Yusup Raisov avenged the only loss of his career to unify ACB’s featherweight titles with a first-round submission of Marat Balaev in the main event of ACB 86 Saturday in Moscow, Russia.
“Wolf” found himself in the worst position possible early on as Balaev latched onto his neck and looked to crank his way to a quick win. Raisov managed to compose himself and find a way out of the hold, and as Balaev looked to take him down again, the interim champion landed several uppercuts that opened Balaev’s face up.
Raisov found his way to Balaev’s back and established a rear-naked choke after landing several punches from side saddle.