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Mike Whitehead

Mike Whitehead

Light HeavyweightUnited States

27Wins
8Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 1: L

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Profile

Age
45 (born June 29, 1981)
Born in
Medford
Height
6' 1"
Weight
205 lbs.
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
0-1

How the fights ended

Losses in the UFC1

  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.8 top 93%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.93
Striking accuracy37%Better than 11% of light heavyweights
Strike defense66%Better than 94% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
5.0 top 2%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy42%Better than 62% of light heavyweights
Takedown defense—

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Whitehead last fought on February 4, 2006 (Loss vs Keith Jardine). Whitehead has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Mike Whitehead

Mike Whitehead is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Medford, United States on June 29, 1981. Whitehead stands 6' 1".

Whitehead has fought professionally since 2001, debuting with GVT. A 9-4 record outside the UFC came first. Whitehead made a UFC debut at UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 in February 2006 and lost to Keith Jardine by decision. Across 1 fight in the UFC, Whitehead is 0-1.

By the numbers, Whitehead lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 98% of light heavyweights and avoids strikes better than 94% of light heavyweights.

Before and outside the UFC, Whitehead fought in IFL (4-0) and RITC (4-0).

Whitehead's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 in February 2006, where Whitehead lost to Keith Jardine.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Keith Jardine

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3

    Feb 4, 2006

    27Str 5TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Mike Whitehead is 27-8 across 35 professional fights in 22 promotions, since a pro debut on March 10, 2001 (GVT). 34 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins27

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 14
  • Decision 6

Pro losses8

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Decision 4
Finish rate
78% of wins
Longest win streak
13

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
IFL4-02006
RITC4-02006
EC3-02004
SB1-22002
Strikeforce1-12009
UAGF2-02005
WEC1-12005
Affliction0-12008
Beatdown1-02008
CFC1-02006
Dakota FC / Ultimate Productions0-12015
GVT1-02001
HOOKnSHOOT0-12003
IFC1-02010
M-11-02008
PFC1-02010
PFP1-02007
SF1-02004
Throwdown Showdown1-02008
UFC0-12006
VFC1-02005
Valor Fighting1-02006

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Brian Heden Decision (unanimous), R3 Dakota FC / Ultimate Productions: Winter Brawl Dec 5, 2015
W Jojo Thompson Submission (neck crank), R1 RITC: Rage in the Cage 156 Oct 22, 2011
W Eddie Sanchez Decision (split), R3 PFC: Pure Fighting Championships 6 Dec 10, 2010
W Chase Gormley TKO (punches), R4 IFC: Extreme Challenge Jul 10, 2010
L Muhammed Lawal KO (punches), R1 Strikeforce: Evolution Dec 19, 2009
W Kevin Randleman Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields Jun 6, 2009
W Leo Pla Submission (guillotine choke), R1 M-1 Challenge 8: USA Oct 29, 2008
L Renato Sobral Decision (unanimous), R3 Affliction: Banned Jul 19, 2008
W Zak Jensen Submission (armbar), R1 Beatdown: 4 Bears Casino May 10, 2008
W Soakai Pulu Submission (keylock), R1 Throwdown Showdown 1: Showdown Apr 18, 2008
W Daniel Sarafian Decision (unanimous), R3 PFP: Ring Of Fire Dec 9, 2007
W Vernon White TKO (punches), R2 IFL: Las Vegas Jun 16, 2007
W Wojtek Kaszowski TKO (punches), R1 IFL: Connecticut Apr 13, 2007
W Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: World Championship Final Dec 29, 2006
W Mark Kerr TKO (punches), R1 IFL: World Championship Semifinals Nov 2, 2006
W Michael Buchkovich TKO (submission to punches), R1 CFC2: Combat Fighting Championship Sep 23, 2006
W Ruben Villareal Submission (keylock), R1 Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek II Sep 15, 2006
W Rich Beecroft Submission (keylock), R1 RITC 85: Xtreme Cage Fighting Aug 5, 2006
W Rocky Batastini Submission (kimura), R1 RITC 83: Rampage Jun 10, 2006
W Mike Bourke TKO (retirement), R3 UAGF: Kaos on the Kampus May 20, 2006
W Robert Beraun Submission (kimura), R1 RITC 80: Fight Night at The Fort Mar 18, 2006
L Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 57 Feb 4, 2006
W Travis Fulton Submission (bulldog choke), R1 EC 61: Extreme Challenge 61 Apr 22, 2005
W Aaron Brink Decision (unanimous), R3 UAGF: Clover Combat Mar 25, 2005
W Matt Bear TKO (submission to strikes), R2 VFC 9: Madness Mar 5, 2005
L Brandon Vera TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion Jan 22, 2005
W Terrell Dees Submission (neck crank), R1 WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion Jan 22, 2005
W Demian Decorah TKO (punches), R1 EC 59: Extreme Challenge 59 Sep 24, 2004
W Brian Stromberg Submission, R2 SF 5: Stadium Aug 28, 2004
W Karl Knothe Submission (neck crank), R1 EC 58: Extreme Challenge 58 Jun 11, 2004
L Alex Paz Decision (split), R2 HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2 Mar 28, 2003
L Tim Sylvia TKO (knee and punches), R1 SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 Apr 27, 2002
W Ben Rothwell Decision (unanimous), R2 SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2 Apr 27, 2002
L Tim Sylvia TKO (punches), R1 SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1 Apr 26, 2002
W Kim Bower TKO (punches), R1 GVT: Gladiators Vale Tudo Mar 10, 2001

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Mike Whitehead's record?

Mike Whitehead's professional MMA record is 27 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Mike Whitehead?

Mike Whitehead is 45 years old, born on June 29, 1981.

Who did Mike Whitehead fight last?

Mike Whitehead lost to Keith Jardine by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 on Feb 4, 2006.

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