Corey Anderson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 3 fights.

Record:	6-0-0
Summary:	Wrestling

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Beastin 25/8
From:	Rockford, Illinois USA
Fights Out Of:	Rockford, Illinois USA
Age:	25
Height:	6' 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Degree:	Business Administration

Media

UFC 181 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 6, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dec 06, 2014
UFC 181 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on December 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Dec 05, 2014
Stars from The Ultimate Fighter Finale meet with the media following the event. Hear from Ultimate Fighter winners Corey Anderson and Eddie Gordon. plus, newly retire UFC legend BJ Penn takes some time to reflect on his career.

Jul 06, 2014 3:00
Ultimate Fighter winners Corey Anderson and Eddie Gordon reflect on their life-changing wins at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.

Jul 06, 2014 3:16

All Corey Anderson Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

126

55% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

39% Standing

45% Clinch

16%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

60% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

100

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method
UPCOMING	Gian Villante	UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Rockhold: Live on FOX Apr 18, 2015	--	--	--	--	--
UPCOMING	Corey Anderson		--	--	--	--	--

Win	Corey Anderson	UFC 181 Hendricks vs. Lawler II: Live on Pay-Per-View Dec 6, 2014	45	7	0	3	R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win	Justin Jones		28	0	1	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

	Corey Anderson	The Ultimate Fighter Finale Edgar vs. Penn: FOX Sports 1 Jul 6, 2014	24	2	0	0	R1 KO/TKO
	Matt Van Buren		2	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO

Statistics Provided by

Photos

Biography

TRAINING: Hard work every day

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2012 after graduating college and training to try out for the Olympic wrestling team with Ben Askren. He persuaded me into the sport of mixed martial arts instead.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 19 light heavyweight winner, XFL light heavyweight champ

Do you have any heroes? Warren Sapp and Muhammad Ali

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m one step closer to my goal / dream of being the world champion.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with my degree in Business Administration. And I have an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from Lincoln College.

What was your job before you started fighting? College wrestling coach and a Supervisor at Holland Trucking and Freight

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time college wrestling All-American, once in Junior College (6th) and once in NCAA D3 (2nd)

Favorite grappling technique: Using my wrestling hip pressure to control top positions

Favorite striking technique: Using my reach

• Team Edgar on TUF 19

• Pro since 2013

• Three wins by KO

• Three first round finishes