PFL fans and MMA commentators alike were left with their heads scratching as Makkasharip Zaynukov earned a win over John Mitchell via unanimous decision during the early card of PFL Champions Series 3 in Dubai.

While the first round was slow-paced, with both men struggling to find a rhythm, the second saw Mitchell find success with battering Zaynukov's legs with kicks. He also defended a number of takedown attempts from Zaynukov, though he had moments by trying to press with strikes.

Makkasharip Zaynukov Earns Controversial Win Over John Mitchell At PFL Champions Series 3

Zaynukov has now won seven straight and 12 of his last 13 fights.

Mitchell, the 2023 PFL Europe lightweight runner-up, is now 2-2 in his most recent four.