Mike Whitehead

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Mike Whitehead
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Born (1981-06-29) June 29, 1981 (age 40)
Medford, Oregon, United States
Other namesIron Mike
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight261 lb (118 kg; 18.6 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamWand Fight Team
Years active2000–2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins27
By knockout8
By submission12
By decision6
Unknown1
Losses8
By knockout4
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

Mixed martial arts career[]

At Crater High School, Mike was a state champion wrestler in the 189lb division in 1999 and played defensive lineman in football.

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]

Prior to his fight with Renato Sobral, he was on a 13 fight win streak, including five straight victories in the IFL. He has proven himself dangerous standing and striking, as well as with wrestling and submission grappling.

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

Personal life[]

Whitehead was arrested by Las Vegas Metro Police on April 14, 2010, after a female acquaintance filed a report that he had sexually assaulted her at his home. He faces several charges including two counts of sexual assault and one count each of attempted sexual assault and open and gross lewdness. Additional charges could still be coming for Mike based on the marijuana grow operation detectives found when they went to serve a warrant in response to the sexual assault. Detectives found 50 marijuana plants inside the residence, all of which were confiscated and destroyed after they were granted a warrant for the plants.[3][4][5][6][7]

Whitehead reached an agreement with Clark County prosecutors to make a no-contest plea. On September 12, 2011, he pleaded no-contest to the charges and faced up to 20 years in prison.[8] On January 19, 2012, Whitehead was sentenced to one to four years in prison.[9]

Championships and accomplishments[]

  • Icon Sport
    • SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Runner Up[10]
  • International Fighting Championship
    • IFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
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[]

Kickboxing record
1 win (0 KOs), 0 losses, 0 draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2008-03-22 Win United States XFA 1 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 1-0
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References[]

  1. ^ "Biographies - the Ultimate Fighter".
  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. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Mike Whitehead Update: Arrested for Sexual Assault and More". Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Mike Whitehead Wanted on Sexual Assault, Drug Charges". 13 April 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  6. ^ "UFC veteran Mike Whitehead sought by Las Vegas police on sexual assault and drug charges". Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  7. ^ "Mike Whitehead Might Be In a Bit of a Legal Jam". Retrieved 2 November 2010.
  8. ^ "MMA fighter Michael Whitehead makes no-contest plea in sexual assault case". 12 September 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2011.
  9. ^ "Mike Whitehead gets prison in sex case". 19 January 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  10. ^ http://wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=74870

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