Andrey Koreshkov enters the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix as somewhat of a forgotten man.
The eight-man tournament, which will see it’s quarter-finals kick off Saturday at Bellator 206 when Koreshkov competes in a trilogy bout with rival Douglas Lima, features a who’s who of notable names at 170 pounds, each with their own intriguing storylines.
Current champion Rory MacDonald is in it, and his title will be on the line every time he advances in the tournament (he may also be carrying some extra gold should he defeat middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi in Saturday’s main event).