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Vlad Kovalev will defend his championship on July 4 at RCC 25 in Yekaterinburg. The fighters discussed the upcoming title fight.
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Vlad Kovalev is set to put his title on the line against Mikhail Rogozin on July 4 at RCC 25 in Yekaterinburg, with both fighters having spoken publicly about the upcoming bout.
The matchup is confirmed as an official title defense for Kovalev, with the event scheduled to take place in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg under the RCC banner.
Why it matters
- A championship is on the line at RCC 25, giving the card significant regional stakes
- Both fighters have weighed in publicly on the matchup, suggesting a heightened sense of rivalry heading into July
- The bout adds a marquee title fight to what figures to be a notable summer card for Russian MMA
