The ACB JJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. The bout has been officially confirmed by the promotion, though the exact date has not yet been specified. This will be a grappling-rules contest rather than an MMA fight. Both fighters are established names in combat sports, making this a notable announcement for the grappling community.
ACB JJ has officially confirmed a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan, with the contest set to take place sometime in 2026. The promotion announced the bout without specifying an exact date. The matchup will be contested under grappling rules rather than standard MMA format.
Arman Tsarukyan, nicknamed "Ahalkalakets," is one of the most prominent names in the lightweight division. The 29-year-old Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and is currently ranked first in the lightweight division. Standing 170 centimeters tall with a 183-centimeter reach, Tsarukyan is a well-rounded competitor who lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate. His grappling credentials are equally notable, with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes in MMA competition, making him a credible threat in a pure grappling setting.
Verified data for Yusuf Raisov was not available in the AgentMMA database at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender in MMA, giving this grappling event significant crossover appeal
- The grappling-only format offers a different look at both competitors outside the traditional MMA ruleset
- ACB JJ continues to attract high-profile combat sports names, raising the profile of competitive grappling events
