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Amin Ayoub vs Makkasharip Zaynukov

Amin Ayoub is 24-7-1; Makkasharip Zaynukov is 19-5-0. Makkasharip Zaynukov has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over Amin Ayoub. They have met once: Amin Ayoub 0, Makkasharip Zaynukov 1.

Amin Ayoub
France
Amin Ayoub
“Fierceness” · 24-7-1
DECTKOTKO
WelterweightMet once
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Russia
Makkasharip Zaynukov
“Artur” · 19-5-0
DECDECDEC
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Style & credentials

Amin Ayoub

No background on record

Camp · Soma Fight Club · France
Makkasharip Zaynukov

No background on record

Camp · Eagles MMA · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

63%
Head
76%
22%
Body
14%
15%
Leg
9%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Amin Ayoublast 3 fights
56%11%33%
Makkasharip Zaynukovlast 5 fights
59%19%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Amin Ayoub· from fights outside the UFC Makkasharip Zaynukov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.823.35
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Amin Ayoub · Elite · better than 85% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.672.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Amin Ayoub · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.004.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Amin Ayoub · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
40%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Amin Ayoub · Poor · better than 14% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.700.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Amin Ayoub · Elite · better than 93% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.82
Strikes landed / min
3.35
3.67
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.11
0.00
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.40 / 7.6
40%
Takedown defence
33%
2:11
Control time / fight
4:34
1.70
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.20

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Amin Ayoub3 fights · by range and by target
Range
70%Distance · 187
23%Clinch · 62
7%Ground · 20
Target
63%Head · 131
22%Body · 46
15%Leg · 32

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Makkasharip Zaynukov5 fights · by range and by target
Range
55%Distance · 175
22%Clinch · 71
22%Ground · 70
Target
76%Head · 192
14%Body · 36
9%Leg · 23

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Amin Ayoub and Makkasharip Zaynukov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis (Sat, Feb 7, 2026), where Makkasharip Zaynukov won by Decision.

What are the records of Amin Ayoub and Makkasharip Zaynukov?

Amin Ayoub is 24-7-1 and Makkasharip Zaynukov is 19-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, Amin Ayoub or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

Makkasharip Zaynukov has the longer reach: 72" · 183 cm against 71" · 180 cm for Amin Ayoub, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Amin Ayoub or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who has more finishes, Amin Ayoub or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

Amin Ayoub has 17 wins inside the distance (9 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Makkasharip Zaynukov has 7 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).