Fighter

Michael Graves

"Lionheart"

11-1-2

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Michael Graves holds a professional MMA record of 11-1-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Michael Graves has won 12 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Michael Graves lands 1.25 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 4.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1991-01-08
Age: 35
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Coconut Creek, Florida, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 6-0-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.25per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.47per min

58% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.80per 15 min

52% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michael Graves earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Alexey Makhno
ACAACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev· Aug 15, 2025· Welterweight· 10-1-2 vs 29-15
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Oton Jasse×2Title bout · Title win #2
Titan FC 65· Nov 22, 2020· Welterweight· 9-1-2 vs 20-6
SUB
R1 · 1:17
WIN
vs Yuri Villefort×1Title bout · Title win #1
Titan FC 59· Feb 28, 2020· Welterweight· 8-1-2 vs 12-7
TKO
R4 · 4:40
WIN
vs Jared Gooden
Titan FC 53· Mar 15, 2019· Welterweight· 7-1-2 vs 13-2
UD
WIN
vs Gregg Ellis
Titan FC 51· Dec 21, 2018· Welterweight· 6-1-2 vs 4-0
UD
DRAW
vs Murat Khasanov
Fight Nights Global 87· May 19, 2018· Welterweight· 6-1-1 vs 4-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Nikolay Aleksakhin
Fight Nights Global 74· Sep 29, 2017· Welterweight· 6-0-1 vs 20-5
TKO
R3 · 3:06
DRAW
vs Bojan Velickovic
UFCUFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley· Jul 31, 2016· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 14-3
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Randy Brown
UFCUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Evans· Apr 17, 2016· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 7-0
SUB
R2 · 2:31
WIN
vs Vicente Luque
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 7-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jason Jackson
The Ultimate Fighter Season 21· Feb 25, 2015· Welterweight· 4-1
SUB
R1 · 3:01
LOSS
vs Kamaru Usman
The Ultimate Fighter Season 21· Jan 27, 2015· Welterweight· 4-0
MD
WIN
vs Rafael Souza
Titan FC 31· Oct 31, 2014· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 2:37
WIN
vs Rico Farrington
MTC: In the Beginning· Apr 3, 2014· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:46
WIN
vs Daniel Finz
Fight Time 15· Jun 21, 2013· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:26
WIN
vs Nicolas Ryske
Fight Time 13· Feb 15, 2013· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 1:48

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1659▲33
Peak: 1751Nov 22, 2020
Rated fights: 14

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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 11-1-2.

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 Alexey Makhno at ACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev on Friday, August 15, 2025, WIN (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 4 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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY