The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The exact date for the bout has not yet been specified by the promotion. This represents a crossover grappling contest between two high-level grapplers. Further details including the precise date and event information are expected to be released at a later time.
ACB JJ has officially announced a grappling match between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, with the contest slated for sometime in 2026. The promotion has yet to confirm a specific date or event details, with further information expected at a later stage.
Tsarukyan enters the contest as one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts grappling. The 29-year-old Russian fighter, who competes out of American Top Team, holds a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and is currently ranked first in the UFC lightweight division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan is an orthodox fighter who brings a well-rounded ground game to the mat. He averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes in MMA competition, and his striking output of 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute with 50 percent accuracy illustrates the pace at which he operates. Known by his nickname "Ahalkalakets," Tsarukyan has established himself as a legitimate submission threat at the elite level.
Verified data for Raisov was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication, and no biographical or competitive details are included here.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender, making any competitive appearance outside the cage a high-profile crossover event
- The ACB JJ platform specializes in pure grappling, meaning both fighters will compete without the striking elements that typically define their MMA profiles
- The matchup pits high-level grappling credentials against each other in a format that will test Tsarukyan's submission game away from the MMA ruleset
- Specific event and date details are still pending from the promotion
