Andrey Andreevich Koreshkov (
Russian
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: Андрей Андреевич Корешков, born August 23, 1990) is a
Russian
Russian(s) refers to anything related to Russia, including:
*Russians (, ''russkiye''), an ethnic group of the East Slavic peoples, primarily living in Russia and neighboring countries
*Rossiyane (), Russian language term for all citizens and peo ...
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...
who competes in the
welterweight
Welterweight is a weight class in combat sports. Originally the term "welterweight" was used only in boxing, but other combat sports like Muay Thai, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts also use it for their own weight division system to classify the ...
division of
Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) is an American mixed martial arts promotion (entertainment), promotion founded in 2008 and based in Santa Monica, California, owned and operated as a subsidiary of television and media cong ...
. He is the former
Bellator Welterweight World Champion. As of December 13, 2022, he is #6 in the
Bellator Welterweight Rankings.
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
Derrick Krantz (born January 13, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, he has also compete ...
on May 18, 2012 at
Bellator LXIX. 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.
In the semifinals of the tournament, Koreshkov won via Technical Knockout, defeating
Marius Zaromskis
Marius may refer to:
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* ''Marius'' (193 ...
in the first round.
Koreshkov faced
Lyman Good
Lyman Merrill Good (born May 26, 1985), also known as "American Cyborg", is an American mixed martial artist. He is perhaps best known for his time spent with Bellator, where he was the inaugural Bellator Welterweight Champion. Good currently co ...
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.
Koreshkov faced
Ben Askren
Benjamin Michael Askren (born July 18, 1984) is an American former professional mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. Askren was the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, remaining undefeated for over a decade before competing in ...
in a bout for the
Bellator Welterweight Championship on July 31, 2013 at
Bellator 97
2013 in Bellator MMA was the eighth installment of the Bellator MMA, which began on January 17, 2013 and ended on April 4, 2013.
Mixed martial arts tournaments were held in five weight classes and all of the champions, except the heavyweight cha ...
. 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
Nah-Shon Burrell (born February 5, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Burrell has competed for Bellator MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Champio ...
in the quarterfinal match on March 14, 2014 at
Bellator 112
2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV.
The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, ...
. He won the fight via TKO during the first minute of the first round.
Koreshkov was expected to face
Sam Oropeza
Sam Oropeza (born June 17, 1985) is a former American mixed martial artist, coach, manager, boxer, and politician who most notably competed in Bellator's middleweight and welterweight divisions. Oropeza had 16 professional MMA fights racking ...
on May 2, 2014 in Welterweight tournament finals at
Bellator 118. Oropeza, however, was injured and replaced by
Justin Baesman
Justin Baesman (born June 3, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight (MMA), Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for Bellator MMA, B ...
. Koreshkov won via knockout due to a flying knee in the first round.
In the finals, Koreshkov met
Adam McDonough
Adam McDonough (born September 24, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
McDonough started his professional career in 2007. He fought mainly ...
at
Bellator 122
2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV.
The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, ...
on July 25, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision, securing his second tournament win and title shot.
Bellator Welterweight Champion
Koreshkov faced
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
for the
Bellator Welterweight Championship at
Bellator 140
2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.
Background
In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company ...
on July 17, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision to become the new Bellator Welterweight Champion.
Koreshkov faced former
UFC Lightweight Champion
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champions are fighters who have won UFC championships.
Historical notes
At the time of the UFC's inception in 1993, mixed martial arts was not sanctioned in the United States, and did not include weight classe ...
Benson Henderson
Benson Henderson (born November 16, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes for Bellator MMA, currently competing in their Lightweight division. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion. As of Novembe ...
on April 22, 2016 at the
Bellator 153
2016 in Bellator MMA was the eighth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promoter based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2016.
Background
2016 is notable for the launch of sibling promotion Bellator Kickbox ...
. He dominated the fight, winning a unanimous decision and scoring his first title defense as the Bellator welterweight champion.
Koreshkov faced
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
in a rematch in the main event at
Bellator 164 on November 10, 2016. 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. However, Koreshkov pulled out of the fight due to injury.
Koreshkov faced
Chidi Njokuani
Chidi Godson Njokuani (born December 31, 1988) is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and current professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professio ...
at
Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He won the fight in the first round via a combination of punches and elbows.
Koreshkov faced Vaso Bakočević at
Bellator 203 on July 14, 2018. He won the fight via knockout due to a spinning back kick to Bakocevic's mid-section early in the first round.
Koreshkov faced
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
in a third match as part of the opening round of the
Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix on September 29, 2018 at
Bellator 206
Bellator, warrior in Latin, may refer to:
* Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States
* Bishop Bellator of Sufetula (5th century)
Taxonomy
* ''Bellator'' (fish), a fish genus in the family Triglidae (sea robins)
** ...
. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in the fifth round.
Koreshkov was expected to headline
Bellator 219 against
Lorenz Larkin
Lorenz Larkin (born September 3, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2009, Larkin formerly competed for Strikeforce and the Ulti ...
on March 29, 2019. However, Larkin withdrew from the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Mike Jasper. Koreshkov won the fight via unanimous decision.
The bout with Larkin eventually took place at Bellator 229 on October 4, 2019. 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 faced Adriano Rodrigues at
AMC Fight Nights: Sochi on February 23, 2021. He won the bout via a first round armbar submission.
Return to Bellator
Koreshkov faced
Sabah Homasi
Sabah Homasi (born October 19, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for the UFC, Titan FC, and Strikeforce.
As o ...
in his return to Bellator MMA on August 13, 2021 at
Bellator 264
Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on August 13, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
Current Bellator Middleweight World Champion Gegard M ...
. He won the bout in dominant fashion onroute to a unanimous decision victory.
Koreshkov was scheduled to face
Rustam Khabilov
Rustam Khabilov (born 4 November 1986) is a Russian mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator MMA. He is a Combat Sambo World Champion and a former member of the Legion Sport Club fight team in Rostov-on-D ...
on October 23, 2021 at
Bellator 269. However the bout was scrapped after Khabilov came down with a sickness.
Koreshkov was scheduled to face Mukhamed Berkhamov on February 19, 2022 at
Bellator 274
Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on February 19, 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
No. 4-ranked Neiman Gracie took on No. 5-ranked Lo ...
. However, Berkhamov pulled out of the bout at the beginning of February and was replaced by
Chance Rencountre
Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre (born December 31, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Champion ...
. He won the bout via spinning back kick which broke 5 of his opponents ribs and punctured his lung, 38 seconds into the bout.
Making a quick turnaround, Koreshkov was scheduled to face
Paul Daley
Paul Anthony Daley (born 21 February 1983) is a British former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional competitor from 2003 to 2022, Daley competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Cage Rage, Final Fight Championship, Strikeforce, Elit ...
on May 13, 2022 at
Bellator 281. However, due to undisclosed reasons, Koreshkov pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Wendell Giácomo.
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. Koreshkov won the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
*
Bellator
**
Bellator Welterweight World Championship (One time; former)
***One successful title defense
**Most bouts in Bellator Welterweight division history (19)
**Most wins in Bellator Welterweight division history (15)
**Tied (with
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
and
Michael Page
Michael Jerome Reece-Pagewkaassociation.com, Retrieved 28 August 2017. (born 7 April 1987) is a British Kickboxing, kickboxer, Boxing, boxer, and Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. He is recognised in the MMA community for his unortho ...
) for the most knockout wins in Bellator Welterweight division history (eight)
**
Bellator Season 7 Welterweight Tournament Winner
**
Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Winner
Pankration
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*
SportAccord
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**
2010 World Combat Games Pankration Gold Medalist
*
International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles
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**2010 FILA Pankration World Championships Senior Gold Medalist.
Hand-to-hand combat
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*Russian Union of Martial Arts
**Bronze Medalist in Russian Hand-to-hand combat Championships.
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Win
, align=center, 26–4
, Leonardo Cavalheiro
, TKO (punches)
, Shlemenko Fighting Championship 4
,
, align=center, 2
, align=center, 3:39
,
Omsk
Omsk (; rus, Омск, p=omsk) is the administrative center and largest city of Omsk Oblast, Russia. It is situated in southwestern Siberia, and has a population of over 1.1 million. Omsk is the third largest city in Siberia after Novosibirsk ...
, Russia
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 25–4
,
Chance Rencountre
Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre (born December 31, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Champion ...
, TKO (spinning body kick and punches)
,
Bellator 274
Bellator 274: Gracie vs. Storley was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on February 19, 2022 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
No. 4-ranked Neiman Gracie took on No. 5-ranked Lo ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:38
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 24–4
,
Sabah Homasi
Sabah Homasi (born October 19, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for the UFC, Titan FC, and Strikeforce.
As o ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 264
Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on August 13, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
Current Bellator Middleweight World Champion Gegard M ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 23–4
, Adriano Rodrigues
, Submission (armbar)
,
AMC Fight Nights: Sochi
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:38
,
Sochi
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, Russia
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 22–4
,
Lorenz Larkin
Lorenz Larkin (born September 3, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2009, Larkin formerly competed for Strikeforce and the Ulti ...
, Decision (split)
,
Bellator 229
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Temecula, California
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 22–3
, Michael Jasper
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 219
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Temecula, California
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, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 21–3
,
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
, Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
,
Bellator 206
Bellator, warrior in Latin, may refer to:
* Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States
* Bishop Bellator of Sufetula (5th century)
Taxonomy
* ''Bellator'' (fish), a fish genus in the family Triglidae (sea robins)
** ...
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 3:04
,
San Jose, California
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 21–2
, Vaso Bakočević
, KO (spinning back-kick)
,
Bellator 203
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:06
,
Rome
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, Italy
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 20–2
,
Chidi Njokuani
Chidi Godson Njokuani (born December 31, 1988) is an American former Muay Thai kickboxer and current professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professio ...
, TKO (punches and elbows)
,
Bellator 182
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 4:08
,
Verona, New York
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Verona is located so ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 19–2
,
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
, KO (punches)
,
Bellator 164
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 1:21
,
Tel Aviv
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, Israel
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 19–1
,
Benson Henderson
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, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 153
2016 in Bellator MMA was the eighth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promoter based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2016.
Background
2016 is notable for the launch of sibling promotion Bellator Kickbox ...
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 5:00
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 18–1
,
Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima (born 5 January 1988) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former three-time Bellator Welterweight Champion. He is also the former MFC Welterweight Champion. ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 140
2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.
Background
In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company ...
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 5:00
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 17–1
,
Adam McDonough
Adam McDonough (born September 24, 1985) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
McDonough started his professional career in 2007. He fought mainly ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 122
2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV.
The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Temecula, California
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, United States
,
, -
, -
, Win
, align=center, 16–1
,
Justin Baesman
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, KO (flying knee)
,
Bellator 118
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 1:41
,
Atlantic City, New Jersey
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,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–1
,
Nah-Shon Burrell
Nah-Shon Burrell (born February 5, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Burrell has competed for Bellator MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Champio ...
, TKO (knee and punches)
,
Bellator 112
2014 in Bellator MMA was the tenth season for Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion. It began on February 28, 2014 and aired on Spike TV.
The season included tournaments for the Heavyweight, Welterweight, Featherweight, Light Heavyweight, ...
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 0:41
,
Hammond, Indiana
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14–1
, David Gomez
, Decision (unanimous)
, FEFoMP: Battle Empires 3
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, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
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Khabarovsk
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, Russia
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13–1
,
Ben Askren
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, TKO (punches)
,
Bellator 97
2013 in Bellator MMA was the eighth installment of the Bellator MMA, which began on January 17, 2013 and ended on April 4, 2013.
Mixed martial arts tournaments were held in five weight classes and all of the champions, except the heavyweight cha ...
,
, align=center, 4
, align=center, 2:58
,
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–0
,
Lyman Good
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, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 82
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–0
,
Marius Žaromskis
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, KO (punches)
,
Bellator 78
2012 in Bellator MMA was the sixth installment of the Bellator Fighting Championships, which began on March 9, 2012. The sixth season of Bellator was originally scheduled to begin on March 2, 2012. However, the debut was pushed back a week so i ...
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Helsinki
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Novosibirsk
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Vladivostok
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See also
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List of current Bellator MMA fighters
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List of male mixed martial artists
This is a list of notable professional male mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order.
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* Shamil Abdurakhimov - ( M-1, UFC)
* Daichi Abe - (UFC, Pancrase)
* Hiroyuki Abe - (Shooto, KOTC, Cage Rage, DEEP, Pride)
* Papy Ab ...
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Koreshkov, Andrey
1990 births
Living people
Russian male mixed martial artists
Welterweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing ARB
Mixed martial artists utilizing pankration
Mixed martial artists utilizing freestyle wrestling
Russian expatriates in the United States
Sportspeople from Omsk
Bellator MMA champions