Last fight
Win
Zaynukov vs Rzepecki
Jul. 25, 2026
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 309
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 518
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 8
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Chanko, Russia
Trains at
Nurmagomedov School
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
31
Height
70.00
Weight
155.50
Octagon Debut
Jul. 25, 2026
Reach
68.50
Leg reach
43.00
- Pro since February 2021
- Started pro career with 5-straight KO/TKO wins
- Five wins by KO
- Four first-round finishes, one second-round finish
- Reported 18-3 Muay Thai record (10 KOs)
- World Muay Thai Council (WMC) Intercontinental Champion in 2018 & 2019
- International Federation of Muay Thai Associations (IFMA) World Champion in 2015 & 2016
- Trains with Islam Makhachev
UFC Fight Night (7/25/26) Zaynukov won a three round unanimous decision over Damien Rzepecki
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9
Episode 9 (10/7/25) Zaynukov won a three round unanimous decision over Lucas Caldas
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been involved in sports since I was 11, but about five years ago I joined Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov’s gym. I immediately loved it, and from that day on I knew I wanted to dedicate myself to MMA.
What professional titles have you held? In Muay Thai, I was able to win every major title available to me.
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? I hold a Muay Thai World Championship belt in the Intercontinental division.
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? I take every fight seriously. It’s difficult to single out the toughest one. I just step into the cage and do what I know best.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Khabib Nurmagomedov. He built himself through hard work, determination, and discipline, and he proved that those qualities always bring results.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Moscow University of Economics. I have a bachelor's in Economics
What was your job before you started fighting? My entire life has been devoted to professional sports; I’ve never worked outside of it.
Origin of nickname: My native village is called Chanko, and that's where my nickname comes from.
Personal Life/Background: I prefer to keep my personal life and family private
What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? In my free time, I enjoy getting together with my team to play football and basketball. That’s what I consider my main hobby.
