Former UFC fighter Zubaira Tukhugov has officially signed a contract with the ACB JJ promotion. The announcement confirms his move to the jiu-jitsu focused organization. His debut is scheduled for July 6, 2026. Further details about his opponent or specific event have not been disclosed. Fans are anticipating his first appearance in the new promotion.
Zubaira Tukhugov has officially signed with ACB JJ, with the former UFC featherweight set to make his debut for the jiu-jitsu promotion on July 6, 2026. No opponent or specific event details have been announced alongside the signing.
Tukhugov, known by the nickname "Warrior," carries a professional record of 20-6-1 into his new chapter. The 35-year-old Russian trains out of Tiger Muay Thai and competes as an orthodox striker standing five-foot-eight with a 68-inch reach. During his MMA career he averaged 3.17 significant strikes landed per minute, though his striking accuracy sat at 39 percent. He also showed a consistent wrestling presence, averaging 2.13 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, adding a physical, grinding dimension to his game beyond pure striking.
Why it matters
- Tukhugov brings recognizable UFC-level experience to ACB JJ, raising the promotion's profile with a known name from the sport's top organization.
- His takedown-heavy, pressure-based style could translate well to a jiu-jitsu focused format, where grappling engagement is central to competition.
- At 35 with a 20-6-1 record, the move signals a new competitive direction late in a career that has spanned top-level MMA for over a decade.
- The July 6 date gives the promotion a concrete target, though the lack of an announced opponent leaves the matchup picture incomplete for now.
