Andrey Koreshkov expects an entertaining fight with Douglas Lima. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com
If Andrey Koreshkov’s aggressive knockout-friendly style seems in any way reminiscent of Alexander Shlemenko, it’s because the ex-middleweight champion might very well be his greatest influence in MMA.
“All those stoppages and all those victories that I had, it’s more just my merits and the merits of my coach, Alexander Shlemenko,” said Koreshkov, who owns 10 triumphs via KO or TKO, including nine inside of a round. “Obviously he trains me and he teaches me things he knows that I utilize in my fights.