Abdulmalik Mugidinov will face Khabib Bulachev in the RCC Grand Prix final on July 4 at RCC 25 in Yekaterinburg. The featherweight championship belt will be on the line.
A featherweight title bout has been made official for RCC 25, with Abdulmalik Mugidinov and Khabib Bulachev set to clash in the RCC Grand Prix final on July 4 in Yekaterinburg. The featherweight championship belt will be on the line when the two competitors meet at the conclusion of the tournament.
The grand prix format means both fighters have already earned their place in the final through previous bouts in the bracket, making this the culmination of a competitive tournament run for each man. A championship belt adds further weight to what is already a high-stakes contest at the top of the featherweight division.
Why it matters
- The RCC featherweight title will be decided in a single bout, giving the winner immediate claim to the promotion's top prize at 145 pounds.
- Both fighters have navigated the grand prix bracket to reach the final, meaning form and momentum heading into July 4 will be a factor.
- The event takes place in Yekaterinburg, a significant regional MMA market, raising the profile of the matchup for Russian combat sports fans.
