Andrey Koreshkov

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 World Champion.

In this Eastern Slavic name, the patronymic is Andreevich and the family name is Koreshkov.
Andrey Koreshkov
Андрей Корешков
Born (1990-08-23) August 23, 1990
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)
StyleArmeyskiy Rukopashniy Boy, Pankration, Freestyle Wrestling
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
Total26
Wins22
By knockout12
By submission3
By decision7
Losses4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Andrey Koreshkov
Medal record
Representing  Russia
Men's Pankration
World Combat Games
2010 Beijing-80 kg
World Championships
2010 Kraków-75 kg

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.[2]

Bellator MMA

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

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

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

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

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.

The bout with Larkin eventually took place at Bellator 229 on October 4, 2019.[23] Koreshkov lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

AMC Fight Nights

While Bellator had no events booked for the beginning of 2021, Koreshkov was exempted to face Adriano Rodrigues at AMC Fight Nights: Sochi on February 23, 2021.[24][25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Pankration

Hand-to-hand combat
  • Russian Union of Martial Arts
    • Bronze Medalist in Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships.[27]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches 22 wins 4 losses
By knockout 12 2
By submission 3 1
By decision 7 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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.[28]
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 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 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 Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Final.
Win 12–0 Marius Žaromskis KO (punches)[29] 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

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