20
70%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut
Biography
Michael Hayes is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for Bellator, Strikeforce, Cage Warriors, King of the Cage, the Palace Fighting Championship, the World Series of Fighting, KSW, and Fight Nights Global.
How He Wins
KO / TKO8
Decision1
Submission6
Finish Rate
70%
14 of 20
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
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Mixed Martial Arts34 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Tony LopezH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | King of the Cage: Provoked | Aug 6, 2016 |
| Win | Jamelle JonesH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | King of the Cage: Battle Zone | May 19, 2016 |
| Loss | Josh CopelandH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | WSOF 29 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| Draw |  Trevor PrangleyH2H | Draw (split) | R3 | King of the Cage: Awakening | Jun 4, 2015 |
| Loss | Josh QueenH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | KOTC: Short Fuse | Feb 12, 2015 |
| Loss | Virgil ZwickerH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | KSW 25 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| Win | Jeff MonsonH2H | TKO (head kick and punches) | R3 | Cage Warrior Combat 9 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| Loss | D.J. LindermanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | War MMA 1 | Jun 22, 2013 |
| Loss |  Ruslan MagomedovH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10 | Feb 23, 2013 |
| Loss |  Andrei ArlovskiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 9 | Dec 16, 2012 |
| Loss | D.J. LindermanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | Cage Warriors: 47 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| Win |  Andreas KraniotakesH2H | Submission (Kimura) | R3 | Cage Warriors Fight Night 4 | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Win |  Neil GroveH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 52 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| Win | Tony KingH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Cage Warrior Combat: The Fight Factory | Aug 6, 2011 |
| Win | Matt KovacsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R3 | Rumble on the Ridge 16 | Jan 15, 2011 |
| Win | Josh BennettH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | ROTR 15: Vindication | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Win |  Matt WalkerH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | ROTR 14: Defiance | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Loss | Alexey OleynikH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 26 | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Win | Steven BanksH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 21 | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Win | Daniel StewartH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rumble on the Ridge 6: Regeneration | Jan 9, 2010 |
| Win |  Fabiano SchernerH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | ROTR 6: Final Countdown | Nov 21, 2009 |
| Win | Josh QueenH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | SF 26: Domination | Oct 2, 2009 |
| Loss | Devin ColeH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Rumble on the Ridge 4 | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Win | Daniel KrugH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | CageSport 6 | Jul 25, 2009 |
| Draw | Devin ColeH2H | Majority Draw | R3 | Fight Night: Bikes & Brawls | Jun 27, 2009 |
| Loss | D.J. LindermanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Alliance: The Uprising | May 2, 2009 |
| Loss | Mario MirandaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Carnage at the Creek 5 | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Win | Rick CheekH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R2 | PFC: Best of Both Worlds | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Win | Jeremiah ConstantH2H | TKO (injury) | R1 | CageSport MMA | Nov 29, 2008 |
| Win | Josh BennettH2H | Submission (rear naked choke) | R3 | CageSport MMA | Aug 30, 2008 |
| Win | Kyle KeeneyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | CS: Freedom Fights | Jun 7, 2008 |
| Win | Matt KovacsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: At The Dome | Feb 23, 2008 |
| Win | Ryan HillsH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | GF: A New Beginning for an Ancient Art | Nov 10, 2007 |
| Win | Ian AllenH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | RSU: Black Eye Invitational 6 | Oct 6, 2007 |
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