Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Mike Whitehead
9-6
Age
41
Height
6'1"
Weight
206 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
10:52
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
—
Last 1
L
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Medford, United States
Fight History
LOSS
KJ
vs Keith Jardine
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· 2006-02-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.6/min
Grappling
3.59 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Mike adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.6) and Strike Def% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (11/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 78% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (567% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
31% acc82%
Clinch
44% acc11%
Ground
50% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.74/min
1.62 landed/min2.36 absorbed/min
1.62
Landed/Min
2.36
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed88
Sig. Strikes Attempted261
Key Insights
Mike is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.5:1).
Distance-dominant: 82% of output at range with 31% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 2.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
78%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
43%(est)
Landed
13
Defended
17
Total
30
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
3.59
TD / 15min
0.28
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
24
Attempted
42%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.59 TD/15min.
Solid TD defense at 78%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
54
N/A
Ratio
Absorbed
0
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
36.6
High
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
58%
R3 vs R1 Output
567%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (undefinedx) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (36.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 567% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 1 fights
R1 Control
3:11
R2 Control
1:41
R3 Control
1:28
R1 to Final
+467%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+58.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+58.8pp
Body
-31.4pp
Leg
-27.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights