A kickboxing contest between Ivan Shtyrkov and Gadji Avtomat has been confirmed as a co-main event for RCC 25, scheduled for July 4.
Ivan Shtyrkov will step into the kickboxing ring against Gadji Avtomat as the co-main event of RCC 25, confirmed for July 4.
Shtyrkov, known as the "Ural Hulk," brings an unbeaten MMA record of 15 wins and one draw to his kickboxing crossover. The 38-year-old Russian trains out of the Archangel Michael Club and stands 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 physically imposing fighters operating out of Russia.
Gadji Avtomat does not appear in the verified fighter database, and no additional details about the opponent are available from confirmed sources at this time.
Why it matters
- Shtyrkov's undefeated MMA record gives him a high-profile platform heading into a kickboxing contest, adding cross-sport intrigue.
- RCC 25 lands on July 4, making the co-main event slot a significant showcase for both competitors.
- The bout tests how Shtyrkov's skill set translates under kickboxing rules, a different competitive environment from his MMA career to date.
