A kickboxing bout between Ivan Shtyrkov and Gadji Avtomat has been confirmed as the co-main event of RCC 25, scheduled for July 4.
Ivan Shtyrkov will step into the ring for a kickboxing contest against Gadji Avtomat as the co-main event of RCC 25, the promotion confirmed ahead of the July 4 card.
Shtyrkov, known as the "Ural Hulk," brings an impressive mixed martial arts résumé to the kickboxing format. The 38-year-old Russian holds an MMA record of 15-0-1 and trains out of the Archangel Michael Club. Standing six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, the orthodox fighter has built one of the more durable unbeaten records in the sport. He will now test his striking credentials in a standalone kickboxing bout on the RCC stage.
Information on Gadji Avtomat is not available in verified records at this time, so further details on his background and record will be confirmed closer to the event.
Why it matters
- Shtyrkov's unbeaten MMA run gives the co-main event significant name value on the July 4 card
- The kickboxing format presents a different competitive setting for a fighter best known for his MMA accomplishments
- RCC 25 has a high-profile attraction in the co-main slot that will draw attention from fans across combat sports disciplines
