The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The exact date for this grappling contest has not yet been specified by the promotion. Additional details about the matchup are limited at this time.
ACB JJ has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan, set to take place at some point in 2026. The promotion has not yet revealed a specific date for the contest.
Tsarukyan brings serious MMA credentials into the grappling arena. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, currently sits as the number-one ranked lightweight contender with a professional record of 23-3-0. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and has demonstrated consistent wrestling output throughout his UFC career, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking is equally sharp, landing 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate. Details on Yusuf Raisov were not available in verified data at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is one of the most decorated active lightweights in MMA, making his crossover into submission grappling a notable draw for the ACB JJ brand.
- The matchup offers a test of how his wrestling-heavy, well-rounded skill set translates to a pure grappling ruleset.
- Further details, including a confirmed date and location, have yet to be announced by ACB JJ.
