Ali Isaev will face Pouya Rahmani under combat grappling rules at ACB JJ 21 on July 5.
Two undefeated grapplers are set to collide when Ali Isaev takes on Pouya Rahmani under combat grappling rules at ACB JJ 21 on July 5.
Isaev enters the contest with a perfect 9-0-0 record and brings a notably physical presence to the mat, standing six-foot-three at 191 cm with a 78-inch reach. The Russian competitor has demonstrated serious offensive output, averaging 5.04 significant strikes landed per minute alongside a remarkable 28.5 takedown attempts per 15 minutes — a figure that underlines just how relentlessly he pursues control on the ground. His striking accuracy sits at over 60 percent, suggesting precision to go with his volume.
Rahmani is equally unblemished, carrying a 5-0-0 mark into the bout. The UAE-based fighter stands six-foot-two at 188 cm with a reach of 79 inches, giving him a slight length advantage over Isaev. At 32 years old, he brings experience to a matchup that projects as a high-stakes grappling contest between two athletes who have yet to taste defeat.
Why it matters
- Both fighters are undefeated, meaning one perfect record will be broken on July 5
- Isaev's extraordinary takedown volume sets up a compelling dynamic against Rahmani's physical frame under combat grappling rules
- A win for either man over an unblemished opponent would carry significant weight in the submission grappling community
- The ACB JJ platform continues to attract elite no-gi talent, and this pairing adds further prestige to the July 5 card
