual Assault, Drug Charges". MMA Fighting: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ "MMA Fighting: Mike Whitehead Sentenced to 1-4 Years in Prison for Attempted Sexual Assault".
  7. ↑ Harris-King, Scott (April 25, 2016). "MMA Fighters Arrested For Disturbing Crimes". Grunge. Archived from the original on June 22, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  8. ↑ Saalbach, Axel. "SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights - Day 2 (2002-04-27) - Results". Wrestlingdata.com. Archived from the original on January 26, 2025. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
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