Magomed Zaynukov

Magomed Bekshievich Zaynukov (; born January 2, 1995) is a Russian mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Lightweight division. In his Muay Thai career, Zaynukov was a two-time IFMA world champion and a WMC Intercontinental champion.

Muay Thai career In Muay Thai, Zaynukov was a four-time Russian champion, a European champion, a two-time IFMA world champion, and won the WMC Intercontinental Championship. He regularly trained with Jason Wilnis. For his achievements, Zaynukov was named a Honored Master of Sports of Russia. Zaynukov defeated world champion Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee in December 2018, in a bout held in Perm, Russia.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Although from a Muay Thai background, Zaynukov was part of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's camp in Dagestan known for its high-level wrestling. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2021 and by 2025 he had an unbeaten 6–0 record. He won his first five fights by first-round stoppage. Zaynukov stated to MMA Fighting in 2025 that he trained with fighters such as Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov, and Gadzhi Rabadanov.

Zaynukov faced fellow undefeated fighter Shakhmar Sadygov in a featured bout at UAE Warriors 58 in February 2025. He won by unanimous decision. Zaynukov subsequently competed on Dana White's Contender Series in October 2025. He defeated Lucas Caldas by unanimous decision and was awarded a contract in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Zaynukov broke the Contender Series record for most significant strikes landed (235) in a lightweight bout and was congratulated afterwards by his coach Khabib Nurmagomedov. This record was broken in September 2026, when Callum Connor landed 265 significant strikes in his lightweight bout with Piero Guaylupo at Dana White's Contender Series 93.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Zaynukov made his UFC debut against Damian Rzepecki on July 25, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 282. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Zaynukov was scheduled to face Manoel Sousa on November 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 294. However, Zaynukov stated he had not signed a contract for the fight and would not compete again in 2026 due to an operation, leaving it unclear whether a replacement opponent would be found for Sousa.

Personal life

Magomed Zaynukov was born on January 2, 1995. He is from the village of Chanko in Dagestan, Russia. As a result, he was nicknamed "Wild Chanco". In 2024, Zaynukov's teammate Islam Makhachev referred to him as "Chanco" but this was misinterpreted as "John Pork", which is an internet meme about a calling pig. Magomed said in October 2025 that he disliked the name "John Pork" and requested that fans do not call him that.

Championships and awards Muay Thai Professional World Muaythai Council 2019 WMC Intercontinental 70 kg champion 2018 WMC Intercontinental 72.5 kg champion

Amateur International Federation of Muaythai Associations 2017 IFMA World Muaythai Championships 67 kg 2016 IFMA World Muaythai Championships 67 kg 2015 IFMA World Muaythai Championships 67 kg 2014 IFMA World Muaythai Championships 67 kg 2013 IFMA World Muaythai Championships Junior 63.5 kg 2012 IFMA World Muaythai Championships Junior 63.5 kg

Mixed martial arts record

Muay Thai and kickboxing record

|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" | 2019-11-01 || Win || align=left| Masoud Minaei || Battle of Champions 11 || Moscow, Russia || TKO (Doctor stoppage) || 2 || 1:40 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2019-08-25|| Win ||align=left| || YungFeng Showdown || China || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2018-12-22|| Win ||align=left| Sudsakorn Sor Klinmee || MUAYTHAI FACTORY || Russia ||Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2018-09-22|| Win ||align=left| Miao Wei || YungFeng Showdown || China || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2018-07-28|| Win ||align=left| Yang Hao Dong || YungFeng Showdown || China || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-12-23|| Win ||align=left| Keivan Soleimani || YungFeng Showdown || China || TKO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-|| Win ||align=left| Guo Dechao || || China || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2016-03-12 || Loss||align=left| Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong || SUPER MUAYTHAI || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb" | 2016-02-28|| Loss||align=left| Sinsamut Klinmee || SUPER MUAYTHAI || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (High kick)|| 2 ||

|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2016-01-24|| Loss ||align=left| Yodpayak Sitsongpeenong || SUPER MUAYTHAI || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-01-03|| Win ||align=left| Weerasak || SUPER MUAYTHAI, Tournament Final || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Left hook to the body) || 2 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-01-03|| Win ||align=left| Yoon|| SUPER MUAYTHAI, Tournament Semifinal || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Elbow) || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-12-05|| Win ||align=left| Petchmankong P.K.SaenchaiMuaythaiGym || SUPER MUAYTHAI || Bangkok, Thailand || KO (Punches) || 1 ||

| colspan=9 | Legend:

|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2017-05-10|| Loss || align="left" | Mana Samchaiyaphum || IFMA World Championships 2017, Semifinals || Minsk, Belarus || Decision (29:28) || 3 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-05-07|| Win || align="left" | Kaveh Soleymani || IFMA World Championships 2017, Quarterfinals || Minsk, Belarus || Decision (30:27) || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2017-05-05|| Win || align="left" | Bekzhan Matysaev|| IFMA World Championships 2017, First Round|| Minsk, Belarus || Decision (30:27) || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-05-28|| Win|| align="left" | Sitthichot Yutthapong || IFMA World Championships 2016, Final|| Jonkoping, Sweden || Decision (29:28) || 3 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-05-26|| Win|| align="left" | Sosom Surachai || IFMA World Championships 2016, Semifinals || Jonkoping, Sweden || Decision (30:27) || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2016-05-24|| Win|| align="left" | Fabien Seghiri || IFMA World Championships 2016, Quarterfinals || Jonkoping, Sweden || TKO || 1 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-08-|| Win|| align="left" | Kurt Staiti || IFMA World Championships 2015, Final|| Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-08-|| Win|| align="left" | Piya Fueangfu || IFMA World Championships 2015, Semifinals || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-08-|| Win|| align="left" | Ali Batmaz|| IFMA World Championships 2015, Quarterfinals|| Bangkok, Thailand || TKO|| 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2015-08-|| Win|| align="left" | Dmitry Varats || IFMA World Championships 2015, First Round|| Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2014-05-|| Loss|| align="left" | Ali Batmaz || IFMA World Championships 2014, Semifinals || Langkawi, Malaysia || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- ! colspan="9" style="background:white" |

|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2014-05-|| Win|| align="left" | Marcin Lepkowski || IFMA World Championships 2014, Quarterfinals|| Langkawi, Malaysia || Decision || 3 || 3:00 |- | colspan=9 | Legend:

See also List of male mixed martial artists Eagle Fighting Championship 2022 in Eagle Fighting Championship 2016 IFMA World Muaythai Championships

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