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Mikhail Zayats is a Russian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League. He is a former M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Champion and has also competed for Bellator MMA. Zayats was born on October 14, 1981 in Karachev, Russia. He began training in martial arts at the age of 12, and by the age of 16 he had already earned a black belt in judo. He then began training in sambo and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts. Zayats made his professional MMA debut in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the top light heavyweight fighters in Russia. He won the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship in 2011 and defended it twice before signing with Bellator MMA in 2013. In Bellator, Zayats competed in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He won his first three fights in the promotion before suffering a loss to Emanuel Newton in 2014. He then went on to win his next three fights before suffering a loss to Phil Davis in 2016. Zayats currently has a professional MMA record of 28 wins and 10 losses. He is currently signed with the Professional Fighters League and is set to compete in the 2021 season. As of 2021, Mikhail Zayats's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 14 October, 1981
Birthday 14 October
Birthplace Karachev, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality Russia

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Mikhail Zayats Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Mikhail Zayats height is 1.80m and Weight 205 lbs.

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Height 1.80m
Weight 205 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Mikhail Zayats Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mikhail Zayats worth at the age of 43 years old? Mikhail Zayats’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Russia. We have estimated Mikhail Zayats's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

2014

Zayats entered into the Bellator season ten Light Heavyweight tournament on February 28, 2014. He faced Muhammed Lawal in the semifinals at Bellator 110 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

2013

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.

In his Bellator debut, Zayats faced Brazilian MMA legend and former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Sobral in the Light Jeavyweight Yournament on January 17, 2013 at Bellator 85. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

In the semifinal, Zayats faced Jacob Noe. This fight is expected to occur on February 21, 2013 at Bellator 90. He won the fight in dominant fashion, ending it with an armbar submission in the first round.

Zayats faced Emanuel Newton on March 28, 2013 in Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament at Bellator 94. He lost via unanimous decision. Post-fight, Zayats confirmed that he suffered a rib injury just days before the fight. The injury would keep him out of the upcoming Bellator Summer Series.

Zayats faced Aaron Rosa on October 11, 2013 at Bellator 103. He won the fight via submission.

2011

Zayats faced Malik Merad on April 28, 2011 at М-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov vs. Enomoto. He won via TKO (punches) in the second round.

Zayats faced Vinny Magalhães on October 14, 2011 at М-1 Challenge XXVII: Garner vs. Grishin for the M-1 Global Light Heavyweight Championship. He lost via TKO (head kick and punches) in the third round.

1981

Mikhail Zayats (Russian: Михаил Заяц ;born October 14, 1981) is an ethnic Russian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. He has also competed in M-1 Global. According to the global-mma.com rankings, he is the 7th ranked Light Heavyweight in the world (outside of the UFC).