MORE ON MIKE “300” HAYES…
Not too long ago we featured Mike “300” Hayes in a short segment. I had the chance to talk with him the other day about his upcoming fight, his faith, and how he got here…
Mike Hayes started his journey of faith and his road to becoming a professional MMA fighter in the same place. A few years back his life got off track, he found himself on the wrong side of the law and he ended up doing some time in prison. Turns out this may have been just what he needed!
Mike told me that while locked up, he watched a MMA event on TV and became interested in this sport. He felt confident that he was capable of competing. With no prior training or experience he began to work out and train.
Although Mike had been taken to church as a child by his parents, it was never something he thought much about or considered to be his thing. Now in prison, with time on his hands, his priorities changed, a serious reevaluation of things was in order and Mike said the need for something different became very clear. He began to read the Scriptures, attend Bible study group and seek the Lord. Over time he grew both physically and spiritually!
Upon his release Mike continued his journey of faith as well as his training to becoming a MMA fighter. When given the opportunity to test himself as an amateur fighter, he welcomed the challenged and was successful. After going pro, Mike won his first 7 fights and holds a total professional record of 15 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw.
These days, Mike still trains with some of the guys from the very beginning, but two of his main training partners are fellow pro fighters Eric Dahlberg and STRIKEFORCE fighter Trevor Smith. On the spiritual side of things, Mike has put together a great team as well. He attends the Eastlake Community Church and surrounds himself with people who challenge him and keep him in check.
In just over a week, Mike will Headline an event in what has to be the biggest fight of his professional career that has huge implications on his future in the sport. Obviously, there is a lot to this story and there is no way I could ever do it justice, but hopefully you at least know that this is a great guy. I am so excited to see how things continue to unfold for Mike. And I am glad that our lives have intersected!
Please join with FIGHT CHURCH and pray for our friend Mike Hayes. Also, check him out on Facebook, send him an encouraging message and support him any way you can!
