The ACBJJ promotion has announced a grappling match between Yusuf Raisov and Arman Tsarukyan scheduled for 2026. While the bout has been confirmed, the exact date has not yet been specified by the promotion. The announcement represents a high-profile grappling matchup between two accomplished fighters, though specific event details remain limited at this time.
ACBJJ has announced a grappling match between lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Yusuf Raisov, with the bout set to take place sometime in 2026. The promotion has confirmed the matchup but has not yet specified an exact date or event.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the contest as one of the most recognizable names in the lightweight division. Fighting out of American Top Team and representing Russia, "Ahalkalakets" carries a professional MMA record of 23-3 and currently sits ranked first in the UFC's lightweight rankings. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, Tsarukyan is a well-rounded threat who lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and averages 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect his effectiveness across multiple phases of combat.
Verified database information for Raisov was not available at the time of this report, leaving his record and background unconfirmed through AgentMMA's sourcing.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan is the top-ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, giving this grappling appearance significant crossover interest for MMA fans
- ACBJJ events regularly attract elite combat sports athletes, and adding a fighter of Tsarukyan's caliber raises the profile of the announcement considerably
- A dedicated grappling format will test a different dimension of Tsarukyan's game compared to his MMA appearances, with no striking or cage to alter the dynamic
- An exact date has yet to be confirmed, meaning further event details are still to come from the promotion
