Zabit Makhachev has pulled out of his scheduled grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. at ACB JJ due to a health issue. His brother Hassan Makhachev will step in as a replacement, while a new opponent will be sought for Rosas Jr.
Zabit Makhachev has withdrawn from his scheduled grappling match against Raul Rosas Jr. at ACB Jiu-Jitsu due to a health issue, with his brother Hassan Makhachev set to step in as a replacement. A new opponent is now being sought for Rosas Jr.
Raul Rosas Jr., known as "El Nino Problema," is a 21-year-old American prospect competing out of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Las Vegas. He carries a 12-1-0 record and has built a reputation as a relentless grappler, averaging 4.01 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes in his MMA career. Standing five-foot-nine with a 67-inch reach, the switch-stance fighter represents a dangerous invitation on the mat for any opponent.
No verified data was available for Zabit Makhachev or his brother Hassan at the time of publication. Zabit's withdrawal means the originally planned matchup will not take place, and Hassan will now compete in his stead in a replacement pairing.
Why it matters
- Rosas Jr. is still scheduled to compete, pending confirmation of a new opponent
- The late substitution of Hassan Makhachev alters the competitive dynamics of the event
- For Rosas Jr., an ACB JJ appearance offers a high-profile grappling showcase outside of the UFC cage, where his submission skills can be on full display
