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John Mitchell vs Makkasharip Zaynukov

John Mitchell is 10-3-0; Makkasharip Zaynukov is 19-5-0. John Mitchell has a 3" · 8 cm reach advantage over Makkasharip Zaynukov. John Mitchell is 2" · 5 cm taller than Makkasharip Zaynukov. They have met once: John Mitchell 0, Makkasharip Zaynukov 1.

John Mitchell
Ireland
John Mitchell
“The Cork Horse” · 10-3-0
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WelterweightMet once
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Russia
Makkasharip Zaynukov
“Artur” · 19-5-0
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Style & credentials

John Mitchell

No background on record

Camp · Pedro Bessa BJJ · Ireland
Makkasharip Zaynukov

No background on record

Camp · Eagles MMA · Russia

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

51%
Head
76%
29%
Body
14%
20%
Leg
9%

Time in position

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

John Mitchelllast 5 fights
40%9%51%
Makkasharip Zaynukovlast 5 fights
59%19%22%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

John Mitchell· from fights outside the UFC Makkasharip Zaynukov· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.103.35
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Poor · better than 13% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.222.11
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Elite · better than 99% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.864.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Elite · better than 96% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
65%58%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
63%33%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersMakkasharip Zaynukov · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.000.20
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
John Mitchell · Poor · better than 0% 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

2.10
Strikes landed / min
3.35
1.22
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.11
2.86 / 4.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
4.40 / 7.6
65%
Takedown accuracy
58%
63%
Takedown defence
33%
5:39
Control time / fight
4:34
0.00
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

John Mitchell5 fights · by range and by target
Range
35%Distance · 78
36%Clinch · 81
29%Ground · 65
Target
51%Head · 73
29%Body · 41
20%Leg · 29

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 John Mitchell and Makkasharip Zaynukov ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 (Fri, Oct 3, 2025), where Makkasharip Zaynukov won by Decision.

What are the records of John Mitchell and Makkasharip Zaynukov?

John Mitchell is 10-3-0 and Makkasharip Zaynukov is 19-5-0.

Who has the longer reach, John Mitchell or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

John Mitchell has the longer reach: 75" · 191 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Makkasharip Zaynukov, a 3" · 8 cm advantage.

Who is taller, John Mitchell or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

John Mitchell is taller at 6'0" · 183 cm; Makkasharip Zaynukov stands 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who has more finishes, John Mitchell or Makkasharip Zaynukov?

John Mitchell has 5 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission); Makkasharip Zaynukov has 7 wins (5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission).

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