Ivan Shtyrkov claimed a unanimous decision victory over Vagab Vagabov (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) at a joint RCC Hard and Gamebred bare-knuckle MMA event. The first round was highlighted as particularly strong before both fighters visibly fatigued in the later stages.
Ivan Shtyrkov extended his unbeaten run with a unanimous decision victory over Vagab Vagabov at a joint RCC Hard and Gamebred bare-knuckle MMA event on September 12, 2026, with the judges scoring the contest 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27 in his favor.
Shtyrkov, nicknamed "Ural Hulk," enters the record books at 15-0-1 following the result. The 38-year-old Russian fights out of Archangel Michael Club and stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach. He competes in the orthodox stance and has now gone through an entire professional career without suffering a defeat, a remarkable achievement at an age when many fighters have already stepped away from competition.
Vagabov, whose verified data was not available, pushed Shtyrkov through what observers described as a tough outing. The first round was noted as the sharpest portion of the fight before fatigue set in for both men across the later stanzas. Despite the wear, Shtyrkov did enough to earn a clear nod on one of the three scorecards and a narrow edge on the other two.
Why it matters
- Shtyrkov's 15-0-1 record remains unblemished, reinforcing his standing as one of the more durable and dangerous fighters on the Russian regional circuit.
- The result came in the bare-knuckle MMA format, a growing promotional space bridging traditional MMA organizations and bare-knuckle combat sports.
- A competitive showing from Vagabov, who kept the fight close on two of three cards, signals he remains a viable threat at this level.
