Khalim Nazruloev and Asu Almabaeva are scheduled to compete against each other on August 30 at ACB JJ 22 in Istanbul.
A submission grappling matchup between Khalim Nazruloev and Asu Almabaeva has been officially scheduled for ACB JJ 22, set to take place in Istanbul on August 30.
The pairing brings two competitors together on one of ACB Jiu-Jitsu's flagship cards, with the Istanbul event shaping up as a notable stop on the promotion's calendar. ACB JJ has built a reputation for showcasing high-level grappling talent from across Europe and Central Asia, and the addition of Nazruloev versus Almabaeva adds competitive weight to the card.
Why it matters
- ACB JJ 22 in Istanbul represents a significant international platform for both competitors.
- The matchup gives each athlete a high-visibility opportunity on a respected grappling promotion's card.
- Results at ACB JJ events can raise a competitor's profile within the global submission grappling community.
Verified statistical records for Nazruloev and Almabaeva were not available at the time of this report, so detailed career breakdowns cannot be provided. What the announcement does confirm is that both grapplers will meet under the ACB JJ banner in Turkey, with just under two weeks separating the news from fight night itself.
