Vladislav Kovalev vs Petrosyan Prediction
⚡️ On December 12, the 12,000-seat UGMK Arena in Yekaterinburg will host the 24th numbered mixed martial arts event by RCC. The main event of the show features a five-round bout between Vladislav "Belaz" Kovalev and Armen Petrosyan for the RCC Middleweight Championship title. What can we expect from this clash? Find out in the prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Vladislav Kovalev Player Overview
27-year-old Belarusian fighter Vladislav Kovalev, boasting a record of 8 wins and 2 losses, made headlines in 2023 by claiming the Hardcore FC championship belt. He achieved this feat by defeating Mukhammed Kalmykov in a bare-knuckle bout. A year prior, Vladislav ended his collaboration with Anatoly Sulyanov's promotion. The year 2025 marked Kovalev's debut in the RCC league, where he faced the renowned Alexander Shlemenko as his first opponent. In a closely contested bout in May, "Belaz" emerged victorious over "Storm" via a split decision, setting the stage for an inevitable rematch. In September, during their second encounter, Kovalev once again proved his dominance by forcing Shlemenko to submit with a choke in the third round, etching his name in history as the first RCC champion at 84 kg.
Match Results: Vladislav Kovalev
Armen Petrosyan Player Overview
Armenian fighter Armen Petrosyan (record 10-5), aged 35, is a former AMC Fight Nights light heavyweight champion. Between 2022 and 2025, Petrosyan competed in seven bouts under the UFC banner, suffering four losses. His journey with the world's leading promotion ended after his contract was terminated following three consecutive stoppage defeats. After signing with RCC, Armen made his debut in the new league in August 2025, but lost on points to Ivan Shtyrkov in a kickboxing match. However, in October of the same year, Petrosyan made an impressive comeback by knocking out Igor Svirid at the end of the first round during the joint Open FC 57 X MFP 259 event, paving his way to a title shot in RCC.
Match Results: Armen Petrosyan
⭐ Editor's Prediction
We are set for a clash of contrasting styles. "Belaz" is a grappling specialist who relentlessly pressures his opponents, aiming for takedowns and subsequent control on the ground. Petrosyan, on the other hand, focuses on striking, which makes sense given his kickboxing background. We anticipate that each fighter will try to impose their game plan, leading to a gritty contest that could go the distance.