Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Artur
19-5-0
RESULT

Makkasharip Zaynukov def. Takeshi Izumi (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Friday, July 18, 2025
GrandWest Arena, Cape Town, South Africa

Makkasharip Zaynukov defeated Takeshi Izumi by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round, held Friday, July 18, 2025 at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

Judges' Scorecards

#ZaynukovIzumi
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#ZaynukovIzumi
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
#ZaynukovIzumi
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

3
Zaynukov
-
0
Izumi
30-27 Zaynukov×3
All 3 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

100%
Zaynukov
0%
Izumi
1 fan scorecard submitted
30-27 Zaynukov100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Zaynukov
R2
100%
Zaynukov
R3
100%
Zaynukov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Makkasharip Zaynukov vs Takeshi Izumi?

Makkasharip Zaynukov defeated Takeshi Izumi by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round, held Friday, July 18, 2025 at GrandWest Arena, Cape Town. The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Makkasharip Zaynukov vs Takeshi Izumi?

The judges scored it 30-27, 30-27, 30-27, Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

Referee
Pietie Coxen
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Makkasharip Zaynukov 60%40% Takeshi Izumi

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

19-5-0
Record
8-4-0
1698
Power Index rating
1630
0
Win Streak
1
-
Age
37
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
-
-
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Russia
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

4.43
SLpM
-
52%
Str. Acc.
-
3.27
SApM
-
64%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.50
TD Avg.
-
33%
TD Acc.
-
0%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Makkasharip Zaynukov · 3-2
  • L
    PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira · Aug 22, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis · Feb 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Karate Combat 54 · May 2, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
Takeshi Izumi · 3-2
  • W
    DEEP 131 Impact · May 4, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    RIZIN 50 · Mar 30, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00
  • L
    Breakthrough Combat 1 · Oct 30, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:38 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
66.5
Avg sig. strikes
-
2.50
Avg takedowns
-
3:16
Avg control time
-
76
Career high strikes
-
4
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Makkasharip Zaynukov
Strike target
Takeshi Izumi
73%
Head
-
15%
Body
-
12%
Leg
-
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Strike position
Takeshi Izumi
85%
Distance
-
5%
Clinch
-
11%
Ground
-