The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raissov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The exact date for this bout has not yet been specified by the promotion. This announcement represents a cross-discipline matchup in the grappling format. Details remain limited at this stage.
ACB JJ has announced a grappling match between Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raissov, set to take place sometime in 2026 under the promotion's submission grappling banner. No specific date has been confirmed at this stage.
Tsarukyan enters the matchup as one of the top fighters in MMA's lightweight division, currently ranked first in the 155-pound weight class at 29 years old. The Russia-born American Top Team product carries a 23-3-0 professional record and has built a reputation as an all-around threat. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also showing strong wrestling credentials with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender, giving the event significant crossover appeal between MMA and grappling audiences
- The submission-only or grappling format shifts the contest away from Tsarukyan's striking game and places greater emphasis on his wrestling and ground work
- Details on Raissov's involvement and the specific ruleset have not yet been provided by ACB JJ
