Ali Isaev will compete against Puya Rahmani under combat grappling rules at the ACBJJ 21 tournament on July 5.
Ali Isaev is set to take on Puya Rahmani under combat grappling rules at ACBJJ 21 on July 5, with the matchup officially confirmed.
Isaev, the undefeated Russian prospect, enters the competition carrying a perfect 9-0-0 record. Standing six-foot-three at 191 centimeters with a 78-inch reach of 198 centimeters, he presents an imposing physical frame for any grappling contest. His combat sports numbers underline why opponents treat his wrestling as a primary threat — he averages an extraordinary 28.5 takedown attempts per 15 minutes, a figure that speaks to relentless pressure on the mat. He also carries a striking accuracy of nearly 61 percent and lands 5.04 significant strikes per minute, suggesting his grappling game is backed by credible stand-up that makes setting up takedowns easier. Rahmani does not appear in the verified database, so further detail on his background is not available at this time.
Why it matters
- Isaev's takedown volume will be a defining factor under combat grappling rules, where controlling the action on the mat carries significant weight
- A performance win over Rahmani would extend Isaev's unbeaten run to 10-0 and strengthen his profile on the submission grappling circuit
- The ACBJJ 21 platform draws attention from MMA promotions, meaning a standout showing could elevate Isaev's visibility beyond pure grappling competition
