Albert Tumenov

Albert Khuseinovich Tumenov (Russian: Альберт Туменов; Karachay-Balkar: Туменланы Альберт Хусейнни жашы; born December 26, 1991) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist and former amateur boxer.

A professional competitor since 2010, Tumenov has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Albert's coach is his father Khusein, who has a Master of Sports degree in boxing.

In second fight for the promotion, Tumenov faced powerful Armenian wrestler Vahe Tadevosyan on October 22, 2012 at ProFC — Union Nation Cup 9.

[citation needed] In December 2013, Tumenov signed a four-fight contract with the UFC.

[6] In his debut, Tumenov faced Ildemar Alcântara on February 15, 2014. at UFC Fight Night 36.

[11] Subsequently, the bout was then cancelled altogether on June 11 after Todhunter was medically disqualified from the card after dealing with issues while cutting weight.

[24][23] Tumenov was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Marcelo Alfaya and faced Ismael de Jesus on May 20, 2017 at ACB 61.

Tumenov was expected to fight at ACB 80 on February 17, 2018 in Krasnodar, Russia against Mukhamed Berkhamov, but the latter got injured and was replaced by Nah-Shon Burrell.

Tumenov won the fight via technical knockout in the third round and claimed the championship.

[31] In the semi-finals, Tumenov faced reigning champ Ustarmagomed Gadzhidaudov for the ACA Welterweight Champion on December 24, 2023 at ACA 168: Gadzhidaudov vs. Tumenov, winning the bout and belt via fifth round knockout.