Henry Corrales Explained

Henry Corrales
Other Names:OK
Birth Date:1986 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Moraga, California, U.S.
Weight:145lb
Weight Class:Featherweight
Bantamweight
Reach In:70
Fighting Out Of:Redlands, California, United States
Whittier, California, United States
Team:De La O Jiu Jitsu
All In MMA (formerly)
The MMA Lab (2016–2019)[1]
Fight Ready (2019–present)[2]
Years Active:2011–present
Mma Kowin:7
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Decwin:8
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:3
Mma Decloss:4
Sherdog:80091

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.

Background

Born in Moraga, California and raised in La Mirada, California, Corrales attended La Mirada High School.[3] 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.[4]

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

|-|Loss|align=center|21–8|Aaron Pico|TKO (punches)|PFL vs. Bellator ||align=center|1|align=center|4:53 |Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ||-|Loss|align=center|21–7|Kai Kamaka III|Decision (split)|Bellator 300||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|San Diego, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|21–6|Akhmed Magomedov|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 290||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Inglewood, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|20–6|Aiden Lee|Technical Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 273||align=center|3|align=center|0:41|Phoenix, Arizona, United States||-|Win|align=center|19–6|Vladyslav Parubchenko |Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 268 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Phoenix, Arizona, United States ||-|Loss|align=center| 18–6|Johnny Campbell|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Bellator 258||align=center|2|align=center|4:12|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Win|align=center|18–5|Brandon Girtz|Decision (split)|Bellator 250||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 17–5|Juan Archuleta|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 238||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Inglewood, California, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 17–4|Darrion Caldwell|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 228||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Inglewood, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 17–3|Aaron Pico|KO (punches)|Bellator 214||align=center|1|align=center|1:07|Inglewood, California, United States||-|Win|align=center| 16–3|Andy Main|TKO (punches)|Bellator 208||align=center|3|align=center|2:08|Uniondale, New York, United States||-| Win| align=center| 15–3| Georgi Karakhanyan| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 192| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Inglewood, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 14–3| Noad Lahat| Decision (unanimous)| Bellator 182| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Verona, New York, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–3| Cody Bollinger| TKO (body punch)| Bellator 170| | align=center| 3| align=center| 4:28| Inglewood, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 12–3| Patrício Pitbull| Submission (guillotine choke)| Bellator 153| | align=center| 2| align=center| 4:09| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 12–2| Emmanuel Sanchez| Decision (split)| Bellator 143| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Hidalgo, Texas, United States| |-| Loss | align=center| 12–1| Daniel Straus| Submission (guillotine choke)| Bellator 138| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:47| St. Louis, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center| 12–0| Aaron Neveu| KO (punch)| KOTC: Coming Home| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:43| San Jacinto, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 11–0| Seth Dikun| Submission (guillotine choke)| KOTC: Battle for the Belt| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:29| Highland, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 10–0| Alejandro Garcia| TKO (doctor stoppage)| KOTC: Slugfest| | align=center| 2| align=center| 0:40| Highland, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 9–0| Seth Dikun| TKO (doctor stoppage)| KOTC: Beaten Path| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Highland, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 8–0| Jerod Spoon| Decision (split)| KOTC: Terrified | | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Highland, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Gustavo Limon| KO| KOTC: Split Decision | | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:20| Highland, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Cooper Gibson| Decision (unanimous)| KOTC: Validation| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Highland, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Mike Christensen| Submission (kimura)| KOTC: Devastation | | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:02| Highland, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Steve Crosby| Submission (keylock)| Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| San Jacinto, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Max Ceniceros| Submission (guillotine choke)| Long Beach Fight Night 14| | align=center| 2| align=center| 1:16| Long Beach, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Ruben Rosas| Submission (armbar)| Long Beach Fight Night 13| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:50| Long Beach, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Emilio Gonzales| Submission (rear-naked choke) | Long Beach Fight Night 12| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:40| Long Beach, California, United States|

See also

Notes and References

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

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