Magomed Zaynukov
Russian mixed martial arts fighter (born 1995)
Magomed Bekshievich Zaynukov (Russian: Магомед Бекшиевич Зайнуков; 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.
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