Mike Hayes (fighter)

Michael Hayes (born October 16, 1980) 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.

Mike Hayes
BornMichael Hayes
(1980-10-16) October 16, 1980 (age 43)
Cle Elum, Washington, United States
Other names300
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)[1]
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach76.0
Fighting out ofRedmond, Washington, United States
TeamRing Demon Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total34
Wins20
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision6
Losses12
By knockout1
By decision11
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: November 9, 2015

Mixed martial arts career

Hayes' debut for Bellator was on June 10, 2010, at Bellator 21, where he defeated Steve Banks by unanimous decision.[2]

Hayes entered the second heavyweight tournament in Bellator's fifth season. He faced UFC veteran Neil Grove at Bellator 52[3] and won the back-and-forth bout via split decision.

Hayes faced Andreas Kraniotakes for the vacant Cage Warriors Fighting Championship heavyweight title on March 16, 2012.[4] He won the bout and title via submission in the third round.

Hayes fought D.J. Linderman in a rematch for the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship heavyweight title at Cage Warriors 47 and lost the fight via decision.[5]

Hayes was expected to fight former UFC light heavyweight veteran Thiago Silva at Fight Time 20 on August 29, 2014.[6][7] However, Silva sustained a knee injury and the fight was cancelled.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches20 wins12 losses
By knockout81
By submission60
By decision611
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–12–2Tony LopezDecision (unanimous)King of the Cage: ProvokedAugust 6, 201655:00Lincoln City, Oregon, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut. For the KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win20–11–2Jamelle JonesDecision (split)King of the Cage: Battle ZoneMay 19, 201635:00Worley, Idaho, United StatesCatchweight (215 lbs) bout.
Loss19–11–2Josh CopelandDecision (unanimous)WSOF 29March 12, 201635:00Greeley, Colorado, United States
Draw19–10–2Trevor PrangleyDraw (split)King of the Cage: AwakeningJune 4, 201535:00Worley, Idaho, United States
Loss19–10–1Josh QueenDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Short FuseFebruary 12, 201535:00Worley, Idaho, United States
Loss19–9–1Virgil ZwickerKO (punch)KSW 25December 7, 201311:12Wroclaw, Poland
Win19–8–1Jeff MonsonTKO (head kick and punches)Cage Warrior Combat 9November 2, 201331:21Kent, Washington, United States
Loss18–8–1D.J. LindermanDecision (unanimous)War MMA 1June 22, 201335:00Stockton, California, United States
Loss18–7–1Ruslan MagomedovDecision (unanimous)Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10February 23, 201335:00Moscow, Russia
Loss18–6–1Andrei ArlovskiDecision (unanimous)Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 9December 16, 201235:00Moscow, Russia
Loss18–5–1D.J. LindermanDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors: 47June 2, 201255:00Dublin, IrelandLost the Cage Warriors Heavyweight Championship.
Win18–4–1Andreas KraniotakesSubmission (Kimura)Cage Warriors Fight Night 4March 16, 201234:20Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWon the vacant Cage Warriors Heavyweight Championship.
Win17–4–1Neil GroveDecision (split)Bellator 52October 1, 201135:00Lake Charles, Louisiana, United StatesBellator Season Five Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win16–4–1Tony KingSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Warrior Combat: The Fight FactoryAugust 6, 201131:32Marysville, Washington, United States
Win15–4–1Matt KovacsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rumble on the Ridge 16January 15, 201134:23Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win14–4–1Josh BennettTKO (doctor stoppage)ROTR 15: VindicationDecember 4, 201011:37Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win13–4–1Matt WalkerSubmission (rear-naked choke)ROTR 14: DefianceOctober 30, 201024:37Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Loss12–4–1Alexey OleynikDecision (split)Bellator 26August 26, 201035:00Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBellator Season Three Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win12–3–1Steven BanksDecision (unanimous)Bellator 21June 10, 201035:00Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win11–3–1Daniel StewartDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Ridge 6: RegenerationJanuary 9, 201035:00Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win10–3–1Fabiano SchernerKO (punch)ROTR 6: Final CountdownNovember 21, 200923:50Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win9–3–1Josh QueenKO (punch)SF 26: DominationOctober 2, 200914:53Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States
Loss8–3–1Devin ColeDecision (unanimous)Rumble on the Ridge 4August 15, 200933:00Snoqualmie, Washington, United States
Win8–2–1Daniel KrugTKO (punches)CageSport 6July 25, 200915:00Tacoma, Washington, United States
Draw7–2–1Devin ColeMajority DrawFight Night: Bikes & BrawlsJune 27, 200935:00Canyonville, Oregon, United States
Loss7–2D.J. LindermanDecision (unanimous)Alliance: The UprisingMay 2, 200935:00Kent, Washington, United States
Loss7–1Mario MirandaDecision (unanimous)Carnage at the Creek 5March 12, 200935:00Shelton, Washington, United States
Win7–0Rick CheekTKO (submission to punches)PFC: Best of Both WorldsFebruary 6, 200921:01Lemoore, California, United States
Win6–0Jeremiah ConstantTKO (injury)CageSport MMANovember 29, 200812:52Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win5–0Josh BennettSubmission (rear naked choke)CageSport MMAAugust 30, 200833:01Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win4–0Kyle KeeneyDecision (unanimous)CS: Freedom FightsJune 7, 200835:00Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win3–0Matt KovacsDecision (unanimous)Strikeforce: At The DomeFebruary 23, 200835:00Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win2–0Ryan HillsSubmission (rear-naked choke)GF: A New Beginning for an Ancient ArtNovember 10, 200712:06Kirkland, Washington, United States
Win1–0Ian AllenTKO (punches)RSU: Black Eye Invitational 6October 6, 200722:00Bellevue, Washington, United States

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