Wesley Correira
Encyclopedia
Wesley "Cabbage" Correira (born November 11, 1978) is an American
mixed martial artist
. He trains with BJ Penn in Hilo, Hawaii at BJ Penn MMA.
" (ability to sustain blows to the head without being knocked out), which was displayed in his fight with Tim Sylvia
at UFC 39
and again with Andrei Arlovski
at UFC 47
. Correira lost the former fight by towel throw at 3:17 left of round 2 and the latter fight by TKO
at 1:12 left of round 2. To date, the only knock out loss for Correira comes from hard hitting UFC veteran Tank Abbott.
Despite the losses, Correira was not knocked down at all in the first fight and was knocked down only at the end of the second fight, after sustaining constant punishment for almost two entire rounds. This fight led UFC play by play announcer Mike Goldberg
to say "This man is not human." In fact, during 7 minutes the Sylvia fight lasted, Correira absorbed the highest number of power strikes ever recorded in one fight in UFC history. Correira has been quoted as saying his head is full of "concrete and stuff".
Correira holds notable wins over Jason Lambert, Joe Riggs
, Tank Abbott
, Justin Eilers
, and Travis Wiuff
.
On 26th of January, 2008, Correira TKO'd Jacob Faagai at 2:17 of the first round. As of March, 2007 Correira is 2-5 in his last seven fights. His next fight was set to be against Lion's Den
fighter Buddy Roberts (6-1) on February 13, for a WarGods/Ken Shamrock
Productions co-promoted event, Valentine's Day Massacre. Correira backed out of the fight at the last minute due to payment and management disputes. As a result the CSAC has suspended his fighting license.
In 2008, Correira defeated Eric Esch
by knockout due to a head kick in the second round of the K-1
full contact kickboxing heavyweight grand prix.
|Loss
|19–14
|
Jeff Ford
|TKO (Punches)
|WFC-Armageddon
|2008-04-12
| 1
| 4:59
|
|
|-
|Win
|19–13
| Jacob Faagai
|TKO(Injury)
|X-1 Events-Champions
|2008-01-26
| 1
| 2:17
|
|
|-
|Loss
|18–13
| Chris Marez
|Decision (Unanimous)
|X-1-Extreme Fighting 2
|2007-03-17
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|18–12
|
Antonio Silva
|TKO(Punches)
|EliteXC: Destiny
|2007-02-10
| 1
| 3:49
|
|
|-
|Win
|18–11
|
Ji Hoon Kim
|TKO (Punches)
|PXC 8-Terror Dome
|2006-07-28
| 1
| 2:07
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–11
| Mike Polchlopek
|TKO(Cut)
|ROTR-Beatdown 1
|2006-06-17
| 1
| 1:46
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–10
|
Kazuhiro Hamanaka
|Submission(Kimura)
|ROTR 9 – Rumble on the Rock 9
|2006-04-21
| 2
| 1:53
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–9
| Eric Esch
|TKO(Doctor Stoppage)
|ROTR 8-Rumble on the Rock 8
|2006-01-20
| 2
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Win
|17–8
|
Manny Chong
|TKO
|FFCF 4-Collision
|2005-12-10
| 1
| 1:50
|
|
|-
|Win
|16–8
|Junior Sua
|Submission
|ROTR-Just Scrap
|2005-11-05
| 1
| 1:21
|
|
|-
|Win
|15–8
| Lloyd Marshbanks
|TKO
|ROTR-Showdown in Maui
|2005-10-07
| 1
| 3:16
|
|
|-
|Loss
|14–8
| Tank Abbott
|KO (Punch)
|Rumble on the Rock 7
|2005-05-07
| 1
| 1:23
|
|
|-
|Win
|14–7
| Walt Pels
|KO (Punches)
|WEC 14 Vengeance
|2005-03-17
| 1
| 0:23
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–7
| Yoshihiro Nakao
|Decision(Split)
|ROTR 6-Rumble on the Rock 6
|2004-11-20
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–6
| John Marsh
|Decision(Unanimous)
|ROTR 5-Rumble on the Rock 5
|2004-05-07
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–5
|
Andrei Arlovski
|TKO (Punches)
|UFC 47
|2004-04-02
| 2
| 1:15
|
|
|-
|Win
|13–4
| Tank Abbott
|TKO (Cut)
|UFC 45
|2003-11-21
| 1
| 2:14
|
|
|-
|Win
|12–4
| Steve Sayegh
|TKO (Punches)
|ROTR 3-Rumble on the Rock 3
|2003-08-09
| 1
| 2:19
|
|
|-
|Win
|11–4
| Justin Eilers
|Decision(Split)
|SB 30-Collision Course
|2003-06-13
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Win
|10–4
| Sean Alvarez
|TKO (Knees and Punches)
|UFC 42
|2003-04-25
| 2
| 1:46
|
|
|-
|Win
|9–4
| Joe Riggs
|KO (Punch)
|ROTR 1-Rumble on the Rock 1
|2002-12-28
| 2
| 2:07
|
|
|-
|Win
|8–4
| Jason Lambert
|KO (Punch)
|SB 27-Superbrawl 27
|2002-11-09
| 2
| 1:48
|
|
|-
|Loss
|7–4
| Tim Sylvia
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
|UFC 39
|2002-09-27
| 2
| 1:43
|
|
|-
|Win
|7–3
| Kauai Kupihea
|TKO (Punches)
|FFC 1-Force Fighting Championships 1
|2002-05-18
| 2
| 2:53
|
|
|-
|Win
|6–3
| Travis Wiuff
|Submission(Knees)
|SB 24-Return of the Heavyweights 2
|2002-04-27
| 3
| 1:40
|
|
|-
|Win
|5–3
| Kevin Jordan
|TKO (Punches)
|SB 24-Return of the Heavyweights 1
|2002-04-26
| 1
| 4:28
|
|
|-
|Win
|4–3
| Renato Bruzzi
|KO (Punches)
|SB 23-SuperBrawl 23
|2002-03-09
| 2
| 4:55
|
|
|-
|Win
|3–3
| Aaron Brink
|TKO (Punches)
|Shogun 1-Shogun 1
|2001-12-15
| 1
| 1:08
|
|
|-
|Win
|2–3
| Mike Tynanes
|TKO (Retirement)
|SB 22-SuperBrawl 22
|2001-11-02
| 2
| 3:22
|
|
|-
|Win
|1–3
| Marcelo Tigre
|DQ (Headbutt)
|SB 21 – SuperBrawl 21
|2001-05-24
| 2
| 0:46
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–3
| Preston Hartzog
|Decision(Split)
|Superbrawl – Futurebrawl 2000
|2000-11-14
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–2
| Travis Fulton
|Submission(Armbar)
|SB 19-SuperBrawl 19
|2000-10-26
| 1
| 4:49
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–1
| Eric Pele
|Submission(Armbar)
|Rings USA-Rising Stars Block B
|2000-07-22
| 2
| 2:30
|
|
|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#A9A9A9" | Kickboxing record
|- valign="top"
|
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
. He trains with BJ Penn in Hilo, Hawaii at BJ Penn MMA.
Biography
He is well known for his "strong chinChin (boxing)
In combat sports such as boxing, kickboxing and mixed martial arts, a fighter's chin is a figurative term that refers to a his/her ability to tolerate physical trauma to the head without being knocked unconscious...
" (ability to sustain blows to the head without being knocked out), which was displayed in his fight with Tim Sylvia
Tim Sylvia
Timothy Deane Sylvia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion. He trains as a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems camp and is part of their MFSE group...
at UFC 39
UFC 39
UFC 39: The Warriors Return was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 27, 2002, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut...
and again with Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Valeryevich Arlovski is a Belarusian kickboxer, mixed martial artist and a former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion.-Biography:...
at UFC 47
UFC 47
UFC 47: It's On! was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
. Correira lost the former fight by towel throw at 3:17 left of round 2 and the latter fight by TKO
Knockout
A knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
at 1:12 left of round 2. To date, the only knock out loss for Correira comes from hard hitting UFC veteran Tank Abbott.
Despite the losses, Correira was not knocked down at all in the first fight and was knocked down only at the end of the second fight, after sustaining constant punishment for almost two entire rounds. This fight led UFC play by play announcer Mike Goldberg
Mike Goldberg
Mike Goldberg is an American play-by-play commentator, mainly known for his work with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.-Broadcasting career:...
to say "This man is not human." In fact, during 7 minutes the Sylvia fight lasted, Correira absorbed the highest number of power strikes ever recorded in one fight in UFC history. Correira has been quoted as saying his head is full of "concrete and stuff".
Correira holds notable wins over Jason Lambert, Joe Riggs
Joe Riggs
Joseph Jonathan Riggs is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has competed at weights ranging from Heavyweight down to Welterweight. Currently, Riggs fights as a Middleweight.-Background:...
, Tank Abbott
Tank Abbott
David Lee Abbott is an American mixed martial arts fighter and former professional wrestler. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "street fighting"...
, Justin Eilers
Justin Eilers
Justin Mark Eilers was an American professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC and WEC. Eilers trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.-Biography:...
, and Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...
.
On 26th of January, 2008, Correira TKO'd Jacob Faagai at 2:17 of the first round. As of March, 2007 Correira is 2-5 in his last seven fights. His next fight was set to be against Lion's Den
Lion's Den (mixed martial arts)
The Lion's Den is a mixed martial arts team and training facility that was based out of Susanville, California and San Diego, California but has recently moved its headquarters to Reno, Nevada. The team was founded in the early 1990s by UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock, and was the most dominant...
fighter Buddy Roberts (6-1) on February 13, for a WarGods/Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock
Kenneth Wayne Shamrock is an American mixed martial arts fighter, UFC Hall of Famer and professional wrestler...
Productions co-promoted event, Valentine's Day Massacre. Correira backed out of the fight at the last minute due to payment and management disputes. As a result the CSAC has suspended his fighting license.
In 2008, Correira defeated Eric Esch
Eric Esch
Eric Scott Esch is an American heavyweight boxer, kick-boxer, professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist commonly referred to as Butterbean....
by knockout due to a head kick in the second round of the K-1
K-1
K-1 is a defunct world-wide kickboxing promotion based in Tokyo, Japan founded by Kazuyoshi Ishii, a formerKyokushin karate practitioner. K-1 combines stand up techniques from Muay Thai, Karate, Taekwondo, Savate, San Shou, kickboxing, western-style boxing, and other martial arts...
full contact kickboxing heavyweight grand prix.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
|19–14
|
Jeff Ford|TKO (Punches)
|WFC-Armageddon
|2008-04-12
| 1
| 4:59
|
|
|-
|Win
|19–13
|
Jacob Faagai|TKO(Injury)
|X-1 Events-Champions
|2008-01-26
| 1
| 2:17
|
|
|-
|Loss
|18–13
|
Chris Marez|Decision (Unanimous)
|X-1-Extreme Fighting 2
|2007-03-17
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|18–12
|
Antonio SilvaAntonio Silva (fighter)
Antonio Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He initially fought in the super heavyweight division, but currently competes in the heavyweight weight class. He is the first and last EliteXC heavyweight champion...
|TKO(Punches)
|EliteXC: Destiny
|2007-02-10
| 1
| 3:49
|
|
|-
|Win
|18–11
|
Ji Hoon Kim|TKO (Punches)
|PXC 8-Terror Dome
|2006-07-28
| 1
| 2:07
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–11
|
Mike Polchlopek|TKO(Cut)
|ROTR-Beatdown 1
|2006-06-17
| 1
| 1:46
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–10
|
Kazuhiro HamanakaKazuhiro Hamanaka
is a Japanese mixed martial artist. He fought for the Tokyo Sabres in the International Fight League.-Career:Hamanaka began his mixed martial arts career in 2003 with a victory over Antonio Schembri at PRIDE 26. After losing to Ryan Gracie in PRIDE Bushido 1, he made stints in other organizations...
|Submission(Kimura)
|ROTR 9 – Rumble on the Rock 9
|2006-04-21
| 2
| 1:53
|
|
|-
|Loss
|17–9
|
Eric EschEric Esch
Eric Scott Esch is an American heavyweight boxer, kick-boxer, professional wrestler, and mixed martial artist commonly referred to as Butterbean....
|TKO(Doctor Stoppage)
|ROTR 8-Rumble on the Rock 8
|2006-01-20
| 2
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Win
|17–8
|
Manny Chong|TKO
|FFCF 4-Collision
|2005-12-10
| 1
| 1:50
|
|
|-
|Win
|16–8
|Junior Sua
|Submission
|ROTR-Just Scrap
|2005-11-05
| 1
| 1:21
|
|
|-
|Win
|15–8
|
Lloyd Marshbanks|TKO
|ROTR-Showdown in Maui
|2005-10-07
| 1
| 3:16
|
|
|-
|Loss
|14–8
|
Tank AbbottTank Abbott
David Lee Abbott is an American mixed martial arts fighter and former professional wrestler. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "street fighting"...
|KO (Punch)
|Rumble on the Rock 7
Rumble on the Rock 7
Rumble on the Rock 7 was an mixed martial arts event held by Rumble on the Rock on May 7, 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.-Results: Thales Leites vs. Adam RolandLeites defeated Roland via Submission in round 1 at 0:49 Allan Goes vs. Chris West...
|2005-05-07
| 1
| 1:23
|
|
|-
|Win
|14–7
|
Walt Pels|KO (Punches)
|WEC 14 Vengeance
|2005-03-17
| 1
| 0:23
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–7
|
Yoshihiro NakaoYoshihiro Nakao
Yoshihiro "Kiss" Nakao is a Japanese heavyweight mixed martial artist and former K-1 kickboxer who has defeated the likes of Don Frye, Jim York, Wesley Correira, and Edson Draggo. He is currently under contract to fight for DREAM and World Victory Road promotions...
|Decision(Split)
|ROTR 6-Rumble on the Rock 6
|2004-11-20
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–6
|
John MarshJohn Marsh (fighter)
John Michael Marsh is a retired American mixed martial artist.-Mixed martial arts:Marsh turned to mixed martial arts in 1993 at age 23. He has made appearances in top organizations such as Pride, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the International Fight League...
|Decision(Unanimous)
|ROTR 5-Rumble on the Rock 5
|2004-05-07
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|13–5
|
Andrei ArlovskiAndrei Arlovski
Andrei Valeryevich Arlovski is a Belarusian kickboxer, mixed martial artist and a former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion.-Biography:...
|TKO (Punches)
|UFC 47
UFC 47
UFC 47: It's On! was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 2, 2004 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada...
|2004-04-02
| 2
| 1:15
|
|
|-
|Win
|13–4
|
Tank AbbottTank Abbott
David Lee Abbott is an American mixed martial arts fighter and former professional wrestler. He has described his fighting style, which he developed brawling in the bars and streets of Huntington Beach, California, as "street fighting"...
|TKO (Cut)
|UFC 45
UFC 45
UFC 45: Revolution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on 21 November 2003, at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut...
|2003-11-21
| 1
| 2:14
|
|
|-
|Win
|12–4
|
Steve Sayegh|TKO (Punches)
|ROTR 3-Rumble on the Rock 3
|2003-08-09
| 1
| 2:19
|
|
|-
|Win
|11–4
|
Justin EilersJustin Eilers
Justin Mark Eilers was an American professional mixed martial artist, formerly with the UFC and WEC. Eilers trained with Miletich Fighting Systems in Bettendorf, Iowa.-Biography:...
|Decision(Split)
|SB 30-Collision Course
|2003-06-13
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Win
|10–4
|
Sean Alvarez|TKO (Knees and Punches)
|UFC 42
UFC 42
UFC 42: Sudden Impact was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 25, 2003, at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The event was broadcast live on pay per view in the United States, and later released on DVD....
|2003-04-25
| 2
| 1:46
|
|
|-
|Win
|9–4
|
Joe RiggsJoe Riggs
Joseph Jonathan Riggs is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He has competed at weights ranging from Heavyweight down to Welterweight. Currently, Riggs fights as a Middleweight.-Background:...
|KO (Punch)
|ROTR 1-Rumble on the Rock 1
|2002-12-28
| 2
| 2:07
|
|
|-
|Win
|8–4
|
Jason LambertJason Lambert (fighter)
Jason L. Lambert is an American mixed martial artist from Victorville, California, who fought in the light heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship prior to being released from the company. He fights out of North County Fight Club and is represented by NCFC Fight Management.-...
|KO (Punch)
|SB 27-Superbrawl 27
|2002-11-09
| 2
| 1:48
|
|
|-
|Loss
|7–4
|
Tim SylviaTim Sylvia
Timothy Deane Sylvia is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship Heavyweight Champion. He trains as a member of the Miletich Fighting Systems camp and is part of their MFSE group...
|TKO (Corner Stoppage)
|UFC 39
UFC 39
UFC 39: The Warriors Return was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 27, 2002, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut...
|2002-09-27
| 2
| 1:43
|
|
|-
|Win
|7–3
|
Kauai Kupihea|TKO (Punches)
|FFC 1-Force Fighting Championships 1
|2002-05-18
| 2
| 2:53
|
|
|-
|Win
|6–3
|
Travis WiuffTravis Wiuff
Travis Wiuff is a mixed martial arts fighter born in Minnesota, United States. He competes in the Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight divisions...
|Submission(Knees)
|SB 24-Return of the Heavyweights 2
|2002-04-27
| 3
| 1:40
|
|
|-
|Win
|5–3
|
Kevin JordanKevin Jordan (MMA fighter)
Kevin Jordan is an American mixed martial artist. He is a two-time UFC veteran. Jordan competes in the Heavyweight division...
|TKO (Punches)
|SB 24-Return of the Heavyweights 1
|2002-04-26
| 1
| 4:28
|
|
|-
|Win
|4–3
|
Renato Bruzzi|KO (Punches)
|SB 23-SuperBrawl 23
|2002-03-09
| 2
| 4:55
|
|
|-
|Win
|3–3
|
Aaron Brink|TKO (Punches)
|Shogun 1-Shogun 1
|2001-12-15
| 1
| 1:08
|
|
|-
|Win
|2–3
|
Mike Tynanes|TKO (Retirement)
|SB 22-SuperBrawl 22
|2001-11-02
| 2
| 3:22
|
|
|-
|Win
|1–3
|
Marcelo Tigre|DQ (Headbutt)
|SB 21 – SuperBrawl 21
|2001-05-24
| 2
| 0:46
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–3
|
Preston Hartzog|Decision(Split)
|Superbrawl – Futurebrawl 2000
|2000-11-14
| 3
| 5:00
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–2
|
Travis FultonTravis Fulton
Travis Fulton is an American mixed martial artist and a professional boxer in the heavyweight division. He has notched up over 300 vale tudo and mixed martial arts fights since 1996 and over 30 boxing matches since 1999....
|Submission(Armbar)
|SB 19-SuperBrawl 19
|2000-10-26
| 1
| 4:49
|
|
|-
|Loss
|0–1
|
Eric PeleEric Pele
Eric Pele is a retired American mixed martial artist and former King of the Cage superheavyweight champion. He is also an accomplished tattoo artist who appears on the reality television show "Inked" with nickname 'Big E'....
|Submission(Armbar)
|Rings USA-Rising Stars Block B
|2000-07-22
| 2
| 2:30
|
|
Kickboxing record
{| class="toccolours" width=100% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#A9A9A9" | Kickboxing record
|- valign="top"
|
Legend: