The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The exact date for this grappling bout has not yet been specified by the promotion. This represents a crossover between MMA fighters competing in a pure grappling format. Further details about the event are expected to be released at a later time.
ACB Jiu-Jitsu has announced a pure grappling matchup between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, set to take place sometime in 2026. The promotion has not yet specified an exact date for the bout.
Tsarukyan enters the contest as one of the most dangerous fighters in the UFC's lightweight division. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, holds a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and is currently ranked number one in the lightweight rankings. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and has built his reputation on a well-rounded game. In MMA competition, he averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, while also posing a consistent grappling threat with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Verified data for Raisov was not available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked UFC lightweight, making any high-profile appearance outside the cage notable for the division.
- The crossover format puts MMA fighters in a pure grappling environment, testing a different dimension of their skill sets.
- No confirmed date means the timeline and full event details remain to be announced by ACB JJ.
