Mike Whitehead
American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1981)
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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.
BornJune 29, 1981
Medford, Oregon, US
Medford, Oregon, US
Other namesIron Mike
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight261 lb (118 kg; 18.6 st)
| Mike Whitehead | |
|---|---|
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| Born | June 29, 1981 Medford, Oregon, US |
| Other names | Iron Mike |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 261 lb (118 kg; 18.6 st) |
| Division | |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, US |
| Team | Wand Fight Team |
| Years active | 2000–2012 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 35 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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][4] Further drug related charges were considered after marijuana plants were found in his residence.[5][6] 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.[7] He was jailed for three years.[8]
Championships and accomplishments
- Icon Sport
- SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Runner Up[9]
Mixed martial arts record
| 34 matches | 27 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 4 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 27–8 | Brian Heden | Decision (unanimous) | Dakota FC / Ultimate Productions: Winter Brawl | December 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 27–7 | Jojo Thompson | Submission (neck crank) | RITC: Rage in the Cage 156 | October 22, 2011 | 1 | 1:58 | Chandler, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 26–7 | Eddie Sanchez | Decision (split) | PFC: Pure Fighting Championships 6 | December 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 25–7 | Chase Gormley | TKO (punches) | IFC: Extreme Challenge | July 10, 2010 | 4 | 2:22 | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States | Won the IFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 24–7 | Muhammed Lawal | KO (punches) | Strikeforce: Evolution | December 19, 2009 | 1 | 3:08 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 24–6 | Kevin Randleman | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields | June 6, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Light heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 23–6 | Leo Pla | Submission (guillotine choke) | M-1 Challenge 8: USA | October 29, 2008 | 1 | 1:20 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 22–6 | Renato Sobral | Decision (unanimous) | Affliction: Banned | July 19, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 22–5 | Zak Jensen | Submission (armbar) | Beatdown: 4 Bears Casino | May 10, 2008 | 1 | 2:06 | North Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 21–5 | Soakai Pulu | Submission (keylock) | Throwdown Showdown 1: Showdown | April 18, 2008 | 1 | 0:59 | Orem, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 20–5 | Daniel Sarafian | Decision (unanimous) | PFP: Ring Of Fire | December 9, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Manila, Philippines | |
| Win | 19–5 | Vernon White | TKO (punches) | IFL: Las Vegas | June 16, 2007 | 2 | 0:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 18–5 | Wojtek Kaszowski | TKO (punches) | IFL: Connecticut | April 13, 2007 | 1 | 2:43 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 17–5 | Krzysztof Soszynski | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: World Championship Final | December 29, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Mark Kerr | TKO (punches) | IFL: World Championship Semifinals | November 2, 2006 | 1 | 2:40 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 15–5 | Michael Buchkovich | TKO (submission to punches) | CFC2: Combat Fighting Championship | September 23, 2006 | 1 | 4:04 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Ruben Villareal | Submission (keylock) | Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek II | September 15, 2006 | 1 | 1:02 | Brooks, California, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Rich Beecroft | Submission (keylock) | RITC 85: Xtreme Cage Fighting | August 5, 2006 | 1 | 1:17 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 12–5 | Rocky Batastini | Submission (kimura) | RITC 83: Rampage | June 10, 2006 | 1 | 0:14 | Arizona, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | Mike Bourke | TKO (retirement) | UAGF: Kaos on the Kampus | May 20, 2006 | 3 | N/A | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–5 | Robert Beraun | Submission (kimura) | RITC 80: Fight Night at The Fort | March 18, 2006 | 1 | 2:57 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Keith Jardine | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 57 | February 4, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Travis Fulton | Submission (bulldog choke) | EC 61: Extreme Challenge 61 | April 22, 2005 | 1 | 1:30 | Osceola, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Aaron Brink | Decision (unanimous) | UAGF: Clover Combat | March 25, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 7–4 | Matt Bear | TKO (submission to strikes) | VFC 9: Madness | March 5, 2005 | 2 | 0:54 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Brandon Vera | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion | January 22, 2005 | 2 | 1:12 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Terrell Dees | Submission (neck crank) | WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion | January 22, 2005 | 1 | 3:43 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Demian Decorah | TKO (punches) | EC 59: Extreme Challenge 59 | September 24, 2004 | 1 | 3:25 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Brian Stromberg | Submission | SF 5: Stadium | August 28, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 3–3 | Karl Knothe | Submission (neck crank) | EC 58: Extreme Challenge 58 | June 11, 2004 | 1 | 1:17 | Medina, Minnesota, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Alex Paz | Decision (split) | HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2 | March 28, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Tim Sylvia | TKO (knee and punches) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 | April 27, 2002 | 1 | 2:38 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Finals. |
| Win | 2–1 | Ben Rothwell | Decision (unanimous) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 | April 27, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Semifinals. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Tim Sylvia | TKO (punches) | SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1 | April 26, 2002 | 1 | 3:46 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Quarterfinals. |
| Win | 1–0 | Kim Bower | TKO (punches) | GVT: Gladiators Vale Tudo | March 10, 2001 | 1 | N/A | Worley, Idaho, United States |
Kickboxing record
| 1 win (0 KOs), 0 losses, 0 draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-03-22 | Win |  Ethen Cox | XFA 1 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | 1-0 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
