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Akira Corassani

Former Fighter • 14-7-1 (W-L-D)
Yazan Hajeh
Adrian Diaz
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - OCTOBER 03: (L-R) Opponents Akira Corassani of Sweden and Max Holloway face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on October 3, 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC)
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6 years ago

KO of the Week: Max Holloway vs. Akira Corassani

Featherweight contender Max Holloway lands a flurry of punches on Akira Corassani ending the night with a knockout victory. Holloway takes on Cole Miller in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night Broomfield.
TULSA, OK - AUGUST 23: Max Holloway celebrates after his victory over Clay Collard in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the BOK Center on August 23, 2014 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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6 years ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Max Holloway Octagon Interview

Hear from Max "Blessed" Holloway immediately following his impressive first-round TKO win over Akira Corissani at Fight Night Stockholm.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) Akira Corassani punches Andy Ogle during their featherweight fight at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Capital FM Arena on September 29, 2012 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Gett
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6 years ago

Fight Night Stockholm: UFC Translator Akira Corassani

Akira Corassani isn't only skilled inside the cage. The 32-year-old featherweight speaks seven different languages. Hear how he learned them all, and follow along as he offers some MMA terms in different languages.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16: Gunnar Nelson holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Fight Night Stockholm: Open Workout Highlights

Hear from and watch Fight Night Stockholm headliners Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story as they prepare for their showdown in the main event in Sweden. Also watch Akira Corassani and Max Holloway who are set to meet in co-main event on UFC FIGHT PASS.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: (R-L) Gunnar Nelson punches Jorge Santiago in their welterweight fight during the UFC on Fuel TV event on February 16, 2013 at Wembley Arena in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

Fight Night Stockholm: On Sale Now

Welterweights Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story will do battle in Stockholm, Sweden on October 4th. Tickets on sale now!
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7 years ago

TUF 18 Finale: Akira Corassani's post fight thoughts

Akira gives his thoughts about his fight against Maximo Blanco on the TUF 18 Finale.
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8 years ago

UFC on FUEL TV 9: Official Weigh-In

Watch the UFC on FUEL TV 9 weigh-in.
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8 years ago

UFC on FUEL Prelim: Akira Corassani vs. Andy Ogle

Akira Corassani learned his fighting craft in local shows in Europe before coming to the U.S. for TUF 14. Now the well-rounded battler makes his official UFC debut against fellow newcomer, TUF Live vet, and winner of seven in a row Andy Ogle.

Stats

Striking accuracy 45% 45%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
139
Sig. Strikes Attempted
307
Grappling accuracy 29% 29%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
7
3.25
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.91
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.70
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
50
%
Sig. Str. Defense
87
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
07:07
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
121 (87%)
Clinch
18 (13%)
Ground
0 (0%)

Sig. Str. by target

58% 80 Head 20% 28 Body 22% 31 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
1 (8%)
DEC
9 (69%)
SUB
3 (23%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Corassani vs Sicilia

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:03:26
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Corassani vs Holloway

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:03:11
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Poirier vs Corassani

    Round
    2
    Time
    00:00:42
    Method
    KO/TKO
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Lund, Sweden
Height
68.00
Weight
145.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 29, 2012
Reach
67.00
Adrian Diaz
Featherweight Division • 11-5-1 (W-L-D)