Islam Omarov claimed the championship belt at ACBJJ22, defeating Lom-Ali Eskiev in a battle jiu-jitsu match in what was his debut appearance under ACB JJ rules. Eskiev, by contrast, was competing in his fifth match under battle jiu-jitsu rules. Following the victory, Omarov — who recently departed ACB after his contract expired — stated he is prepared to face any opponent if he does not sign with an MMA organization in the near future.
Islam Omarov made an immediate impression on the submission grappling scene, claiming the championship belt at ACBJJ22 by defeating Lom-Ali Eskiev in a battle jiu-jitsu match — all in his very first appearance under ACB JJ rules.
The victory was particularly notable given the experience gap between the two competitors. Eskiev entered the contest with four previous battle jiu-jitsu bouts to his name, giving him a meaningful edge in familiarity with the format. Omarov, making his debut under those rules, overcame that disadvantage to walk away with the title.
The win comes at a transitional moment in Omarov's career. He recently departed ACB following the expiration of his contract and is currently weighing his options on the MMA side of the sport. Speaking after the victory, Omarov made clear he is open to staying active on the grappling circuit, stating he is prepared to face any opponent if an MMA deal does not materialize in the near future.
Why it matters
- A championship performance in a grappling debut signals Omarov's technical credentials on the mat heading into MMA free agency.
- His willingness to compete in submission grappling while between MMA contracts keeps him sharp and visible to potential promotional partners.
- Eskiev, the more experienced battle jiu-jitsu competitor, provided a credible measuring stick, lending weight to the result.
