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Resumen del resultado
Natan Schulte defeated Makkasharip Zaynukov by unanimous decision in a three-round lightweight contest at PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira on August 22, 2026. All three judges scored the bout in Schulte's favor with cards reading 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. The fight was competitive throughout, with both men engaged in close exchanges across all three rounds in what PFL described as "what a battle." Schulte, a former PFL lightweight champion returning after a lengthy absence from competition, used his championship-level experience to outwork Zaynukov and control the pace when it mattered most.
Resumen del combate
Two-time PFL Lightweight Champion Natan Schulte, a decorated submission hunter who won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2019 before a near-three-year layoff, tests the durability of his comeback against Makkasharip Zaynukov in a matchup that has real divisional implications. Schulte's championship pedigree and grappling depth make him one of the most technically dangerous men at 155 pounds, but Zaynukov's consistent activity during the champion's absence could give him a significant edge in sharpness and conditioning. A Schulte win validates his return; a Zaynukov win reshuffles the rankings.
Claves de la victoria
Makkasharip Zaynukov
- Lean on his two-championship grappling pedigree to control positions and hunt submissions where his technical edge is most pronounced.
- Prove immediately that his conditioning has returned to championship levels and that the three-year layoff has not dented his endurance.
- Avoid prolonged striking exchanges with a fighter who has been sharper and more active during Schulte's time away from competition.
Natan Schulte
- Push a relentless high-output pace from the opening bell to expose any ring rust or conditioning gaps from Schulte's extended absence.
- Keep the fight standing and off the mat, where Schulte's championship-level submission game is at its most dangerous.
- Use footwork and lateral movement to prevent Schulte from establishing the clinch and takedown entries that feed his ground-control game.
Últimas 5 peleas
Makkasharip Zaynukov
- W Amin Ayoub
- W John Mitchell
- W Takeshi Izumi
- W Dedrek Sanders
- W Ali Kabdulla
Natan Schulte
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