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. This announcement represents a crossover grappling opportunity for both fighters. Further details about the event remain to be confirmed.
ACB JJ has announced a grappling matchup between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, set to take place sometime in 2026. The promotion has not yet revealed a specific date or venue for the contest.
Tsarukyan, known by his nickname "Ahalkalakets," enters this crossover grappling appearance as the number-one ranked lightweight in the UFC. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded fighters in the 155-pound division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan is a persistent offensive threat, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also posing a consistent takedown threat at 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Database records for Raisov were not available at the time of this report, so further details on his background and grappling credentials remain to be confirmed.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight, making any high-profile appearance outside the octagon a notable event for the division
- The ACB JJ platform gives MMA fighters a pure grappling stage, testing skills in a different competitive format
- Additional details, including the exact date and full event card, have yet to be announced by the promotion
