Corey Anderson (fighter)

American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter

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Corey Anderson is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA in the light heavyweight division, where he is the current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion. 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 and achieved success as a top 5 UFC light heavyweight contender. As of June 20, 2023, he is #1 in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings.

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Moore's historic title bid ends in Belfast heartbreak Corey Anderson is Bellator's new light-heavyweight champion after outclassing Karl Moore in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
From a gym floor mattress to a world title shot Karl Moore faces Corey Anderson at Bellator Belfast for the light-heavyweight title on Saturday while just three years ago, he was sleeping on a mattress at his gym after being released by the.. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Nurmagomedov wins Bellator world title Usman Nurmagomedov beats Patricky Pitbull for the lightweight title at Bellator 288, while Vadim Nemkov defeats Corey Anderson to retain his light-heavyweight title BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2022

Anderson escaped to wild after title heartbreak Corey Anderson says he spent four days "off the grid" after coming within five seconds of winning the Bellator light-heavyweight title and $1m (£840,000) in April. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2022
Corey Anderson backs Glover Teixeira to take UFC title from Jan Blachowicz Corey Anderson believes Glover Teixeira will beat Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267 because the Brazilian does not quit. BBC Sport - Published on October 29, 2021
Bellator 286: Corey Anderson TKO's Ryan Bader inside first round Watch Corey Anderson score a quick-fire TKO finish inside 50 seconds of current heavyweight champion and former 205lb king Ryan Bader to surge into the tournament finale at Bellator 286. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2021

Bellator 268: Ryan Bader aims to silence Corey Anderson, Vadim Nemkov defends belt Ryan Bader accuses Corey Anderson of breaking the unwritten rules of fighting by talking publicly about their time training together as they prepare to meet at Bellator 268. BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2021
Corey Anderson: Bellator fighter says his no-nonsense lifestyle is why he left UFC Corey Anderson is enjoying a new lease of life at Bellator and says he will never stop being an "average Joe". BBC Sport - Published on October 15, 2021
Bellator 268: Ryan Bader says 'main goal is to get belt back' before Corey Anderson fight Ryan Bader is promising "fireworks" against old training partner Corey Anderson at Bellator 268. BBC Sport - Published on October 14, 2021