Vladislav Kovalev vs Mikhail Ragozin Prediction 4 July 2026
🔥 The spectacular RCC 25 tournament is set to take place at the UGMK Arena in Yekaterinburg. The main event of the evening features a highly anticipated middleweight title clash. Reigning champion Vladislav Kovalev returns to the cage for his second title defense, facing a dangerous challenger. Standing across from him will be local favorite Mikhail Ragozin, who sees this bout as the biggest opportunity of his career.
Head-to-head statistics Vladislav Kovalev - Mikhail Ragozin
Vladislav Kovalev Player Overview
The 27-year-old wrestler from Minsk, Vladislav Kovalev, better known by his nickname “Belaz”, is enjoying a remarkable run in his career. He launched his professional journey in 2020 and, after an early setback, dedicated himself to dramatically improving his skill set. Kovalev’s breakthrough came with his move to the RCC in 2025, where he stunned the MMA world by defeating the legendary Alexander Shlemenko twice. In their second head-to-head, Kovalev secured the vacant middleweight championship belt with a submission victory over the Siberian veteran. Belaz made his first title defense that December, forcing the formidable Armen Petrosyan to tap out in the second round.
Match Results: Vladislav Kovalev
Mikhail Ragozin Player Overview
The 34-year-old Yekaterinburg native Mikhail Ragozin stands out as one of the most experienced and respected veterans in the RCC league. Competing under the promotion’s banner almost since its inception, he has racked up 18 bouts inside the cage. After a disappointing decision loss to Sharabutdin Magomedov in 2022, Ragozin managed to reset his career and put together an impressive winning streak. Mikhail has notched four consecutive victories, taking down Vladimir Seliverstov, Joao Zeferino, and Mikhail Kolobegov along the way. His most recent outing was particularly memorable, as Ragozin dispatched the seasoned Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in just 43 seconds with a brutal finish.
Match Results: Mikhail Ragozin