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. This represents a crossover between MMA competition and submission grappling. Further details about the matchup are expected to be released at a later time.
ACB JJ has announced a grappling matchup between MMA fighter Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, with the contest slated for sometime in 2026. The promotion has not yet revealed a specific date for the event.
Tsarukyan enters the contest as one of the most recognizable names in mixed martial arts. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, currently holds the number one ranking in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and has built a reputation as a well-rounded competitor. His MMA numbers reflect consistent pressure, with 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute, a 50 percent striking accuracy rate, and a notable grappling output of 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. His submission attempts are relatively rare at just 0.1 per 15 minutes, making this pure submission grappling setting an intriguing test of a different dimension of his game.
No verified statistical profile for Raisov was available at time of publication.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender, so any high-profile crossover appearance draws significant attention from the MMA community.
- The submission grappling format strips away striking, placing greater emphasis on mat work and finishing ability — an area where Tsarukyan's MMA stats show comparatively less activity.
- Further details, including the specific date and format of the contest, are still pending from ACB JJ.
