Koreshkov vs Jefferson Goncalves Prediction
📣 Saint Petersburg is gearing up to host a major event on the Russian MMA calendar - Fight Nights 138. The card features a compelling clash between Russian veteran Andrey Koreshkov and Brazil’s Jefferson Goncalves. Initially, Koreshkov was set to face Gleison Tibau, but the bout was scrapped after Tibau withdrew. Stepping in for his compatriot, Goncalves has accepted the challenge on short notice. How will this showdown play out? Check out our prediction below.
Andrey Koreshkov Player Overview
Andrey Koreshkov is 25 years old. The fighter from Omsk has nothing left to prove. The former Bellator welterweight champion and member of Team Storm has earned his reputation for toughness and an exciting fighting style. His Bellator journey featured a championship belt and a successful title defense, but his 2016 loss to Douglas Lima forced him to seek new challenges. Recent outings in the PFL have produced mixed results, but his spectacular knockout of Piotr Nedzielski at Shlemenko FC 12 in December 2025 proved that “The Spartan” remains among the elite.
Match Results: Andrey Koreshkov
Jefferson Goncalves Player Overview
The 34-year-old Brazilian Jefferson Gonçalves is something of a dark horse, fully capable of springing a surprise. Training out of the Hall of Gor Azizyan, he has built a reputation for his grit and determination, as reflected in his impressive run in the MMA Series, where he has racked up nine wins against just a single defeat. Gonçalves also brings valuable experience from stints with promotions like Ares and RCC. His sole loss in the MMA Series came via a spectacular knockout at the hands of Sergey Bobryshev. After back-to-back victories over Evgeny Tabarovsky, Gonçalves faced stiffer competition at RCC Intro 38, narrowly losing to Aleksandr Vasilyev by split decision. The Brazilian last entered the octagon in February 2026.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Given the fighting styles of both competitors, there’s a strong chance this bout won’t make it to the later rounds. Andrey Koreshkov is renowned for his explosive power and his tendency to finish fights early-19 of his 29 wins have come inside the distance, many in the opening stages. His opponent, Jefferson Goncalves, is equally aggressive and packs knockout potential of his own, with 10 stoppages to his name. Expect both fighters to come out swinging, looking to dictate the tempo and exploit any defensive lapses. Backing under 2.5 rounds looks like a well-founded prediction here.