Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Makkasharip Zaynukov
RussiaMakkasharip Zaynukov
“Artur”
19-4-0
RESULT

Makkasharip Zaynukov def. John Mitchell (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
John Mitchell
IrelandJohn Mitchell
“The Cork Horse”
10-3-0
Friday, October 3, 2025
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Makkasharip Zaynukov defeated John Mitchell by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

Judges' Scorecards

Hadi Mohamed Ali
#ZaynukovMitchell
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
Sam Amedi
#ZaynukovMitchell
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
Keith Peterson
#ZaynukovMitchell
1109
2109
3108
Total3026

Media Scores

3
Zaynukov
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0
Mitchell
●29–28 Zaynukov×3
All 3 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

80%
Zaynukov
20%
Mitchell
5 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Zaynukov40%●29–28 Zaynukov40%●29–28 Mitchell20%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
60%
Mitchell
R2
100%
Zaynukov
R3
80%
Zaynukov

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Makkasharip Zaynukov vs John Mitchell?

Makkasharip Zaynukov defeated John Mitchell by Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

What were the judges' scorecards for Makkasharip Zaynukov vs John Mitchell?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 30–26 — Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

Referee
Basheer Reda
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Makkasharip Zaynukov 53%47% John Mitchell

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-4-0
Record
10-3-0
1567
Elo rating
1548
4
Win Streak
0
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Age
30
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
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Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Russia
Nationality
Ireland

Striking Profile

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Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Makkasharip Zaynukov · 4-0
  • W
    Amin Ayoub
    PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. DavisSat, Feb 7, 2026
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    John Mitchell
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Takeshi Izumi
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Dedrek Sanders
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for ImpactSat, Oct 19, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
John Mitchell · 3-2
  • L
    Makkasharip Zaynukov
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Souhil Tairi
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions SeriesSat, Jan 25, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Jakub Kaszuba
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 4: 2023 FinalsFri, Dec 8, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:07 · Lightweight
  • W
    Geisym Derouiche
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 3: 2023 PlayoffsSat, Sep 30, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Geisym Derouiche
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Europe 2: 2023 Regular SeasonSat, Jul 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 1 fight · 0 fights
57.0
Avg sig. strikes
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4.00
Avg takedowns
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6:31
Avg control time
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57
Career high strikes
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4
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Makkasharip Zaynukov
Strike target
John Mitchell
60%
Head
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19%
Body
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21%
Leg
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Makkasharip Zaynukov
Strike position
John Mitchell
74%
Distance
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2%
Clinch
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25%
Ground
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