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Luke Michael

"Young Gun"
8-7-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0
NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

CAREER SUMMARY

Luke Michael holds a professional MMA record of 8-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. Luke Michael has won 8 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
South Africa

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Diego Bandu
    EFC 131: KNOX Legacy Series· Feb 26, 2026· Middleweight· 8-6 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:57
  2. WIN
    vs Siyaku Dumiso×2Title bout · Title win #2
    EFC 125: Michael vs. Nomvemve· Jul 3, 2025· Middleweight· 7-6 vs 4-2
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs Zaakir Badat
    EFC 120· Dec 12, 2024· Welterweight· 7-5 vs 6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:55
  4. WIN
    vs Jaco Du Plessis
    EFC 116· Aug 8, 2024· Middleweight· 6-5 vs 4-0
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs JP Kruger
    EFC 112· Apr 11, 2024· Middleweight· 6-4 vs 8-3
    SUB
    R2 · 1:56
  6. WIN
    vs Pupanga Tresor×1Title bout · Title win #1
    EFC 92· Mar 5, 2022· Middleweight· 5-4 vs 4-4
    TKO
    R1 · 3:00
  7. WIN
    vs Dino Bagattin
    EFC 87· Jul 3, 2021· Welterweight· 4-4 vs 12-9
    SUB
    R1 · 1:21
  8. LOSS
    vs Themba Gorimbo
    EFC Worldwide 82· Sep 28, 2019· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:48
  9. WIN
    vs Francois Cundari
    EFC Worldwide 68· Mar 31, 2018· Lightweight· 3-3 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  10. WIN
    vs Rodrique Kena
    EFC Worldwide 65· Nov 4, 2017· Lightweight· 2-3 vs 1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:56
  11. LOSS
    vs Mtobisi Buthelezi
    EFC Worldwide 50· Jun 17, 2016· Lightweight· 2-2 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:42
  12. LOSS
    vs Kaleka Kabanda
    EFC Worldwide 45· Nov 7, 2015· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 2-0
    SUB
    R1 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Sibusiso Mdoko
    EFC Africa 39· May 7, 2015· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R3 · 4:32
  14. WIN
    vs Regis Muyambo
    EFC Africa 35· Nov 6, 2014· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:27
  15. WIN
    vs Texier Kabesa
    EFC Africa 33· Aug 30, 2014· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:23

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1510▼22
Peak
1588Nov 6, 2014
Rated fights
15
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Frequently asked questions

When does Luke Michael fight next?

Luke Michael has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Luke Michael's record?

Luke Michael's professional MMA record is 8-7-0.

Who is Luke Michael fighting next?

Luke Michael's next opponent has not been announced.

How many knockouts does Luke Michael have?

Luke Michael has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Luke Michael?

Luke Michael is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

Where is Luke Michael from?

Luke Michael is from South Africa.