Matt Kovacs vs Mike Hayes
Matt Kovacs is 18-20-0; Mike Hayes is 18-12-2. Mike Hayes has a 4" · 10 cm reach advantage over Matt Kovacs. Mike Hayes is 3" · 8 cm taller than Matt Kovacs. They have met once: Matt Kovacs 0, Mike Hayes 1.
Style & credentials
Matt Kovacs
No background on record
Camp · Catalyst MMA · United StatesMike Hayes
No background on record
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Matt Kovacs35 of 38 ended early · 92%3 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
3 early stoppages have no logged time
Mike Hayes13 of 32 ended early · 41%19 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Matt Kovacs3-2
- LJag BhullarWar Championship 11 · Aug 10, 2024TKO · R2 · 1:46 · Heavyweight
- WJosh BonnerCOGA Combat Games 67 · Jan 29, 2022TKO · R1 · 4:51 · Super Heavyweight
- L
- WJuan FiguervaCOGA Combat Games 63 · Jan 11, 2020Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WNick MillsReign FC 5 · Nov 16, 2019Submission · R1 · 3:08 · Heavyweight
Full record · 38 fightsShow less
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- WRandy ZarzaCOGA Combat Games 62 · Feb 23, 2019TKO · R1 · 3:51 · Heavyweight
- WMatt HowellCOGA Combat Games 60 · Feb 17, 2018TKO · R3 · 4:01 · Heavyweight
- LPaul HoffmanWFC 80 · Sep 30, 2017Submission · R1 · 1:47 · Heavyweight
- WKyle KeeneyWFC 70 · Apr 29, 2017TKO · R2 · 1:49 · Heavyweight
- WBill WilderWSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2 · Jul 30, 2016TKO · R1 · 4:22 · Heavyweight
- LKevin SearsSCL: Fight for Our Troops · Feb 27, 2016TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Heavyweight
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- L
- LKenny GarnerHOF: A New Dawn · Sep 6, 2014Submission · R2 · 2:08 · Heavyweight
- WAndy PetekCage Warrior Combat 15 · Jul 19, 2014TKO · R1 · 0:23 · Heavyweight
- WNate CookCage Warrior Combat 14 · May 31, 2014Submission · R1 · 3:58 · Heavyweight
- W
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- WTrent StandingCage Warrior Combat 5 · Jun 8, 2013TKO · R1 · 2:24 · Heavyweight
- WDavid AlexanderCage Warrior Combat 3 · Dec 1, 2012TKO · R1 · 1:33 · Heavyweight
- LRichard FosterCageSport 21 · Sep 29, 2012Submission · R1 · 4:21 · Heavyweight
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- L
- LKyle KeeneyCageSport 14 · Apr 22, 2011Submission · R2 · 1:03
- L
- WJosh BennettRumble on the Ridge 14 · Oct 30, 2010TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Heavyweight
- LNick BrakerCageSport 12 · Oct 2, 2010Submission · R2 · 4:50 · Heavyweight
- L
- WCorey WilliamsCageSport 10 · May 15, 2010TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Heavyweight
- LDaniel StewartConquest of the Cage 8 · Mar 30, 2010TKO · R4 · 2:35 · Heavyweight
- WBobby FavorsMinnesota Regional · Aug 23, 2009TKO
- WJosh QueenPFA: Ultimate Cage Fighting 12 · Mar 27, 2009TKO · R1 · 0:12 · Heavyweight
- WTim PeralesConquest Of The Cage 3 · Sep 17, 2008TKO · Heavyweight
- LJosh BennettSportFight 22 · Apr 18, 2008TKO · R2 · 1:17 · Heavyweight
- LStrikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome · Feb 22, 2008Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WKyle LevintonConquest Of The Cage 1 · Nov 6, 2007TKO · R1 · 4:52 · Heavyweight
Mike Hayes1-3-1
- LTony LopezKOTC: Provoked · Aug 6, 2016Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
- W
- L
- D
- LJosh QueenKOTC: Short Fuse · Feb 12, 2015Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
Full record · 32 fightsShow less
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- WAndreas KraniotakesCage Warriors · Mar 16, 2012Submission · R3 · 4:20 · Heavyweight
- WBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 52 · Sep 30, 2011Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- WTony KingCage Warrior Combat 1 · Aug 6, 2011Submission · R3 · 1:32
- WMatt KovacsRumble on the Ridge 16 · Jan 15, 2011Submission · R3 · 4:23 · Heavyweight
- WJosh BennettRumble on the Ridge 15 · Dec 4, 2010TKO · R1 · 1:37 · Heavyweight
- WMatt WalkerRumble on the Ridge 14 · Oct 30, 2010Submission · R2 · 4:37 · Heavyweight
- LBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 26 · Aug 26, 2010Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
- W
- WDaniel StewartRumble on the Ridge 7 · Jan 9, 2010Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WFabiano SchernerRumble on the Ridge 6 · Nov 21, 2009TKO · R2 · 3:50 · Heavyweight
- WJosh QueenSportFight 26 · Oct 2, 2009TKO · R1 · 4:53 · Heavyweight
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- WDaniel KrugCageSport 5 · Jul 25, 2009TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
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- LMario MirandaNorthwest Invitational · Mar 12, 2009Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WRick CheekPFC: Best of Both Worlds 3 · Feb 6, 2009TKO · R2 · 1:01 · Heavyweight
- WJeremiah ConstantCageSport 3 · Nov 29, 2008TKO · R1 · 2:52 · Heavyweight
- WJosh BennettCageSport 2 · Aug 30, 2008Submission · R3 · 3:01 · Heavyweight
- WKyle KeeneyCageSport 1 · Jun 7, 2008Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
- WMatt KovacsStrikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome · Feb 22, 2008Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Head-to-Head History
Frequently asked questions
Have Matt Kovacs and Mike Hayes ever fought?
Yes, once. Most recently at Strikeforce: Strikeforce at the Dome (Fri, Feb 22, 2008), where Mike Hayes won by Unanimous Decision.
What are the records of Matt Kovacs and Mike Hayes?
Matt Kovacs is 18-20-0 and Mike Hayes is 18-12-2.
Who has the longer reach, Matt Kovacs or Mike Hayes?
Mike Hayes has the longer reach: 76" · 193 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Matt Kovacs, a 4" · 10 cm advantage.
Who is taller, Matt Kovacs or Mike Hayes?
Mike Hayes is taller at 6'3" · 191 cm; Matt Kovacs stands 6'0" · 183 cm.
Who is older, Matt Kovacs or Mike Hayes?
They are the same age: 45.
Who has more finishes, Matt Kovacs or Mike Hayes?
Matt Kovacs has 16 wins inside the distance (14 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Mike Hayes has 12 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).