Moldavsky vs Ivan Shtyrkov Prediction
💪 On December 12, the UGMK Arena in Yekaterinburg will host the major RCC 24 tournament. The co-main event of the evening promises an electrifying clash: local hero Ivan Shtyrkov faces off against the star representative of Fedor Team, Valentin Moldavsky, in the light heavyweight division. Who will come out on top in this upcoming showdown? Check out our editorial's prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Valentin Moldavsky Player Overview
The 33-year-old Russian fighter Valentin Moldavsky boasts a record of 14 wins and 4 losses. He previously held the interim Bellator heavyweight title. In January 2022, Moldavsky faced Ryan Bader in a unification bout, which ended in defeat for Moldavsky. In 2024, Valentin participated in the PFL season, reaching the semifinals, but an injury prevented him from continuing. This year, Moldavsky agreed to take part in the Grand Prix. In the quarterfinals, he defeated Sergey Bilostenniy by a split decision. However, in June 2025, an incident occurred when the Russian delivered an illegal low blow to Moldovan wrestler Alexandru Romanov, leading to his disqualification.
Match Results: Valentin Moldavsky
Ivan Shtyrkov Player Overview
The 37-year-old Russian fighter Ivan Shtyrkov boasts a record of 25 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. His career spans appearances in promotions like Rizin FF and ACA, but he has spent the most significant part of his career in RCC, where he has fought 15 bouts. Throughout his professional journey, Shtyrkov has suffered only two defeats: one by submission to Yasubey Enomoto and another by decision to Magomed Ismailov. Since December 2020, Ivan has been on an impressive eight-fight winning streak in MMA contests. This past May, at RCC 22, he secured a unanimous decision victory over former UFC fighter Shamil Gamzatov.
Match Results: Ivan Shtyrkov
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The fight will take place in the light heavyweight division, which we believe poses a significant challenge for Moldavsky, who typically competes in the heavyweight class. Cutting weight is never easy for any athlete, and Valentin will be no exception. He might lack power, agility, and his usual stamina. We anticipate that an experienced fighter like Ivan Shtyrkov, who can operate effectively both standing and on the ground, should capitalize on this opportunity!