Mike Whitehead

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 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.

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

Personal life In 2010, Whitehead was arrested by the police after a case of sexual assault was reported. Further drug related charges were considered after marijuana plants were found in his residence. 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. He was jailed for three years.

Championships and accomplishments Icon Sport SuperBrawl 24: Return of the Heavyweights Tournament Runner Up

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brian Heden Decision (unanimous) Dakota FC / Ultimate Productions: Winter Brawl

Fargo, North Dakota, United States Win

Jojo Thompson Submission (neck crank) RITC: Rage in the Cage 156

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Eddie Sanchez Decision (split) PFC: Pure Fighting Championships 6

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Win

Chase Gormley TKO (punches) IFC: Extreme Challenge

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Loss

Muhammed Lawal KO (punches) Strikeforce: Evolution

San Jose, California, United States Win

Kevin Randleman Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Win

Leo Pla Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 8: USA

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Renato Sobral Decision (unanimous) Affliction: Banned

Anaheim, California, United States Win

Zak Jensen Submission (armbar) Beatdown: 4 Bears Casino

North Dakota, United States Win

Soakai Pulu Submission (keylock) Throwdown Showdown 1: Showdown

Orem, Utah, United States Win

Daniel Sarafian Decision (unanimous) PFP: Ring Of Fire

Manila, Philippines Win

Vernon White TKO (punches) IFL: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Wojtek Kaszowski TKO (punches) IFL: Connecticut

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Krzysztof Soszynski Decision (unanimous) IFL: World Championship Final

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Mark Kerr TKO (punches) IFL: World Championship Semifinals

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Michael Buchkovich TKO (submission to punches) CFC2: Combat Fighting Championship

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Ruben Villareal Submission (keylock) Valor Fighting: Showdown At Cache Creek II

Brooks, California, United States Win

Rich Beecroft Submission (keylock) RITC 85: Xtreme Cage Fighting

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Rocky Batastini Submission (kimura) RITC 83: Rampage

Arizona, United States Win

Mike Bourke TKO (retirement) UAGF: Kaos on the Kampus

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Robert Beraun Submission (kimura) RITC 80: Fight Night at The Fort

Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States Loss

Keith Jardine Decision (unanimous) UFC 57

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Travis Fulton Submission (bulldog choke) EC 61: Extreme Challenge 61

Osceola, Iowa, United States Win

Aaron Brink Decision (unanimous) UAGF: Clover Combat

California, United States Win

Matt Bear TKO (submission to strikes) VFC 9: Madness

Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Loss

Brandon Vera TKO (doctor stoppage) WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Terrell Dees Submission (neck crank) WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Demian Decorah TKO (punches) EC 59: Extreme Challenge 59

Medina, Minnesota, United States Win

Brian Stromberg Submission SF 5: Stadium

Gresham, Oregon, United States Win

Karl Knothe Submission (neck crank) EC 58: Extreme Challenge 58

Medina, Minnesota, United States Loss

Alex Paz Decision (split) HOOKnSHOOT: Absolute Fighting Championships 2

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Tim Sylvia TKO (knee and punches) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Finals. Win

Ben Rothwell Decision (unanimous) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Semifinals. Loss

Tim Sylvia TKO (punches) SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl Return of the Heavyweights Quarterfinals. Win

Kim Bower TKO (punches) GVT: Gladiators Vale Tudo

Worley, Idaho, United States Kickboxing record