The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The bout has been confirmed but the exact date has not yet been specified. This represents a crossover grappling contest between the two fighters. Details about the event and specific timing remain to be announced.
ACB JJ has confirmed a grappling match between Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, with the bout set to take place at some point in 2026. An exact date and event details have yet to be announced by the promotion.
Tsarukyan enters the contest as one of the most prominent names in mixed martial arts. The 29-year-old Russian, who fights out of American Top Team, currently sits ranked first in the UFC lightweight division with a professional MMA record of 23-3-0. Known as "Ahalkalakets," Tsarukyan stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built a well-rounded skill set inside the cage. He lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a credible threat in both the striking and grappling departments.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the number-one ranked lightweight in the UFC, giving this crossover contest significant profile beyond the grappling community.
- The matchup tests his submission grappling in a pure no-MMA-rules format, a different environment from his usual competitive setting.
- Results in high-profile grappling events have increasingly influenced how fighters are perceived heading into MMA title conversations.
Verified data for Raisov was not available in the confirmed fighter database at the time of publication, so details about his record and background await official release from ACB JJ. The promotion has indicated further specifics about the event format and scheduling will be announced in due course.
