Vitalii Korshak interview on his 12–0 MMA run and pro debut

The Vitalii Korshak FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview covered his plan to turn professional in MMA after a 12–0 amateur career, a November 6 Icebox boxing match in Iceland and his preference for a Glacier Fight Night pro debut. Korshak also discussed the Cage Steel titles he won and the wrestling background that led him into MMA.

How is Vitalii Korshak preparing for his Icebox boxing match in Iceland?

Vitalii Korshak has a boxing match scheduled for November 6 at Icebox in Iceland against an opponent he has boxed before. He has studied that opponent and is preparing through boxing practice, defensive work, running and sparring. For Korshak, the bout also serves as preparation for his planned professional MMA debut.

Facing a familiar opponent at Icebox

Korshak said his previous bout with the opponent gives him an idea of how their next meeting could go. He did not identify the boxer or give a prediction for the result. His emphasis was on arriving ready rather than describing a particular tactic he expects to use.

He described Icebox as a prominent boxing tournament in Iceland. Although boxing is not the career he intends to pursue professionally next, he sees the match as useful competitive work before moving on from amateur MMA.

Boxing practice and conditioning

His preparation has centered on basics: pad work, defense, running and sparring. Korshak said there was nothing especially unusual about the routine. The aim was to get his body ready for the fight, and he said he was in good shape after spending the preceding weeks preparing.

Where does Vitalii Korshak want to make his professional MMA debut?

Vitalii Korshak wants to turn professional in MMA the following year and find a fight as early in the year as possible. His preferred debut is with Glacier Fight Night in Iceland, if a bout can be arranged. He also named Cage Steel and cage waters as possibilities.

Glacier Fight Night in Iceland

Korshak already has a connection to Glacier Fight Night through his amateur career: he said he won its lightweight title and defended the belt in October. That makes the Icelandic promotion a familiar setting for the professional debut he wants, though he did not announce an opponent or a booked date.

He described the upcoming boxing match as preparation for that change in MMA status. Having finished his amateur run undefeated at 12–0, Korshak said he felt ready to take the next step rather than continue adding amateur fights.

Other promotions under consideration

If Glacier Fight Night cannot provide the opportunity, Korshak said he would try to secure a fight with Cage Steel or cage waters. He did not say that he had signed with any promotion. His immediate goal was to find a professional fight quickly once he was ready to make the move.

How did Vitalii Korshak get into MMA through freestyle wrestling?

Vitalii Korshak started in freestyle wrestling because it was the most accessible sport near his home, not because he had set out to become an MMA fighter. He fell in love with wrestling, trained every day and later added boxing and kickboxing. Learning those other sports led him toward MMA.

He recalled living at a sports school while pursuing wrestling. What began without a particular motivation became a daily commitment, giving him a base before he explored striking. Korshak did not describe one fight or one athlete as the inspiration for his decision to start.

His interest broadened gradually. Rather than staying only with freestyle wrestling, he wanted to learn other sports, specifically naming boxing and kickboxing. That path also explains why he regards an Icebox boxing match as relevant to his development even while his main focus is a professional MMA career.

What did Vitalii Korshak say about reaching the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Vitalii Korshak expects to reach the Ultimate Fighting Championship one day, but he would not put a number of years or fights on that ambition. He said he trusts God’s timing. His nearer-term plan is more specific: complete the Icebox boxing match and pursue an MMA professional debut the following year.

Asked to estimate how long it might take to reach the promotion, Korshak declined to give a timetable. He expressed confidence that the opportunity would come when the time was right, rather than tying it to a stated number of professional wins.

That distinction matters to his current plans. He has named promotions where he would like to begin his professional career, but he did not claim to have a route into the Ultimate Fighting Championship already in place. For now, his stated priority is securing that first professional MMA fight.

What titles did Vitalii Korshak win during his amateur MMA career?

Vitalii Korshak said he finished his amateur MMA career undefeated at 12–0. He identified himself as a Ukrainian amateur champion and said he won lightweight and super-lightweight titles at Cage Steel, followed by a lightweight title at Glacier Fight Night. He also said he defended the Glacier Fight Night belt in October.

Three fights in one day in Ukraine

One of Korshak’s strongest memories from his amateur career is fighting three times in one day at a Ukrainian championship. He called it a striking experience and said he also had three other fights in Ukraine that he won. He did not provide dates or opponents for those bouts.

Those early contests preceded the fights he described as the most interesting part of his amateur run. He pointed to competing with Cage Steel in the United Kingdom as the next major stage, where he won belts in two weight classes.

Cage Steel and Glacier Fight Night titles

At Cage Steel, Korshak said he captured the lightweight title and then the super-lightweight title. He subsequently won a lightweight belt with Iceland’s Glacier Fight Night. His October defense of that belt came before he discussed moving into professional MMA.

The titles and unbeaten record are the achievements Korshak cited when explaining why he feels ready. He did not give a full fight-by-fight account of the 12–0 run, but he singled out the Ukrainian championship, his Cage Steel contests and his Glacier Fight Night title defense.

What did Vitalii Korshak say about building an audience and his faith?

Vitalii Korshak sees attracting viewers and selling tickets as important parts of a professional MMA career. He said fighters need to interest people in their bouts, including ticket and pay-per-view buyers. He also credited Jesus Christ for his wins and encouraged fans to work hard and pray.

Tickets and pay-per-view

When the discussion turned to the business side of fighting, Korshak said he believed he could help draw an audience. He connected that skill to his long-term Ultimate Fighting Championship goal, saying a fighter needs to make people interested enough to watch and pay for fights.

He did not give a ticket-sales figure or a size for his following. Instead, he treated audience-building as another part of the work ahead as he moves from an amateur career toward professional competition.

His message to fans

Korshak thanked Jesus Christ and attributed the glory for his wins to him. His faith also shaped his answer about the future: he expressed confidence in his goals without assigning a deadline to reaching the sport’s biggest promotion.

Looking ahead, Korshak offered fans this line:

Next couple of years gonna be very interesting guys, so don't blink

Who is Vitalii Korshak?

Vitalii “Sog” Korshak is an MMA lightweight competing out of Iceland. He described an undefeated 12–0 amateur career and plans to turn professional after his November 6 boxing match at Icebox.