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Andrey Koreshkov

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Andreevich and the family name is Koreshkov.

Andrey Andreevich Koreshkov (Russian: Андрей Андреевич Корешков, born August 23, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA. He is the former Bellator Welterweight World Champion.

Andrey Koreshkov
Андрей Корешков
Born (1990-08-23) August 23, 1990 (age 34)
Omsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Other namesThe Spartan
ResidenceOmsk, Russia
NationalityRussian[1]
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)[1]
DivisionWelterweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
StylePankration
Fighting out ofOmsk, Russia[1]
TeamRusFighters Sport Club (Saturn Prof.MMA team)[1]
BJ Penn's MMA
Reign Training Center
HB Ultimate Training Center
Black House
Storm Fight School
TrainerAlexander Shlemenko
RankMaster of Sports in ARB
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins28
By knockout14
By submission4
By decision10
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Andrey Koreshkov
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's Pankration
World Combat Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Beijing -80 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Kraków -75 kg

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Koreshkov made his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in October 2010. He initially competed exclusively in his native Russia and compiled an undefeated record of 8–0 (five technical knockouts, three submissions) with none of his fights going to a decision.

The MMA news site Bloody Elbow listed Koreshkov as the top welterweight prospect in their 2012 MMA scouting report.[2]

Bellator MMA

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In January 2012, it was announced that Koreshkov would make his United States debut for Bellator.[3]

In his debut, Koreshkov faced Tiawan Howard on March 30, 2012, at Bellator LXIII.[4] He won via KO in the first round.

Andrey next faced Derrick Krantz on May 18, 2012, at Bellator LXIX.[5] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.

Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament

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Andrey then faced Jordan Smith on September 28, 2012, at Bellator LXXIV. He defeated Smith after 3 rounds, earning Koreshkov won a unanimous decision victory.[6]

In the semifinals of the tournament, Koreshkov won via Technical Knockout, defeating Marius Zaromskis in the first round.

Koreshkov faced Lyman Good in the final of the tournament and won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28). By winning the tournament, Koreshkov also secured a title shot.[7]

Koreshkov faced Ben Askren in a bout for the Bellator Welterweight Championship on July 31, 2013, at Bellator 97.[8] He lost the fight via TKO in the fourth round.

Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament

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In March 2014, Koreshkov entered the Bellator season ten welterweight tournament. He faced Nah-Shon Burrell in the quarterfinal match on March 14, 2014, at Bellator 112.[9] He won the fight via TKO during the first minute of the first round.

Koreshkov was expected to face Sam Oropeza on May 2, 2014, in Welterweight tournament finals at Bellator 118. Oropeza, however, was injured and replaced by Justin Baesman. Koreshkov won via knockout due to a flying knee in the first round.

In the finals, Koreshkov met Adam McDonough at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision, securing his second tournament win and title shot.

Bellator Welterweight Champion

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Koreshkov faced Douglas Lima for the Bellator Welterweight Championship at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015.[11] He won the fight by unanimous decision to become the new Bellator Welterweight Champion.

Koreshkov faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on April 22, 2016, at the Bellator 153.[12] He dominated the fight, winning a unanimous decision and scoring his first title defense as the Bellator welterweight champion.

Koreshkov faced Douglas Lima in a rematch in the main event at Bellator 164 on November 10, 2016.[13] He lost the fight by knockout in the third round.

Post-Championship reign

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Koreshkov was scheduled to face Fernando Gonzalez on March 3, 2017, at Bellator 174.[14] However, Koreshkov pulled out of the fight due to injury.[15]

Koreshkov faced Chidi Njokuani at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He won the fight in the first round via a combination of punches and elbows.[16]

Koreshkov faced Vaso Bakočević at Bellator 203 on July 14, 2018.[17] He won the fight via knockout due to a spinning back kick to Bakocevic's mid-section early in the first round.[18]

Koreshkov faced Douglas Lima in a third match as part of the opening round of the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on September 29, 2018, at Bellator 206.[19] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in the fifth round.[20]

Koreshkov was expected to headline Bellator 219 against Lorenz Larkin on March 29, 2019.[21] However, Larkin withdrew from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Mike Jasper.[22] Koreshkov won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

The bout with Larkin eventually took place at Bellator 229 on October 4, 2019.[24] Koreshkov lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[25]

AMC Fight Nights

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While Bellator had no events booked for the beginning of 2021, Koreshkov faced Adriano Rodrigues at AMC Fight Nights: Sochi on February 23, 2021.[26][27] He won the bout via a first round armbar submission.[28]

Return to Bellator

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Koreshkov faced Sabah Homasi in his return to Bellator MMA on August 13, 2021, at Bellator 264.[29] He won the bout in dominant fashion onroute to a unanimous decision victory.[30]

Koreshkov was scheduled to face Rustam Khabilov on October 23, 2021, at Bellator 269.[31] However the bout was scrapped after Khabilov came down with a sickness.[32]

Koreshkov was scheduled to face Mukhamed Berkhamov on February 19, 2022, at Bellator 274.[33] However, Berkhamov pulled out of the bout at the beginning of February and was replaced by Chance Rencountre.[34] He won the bout via spinning back kick which broke 5 of his opponents ribs and punctured his lung, 38 seconds into the bout.[35][36]

Making a quick turnaround, Koreshkov was scheduled to face Paul Daley on May 13, 2022, at Bellator 281.[37] However, due to undisclosed reasons, Koreshkov pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Wendell Giácomo.[38]

With his last bout being canceled, Koreshkov, while still under contract with Bellator, faced Leonardo Cavalheiro on June 18, 2022, at Shlemenko Fighting Championship 4.[39] Koreshkov won the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round.[40]

Koreshkov made his return to Bellator against Lorenz Larkin on July 30, 2023, at Bellator MMA x Rizin 2.[41] He won the bout by split decision.[42]

PFL

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In his PFL debut, Koreshkov faced Magomed Umalatov on April 19, 2024, at PFL 3 (2024).[43] Umalatov's power punching & wrestling proved to be effective against Koreshkov, who was close to getting finished during the fight, but managed to survive until the final bell and lost via unanimous decision.[44]

Koreshkov next faced Goiti Yamauchi at PFL 6 (2024) on June 28, 2024, winning the fight via unanimous decision.[45]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Pankration

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Hand-to-hand combat

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  • Russian Union of Martial Arts
    • Bronze Medalist in Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships.[47]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
33 matches 28 wins 5 losses
By knockout 14 2
By submission 4 1
By decision 10 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 28–5 Goiti Yamauchi Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 (2024) June 28, 2024 3 5:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 27–5 Magomed Umalatov Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2024) April 19, 2024 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 27–4 Lorenz Larkin Decision (split) Bellator MMA x Rizin 2 July 30, 2023 3 5:00 Saitama, Japan
Win 26–4 Leonardo Cavalheiro TKO (punches) Shlemenko FC 4 June 18, 2022 2 3:39 Omsk, Russia Middleweight bout.
Win 25–4 Chance Rencountre TKO (spinning back kick and punches) Bellator 274 February 19, 2022 1 0:38 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 24–4 Sabah Homasi Decision (unanimous) Bellator 264 August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 23–4 Adriano Rodrigues Submission (armbar) AMC Fight Nights: Sochi February 23, 2021 1 4:38 Sochi, Russia
Loss 22–4 Lorenz Larkin Decision (split) Bellator 229 October 4, 2019 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 22–3 Michael Jasper Decision (unanimous) Bellator 219 March 29, 2019 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss 21–3 Douglas Lima Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 206 September 29, 2018 5 3:04 San Jose, California, United States Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal.
Win 21–2 Vaso Bakočević KO (spinning back kick) Bellator 203 July 14, 2018 1 1:06 Rome, Italy
Win 20–2 Chidi Njokuani TKO (punches and elbows) Bellator 182 August 25, 2017 1 4:08 Verona, New York, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout; Njokuani missed weight.
Loss 19–2 Douglas Lima KO (punches) Bellator 164 November 10, 2016 3 1:21 Tel Aviv, Israel Lost the Bellator Welterweight World Championship
Win 19–1 Benson Henderson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 153 April 22, 2016 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Defended the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win 18–1 Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous) Bellator 140 July 17, 2015 5 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Won the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win 17–1 Adam McDonough Decision (unanimous) Bellator 122 July 25, 2014 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Won the Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament.
Win 16–1 Justin Baesman KO (flying knee) Bellator 118 May 2, 2014 1 1:41 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 15–1 Nah-Shon Burrell KO (knee and punches) Bellator 112 March 14, 2014 1 0:41 Hammond, Indiana, United States Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 14–1 David Gomez Decision (unanimous) FEFoMP: Battle Empires 3 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Khabarovsk, Russia
Loss 13–1 Ben Askren TKO (punches) Bellator 97 July 31, 2013 4 2:58 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States For the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win 13–0 Lyman Good Decision (unanimous) Bellator 82 November 30, 2012 3 5:00 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Won the Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament.
Win 12–0 Marius Žaromskis KO (punches) Bellator 78 October 26, 2012 1 2:14 Dayton, Ohio, United States Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 11–0 Jordan Smith Decision (unanimous) Bellator 74 September 28, 2012 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 10–0 Derrick Krantz TKO (knees and punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 2012 3 0:51 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win 9–0 Tiawan Howard KO (punch) Bellator 63 March 30, 2012 1 1:26 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Return to Welterweight.
Win 8–0 Kyacey Uscola TKO (punches) FEFoMP: Battle of Empires December 17, 2011 1 4:03 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 7–0 Tadas Aleksonis Submission (anaconda choke) Union of Veterans of Sport: Russia vs. Europe November 19, 2011 2 4:25 Novosibirsk, Russia Return to Middleweight.
Win 6–0 Todor Zhelezkov TKO (punches) FEFoMP: Open Championship of Vladivostok May 28, 2011 1 3:46 Vladivostok, Russia
Win 5–0 Eldad Levi TKO (punches) FEFoMP: Mayor's Cup 2011 May 7, 2011 2 3:47 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win 4–0 Abdula Dadaev Submission (armbar) League S-70: Sambo 70 vs. Spain April 21, 2011 1 1:28 Moscow, Russia
Win 3–0 Eduardo Conceição KO (knee) Fight Festival 30 March 12, 2011 1 0:11 Helsinki, Finland Return to Welterweight.
Win 2–0 Anzor Kardanov KO (knee) Union of Veterans of Sport: Cup of Friendship December 4, 2010 1 2:03 Novosibirsk, Russia Middleweight debut.
Win 1–0 Alexey Aranzaev Submission (armbar) FEFoMP: Open Championship of Vladivostok October 23, 2010 1 1:00 Vladivostok, Russia Welterweight debut.

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See also

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