Andrei Koreshkov (30-6) will return to action against veteran Anthony Ivy (15-8) on July 25. The bout is set to take place in Omsk at the G-Drive Arena. Ivy is a former UFC, Bellator, and PFL competitor.
Andrei Koreshkov will return to the cage on July 25 when he faces American veteran Anthony Ivy at the G-Drive Arena in Omsk, Russia.
Koreshkov, a welterweight known for his stints in major promotions, enters the bout with a professional record of 30-6. The Omsk native fights on home soil in what figures to be a high-profile regional card for Russian MMA fans.
Ivy, nicknamed "Aquaman," brings a career that has taken him through the UFC, Bellator, and PFL. The 36-year-old from the United States trains out of W4R Training Center and stands six-foot-two with a 74-inch reach. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Ivy has shown a notable wrestling-based approach throughout his career, averaging 4.69 takedown attempts per 15 minutes. He lands 2.5 significant strikes per minute with a 42 percent striking accuracy. His verified record currently stands at 8-4.
Why it matters
- Koreshkov competes on home turf at a prominent Omsk venue, giving the bout significant local weight
- Ivy's experience across three major global promotions makes him a credible test for any welterweight looking to build momentum
- The contrasting styles — Ivy's takedown-heavy wrestling game against Koreshkov's established striking pedigree — set up an interesting tactical puzzle at 170 pounds
