# 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.

## Mixed martial arts career

Hayes' debut for Bellator was on June 10, 2010, at Bellator 21, where he defeated Steve Banks by unanimous decision.
Hayes entered the second heavyweight tournament in Bellator's fifth season. He faced UFC veteran Neil Grove at Bellator 52 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. 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.
Hayes was expected to fight former UFC light heavyweight veteran Thiago Silva at Fight Time 20 on August 29, 2014. However, Silva sustained a knee injury and the fight was cancelled.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Cage Warriors
** CWFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 34 matches | 20 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 11 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 20–12–2 | Tony Lopez | Decision (unanimous) | King of the Cage: Provoked | August 6, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Lincoln City, Oregon, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. For the vacant KOTC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 20–11–2 | Jamelle Jones | Decision (split) | King of the Cage: Battle Zone | May 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Worley, Idaho, United States | Catchweight (215 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 19–11–2 | Josh Copeland | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 29 | March 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Greeley, Colorado, United States | |
| Draw | 19–10–2 | Trevor Prangley | Draw (split) | King of the Cage: Awakening | June 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Worley, Idaho, United States | |
| Loss | 19–10–1 | Josh Queen | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Short Fuse | February 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Worley, Idaho, United States | |
| Loss | 19–9–1 | Virgil Zwicker | KO (punch) | KSW 25 | December 7, 2013 | 1 | 1:12 | Wrocław, Poland | |
| Win | 19–8–1 | Jeff Monson | TKO (head kick and punches) | Cage Warrior Combat 9 | November 2, 2013 | 3 | 1:21 | Kent, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 18–8–1 | D.J. Linderman | Decision (unanimous) | War MMA 1 | June 22, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | Ruslan Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 10 | February 23, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Andrei Arlovski | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Nights: Battle of Moscow 9 | December 16, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Loss | 18–5–1 | D.J. Linderman | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors: 47 | June 2, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | Lost the Cage Warriors Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–4–1 | Andreas Kraniotakes | Submission (Kimura) | Cage Warriors Fight Night 4 | March 16, 2012 | 3 | 4:20 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Won the vacant Cage Warriors Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–4–1 | Neil Grove | Decision (split) | Bellator 52 | October 1, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | Bellator Season Five Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 16–4–1 | Tony King | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Warrior Combat: The Fight Factory | August 6, 2011 | 3 | 1:32 | Marysville, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 15–4–1 | Matt Kovacs | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rumble on the Ridge 16 | January 15, 2011 | 3 | 4:23 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 14–4–1 | Josh Bennett | TKO (doctor stoppage) | ROTR 15: Vindication | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 1:37 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 13–4–1 | Matt Walker | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ROTR 14: Defiance | October 30, 2010 | 2 | 4:37 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 12–4–1 | Alexey Oleynik | Decision (split) | Bellator 26 | August 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Bellator Season Three Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 12–3–1 | Steven Banks | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 21 | June 10, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 11–3–1 | Daniel Stewart | Decision (unanimous) | Rumble on the Ridge 6: Regeneration | January 9, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 10–3–1 | Fabiano Scherner | KO (punch) | ROTR 6: Final Countdown | November 21, 2009 | 2 | 3:50 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 9–3–1 | Josh Queen | KO (punch) | SF 26: Domination | October 2, 2009 | 1 | 4:53 | Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 8–3–1 | Devin Cole | Decision (unanimous) | Rumble on the Ridge 4 | August 15, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Snoqualmie, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 8–2–1 | Daniel Krug | TKO (punches) | CageSport 6 | July 25, 2009 | 1 | 5:00 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Draw | 7–2–1 | Devin Cole | Majority Draw | Fight Night: Bikes & Brawls | June 27, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Canyonville, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | D.J. Linderman | Decision (unanimous) | Alliance: The Uprising | May 2, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Kent, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Mario Miranda | Decision (unanimous) | Carnage at the Creek 5 | March 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Shelton, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Rick Cheek | TKO (submission to punches) | PFC: Best of Both Worlds | February 6, 2009 | 2 | 1:01 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Jeremiah Constant | TKO (injury) | CageSport MMA | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 2:52 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Josh Bennett | Submission (rear naked choke) | CageSport MMA | August 30, 2008 | 3 | 3:01 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Kyle Keeney | Decision (unanimous) | CS: Freedom Fights | June 7, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Matt Kovacs | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: At The Dome | February 23, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ryan Hills | Submission (rear-naked choke) | GF: A New Beginning for an Ancient Art | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 2:06 | Kirkland, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ian Allen | TKO (punches) | RSU: Black Eye Invitational 6 | October 6, 2007 | 2 | 2:00 | Bellevue, Washington, United States | |