Career
A professional Mobile Marketing Association competitor since 2010, Tukhugov made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Russia, fighting in promotions like Cage Warriors, ProFC, Fight Nights Mobile Marketing Association (EFN) and others Tukhugov made his professional debut in 2010 by winning Pancration Atrium Cup 2 eight man, one night tournament. During his time on Fight Nights, Tukhugov did a fight for Cage Warriors, defeating Denys Pidnebesnyi at CWFC 58.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In December 2013, it was announced that Tukhugov had signed a contract with UFC and was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Thiago Tavares on February, 15 at UFC Fight Night: Machida versus
Mousasi. However, Tavares was forced to pull out due to an undisclosed injury, and was replaced by UFC newcomer Douglas Silva de Andrade. Tukhugov later faced Ernest Chavez on October 4, at UFC Fight Night: Nelson versus
Story. Tukhugov was expected to face Thiago Tavares on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68 However, the pairing was scrapped after Tukhugov suffered a rib injury.
Tukhugov faced Phillipe Nover on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80.