Zubaira Tukhugov has officially signed with ACB JJ (jiu-jitsu promotion). His debut is scheduled for July 6. The post provides a brief announcement without further details about his opponent or the specific event. This marks Tukhugov's entry into competitive jiu-jitsu following his MMA career.
Zubaira Tukhugov has signed with ACB JJ, the jiu-jitsu promotion, and is set to make his competitive grappling debut on July 6, according to an official announcement from the organization.
Tukhugov, 35, is a veteran featherweight mixed martial artist from Russia who competed in the UFC and compiled a professional MMA record of 20 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw over the course of his career. Known by his nickname "Warrior" and trained out of Tiger Muay Thai, the 173-centimeter fighter carried a 68-inch reach and fought out of an orthodox stance. During his MMA career he averaged 3.17 significant strikes landed per minute and posted 2.13 takedowns per 15 minutes, demonstrating a well-rounded offensive game that blended striking with wrestling. He recorded no submission attempts per 15 minutes in his tracked bouts, making the move into submission grappling competition a notable new direction.
Why it matters
- Tukhugov brings legitimate UFC-level MMA credentials into the ACB JJ roster, raising the promotion's profile.
- His wrestling-heavy MMA base will be tested against pure grapplers, creating an interesting stylistic transition.
- The July 6 debut gives fans their first look at how his skill set translates to a submission-only or points-grappling format.
No opponent or specific event name was included in the announcement, leaving the details of his first ACB JJ appearance to be confirmed at a later date.
