Ivan Shtyrkov and Vagab Vagabov graced the RCC 18 tournament with a kickboxing match! In the main event of the RCC 18 tournament in Tyumen, a kickboxing match took place between two Russian MMA tops. RCC star Ivan Shtyrkov shared the cage with Vagab Vagabov. The fighters started the fight quite cautiously. Basically, Vagabov and Shtyrkov exchanged low kicks from a distance and did a lot of feints. Ivan threw a spectacular “spinner” several times and put more pressure on Vagabov, while Vagab sensed the distance well and escaped from disadvantageous positions. In the second round, the fighters began to work more on their hands, and exchanged more often, where both had good moments. Vagabov tried to throw out more jab, while Ivan shortened the distance with powerful side kicks or surprised Vagabov with unexpected backfists. In the second half of the round, Vagabov worked more accurately from a distance and did not allow Ivan to get closer. Vagabov started the third round actively, working like a boxer on his hands. Ivan withstood the pressure and responded well to his opponent