Akira Corassani
Professional record
Last 5: LLLWW
Profile
- Age
- 44 (born August 27, 1982)
- Born in
- Lund
- Height
- 5' 8"
- Weight
- 145 lbs.
- Reach
- 68"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 3-3
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC3
- Decision 2
- Other 1
Losses in the UFC3
- KO/TKO 3
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.25 top 59%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.91
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.7 top 69%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.0
Next fight
About Akira Corassani
Akira Corassani is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Lund, Sweden on August 27, 1982. Corassani stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.
Corassani's professional career began in 2007, debuting with United Glory. A 9-3 record outside the UFC came first. Corassani first fought in the UFC at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic in September 2012 and beat Andy Ogle by decision. Corassani's UFC record stands at 3-3 after 6 fights.
Most of Corassani's UFC wins (2 of 3) were decided by the judges. By the numbers, Corassani defends takedowns better than 93% of featherweights.
Corassani has never been submitted in the UFC. Before and outside the UFC, Corassani fought in Superior Challenge (2-1) and United Glory (2-1).
Corassani's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson in January 2015, where Corassani lost to Sam Sicilia.
UFC fight history
-
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:26
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson
Jan 24, 2015
10Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:11
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story
Oct 4, 2014
11Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:42
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy
Apr 16, 2014
24Str 0TD 0KD -
W
DQ · Illegal Knee on Ground by Blanco · R1 0:25
1Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi
Apr 6, 2013
48Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic
Sep 29, 2012
45Str 0TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Akira Corassani is 12-6 (1 NC) across 19 professional fights in 9 promotions, since a pro debut on May 20, 2007 (United Glory). 13 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins12
- KO/TKO 1
- Submission 3
- Decision 7
- Other 1
Pro losses6
- KO/TKO 6
- Finish rate
- 33% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 6
- Current streak
- 3 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 3-3 | 2012 |
| Superior Challenge | 2-1 | 2008 |
| United Glory | 2-1 | 2007 |
| Gods of War | 1-0 (1 NC) | 2007 |
| Battle of Botnia | 1-0 | 2009 |
| La Onda Fight Night | 1-0 | 2009 |
| ONE Championship | 0-1 | 2011 |
| Shooto | 1-0 | 2007 |
| Vision Fighting Championship | 1-0 | 2010 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Sam Sicilia | Jan 24, 2015 |
| L | Max Holloway | Oct 4, 2014 |
| L | Dustin Poirier | Apr 16, 2014 |
| W | Maximo Blanco | Nov 30, 2013 |
| W | Robbie Peralta | Apr 6, 2013 |
| W | Andy Ogle | Sep 29, 2012 |
| L | Paul Reed | Feb 26, 2011 |
| W | Graham Turner | Oct 29, 2010 |
| W | Martin Begley | Aug 28, 2010 |
| W | Ivan Buchinger | Dec 12, 2009 |
| W | Peter Mettler | Oct 31, 2009 |
| NC | Felipe Enomoto | Sep 12, 2009 |
| W | Dominique Stetefeld | May 23, 2009 |
| W | Grzegorz Tredowski | Nov 9, 2008 |
| L | Darin Hughes | Apr 5, 2008 |
| W | Jukka Kuitunen | Nov 17, 2007 |
| W | Raymond Jarman | Sep 9, 2007 |
| W | Jaroslav Poborsky | Jul 28, 2007 |
| L | Dion Staring | May 20, 2007 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Akira Corassani's record?
Akira Corassani's professional MMA record is 12 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.
How old is Akira Corassani?
Akira Corassani is 44 years old, born on August 27, 1982.
How tall is Akira Corassani and what is their reach?
Akira Corassani stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.
Who did Akira Corassani fight last?
Akira Corassani lost to Sam Sicilia by KO/TKO at UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson on Jan 24, 2015.