Mike Breeden

Mike Breeden is a veteran mixed martial artist with an 11-6 professional record who spent a brief stint in the UFC between 2021 and 2023. His octagon tenure was largely unsuccessful: he dropped decisions to Natan Levy and suffered knockout losses to Alexander Hernandez and Terrance McKinney, both inside the opening round. The one bright spot came at UFC 294 in October 2023, when he knocked out Indian prospect Anshul Jubli in the third round on short notice at catchweight. That victory marked his sole win during his UFC run and his final octagon appearance before transitioning to regional and custom-rules competition. Breeden fights as a striking-oriented lightweight willing to exchange, but his record suggests he struggles to impose his game against faster, more aggressive opponents. Since leaving the UFC, he has remained active on the regional scene, including a custom-rules bout against Landon Quinones in August 2025. His career arc reflects that of many journeymen: solid credentials outside the octagon but limited success at MMA's highest level. A missed-weight incident at UFC 294 also serves as a reminder of the discipline required at elite levels of the sport.