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Michael Graves

11-2-2United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Vitaliy Slipenko · TKO · Aug 15, 2026

11-2-2 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Vitaliy SlipenkoTKO · R1 5:00
ACAACA 206: Vakhaev vs Aliakbari·August 15, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Michael Graves holds a professional MMA record of 11-2-2. Graves has won 11 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Graves lands 1.25 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 4.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jan 8, 1991
Age
35
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Coconut Creek, Florida, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Vitaliy Slipenko
    ACA 206: Vakhaev vs Aliakbari· Aug 15, 2026· Welterweight· 11-2-2 vs 18-9
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Alexey Makhno
    ACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev· Aug 15, 2025· Welterweight· 11-1-2 vs 29-16
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Oton Jasse×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Titan FC 65· Nov 22, 2020· Welterweight· 10-1-2 vs 20-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:17
  4. WIN
    vs Yuri Villefort×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Titan FC 59· Feb 28, 2020· Welterweight· 9-1-2 vs 12-8
    TKO
    R4 · 4:40
  5. WIN
    vs Jared Gooden
    Titan FC 53· Mar 15, 2019· Welterweight· 8-1-2 vs 13-3
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Gregg Ellis
    Titan FC 51· Dec 21, 2018· Welterweight· 7-1-2 vs 4-1
    UD
  7. DRAW
    vs Murat Khasanov
    Fight Nights Global 87· May 19, 2018· Welterweight· 6-1-2 vs 4-0-1
    DEC
  8. LOSS
    vs Nikolay Aleksakhin
    Fight Nights Global 74· Sep 29, 2017· Welterweight· 6-1-1 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R3 · 3:06
  9. DRAW
    vs Bojan Velickovic
    UFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 30, 2016· Welterweight· 6-0-1 vs 14-3-1
    DRAW
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Randy Brown
    UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 16, 2016· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:31
  11. WIN
    vs Vicente Luque
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 7-5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Rafael Souza
    Titan FC 31· Oct 31, 2014· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 7-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:37
  13. WIN
    vs Rico Farrington
    MTC: In the Beginning· Apr 3, 2014· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:46
  14. WIN
    vs Daniel Finz
    Fight Time 15· Jun 21, 2013· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:26
  15. WIN
    vs Nicolas Ryske
    Fight Time 13· Feb 15, 2013· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:48

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
99 · best in division
Punch power77
Kick power74
Punch speed60
Kick speed71
Accuracy68
Takedowns99
Ground striking98
Submissions96
Chin75
Body strength76
Cardio70

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-2-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.37per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.60per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.42per 15 min
54% success
Takedowns stuffed83%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-0-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.25per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.47per min
59% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.80per 15 min
52% success
Takedowns stuffed67%
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Michael Graves sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Michael Graves earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1648▼30
Peak
1789Nov 22, 2020
Rated fights
14
150016001700180020142017202020232026Feb 15, 2013 · 1544Jun 21, 2013 · 1577Apr 3, 2014 · 1609Oct 31, 2014 · 1645Jul 12, 2015 · 1677Apr 17, 2016 · 1748Jul 31, 2016 · 1751Sep 29, 2017 · 1711Dec 21, 2018 · 1713Mar 15, 2019 · 1734Feb 28, 2020 · 1758Nov 22, 2020 · 1789Aug 15, 2025 · 1678Aug 15, 2026 · 16481648

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michael Graves fight next?

Michael Graves has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michael Graves's record?

Michael Graves's professional MMA record is 11-2-2.

Who is Michael Graves fighting next?

Michael Graves's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michael Graves fight last?

Michael Graves most recently fought Vitaliy Slipenko at ACA 206: Vakhaev vs Aliakbari on Saturday, August 15, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Michael Graves fight in?

Michael Graves fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Michael Graves have?

Michael Graves has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Michael Graves?

Michael Graves is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Michael Graves weigh?

Michael Graves weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Michael Graves's reach?

Michael Graves has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Michael Graves?

Michael Graves is 35 years old (born Jan 8, 1991).

Where is Michael Graves from?

Michael Graves is from the United States.

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