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Combat Edge Intelligence

Makkasharip Zaynukov vs Natan Schulte

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

19-5-0Record26-6-1
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'10"
72"Reach69"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Eagles MMA AcademyTeamAmerican Top Team

What's at stake

Natan Schulte is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +9 while a loss costs more — Makkasharip Zaynukov carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Makkasharip ZaynukovNow 1695
If they win+19→ 1714
If they lose-13→ 1682
Natan SchulteNow 1772
If they win+9→ 1781
If they lose-15→ 1757

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1572 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1668 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

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Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
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Strike defense
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Takedown avg.
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Takedown defense
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Submission avg.
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Trajectory

Makkasharip ZaynukovNatan Schulte
165017001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

5 (26%)
KO/TKO
4 (15%)
2 (11%)
Submission
10 (38%)
12 (63%)
Decision
12 (46%)

Combat Edge model read

Natan Schulte84%
Makkasharip Zaynukov 16%Elo baseline: 61%

The Combat Edge model makes Natan Schulte a 84% favorite over Makkasharip Zaynukov in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (61%).

Natan Schulte holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1772 to 1695, a 77-point edge.

Makkasharip Zaynukov finishes 37% of wins inside the distance, Natan Schulte 54%.

Makkasharip Zaynukov carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.