Background
Michaud, who is a Oglala Lakota Native American, was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
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Career
Michaud competed in wrestling, football, and baseball at Pine Ridge High School. his senior season and also had a second place finish as a sophomore. Michaud was the valedictorian of his reservation high school graduating class and held a 4.0. Michaud originally went to South Dakota State University to play football, but eventually turned his attention to wrestling his junior year, and was a standout, but not very successful.
Early career
Michaud competed as a Light Heavyweight and Middleweight as an amateur, and made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2009 competing as a Welterweight in regional promotions across The Dakotas.
Michaud compiled a record of 4-0, before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter in 2012. The Ultimate Fighter
Michaud appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter 16.
Michaud lost via submission (arm-triangle choke) against Eddy Ellis during the entry round. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Michaud made his promotional debut, as a short notice replacement for an injured Danny Mitchell and faced Li Jingliang at UFC 173.
Jingliang defeated Michaud split decision.
Michaud faced Garett Whiteley in a Lightweight bout on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. Michaud faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186. He lost the fight via submission in the third round and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Achievements
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Michaud won All-State honors in football, was an All-Conference selection in baseball, and in wrestling, Michaud finished first for 189 lbs. After TUF Michaud returned to the regional scene in The Dakotas, where he was able to string together a three-fight win streak, before being signed by the UFC. Michaud won the fight via unanimous decision.
