Career
Early career
Koreshkov made his professional mixed martial arts (Mobile Marketing Association ) 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 Mobile Marketing Association news site Bloody Elbow listed Koreshkov as the top welterweight prospect in their 2012 Mobile Marketing Association scouting report.
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
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. Andrey next faced Derrick Krantz on May 18, 2012 at Bellator LXIX. Andrey then faced Jordan Smith on September 28, 2012 at Bellator LXXIV. 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.
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. In the finals, Koreshkov met Adam McDonough at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014. Koreshkov faced Douglas Lima for the Bellator Welterweight Championship at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015.
Koreshkov is expected to face former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on April 22, 2016 at the Bellator 153.
Mixed martial arts
Bellator Fighting Championships
Bellator Welterweight Championship (One time, current)
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.