Russian Cagefighting Championship

The project began active operations in 2018. The founder of the league was Igor Altushkin - a Ural entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the Russian Copper Company. The idea of creating RCC arose by analogy with RCC Boxing Promotions - a successful boxing promotion that has already established itself on the Russian market. Over seven years of holding tournaments, the organization has solidified its position among the leading MMA promotions in the country.

By 2026, RCC has held more than 80 events and around 750 fights. The organization primarily holds events in the Urals - in Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Verkhnyaya Pyshma. The largest arenas are "Uralets" (Yekaterinburg), "Tractor Arena" (Chelyabinsk). RCC regularly fills venues to capacity - from 3,000 to 7,000 spectators at tournaments.

RCC is known for its strict fighter selection and high level of competition. The league features both promising Russian newcomers and experienced veterans with international experience. The organization focuses on spectacular fights - the average percentage of finishes at RCC tournaments exceeds 60%. The league collaborates with international promotions and provides fighters with opportunities to move to larger organizations. RCC has become one of the key promotions supplying fighters to UFC and Bellator.

Known fighters

Names known worldwide in MMA have passed through the RCC cage. Alexey Oleinik - a legend of Russian MMA, fought several bouts in the league. Mikhail Mokhnatkin - a heavyweight veteran, competed at RCC tournaments. Bibrus Tumenov - former ACA champion, transitioned to RCC for individual fights.

Dmitry Klimov - one of the league's flagships in light heavyweight. Vyacheslav Vasilevsky - experienced middleweight with international experience. The league was also represented by Maxim Grishin, Ivan Shtyrkov, Evgeny Goncharov.

The league president is Nikolai Bush. He oversees the sports policy and promotion development since its founding. General manager - Igor Altushkin. Tournament broadcasts are aired on federal channels (Match TV) and streaming platforms. The league's content is available in Russia and CIS countries. RCC actively develops its digital presence - official broadcasts garner hundreds of thousands of views on video hosting sites.

RCC holds a stable position in the Russian MMA market. The organization maintains independent funding thanks to the support of the Russian Copper Company, which allows it to retain top fighters in the roster and hold high-level tournaments even amid international isolation of Russian sports. The league has become a platform for developing Ural MMA - many local fighters have had the opportunity to compete professionally thanks to RCC. The organization also holds amateur tournaments and supports youth sports in the region.