Ali Isaev will face Pouya Rahmani in a submission grappling bout at ACBJJ 21 on July 5.
Two unbeaten grapplers will collide on the mats when Ali Isaev meets Pouya Rahmani in a submission grappling contest at ACBJJ 21, scheduled for July 5.
Isaev enters the match with a perfect 9-0-0 record and represents Russia at six-foot-three and 191 centimeters tall, carrying a 78-inch reach. His MMA numbers hint at a relentless wrestling-based approach, averaging an extraordinary 28.5 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of over 60 percent at 5.04 significant strikes landed per minute.
Rahmani brings his own unblemished 5-0-0 record into the contest, competing out of the United Arab Emirates. Standing six-foot-two at 188 centimeters with a 79-inch reach, he holds a slight physical edge in terms of wingspan heading into the matchup.
Why it matters
- Both fighters carry undefeated records, meaning one perfect slate ends on July 5
- Isaev's elite takedown output will be tested in a pure submission grappling format where scoring and finishing attempts will be closely scrutinized
- Rahmani's longer reach could prove a factor in tie-up exchanges and guard work on the mat
- The bout adds significant grappling prestige to the ACBJJ 21 card, pitting two accomplished competitors against each other with plenty at stake in terms of reputation
