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Andrey Andreevich Koreshkov (Russian: Андрей Андреевич Корешков, born August 23, 1990) is a Russian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. He is the former Bellator Welterweight Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
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.
Bellator MMA
In January 2012, it was announced that Koreshkov would make his United States debut for Bellator.
In his debut, Koreshkov faced Tiawan Howard on March 30, 2012 at Bellator LXIII. He won via KO in the first round.
Andrey next faced Derrick Krantz on May 18, 2012 at Bellator LXIX. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
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.
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).
Koreshkov faced Ben Askren in a bout for the Bellator Welterweight Championship on July 31, 2013 at Bellator 97. He lost the fight via TKO in the fourth round.
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. 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. He won the fight via unanimous decision, securing his second tournament win and title shot.
Koreshkov faced Douglas Lima for the Bellator Welterweight Championship at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. 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. 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. He lost the fight by knockout in the third round.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Winner
- Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Winner
Pankration
- SportAccord
- 2010 World Combat Games Pankration Gold Medalist
- International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles
- 2010 FILA Pankration World Championships Senior Gold Medalist.
Hand-to-hand combat
- Russian Union of Martial Arts
- Bronze Medalist in Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships.
- "Ykovlev winner Russia HTHC Championships". .mixfight.ru. March 30, 2013.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 21 matches | 19 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 10 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–2 | Douglas Lima | KO (punch) | Bellator 164 | November 10, 2016 | 3 | 1:21 | Tel Aviv, Israel | Lost the Bellator Welterweight Championship |
| Win | 19–1 | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 153 | April 22, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Defended the Bellator Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–1 | Douglas Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 140 | July 17, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Won the Bellator Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–1 | Adam McDonough | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 122 | July 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Final. |
| 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 | TKO (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 Bellator Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–0 | Lyman Good | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 82 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States | Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Final. |
| 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 (knee and punches) | Bellator 69 | May 18, 2012 | 3 | 0:51 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Tiawan Howard | KO (punches) | Bellator 63 | March 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:26 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| 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 (D'Arce choke) | Union of Veterans of Sport: Russia vs. Europe | November 19, 2011 | 2 | 4:25 | Novosibirsk, Russia | |
| 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 | |
| Win | 2–0 | Anzor Kardanov | KO (knee and punches) | Union of Veterans of Sport: Cup of Friendship | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 2:03 | Novosibirsk, Russia | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alexey Aranzaev | Submission (armbar) | FEFoMP: Open Championship of Vladivostok | October 23, 2010 | 1 | 1:00 | Vladivostok, Russia |