Mikhail Zayats is an ethnic Russian former professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division.
10 Facts About Mikhail Zayats
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Mikhail Zayats defeated powerful Georgian wrestler David Tkeshelashvili by rear-naked choke submission at 2:26 in the first round.
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Mikhail Zayats was signed in Bellator and will perform on Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament Opening Round in 2013 on Spike TV.
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Mikhail Zayats won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Mikhail Zayats won the fight in dominant fashion, ending it with an armbar submission in the first round.
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Mikhail Zayats faced Emanuel Newton on March 28,2013, in Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament at Bellator 94.
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Post-fight, Mikhail Zayats confirmed that he suffered a rib injury just days before the fight.
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Mikhail Zayats faced Aaron Rosa on October 11,2013, at Bellator 103.
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Mikhail Zayats entered into the Bellator season ten Light Heavyweight tournament on February 28,2014.
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Mikhail Zayats faced Muhammed Lawal in the semifinals at Bellator 110 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.