Mike Whitehead
| Mike Whitehead | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 | |
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.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- Icon Sport
- SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Runner Up[9]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit] |
| 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
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| 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 | ||||||||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Biographies - the Ultimate Fighter". Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Vegas Results & Pics". Xtreme Fighting Association. March 24, 2008. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2010.
- ↑ Marrocco, Steven. "Mike Whitehead arrested for sexual assault, open and gross lewdness". MMA Junkie. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ "MMA fighter Michael Whitehead accused of sex assault". Las Vegas Sun. April 15, 2010. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Chiappetta, Mike (January 19, 2012). "MMA Fighting: Mike Whitehead Sentenced to 1-4 Years in Prison for Attempted Sexual Assault". MMA Fighting. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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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