When did Andrey Koreshkov start mixed martial arts?

When did Andrey Koreshkov start mixed martial arts?

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 . Koreshkov made his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in October 2010.

When did Andrey Koreshkov fight Chidi Njokuani?

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 at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He won the fight in the first round via a combination of punches and elbows.

When did Andrey Koreshkov fight Ben Askren?

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.

When is Andrey Koreshkov coming back to Bellator?

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. Koreshkov is scheduled to face Sabah Homasi in his return to Bellator MMA on August 13, 2021 at Bellator 264.

Who is Andrey Koreshkov in Bellator 264?

Looking to bounce back from a knockout loss to Paul Daley, Sabah Homasi ran into a relentless opponent in former Bellator welterweight champion Andrey Koreshkov. Koreshkov (24-4 MMA, 14-4 BMMA) used a steady diet of knees and some well-timed takedowns to outwork Homasi (15-10 MMA, 4-4 BMMA) for a unanimous decision in the co-main event.

When did Andrey Koreshkov fight Lorenz Larkin?

Koreshkov was expected to headline Bellator 219 against Lorenz Larkin 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.