Ivan Shtyrkov and Gadji Avtomat will clash in a kickboxing bout as the co-main event of RCC 25 on July 4. The matchup adds a high-profile kickboxing clash to the card.
Ivan Shtyrkov will step into the kickboxing ring against Gadji Avtomat as the co-main event of RCC 25, scheduled for July 4.
Shtyrkov, known as "Ural Hulk," brings an unbeaten MMA record of 15 wins and one draw to the bout, though this contest will be contested under kickboxing rules. The 38-year-old Russian fights out of Archangel Michael Club and stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. His orthodox stance and imposing physical profile have made him a recognizable figure on the Russian combat sports scene.
Gadji Avtomat's verified record and biographical details were not available at the time of this report, though his inclusion opposite Shtyrkov signals the promotion's intent to deliver a competitive and compelling kickboxing matchup on the card.
Why it matters
- Shtyrkov's undefeated MMA record gives his transition to a kickboxing rules bout added intrigue
- The co-main event slot places this fight among the most prominent bouts on the RCC 25 card
- A high-profile kickboxing clash adds stylistic variety to what appears to be a significant Russian promotion event
