American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1981)
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 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]
Championships and accomplishments
Icon Sport
SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Runner Up[ 3] 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
Ethen Cox XFA 1
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
1-0
Legend Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
References
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