Ali Isaev will compete against Pouya Rahmani in a combat grappling bout at ACBJJ 21 on July 5. The matchup adds a notable grappling contest to the event's card.
Two undefeated fighters will collide on the mats when Ali Isaev takes on Pouya Rahmani in a combat grappling bout at ACBJJ 21 on July 5.
Isaev enters the contest with a perfect 9-0-0 professional record and stands six-foot-three with a 78-inch reach. The Russian fighter has shown a dominant grappling-heavy game in his MMA career, averaging an extraordinary 28.5 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of nearly 61 percent. Those numbers paint a picture of a relentless pressure wrestler who can also find his shots on the feet.
Rahmani, representing the UAE, brings his own unbeaten slate to the contest, sitting at 5-0-0. The 32-year-old stands six-foot-two with a reach of 79 inches — a slight edge over his opponent — and will look to use that frame in the grappling exchange.
Why it matters
- Both fighters carry undefeated records, meaning someone's perfect slate ends on July 5
- The size matchup is remarkably even, with Rahmani holding a one-inch reach advantage over the taller Isaev
- Isaev's elite takedown volume will be tested in a pure grappling format where Rahmani cannot be taken off his game by striking exchanges
- The bout adds meaningful star power to the ACBJJ 21 card and puts two rising combat grappling competitors in front of a global audience
