Zabit Magomedsharipov will face Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event of ACBJJ 21, set for July 5 in Moscow. Armen Petrosyan vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov is confirmed as the co-main event of the card.
ACBJJ 21 has a main event, and it is a compelling one. Russian fan favorite Zabit Magomedsharipov will square off against Raul Rosas Jr. on July 5 in Moscow, with the card set to be promoted under the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Jiu-Jitsu banner.
Magomedsharipov, 35, carries an 18-1-0 record into the contest and remains one of the most dynamic fighters of his generation. The Russian orthodox striker stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach and trains out of Ricardo Almeida Jiu-Jitsu. His numbers reflect a well-rounded threat: nearly five significant strikes landed per minute at 48 percent accuracy, paired with an elite grappling rate of 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The co-main event brings together Armen Petrosyan and Rinat Fakhretdinov in what projects as a striking-heavy clash. Petrosyan, nicknamed "Superman," is a 35-year-old Armenian out of Academy MMA. The six-foot-three orthodox fighter holds a 9-5-0 record and leads with his hands at a rate of 5.84 significant strikes per minute with 53 percent accuracy. His takedown and submission output is minimal, making him a committed striker.
His opponent, Fakhretdinov, carries the nickname "Gladiator" and backs it up with a 24-1-1 record. The 34-year-old Russian trains with American Top Team and stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. He lands 5.03 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and adds a strong grappling dimension with 3.91 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Magomedsharipov's 18-1-0 record and elite takedown rate make him a multi-dimensional main-event draw on home soil in Moscow.
- Fakhretdinov's near-spotless 24-1-1 record against Petrosyan's high striking volume sets up a compelling co-main event with real stakes for both men.
- The ACBJJ 21 card on July 5 gives Russian MMA fans two high-profile bouts featuring domestic talent at the top of the bill.
