DFC"Iron"Mike Whitehead Record: 27-8-0
HeavyweightRecord27-8-0
Age45
DivisionHeavyweight
Combat Edge Elo1703
Last fight2015.12.05
Mike Whitehead has a 27-8-0 professional record and is 45 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Xtreme Couture. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Mike Whitehead career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1703Good ratingOverall#1181
Light HeavyweightTBD
Peak1723
Last move-19
Opponent quality1558avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1723 Elo after defeating Jojo Thompson (2011-10-22)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
LossBrian Heden2015-12-05 | Decision -19WinJojo Thompson2011-10-22 | Decision+5WinEddie Sanchez2010-12-10 | Decision+7WinChase Gormley2010-07-10 | Punches +10LossMuhammed Lawal2009-12-19 | Punches -18Mike Whitehead quick answers
What is Mike Whitehead's record?
Mike Whitehead's professional MMA record is 27-8-0.
How old is Mike Whitehead?
Mike Whitehead is 45 years old.
What weight class is Mike Whitehead?
Mike Whitehead fights at Heavyweight in DFC.
How tall is Mike Whitehead?
Mike Whitehead is 6'1" tall.
How much does Mike Whitehead weigh?
Mike Whitehead competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 261 lbs.
What is Mike Whitehead's Combat Edge Elo?
Mike Whitehead's Combat Edge Elo is 1703, with a peak Elo of 1723.
How strong is Mike Whitehead's recent opposition?
Mike Whitehead's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1558 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Mike Whitehead's last fight?
Mike Whitehead's latest tracked pro fight was against Brian Heden at Dakota FC: Winter Brawl 2015 on 2015.12.05.
What is Mike Whitehead's recent form?
Mike Whitehead's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Mike Whitehead usually win?
Mike Whitehead's 27 recorded wins include 9 knockouts, 12 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 78% ending before the final bell.
9Wins by knockout
12Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
Mike Whitehead stats
Record : 27 / 8 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
1.32Fighter2.81Division average
Significant striking accuracy
37%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
6.04Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter48%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
4.95Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
47%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
78%Fighter48%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.60Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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