Light Heavyweight

Corey Anderson

UFC 2014–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 83.0

Scouting report

Winning The Ultimate Fighter Season 19 before compiling a run over elite contenders, Corey "Overtime" Anderson overwhelmed opponents with wrestling and pace. Born in Rockton, Illinois, Anderson scored a first-round knockout over Johnny Walker and controlled Glover Teixeira, his style driven by an 82 Wrestling rating and 88 Cardio.

Peak ratings

Boxing82
Kickboxing74
Wrestling91
BJJ76
Strength86
Durability82
Cardio92
Fight IQ84

By edition

2016–2017Overall 80
Boxing80
Kickboxing72
Wrestling89
BJJ74
Strength85
Durability79
Cardio90
Fight IQ82

Anderson established himself among the light heavyweight ranks between 2016 and 2017, defeating Tom Lawlor at UFC 196 in Las Vegas and stopping Sean O'Connell with ground-and-pound in Albany, while dropping bouts to Mauricio Rua, Jimi Manuwa, and Ovince Saint Preux. His collegiate wrestling pace and top control are reflected in an 89 Wrestling and 90 Cardio.

2018–2019Overall 83
Boxing82
Kickboxing74
Wrestling91
BJJ76
Strength86
Durability82
Cardio92
Fight IQ84

Anderson authored a four-fight winning streak between 2018 and 2019, dominating Patrick Cummins in Atlantic City, out-wrestling former title challenger Glover Teixeira in Hamburg, outpointing Ilir Latifi at UFC 232, and knocking out undefeated prospect Johnny Walker in 2:07 at UFC 244 in Madison Square Garden. His pace and takedowns justify his 91 Wrestling and 92 Cardio.

2020–2022Overall 82
Boxing82
Kickboxing74
Wrestling91
BJJ76
Strength86
Durability80
Cardio92
Fight IQ84

Following a knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz in February 2020 in Rio Rancho, Anderson signed with Bellator MMA where he reached the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix finals, dominating top contenders with his wrestling and improved ground strikes. His collegiate wrestling base and pace anchor his 91 Wrestling and 92 Cardio.

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