For Immediate Release · August 22, 2026 · Phoenix, AZ
The Coach Chasing His Moment: Justin "ABC" Trigg vs. Jacob Guerrero at RUF 70
Pro catchweight 175. A Legion MMA coach and RUF lifer chases his first pro win against a rangy, experienced road opponent from New York.
PHOENIX, AZ · August 22, 2026 · Some fighters chase a title. Justin "ABC" Trigg is chasing something simpler and, at this stage of his journey, just as meaningful: his first professional win, in the promotion he has called home for years. The Legion MMA coach and family man meets Jacob Guerrero in a professional 175-pound catchweight bout at RUF 70: LEGENDS. Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix. On a card called LEGENDS, this is a fight about legacy.
The Lifer: Justin "ABC" Trigg
Justin Trigg has been part of the RUF story for a long time. He first stepped into the RUF cage as an amateur back in 2021, and he has kept coming back, most recently making his professional debut on the RUF 63 card. At 38 years old, he trains five days a week at Legion MMA while carrying the roles of coach, teammate, and father, the kind of full life that makes every trip to the cage a genuine sacrifice.
Trigg is a striking-leaning fighter whose meaningful moments have come in the standup, and he has even tested himself in a muay thai bout along the way. He is a middleweight-sized competitor coming down to the 175 catchweight for this one, which should make him a physical presence.
What Trigg is fighting for is the part that hits home: a man who has given years to the sport as a coach and competitor, still lacing them up in pursuit of that elusive first pro victory. Fans love a fighter who keeps showing up.
The Tyga: Jacob Guerrero
Jacob "The Tyga" Guerrero is no unknown quantity. The New York, New York professional brings a 3-3 record into the cage, real experience against quality opposition, and a frame that demands attention: at 6'4" he will tower over the 175-pound catchweight and own a significant reach advantage.
A rangy veteran who has made a living on the road knows exactly how to use that length, keeping opponents at the end of long punches and making them pay for every step inside. Guerrero arrives in Phoenix with every reason to spoil the hometown storyline.
Expect Guerrero to test whether Trigg's years and the weight cut have left any openings, and to push the pace early to see how the veteran responds.
Tale of the Tape
| Category | Justin Trigg | Jacob Guerrero |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname | "ABC" | "The Tyga" |
| Pro Record | 0-1 | 3-3 |
| Base | Phoenix, Arizona | New York, New York |
| Height | 6'0" | 6'4" |
| Weigh-In | 173.9 lbs | 175.4 lbs |
| Storyline | Chasing his first pro win | Rangy road veteran |
Card and matchups subject to change.
Where the Fight Is Won and Lost
Trigg's blueprint is his experience and his standup. He has been in the RUF cage more than most fighters on the card, and that familiarity with fight week and the moment matters. If he can use his size at the catchweight and keep the fight in the striking exchanges where he is most comfortable, he gives himself the best chance at the win that has eluded him.
The variables are the ones every 38-year-old faces: the pace, the weight cut, and a long, hungry opponent with no reason to show respect. If Guerrero can use his reach and drag Trigg into a scrap that tests his cardio and durability, the fight gets complicated fast. A determined veteran against a rangy road opponent is the kind of fight that turns dramatic.
Don't Miss It
A coach, a father, and a RUF lifer chasing the professional win that would mean the world, against an opponent with everything to gain and nothing to lose. On a night built to celebrate LEGENDS, Justin Trigg's story fits right in.
RUF 70: LEGENDS takes over the legendary Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Two warriors, one cage, no excuses. Who takes this one?
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