Zubaira Tukhugov has officially signed with ACB JJ for jiu-jitsu competition. His debut is scheduled for July 6, marking his entry into professional jiu-jitsu after his MMA career. The announcement was made through Igor Kak Dela's channel. Further details about his opponent or the specific event have not been disclosed yet.
Zubaira Tukhugov has officially signed with ACB JJ to compete in professional jiu-jitsu, with his debut scheduled for July 6, according to an announcement made through Igor Kak Dela's channel.
Tukhugov, nicknamed "Warrior," brings a well-rounded MMA background into his new competitive venture. The 35-year-old Russian carries a professional MMA record of 20-6-1 and stands five-foot-eight with a 68-inch reach. Fighting out of Tiger Muay Thai in an orthodox stance, he averaged 3.17 significant strikes landed per minute during his MMA career at a 39 percent striking accuracy, while also demonstrating grappling versatility with 2.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. The transition to submission grappling represents a new chapter following his time competing in MMA.
Why it matters
- Tukhugov's move adds a recognizable MMA name to the ACB JJ roster
- His takedown-heavy MMA grappling background gives him a foundation for jiu-jitsu competition
- No opponent or specific event details have been confirmed ahead of the July 6 debut date
