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PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira

Makkasharip Zaynukov vs Natan Schulte

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Makkasharip Zaynukov

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Age
30
Height
180 cm
Reach
183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Weight class
Lightweight
Streak
2-fight win streak
KO rate
35%
Sub rate
29%
Decision rate
36%
Sig. strikes/min
4.6
Takedown avg
1.3
Takedown defense
64%
Control time
7:53 / fight
Opponent quality
54/100

Recent form

WWLWL

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    Blue cornerBrazil

    Natan Schulte

    Russo

    25-6-1

    Age
    34
    Height
    178 cm
    Reach
    175 cm
    Stance
    Orthodox
    Weight class
    Lightweight
    Streak
    5-fight win streak
    KO rate
    12%
    Sub rate
    42%
    Decision rate
    46%
    Sig. strikes/min
    2.8
    Takedown avg
    2.8
    Takedown defense
    62%
    Control time
    2:22 / fight
    Opponent quality
    67/100

    Recent form

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      Raina's AI Analysis

      AI-generated
      On record since 2026-08-06

      Predicted winner

      Makkasharip Zaynukov

      Confidence

      70%

      Predicted method

      Decision

      Predicted round

      Distance (3 rounds)

      Upset potential

      Moderate

      Risk level

      Medium

      Advantage model

      StrikingMakkasharip Zaynukov +16
      GrapplingNatan Schulte +35
      WrestlingNatan Schulte +22
      CardioMakkasharip Zaynukov +29
      ExperienceMakkasharip Zaynukov +13
      Fight IQMakkasharip Zaynukov +29

      Why Raina made this pick

      Makkasharip Zaynukov is the more complete all-rounder here, and the model gives that skill set the deciding weight over 3 rounds.

      Natan Schulte's clearest path is forcing grappling exchanges and stealing rounds from top position - a live route, which is why confidence sits at 70%.

      Reach, stance (Orthodox vs Orthodox) and pace history all point to a fight that reaches the judges.

      AI-generated analysis. Raina Cruz is an AI fight analyst, not a human tipster. Nothing here is a guarantee of any outcome. Informational purposes only - gamble responsibly.

      Lines & market comparison

      Informational
      Odds updated Last updated

      Red corner

      Makkasharip Zaynukov

      -300

      Market implied win %
      75%
      Raina's model win %
      70%
      Return on 100 staked
      +33

      Bar shows the model, number above shows the market.

      Blue corner

      Natan Schulte

      +270

      Market implied win %
      27%
      Raina's model win %
      30%
      Return on 100 staked
      +270

      Bar shows the model, number above shows the market.

      Model below market

      -5 pts

      Edge on Makkasharip Zaynukov

      0%50%100%
      Raina's model
      70%
      Market implied
      75%
      at -300
      Gap (model − market)
      -5 pts

      A positive gap means Raina rates Makkasharip Zaynukov higher than the market does; a negative gap means the market is more confident than she is. This is a model-versus-market comparison for context only - not betting advice, and not a prediction of profit.

      Rounds total

      Over/Under 1.5 rounds

      Over

      -125

      55.6% implied

      Under

      +105

      48.8% implied

      Method & distance markets

      • Zaynukov by KO/TKO+25927.9%
      • Zaynukov by decision+23429.9%
      • Schulte by submission+27326.8%
      • Fight goes the distance+20532.8%

      Odds updated Updated

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      PFL · PFL Tampa: Cyborg vs. Vieira

      Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 12:00 AM UTC

      Makkasharip Zaynukov vs Natan Schulte

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      Raina's pick

      Makkasharip Zaynukov

      70%

      Method / round

      Decision

      Distance (3 rounds)

      Line & edge

      -300

      75% implied · -5 pts

      Raina Cruz is an AI analyst. Shared for information and discussion only - not betting advice.

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