Corey Anderson (fighter)

Corey Anderson (born September 22, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA in the light heavyweight division. Prior to signing with Bellator, Anderson competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the light heavyweight winner on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn.

For the New Zealand international cricketer, see Corey Anderson.
Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson ahead of UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden
Born (1989-09-22) September 22, 1989
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Other namesOvertime
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
DivisionLight heavyweight (2013, 2014–present)
Heavyweight (2013)
Reach79 in (201 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofRockton, Illinois, U.S.
TeamRenzo Gracie Academy
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Almeida[3]
WrestlingNCAA Division II Wrestling[4]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins14
By knockout6
By decision8
Losses5
By knockout4
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

Wrestling career

Anderson was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, where he started wrestling in the third grade and later on attended Hononegah Community High School.[5] As a high school wrestler, he earned a third-place finish at the Freestyle State Championships (Illinois High School Association and was also a regional champion.[6] Upon graduation, he went on to attend Lincoln College in Illinois, where during his first year he was forced to take a redshirt due to an injury in his leg.[7] After healing, he placed as high as sixth at the National Championships (claiming All-American status) and took first at the Regional Championships as a freshman and sophomore, in the NJCAA level.[6][8] After graduating junior college, Anderson transferred to Newberry College to compete in the NCAA Division II level, where he compiled a record of 14 wins and 6 defeats as a junior.[9] He then transferred to the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. As a senior, Anderson compiled 46 victories and just 5 losses and went on to place second at the 12' NCAA Division III Championships[9] (the highest in the school's history),[10] before graduating with a degree in business administration.[11]

MMA starts

During his time wrestling at UW-Whitewater, Anderson met at the time's recently crowned Bellator MMA Welterweight Champion and former freestyle wrestling Olympian Ben Askren, who due to Anderson's boxing like mobility when he wrestled, encouraged him to give mixed martial arts a try. After initial refuse, Askren brought Anderson to Roufus MMA by making him think he was going to prepare him for freestyle when it was actually mixed martial arts practice.[12]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

Anderson was revealed as one of the cast members of the nineteenth season of The Ultimate Fighter, coached by Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn, on March 25, 2014.[13] In the elimination rounds to determine who got into the TUF house, Anderson fought and defeated Kelly Anundson by unanimous decision after two rounds. He was then chosen as the first pick for Team Edgar's light heavyweights.

In the quarter-finals, Anderson fought Team Penn's Josh Clark. Anderson utilized his wrestling to control the majority of the bout, resulting in a majority decision win.[14] Anderson next fought fellow Team Edgar teammate, Patrick Walsh, in the semi-finals. He defeated Walsh by unanimous decision to secure his spot at the finale.[15]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Anderson faced Matt Van Buren in the light heavyweight finals on July 6, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale. He quickly won the bout via TKO just 61 seconds into the first round to become the light heavyweight tournament winner.[16] His 61-second first-round TKO marked the fastest finish ever to the finale of The Ultimate Fighter show.[17]

Anderson was expected to face Gian Villante on December 6, 2014 at UFC 181.[18] However, Villante pulled out of the fight citing an injury[19] and was replaced by Jonathan Wilson.[20] A few days later, it was announced that Wilson was forced out of the fight and undefeated newcomer Justin Jones would take his place.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

A rescheduled bout with Villante took place on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15.[22] Anderson lost the fight via TKO in the third round. Despite the loss, he was awarded a bonus for Fight of the Night.[23]

Anderson faced Jan Błachowicz on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[24] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[25]

Anderson stepped up to face Fábio Maldonado on November 7, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 77, filling in for an injured Tom Lawlor.[26] He won the one sided fight by unanimous decision.[27]

Anderson faced Tom Lawlor on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]

Anderson faced Maurício Rua on May 14, 2016 at UFC 198.[30] Rua was awarded a split decision victory.[31]

Anderson faced Sean O'Connell on December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 102.[32] He won the fight by TKO in the second round.[33]

Anderson faced Jimi Manuwa on March 18, 2017 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 107.[34] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[35]

Anderson was expected to face Patrick Cummins on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217.[36] However, on October 17, Cummins pulled out due to a resistant staph infection.[37] He was replaced by Ovince Saint Preux.[38] After losing the first round and winning the second due to his wrestling, Anderson lost the fight via head kick knockout early in the third round.[39]

Anderson faced Patrick Cummins on April 21, 2018 UFC Fight Night 128.[40] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[41]

Anderson faced Glover Teixeira on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134, replacing injured Ilir Latifi[42] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

Anderson faced Ilir Latifi on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232.[44] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[45]

Anderson faced Johnny Walker on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[46] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[47] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[48] During the post fight celebration, Anderson taunted and screamed at Walker and shoved the referee away resulting in a fine of $10,000 from New York State Athletic Commission for "unsportsmanlike and disorderly conduct".[49]

Anderson faced Jan Błachowicz on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 167 in a rematch.[50] He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.[51]

Bellator MMA

On August 7, 2020, it was announced that Anderson had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA after being granted his release from his UFC contract.[52] He made his promotional debut against Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020.[53] He was victorious via second round technical knockout.[54]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 14 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 4
By decision 8 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 14–5 Melvin Manhoef TKO (elbows and punches) Bellator 251 November 5, 2020 2 2:34 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 13–5 Jan Błachowicz KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 2020 1 3:08 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 13–4 Johnny Walker TKO (punches) UFC 244 November 2, 2019 1 2:07 New York City, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–4 Ilir Latifi Decision (unanimous) UFC 232 December 29, 2018 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 11–4 Glover Teixeira Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 2018 3 5:00 Hamburg, Germany
Win 10–4 Patrick Cummins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee April 21, 2018 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 9–4 Ovince Saint Preux KO (head kick) UFC 217 November 4, 2017 3 1:25 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 9–3 Jimi Manuwa KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson March 18, 2017 1 3:05 London, England
Win 9–2 Sean O'Connell TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov December 9, 2016 2 2:36 Albany, New York, United States
Loss 8–2 Maurício Rua Decision (split) UFC 198 May 14, 2016 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 8–1 Tom Lawlor Decision (unanimous) UFC 196 March 5, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–1 Fábio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 6–1 Jan Błachowicz Decision (unanimous) UFC 191 September 5, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 5–1 Gian Villante TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold April 18, 2015 3 4:18 Newark, New Jersey, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 5–0 Justin Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC 181 December 6, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 Matt Van Buren TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale July 6, 2014 1 1:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Light Heavyweight. Won The Ultimate Fighter 19 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Win 3–0 Stephen Flanagan TKO (punches) MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly August 24, 2013 1 3:03 Evansville, Indiana, United States Heavyweight debut.
Win 2–0 Myron Dennis Decision (unanimous) XFC: Vengeance July 28, 2013 5 5:00 Grant, Oklahoma, United States
Win 1–0 J.R. Briones TKO (punches) NAFC: Battleground March 29, 2013 1 3:01 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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See also

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