Akira Corassani Fight News

Morning Report: Dana White defends UFC decision to rescind Pat Healy's bonuses after positive marijuana test

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 24, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

The decision to rescind Pat Healy's $130,000 bonuses sparked controversy across the MMA community, but on Thursday UFC President Dana White vehemently defended the way in which the situation was handled.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

UFC on FOX Sports 1 programming schedule and TV broadcast line-up unveiled for Aug. 17 and beyond

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 9, 2013 2:22 PM EDT

Clear your calendars, fight fans, as FOX Sports 1 is now official for Aug. 17, 28, and 31, as well as Sept. 4, 2013. In addition to the UFC's return to Boston, FOX will now air TUF 18 on Wednesday nights. See the full schedule and TV line up here.

Morning Report: Rousimar Palhares considering drop to welterweight

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC middleweight Rousimar Palhares is currently serving a nine-month suspension. But when he returns, "Toquinho" may come back to a brand new division.

UFC featherweight Robbie Peralta issues statement on positive marijuana test

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 5, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

The UFC's latest flagged marijuana user, Robbie Peralta, has issues a statement explaining why he tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his UFC on FUEL TV 9 defeat to Akira Corassani.

Morning Report: Anthony Pettis says featherweight drop 'not permanent,' but promises 'fireworks' against Jose Aldo

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis forecasts his future at featherweight, Wanderlei and Chael trade barbs on Twitter, and the double KO gives way to the elusive double groin shot.

UFC featherweight Robbie Peralta suspended six months for positive marijuana metabolites

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 3:24 PM EDT

UFC featherweight Robbie Peralta has been suspended for six months following a positive test for marijuana metabolites in his UFC on Fuel TV 9 post-fight drug test. Get the details below.

UFC on FUEL 9 drug test results: Robbie Peralta suspended six months for marijuana

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2013 9:15 AM EDT

Featherweight suspended for six months after being flagged for marijuana metabolites.

UFC 159 pre-fight party set for Chris Michael's Steakhouse with Chris Weidman and more

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 19, 2013 12:30 AM EDT

UFC 159 pre-fight party at Chris Michael's Steakhouse in Woodbridge, N.J., featuring MMA stars such as Chris Weidman, Ryan Bader, Dennis Bermudez and Akira Corassani, as well as buffet, autograph signing, pictures, raffles and more on April 27, 2013.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FUEL 9 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 9, 2013 1:09 PM EDT

Mike Chiappetta takes a look at what might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

UFC on Fuel 9 results recap: Main card

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 7, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

A brief recap of every UFC on Fuel 9 main card bout outside of the event.

UFC on Fuel 9 results: Fights to make for the main card guys

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 7, 2013 4:36 PM EDT

UFC on Fuel 9 didn't offer a lot of extremely relevant fights, but we can still take a look at who the main cards guys might meet in their next bouts.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for the UFC on FUEL TV 9: 'Mousasi vs. Latifi' main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 7, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC on FUEL TV 9 edition, featuring main card winners Mousasi, Pearson, Mitrione, Pickett, Brandao and Corassani. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FUEL 9

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 7, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

Between his sharp hands and his gift of gab, the former Cage Warriors champion Conor McGregor could be a major Irish market star. He was one of five fighters whose fortunes changed in Stockholm.

UFC on FUEL TV 9 results recap: Biggest winner, loser from 'Mousasi vs Latifi' in Stockholm

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 7, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden was a high-paced night of action. Brad Pickett was the biggest winner with his decision victory over Mike Easton, while Ryan Couture was the biggest loser of the night for his loss to Ross Pearson. Find out why inside!

UFC on FUEL TV 9 'Mousasi vs Latifi' results recap from last night (in Sweden)

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 6, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Did Gegard Mousasi win last night in UFC on FUEL TV 9 main event against Ilir Latifi at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden? He did, but it was a calculated and careful performance against an undersized, overmatched replacement.

UFC on Fuel 9 results and post-fight analysis

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 6, 2013 5:32 PM EDT

Check out Tim B's thoughts on UFC on Fuel 9, which delivered good fights aplenty. Until the main event, anyway.

UFC on FUEL 9 results: Akira Corassani ends Robbie Peralta's 10-fight unbeaten streak

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 6, 2013 2:43 PM EDT

Akira Corassani was one of the biggest underdogs on the card, but came through for his home crowd with a win over slugger Robbie Peralta.

UFC on FUEL TV 9 Results: Akira Corassani wins unanimous decision against Robbie Peralta

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 6, 2013 2:38 PM EDT

Find out what happened when Akira Corassani tried to give Robbie Peralta "Problems" in the opening fight of UFC on FUEL TV 9: "Mousasi vs. Latifi," which went down earlier today (April 5, 2013) from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

UFC on Fuel 9 results: Akira Corassani takes entertaining decision over Robbie Peralta

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 6, 2013 2:37 PM EDT

Akira Corassani picked up his second win in the UFC with a unanimous decision victory over Robbie Peralta.

Nickname --	Birthdate 8/27/1982
Height / Weight 5'8" - 145lbs	Place of Birth --

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