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Mike Whitehead

L1
27-8-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 44/Orthodox/6' 1"/205 lbs
Win %
77%
SLpM
1.6
Str Acc
33%
Str Def
59%
TD Avg
3.6
TD Def
77%
Sub Avg
0.3
Finish
—

At a Glance

1.6
SLpM
33%
Str Acc
3.6
TD Avg
—
Finish %
59%
Str Def
Mike Whitehead is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 27-8-0, the fighter carries a 77% win rate across 35 pro contests, though most of those wins come by way of the judges' scorecards. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (3.6 per 15 min).

Skill Profile

VOLUME25ACCURACY22KO POWER16TAKEDOWNS90TD DEFENSE71SUBMISSIONS45DURABILITY52ACTIVITY58
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.62-1.80 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.36-0.82 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.59+2.07 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.30-0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.36)Landed (1.62)
0
-0.74

Wins by Method

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (27)
27 OTH
Losses (8)
2 KO
2 DEC
4 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
3/12(25%)
R2
7/25(28%)
R3
17/36(47%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
83%
Distance: 20Clinch: 2Ground: 2
Target
63%
25%
Head: 15Body: 6Leg: 3

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
5.0
Avg Control / Fight
6:20
TD Success Rate
42%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 1
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
3.0 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History
1 fights1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LKeith Jardine
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3
Feb 4, 2006DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Light Heavyweight
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3
2006-02-04
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