Best fights of Mikhail Zayats
Over 12 years as a professional, Mikhail Zayats has compiled a 24-8 (16) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mikhail Zayats KOs Renato Sobral
On January 17, 2013 Mikhail Zayats faced Renato Sobral in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 31 years old with a record of 19-6, and Sobral was 37 with a record of 37-10. Zayats was on a 5-fight winning streak and Sobral was coming off a win. Zayats stopped Renato Sobral via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Mikhail Zayats defeats Caio Magalhães
On May 12, 2018 Mikhail Zayats faced Caio Magalhães in a middleweight bout. Zayats was 36 years old with a record of 23-8, and Magalhães was 30 with a record of 10-4. Zayats was coming off a win, while Magalhães was coming off a loss. Zayats won via unanimous decision.
3. Mikhail Zayats loses to Muhammed Lawal via unanimous decision
On February 28, 2014 Mikhail Zayats faced Muhammed Lawal in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 32 years old with a record of 22-7, and Lawal was 33 with a record of 11-3. Zayats was coming off a win, while Lawal was coming off a loss. Zayats lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lawal.
4. Mikhail Zayats loses to Emanuel Newton via unanimous decision
On March 28, 2013 Mikhail Zayats faced Emanuel Newton in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 31 years old with a record of 21-6, and Newton was 29 with a record of 20-7-1. Zayats was on a 7-fight winning streak and Newton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zayats lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Newton.
5. Mikhail Zayats submits Jacob Noe
On February 21, 2013 Mikhail Zayats faced Jacob Noe in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 31 years old with a record of 20-6, and Noe was 32 with a record of 10-1. Zayats was on a 6-fight winning streak and Noe was on a 9-fight winning streak. Zayats submitted Jacob Noe via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Mikhail Zayats submits Aaron Rosa in 47 seconds
On October 11, 2013 Mikhail Zayats faced Aaron Rosa in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 31 years old with a record of 21-7, and Rosa was 30 with a record of 18-5. Zayats was coming off a loss, while Rosa was coming off a win. Zayats submitted Aaron Rosa via kimura in the 1st round.
7. Mikhail Zayats KOs Alexei Varagushin
On August 11, 2012 Mikhail Zayats faced Alexei Varagushin in a light heavyweight bout. Zayats was 30 years old with a record of 16-6, and Varagushin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zayats was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zayats stopped Alexei Varagushin via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Mikhail Zayats submits David Tkeshelashvili
On December 10, 2010 Mikhail Zayats faced David Tkeshelashvili. Zayats was 29 years old with a record of 12-5, and Tkeshelashvili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zayats was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zayats submitted David Tkeshelashvili via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
9. Mikhail Zayats defeats Seung Bae Whi
On November 21, 2008 Mikhail Zayats faced Seung Bae Whi. Zayats was 27 years old with a record of 7-1, and Whi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zayats was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zayats won via majority decision.
10. Mikhail Zayats submits David Haagsma
On January 11, 2009 Mikhail Zayats faced David Haagsma. Zayats was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Haagsma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zayats was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zayats submitted David Haagsma via armbar in the 1st round.