Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Artur
19-5-0
RESULT

Makkasharip Zaynukov def. John Mitchell (Decision)

Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
John 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. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-26, Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

Judges' Scorecards

#ZaynukovMitchell
1910
2109
3109
Total2928
#ZaynukovMitchell
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
#ZaynukovMitchell
1109
2109
3108
Total3026

Media Scores

3
Zaynukov
-
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. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, 30-26, Makkasharip Zaynukov won the decision.

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 51%49% John Mitchell

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
10-3-0
1706
Power Index rating
1701
0
Win Streak
0
-
Age
31
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
72"
183 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
-
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
Russia
Nationality
Ireland

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
John Mitchell · 4-1
  • L
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    EMD Fight Night 11 · Jul 6, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    Airoud vs. Ssewalu · Jun 20, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series · Jan 24, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    971 FC 1 · May 4, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 4:57 · Catchweight

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
John Mitchell
73%
Head
-
15%
Body
-
12%
Leg
-
Makkasharip Zaynukov
Strike position
John Mitchell
85%
Distance
-
5%
Clinch
-
11%
Ground
-