Makkasharip Zaynukov moved 2-0 under the PFL banner, earning a decisive decision victory over Japan’s outstanding Zaujumi in PFL Africa 1 in Cape Town.
After wearing the grappling clinic a little during the opening round, Izumi and Zainukov chose to fly their fist in the second stanza. Midway through the round, Ike tried to shoot for a takedown, but Zainukov quickly turned it around and took Izumi’s back.
Impressively, the fish escaped from its compromised position and returned to its feet. Upon standing up, the pond pressed Zainukov against the wall of the cage, temporarily changing levels and searching for a single leg before centring himself back into the smart cage.
Both fighters returned to wrestling in third. Izumi held himself against the Russians, but it was Zainukov who gained an advantage, especially in the second half of the round.
After 15 minutes of front and rear actions, we head to the scorecard. There, all three judges surprised Zaynukov.
Official Results: Makkasharip Zaynukov def. They take Ito Island through an unanimous decision (no scorecards are given).