1. Home/
  2. MMA/
  3. Mike Whitehead/
  4. Losses
Mike Whitehead

Mike Whitehead

β€œIron Mike”
MMA record: 27-8 (21)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Medford, Oregon, U.S.

Mike Whitehead losses

Over 15 years as a professional, Mike Whitehead has compiled a 27-8 (21) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses against seven different opponents, two of them in title fights.

  1. 8. Mike Whitehead loses to Brian Heden via unanimous decision

    On December 5, 2015 Mike Whitehead faced Brian Heden in a heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 34 years old with a record of 27-7, and Heden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitehead was on a 3-fight winning streak. Whitehead lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Heden.

  2. 7. Mike Whitehead loses to Muhammed Lawal via KO

    On December 19, 2009 Mike Whitehead faced Muhammed Lawal in a light heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 28 years old with a record of 24-6, and Lawal was 28 with a record of 5-0. Whitehead was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lawal was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Lawal stopped Whitehead via KO in the 1st round.

  3. 6. Mike Whitehead loses to Renato Sobral via unanimous decision

    On July 19, 2008 Mike Whitehead faced Renato Sobral in a heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 27 years old with a record of 22-5, and Sobral was 32 with a record of 32-8. Whitehead was on a 13-fight winning streak and Sobral was on a 2-fight winning streak. Whitehead lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sobral.

  4. 5. Mike Whitehead loses to Keith Jardine via unanimous decision

    On February 4, 2006 Mike Whitehead faced Keith Jardine in a light heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 24 years old with a record of 9-4, and Jardine was 30 with a record of 10-1-1. Whitehead was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jardine was on a 4-fight winning streak. Whitehead lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jardine.

  5. 4. Mike Whitehead loses to Brandon Vera via KO

    On January 22, 2005 Mike Whitehead fought Brandon Vera for the vacant 2005 WEC Grand Prix heavyweight title. Whitehead was 23 years old with a record of 6-3, and Vera was 27 with a record of 3-0. Whitehead was on a 4-fight winning streak and Vera was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Vera stopped Whitehead via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  6. 3. Mike Whitehead loses to Alex Paz via split decision

    On March 28, 2003 Mike Whitehead faced Alex Paz in a heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 21 years old with a record of 2-2, and Paz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitehead was coming off a loss. Whitehead lost via split decision.

  7. 2. Mike Whitehead loses to Tim Sylvia in their 2nd fight via KO

    On April 27, 2002 Mike Whitehead fought Tim Sylvia for the vacant Return of s Tournament heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Whitehead was 20 years old with a record of 2-1, and Sylvia was 26 with a record of 11-0. Whitehead was coming off a win and Sylvia was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Whitehead via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  8. 1. Mike Whitehead loses to Tim Sylvia via KO

    On April 26, 2002 Mike Whitehead faced Tim Sylvia in a heavyweight bout. Whitehead was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Sylvia was 26 with a record of 8-0. Whitehead was coming off a win and Sylvia was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Sylvia stopped Whitehead via TKO in the 1st round.