Michael Hayes (born October 16, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division.
[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.
[6][7] However, Silva sustained a knee injury and the fight was cancelled.