Ivan Shtyrkov and Gadzhi Avtomat will meet in a kickboxing contest as the co-main event of RCC 25 on July 4. The matchup adds a high-profile kickboxing dimension to the card.
Ivan Shtyrkov and Gadzhi Avtomat are set to clash in a kickboxing contest that will serve as the co-main event of RCC 25 on July 4, bringing a striking-focused centrepiece to what is shaping up as a high-profile card.
Shtyrkov, known by his nickname "Ural Hulk," enters the bout with an impressive MMA record of 15 wins, no losses, and one draw. The 38-year-old Russian trains out of Archangel Michael Club and brings a physically imposing presence at six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. He fights out of an orthodox stance and has built his reputation as one of the more formidable presences on the Russian combat sports scene.
No verified database record for Gadzhi Avtomat was available at the time of publication, and details on his competitive background were not included in confirmed event information.
Why it matters
- Shtyrkov's unbeaten MMA record adds immediate credibility and name recognition to the kickboxing showcase
- A co-main event slot signals the promotion views this matchup as central to the RCC 25 commercial draw
- The stylistic shift to kickboxing rules creates a distinct contest that will test both competitors under a different competitive framework than either may typically operate in
