The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The organization confirmed the bout will take place sometime this year but has not yet specified an exact date. Both fighters are expected to compete in what promises to be a high-level grappling contest. Further details about the event location and specific timing are yet to be announced by the promotion.
ACB JJ has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan, set to take place at some point in 2026. The promotion confirmed the bout but has not yet revealed a specific date or location for the event.
Arman Tsarukyan, nicknamed "Ahalkalakets," enters the contest as one of the most accomplished grapplers competing in MMA today. The 29-year-old Russian lightweight is currently ranked first in the UFC's 155-pound division and trains out of American Top Team. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan carries a professional record of 23-3. His MMA numbers reflect a well-rounded game built on volume and wrestling, averaging 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. Competing in a pure grappling format will give him a chance to showcase those skills outside the cage.
Raisov's verified statistics were not available at the time of this report, but ACB JJ's decision to pair him with a fighter of Tsarukyan's caliber signals confidence in his ability to compete at a high level on the mat.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight, making this a notable crossover appearance in the grappling world
- A pure submission format removes the striking element and places greater emphasis on Tsarukyan's wrestling and ground game
- ACB JJ has not confirmed a date or venue, leaving key details of the event still to be announced
