The ACB Jiu-Jitsu promotion 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 represents a crossover grappling match between the two fighters. Details beyond the basic announcement remain limited at this time.
ACB Jiu-Jitsu has officially announced a crossover grappling match between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, set to take place sometime in 2026. No specific date has been attached to the bout yet, with the promotion confirming only the basic details of the matchup at this stage.
Tsarukyan, nicknamed "Ahalkalakets," is one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC's lightweight division. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, carries a professional MMA record of 23-3 and currently holds the number one contender ranking at 155 pounds. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he is a well-rounded competitor whose ground credentials are well established. In MMA competition he averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his striking output is equally impressive at 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, so a high-profile grappling appearance adds visibility to his brand ahead of a potential title shot
- The crossover format pits an elite MMA wrestler and striker in a pure submission setting, offering a different look at his ground game
- No date has been confirmed, leaving the timeline for the event open heading into the rest of 2026
