The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The bout will take place under grappling rules rather than MMA. While the matchup has been officially confirmed, the exact date for the contest has not yet been specified. The announcement represents a crossover grappling superfight between the two fighters, though details about the event remain limited at this time.
ACB JJ has officially announced a grappling contest between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan, set to take place at some point in 2026. The bout will be contested under grappling rules rather than MMA, though a specific date for the event has not yet been confirmed.
Arman Tsarukyan, nicknamed "Ahalkalakets," enters the matchup as the number one ranked lightweight contender in the UFC. The 29-year-old Russian, who trains out of American Top Team, carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan is a well-rounded competitor whose numbers reflect particular strength in the wrestling department. He averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate, underlining the blend of grappling and striking that has driven him to the top of the lightweight division.
Verified data for Yusuf Raisov was not available in the confirmed fighter records at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan steps away from MMA competition to test his grappling credentials in a standalone submission-rules environment.
- The crossover format places emphasis on the wrestling and ground skills that have been central to his UFC rise.
- With Tsarukyan sitting at number one in the lightweight rankings, his activity and conditioning ahead of a potential title shot will draw attention from fans and analysts alike.
