Best fights of Mike Hayes
Over 9 years as a professional, Mike Hayes has compiled a 20-12-2 (14) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mike Hayes submits Andreas Kraniotakes
On March 16, 2012 Mike Hayes fought Andreas Kraniotakes for the vacant Cage Warriors heavyweight title. Hayes was 31 years old with a record of 17-4-1, and Kraniotakes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hayes submitted Andreas Kraniotakes via Kimura in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Mike Hayes loses to Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2012 Mike Hayes faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Hayes was 32 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Arlovski was 33 with a record of 18-9. Hayes was coming off a loss, while Arlovski was coming off a win. Hayes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Arlovski.
3. Mike Hayes draws with Trevor Prangley
On June 4, 2015 Mike Hayes faced Trevor Prangley in a heavyweight bout. Hayes was 34 years old with a record of 19-10-1, and Prangley was 42 with a record of 34-11-1. Hayes was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Prangley was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Mike Hayes loses to Aleksei Oleinik via split decision
On August 26, 2010 Mike Hayes faced Aleksei Oleinik in a heavyweight bout. Hayes was 29 years old with a record of 12-3-1, and Oleinik was 33 with a record of 40-6-1. Hayes was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Oleinik was coming off a loss. Hayes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Oleinik.
5. Mike Hayes KOs Josh Bennett in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2010 Mike Hayes faced Josh Bennett in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Hayes was 30 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Bennett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes was coming off a win. Hayes stopped Josh Bennett via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Mike Hayes KOs Josh Queen
On October 2, 2009 Mike Hayes faced Josh Queen. Hayes was 28 years old with a record of 8-3-1, and Queen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes was coming off a loss. Hayes stopped Josh Queen via KO in the 1st round.
7. Mike Hayes submits Matt Walker
On October 30, 2010 Mike Hayes faced Matt Walker in a heavyweight bout. Hayes was 30 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes was coming off a loss. Hayes submitted Matt Walker via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Mike Hayes KOs Daniel Krug
On July 25, 2009 Mike Hayes faced Daniel Krug. Hayes was 28 years old with a record of 7-2-1, and Krug was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes stopped Daniel Krug via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Mike Hayes draws with Devin Cole
On June 27, 2009 Mike Hayes faced Devin Cole. Hayes was 28 years old with a record of 7-2, and Cole was 32 with a record of 13-7. Hayes was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Cole was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
10. Mike Hayes submits Ryan Hills
On November 10, 2007 Mike Hayes faced Ryan Hills. Hayes was 27 years old with a record of 1-0, and Hills was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hayes was coming off a win. Hayes submitted Ryan Hills via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.