Henry Corrales

Last updated
Henry Corrales
Born (1986-08-11) August 11, 1986 (age 37)
Moraga, California, United States
Other namesOK
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Fighting out of Redlands, California, United States
Whittier, California, United States
TeamDe La O Jiu Jitsu
All In MMA (formerly) [1]
The MMA Lab (2016–2019) [2]
Fight Ready (2019–present) [3]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins21
By knockout7
By submission6
By decision8
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Henry Corrales (born August 11, 1986), is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional since 2011, he has also competed for King of the Cage, where he is the former Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion.

Contents

Background

Born in Moraga, California and raised in La Mirada, California, Corrales attended La Mirada High School. [4] Growing up in rough neighborhoods, Corrales got into street fights constantly and eventually participated in a mixed martial arts bout at the age of 23. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Corrales made his professional debut in the spring of 2011, winning his first six fights before being given a title shot for the King of the Cage Featherweight Championship. Corrales won via split decision, and defended his title once before dropping down to the Bantamweight division. He defeated then-KOTC Bantamweight Champion Alejandro Garcia at KOTC: Slugfest on June 5, 2014, to hold both titles.

Corrales defended each title once more before signing with Bellator MMA in mid-2015.

Bellator MMA

Corrales made his promotional debut at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015, against former Bellator Featherweight Champion Daniel Straus. [5] He was defeated in the second round via submission, and handed his first professional loss. [6]

His next bout came against Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. [7] He was defeated by split decision. [8]

Corrales faced former Bellator Featherweight champion Patrício Freire at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016, stepping in at the last minute to replace an injured John Teixeira. [9] Corrales was defeated via third-round submission.

Corrales was scheduled to meet rising prospect A.J. McKee at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016. [10] However, the bout was scrapped when Corrales announced he was injured. [11]

Corrales returned to face Cody Bollinger at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017. He won the bout via second-round TKO, picking up his first Bellator victory in the process. [12] He then picked up three consecutive wins before being matched up with former Olympic wrestler and touted MMA prospect Aaron Pico at Bellator 214 on January 26, 2019. [13] In a thrilling but quick bout, Corrales was knocked down early by Pico but was able to come back and knock Pico out with a right hook from the clinch. [14]

Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix

After the big win over Pico which brought his win streak to five, Corrales faced former Bellator Bantamweight Champion Darrion Caldwell at Bellator 228 in the opening round of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix on September 28, 2019. [15] Corrales was defeated via unanimous decision. [16]

Post-GP reign

Corrales next faced Juan Archuleta at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020. [17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [18]

Corrales faced Brandon Girtz at Bellator 250 on October 29, 2020. He won the fight via split decision. [19] Following the bout, Corrales announced his intentions to return to the bantamweight division. [20]

Corrales was scheduled to make his return to bantamweight against Keith Lee at Bellator 258 on May 7, 2021. [21] However, Lee pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Johnny Campbell. [22] In an upset, Corrales lost the bout via rear-naked choke submission after getting dropped in the second round. [23]

Corrales faced Vladyslav Parubchenko on October 16, 2021, at Bellator 268. [24] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [25]

As the last bout of his prevailing contract, Corrales faced Aiden Lee on January 29, 2022 at Bellator 273. [26] [27] After an accidental eyepoke in the third round rendered Lee unable to continue, the bout went to the judges who scored the bout a unanimous decision victory for Corrales. [28]

Corrales faced Akhmed Magomedov on February 4, 2023, at Bellator 290. [29] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [30]

Corrales faced Kai Kamaka III on October 7, 2023, at Bellator 300. [31] He lost the fight via split decision. [32] 4 out of 4 media scores gave it to Corrales. [33]

Corrales stepped in on short notice to replace Gabriel Alves Braga and rematch against Aaron Pico on February 24 2024, at PFL vs. Bellator. [34] Corrales lost the bout via TKO in the first round. [35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches21 wins8 losses
By knockout71
By submission63
By decision84
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–8 Aaron Pico TKO (punches) PFL vs. Bellator February 24, 202414:53 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaLightweight bout.
Loss21–7 Kai Kamaka III Decision (split) Bellator 300 October 7, 202335:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win21–6Akhmed MagomedovDecision (unanimous) Bellator 290 February 4, 202335:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win20–6Aiden LeeTechnical Decision (unanimous) Bellator 273 January 29, 202230:41 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesAccidental eyepoke rendered Lee unable to continue.
Win19–6Vladyslav ParubchenkoDecision (unanimous) Bellator 268 October 16, 202135:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss18–6Johnny CampbellSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 258 May 7, 202124:12 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win18–5 Brandon Girtz Decision (split) Bellator 250 October 28, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss17–5 Juan Archuleta Decision (unanimous) Bellator 238 January 25, 202035:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss17–4 Darrion Caldwell Decision (unanimous) Bellator 228 September 28, 201935:00 Inglewood, California, United StatesBellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Opening Round.
Win17–3 Aaron Pico KO (punches) Bellator 214 January 26, 201911:07 Inglewood, California, United States
Win16–3Andy MainTKO (punches) Bellator 208 October 13, 201832:08 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win15–3 Georgi Karakhanyan Decision (unanimous) Bellator 192 January 20, 201835:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win14–3 Noad Lahat Decision (unanimous) Bellator 182 August 25, 201735:00 Verona, New York, United States
Win13–3Cody BollingerTKO (body punch) Bellator 170 January 21, 201734:28 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss12–3 Patrício Pitbull Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 153 April 22, 201624:09 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss12–2 Emmanuel Sanchez Decision (split) Bellator 143 September 25, 201535:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss12–1 Daniel Straus Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 138 June 19, 201523:47 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win12–0Aaron NeveuKO (punch)KOTC: Coming HomeMarch 15, 201520:43 San Jacinto, California, United StatesDefended the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win11–0Seth DikunSubmission (guillotine choke)KOTC: Battle for the BeltOctober 2, 201422:29 Highland, California, United StatesDefended the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–0Alejandro GarciaTKO (doctor stoppage)KOTC: SlugfestJune 5, 201420:40 Highland, California, United States Bantamweight debut; won the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–0Seth DikunTKO (doctor stoppage)KOTC: Beaten PathMarch 6, 201435:00 Highland, California, United StatesDefended the KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win8–0Jerod SpoonDecision (split)KOTC: TerrifiedOctober 31, 201355:00 Highland, California, United StatesWon the vacant KOTC Featherweight Championship.
Win7–0Gustavo LimonKOKOTC: Split DecisionAugust 29, 201310:20 Highland, California, United States
Win6–0Cooper GibsonDecision (unanimous)KOTC: ValidationJuly 11, 201335:00 Highland, California, United States
Win5–0Mike ChristensenSubmission (kimura)KOTC: DevastationApril 11, 201323:02 Highland, California, United StatesCatchweight (149 lbs) bout.
Win4–0Steve CrosbySubmission (keylock)Gladiator Challenge: Holiday BeatingsDecember 16, 20071N/A San Jacinto, California, United States
Win3–0Max CenicerosSubmission (guillotine choke)Long Beach Fight Night 14May 6, 201221:16 Long Beach, California, United States
Win2–0Ruben RosasSubmission (armbar)Long Beach Fight Night 13November 20, 201122:50 Long Beach, California, United States
Win1–0Emilio GonzalesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Long Beach Fight Night 12May 1, 201112:40 Long Beach, California, United States

See also

Related Research Articles

Joseph Ryan Warren is an American Greco-Roman wrestler and mixed martial artist who most recently competed for Bellator MMA. In Bellator, Warren became the first fighter in the promotion's history to become world champion in 2 divisions, winning the Bellator Featherweight World Championship in 2010 and the Bantamweight World Championship in 2014. As a Greco-Roman wrestler, he won the 2006 Pan American and the 2006 World Championship. He later participated in and won the Gold Medal at the 2007 World Cup.

Patrício Freire, known professionally as Patrício Pitbull, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator MMA where he is the current three-time Bellator Featherweight Champion and former Bellator Lightweight Champion. He is the younger brother of lightweight fighter Patricky Pitbull. He is the second-ever simultaneous two-weight champion in Bellator MMA history, and is widely considered to be the best Bellator fighter of all-time. He is also considered one of the best ever, pound-for-pound, to have never fought in the UFC. As of October 10, 2023, he is No. 4 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings.

Georgi Karakhanyan is a Russian-born Armenian-American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Karakhanyan has competed for the Bellator MMA, Absolute Championship Berkut, World Series of Fighting, DREAM, Tachi Palace Fights, and King of the Cage. Karakhanyan is also the former WSOF Featherweight Champion.

Eduardo Dantas is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Dantas mostly fought for the Bellator MMA where he was the former two-time Bellator Bantamweight World champion. He has also fought in Shooto, where he has competed for the Shooto 132-pound world title. From January 2012 to October 2017, he was ranked in the top 10 bantamweights in the world by Fight Matrix, getting as high as #3 in January 2014.

Daniel Mason-Straus, is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division. He previously competed in Bellator MMA, where he is the former two-time Bellator Featherweight Champion. A professional competitor since 2009, Straus has also formerly competed for Shark Fights.

Sergio Jerome Pettis is an American mixed martial artist who is currently signed with Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Bantamweight Champion. Prior to signing with Bellator, Pettis competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he fought in both the Bantamweight and Flyweight divisions. As of December 8, 2023, he is #10 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings and is ranked #2 in the Bellator Bantamweight Rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmie Rivera</span> American mixed martial arts fighter

Jimmie Rivera is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, currently signed to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Prior to signing with BKFC, Rivera competed in the UFC's Bantamweight division, and achieved status as a top 5 UFC bantamweight contender. Rivera has formerly competed for Bellator, the World Series of Fighting, CFFC and King of the Cage, where he was the KOTC Bantamweight Champion.

Daniel Weichel is a German former professional mixed martial artist who last competed in the Featherweight division for Bellator MMA. He has also competed in M-1 Global and Shooto.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darrion Caldwell</span> American mixed martial arts fighter

Darrion Caldwell is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler, who currently competes in the bantamweight division. He formely competed in Bellator MMA, where he is the former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for Legacy FC. As a folkstyle wrestler, Caldwell was the 2009 NCAA Division I National Champion, and a two-time All-American at 149 pounds out of the North Carolina State University. He was also a four-time ACC Conference champion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Pico</span> American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler

Aaron Pico is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who currently competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA. As a freestyle wrestler, Pico competed at 65 kilograms, where he placed second at 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and holds multiple national and international championships. In the age–group, he was a two–time Junior World Championship medalist and a Cadet World Champion. As of September 26, 2023, he is #2 in the Bellator Featherweight Rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noad Lahat</span> Israeli mixed martial artist

Noadya Lahat, also known by the nickname Neo, is an Israeli mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional since 2008, he is the second Israeli to ever fight in the UFC and has competed for Bellator MMA.

Emmanuel Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Sanchez has also formerly competed for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

A. J. McKee is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight and Lightweight division, where he is the former Bellator Featherweight Champion. As of December 8, 2023, he is #7 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings and #5 in the Bellator Lightweight Rankings.

Jeremy Michael Fitz-Kennedy is a Canadian mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA. In addition to competing for Bellator, Kennedy has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL). As of September 26, 2023, he is #3 in the Bellator Featherweight Rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Enrique Barzola</span> Peruvian mixed martial artist

Enrique Johnatan Barzola Acosta is a Peruvian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. He was the lightweight winner on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2. and he competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Juan Archuleta is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight divisions of Bellator MMA and Rizin Fighting Federation, where in the latter promotion, he is the former Rizin Bantamweight Champion. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, he has also previously fought for King of the Cage and the World Series of Fighting. Archuleta is also a former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion.

Leandro Higo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2006, he has also competed for Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Legacy Fighting Alliance. As of December 8, 2023, he is #6 in the Bellator Bantamweight Rankings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mads Burnell</span> Danish mixed martial artist

Mads Burnell is a Danish mixed martial artist who competes in featherweight division of Bellator MMA. Professional mixed martial artist since 2013, Burnell has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Cage Warriors, where he was a Featherweight champion. He was the European Championship European No-Gi Champion in 2014. As of August 16, 2023, he is #4 in the Bellator Featherweight Rankings.

Raufeon Stots is an American professional mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is a former Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion. As of December 8, 2023, he is ranked #1 in the Bellator Bantamweight Rankings.

Patrick "Patchy" Mix is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Bellator Bantamweight Champion. As of December 8, 2023, he is #6 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings.

References

  1. 1 2 Dan Kuhl (June 16, 2015). "Bellator 138's Henry Corrales: Finishing Business". combatpress.com.
  2. ↑ Brian Martin (September 26, 2019). "Bellator 228: Henry Corrales, Darrion Caldwell to exchange friendly fire". OC Register .
  3. ↑ Jose Youngs (July 17, 2019). "Henry Corrales excited to challenge 'sick ass wrestler' Darrion Caldwell". mmafighting.com.
  4. ↑ Lance Pugmire (January 24, 2019). "Whittier natives Aaron Pico and Henry Corrales will battle out their differences". LA Times .
  5. ↑ Doyle, Dave (18 June 2015). "Daniel Straus determined not to let Henry Corrales make a name at his expense". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  6. ↑ Marrocco, Steven (19 June 2015). "Bellator 138 results: Impressive Daniel Straus finishes gritty Henry Corrales". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Juon, Steve (22 September 2015). "Bellator 143: Emmanuel Sanchez compares his style to Floyd Mayweather Jr, plans to 'bring it' against Henry Corrales". mmamania.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  8. ↑ The MMA Report Staff (25 September 2015). "Bellator 143 Fight Video Highlights: Emmanuel Sanchez Vs. Henry Corrales". themmareport.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  9. ↑ MMA Junkie Staff (11 April 2016). "Patricio Freire now meets Henry Corrales in Bellator 153 co-headliner". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  10. ↑ Larry Csonka (July 25, 2016). "Henry Corrales vs. A.J. McKee Added to Bellator 160". 411 Mania.
  11. ↑ Gabe Killian (August 16, 2016). "Henry Corrales Suffers Injury, Bellator 160 Co-Main Event in Jeapordy". MMA Odds Breaker.
  12. ↑ Steven Marrocco (January 22, 2017). "Bellator 170 results: Tito Ortiz stuns Chael Sonnen, taps him out in first". MMAjunkie.com .
  13. ↑ Nick Baldwin (November 8, 2018). "Aaron Pico vs. Henry Corrales set for January Bellator event". bloodyelbow.com.
  14. ↑ Steven Marrocco (January 26, 2019). "Bellator 214 results: Henry Corrales rebounds, knocks out Aaron Pico in stunning fashion". MMAjunkie.com .
  15. ↑ Alexander K. Lee (July 15, 2019). "Bellator announces 16-man field for featherweight grand prix". mmafighting.com.
  16. ↑ Jay Anderson (September 28, 2019). "Bellator 228 Results: Darrion Caldwell Advances in Grand Prix Following Lackluster Bout with Henry Corrales". cagesidepress.com.
  17. ↑ Alexander K. Lee (January 6, 2020). "Juan Archuleta to fight Henry Corrales at Bellator 238". mmafighting.com.
  18. ↑ Dave Doyle (January 25, 2020). "Bellator 238 results: Juan Archuleta outpoints Henry Corrales for decision". MMAjunkie.com .
  19. ↑ Jay Anderson (October 29, 2020). "Bellator 250 Results: Henry Corrales' Leg Kicks Carry Him Past Brandon Girtz". Cagesidepress.
  20. ↑ Danny Segura (October 30, 2020). "Henry Corrales goes off on 'gimmick' Juan Archuleta, plans weight drop for rematch". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Henry Corrales vs. Keith Lee among three additions to Bellator 258". MMA Junkie. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  22. ↑ "With Keith Lee out, Henry Corrales fights Johnny Campbell at Bellator 258". MMA Junkie. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  23. ↑ "Bellator 258 video: Johnny Campbell shocks massive favorite Henry Corrales with finish". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  24. ↑ "Source: Henry Corrales-Vladyslav Parubchenko Clash Added to Bellator Phoenix Card". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
  25. ↑ "Bellator 268: Henry Corrales out strikes Vladyslav Parubchenko to get decision (Video)". FanSided. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2021-10-17.
  26. ↑ Heck, Mike (2021-12-28). "Benson Henderson vs. Islam Mamedov, return of 'Big Tuna' among additions to Bellator 273 fight card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  27. ↑ Henry Corrales upset to end Bellator contract with technical decision win, hopes to re-sign. MMAjunkie.com . January 30, 2022 – via YouTube.
  28. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2022-01-29). "Bellator 273: Henry Corrales Picks Up Decision After Fight with Aiden Lee Ends Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
  29. ↑ "Bellator MMA | BELLATOR 290 LANDS NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD TITLE CO-MAIN EVENT ON FEB. 4". www.bellator.com. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  30. ↑ "Bellator 290 'Bader vs. Fedor 2' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
  31. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2023-08-23). "Five Preliminary Card Match-Ups Announced for Milestone Bellator 300". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  32. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 300 'Nurmagomedov vs. Primus' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  33. ↑ "Kai Kamaka III def. Henry Corrales :: Bellator 300 :: MMA Decisions". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  34. ↑ Newswire, MMA Fighting (2024-02-19). "Gabriel Braga vs. Patricio Pitbull set for PFL vs. Bellator, Aaron Pico expected to stay on card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  35. ↑ Dewar, Val (2024-02-24). "PFL vs. Bellator: Aaron Pico Avenges Loss, TKOs Henry Corrales". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.