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Corey Anderson gives edge to Bellator light heavyweight division over UFC
To close out 2020, a hot topic was Bellator vs. UFC at 205-pounds. Having competed for both promotions, Corey Anderson leans towards his new home. Winning season 19 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2014, Anderson would go on to enjoy a 10-5 tenure inside the Octagon (14-5 overall). After suffering an early 2020 defeat in […]
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Corey Anderson: ‘Everybody knows Jon Jones isn’t the greatest striker’
Jon Jones and Corey Anderson never got to square off during their time together in the UFC light heavyweight division. However, The Ultimate Fighter season 19 winner believes there are certain reasons that success has started being found against one of the all-time greats. In Jones’ last two title defenses, he went the distance with […]
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Corey Anderson hoping for Vadim Nemkov or Phil Davis next after victorious Bellator debut
Light heavyweight Corey Anderson is hoping to fight Vadim Nemkov or Phil Davis next after a victorious Bellator debut over Melvin Manhoef. Anderson was a big free-agent signing after mutually parting with ways with the UFC this past summer. A former top-five light heavyweight in the UFC, Anderson was matched up against Manhoef for his […]
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Bellator 251 Results: Corey Anderson TKO’s Melvin Manhoef (Highlights)
Corey Anderson is set to make his Bellator debut against knockout artist, Melvin Manhoef in the main event of Bellator 251. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since October […]
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Bellator 251: ‘Manhoef vs. Anderson’ Live Results and Highlights
Bellator remains in Uncasville, Connecticut for Bellator 251 that sees Melvin Manhoef welcome Corey Anderson to the promotion in the main event. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since […]
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Corey Anderson reacts to Bellator debut opposite Melvin Mahoef
Corey Anderson is set for his Bellator debut. The former UFC light heavyweight standout will collide with Melvin Manhoef on November 5. Manhoef is a decorated kickboxing specialist and experienced mixed martial artist, but has had his best success competing in the 185-pound middleweight division, so his welcoming Anderson to the Bellator light heavyweight division […]
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Former UFC light heavyweight Corey Anderson set to make Bellator debut against KO artist Melvin Manhoef
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson will make his Bellator debut when he takes on veteran striker Melvin Manhoef. Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed to CBS Sports’s Brian Campbell that Anderson will take on Manhoef at a Bellator event scheduled to take place on November 5. The event is expected to be titled Bellator […]
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Corey Anderson fires back after jab from Dana White
New Bellator light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson fired back after a jab from UFC president Dana White following his departure. Anderson recently asked for and was granted his release from the UFC and he immediately signed with Bellator to a lucrative contract that he says pays more than his old deal. Anderson has been vocal […]
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Corey Anderson says he signed big-money contract with Bellator: “I make more than I would have in the UFC”
Newly-signed Bellator light heavyweight Corey Anderson says he will make more money in Bellator than what he would have made in the UFC. A former winner of The Ultimate Fighter, the news that Anderson had been released by the UFC and signed with Bellator a few weeks ago took many by surprise. Despite a knockout […]
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Ryan Bader on Corey Anderson moving to Bellator: “I can guarantee you he’s getting paid way more”
Two-division Bellator champion Ryan Bader believes fellow UFC veteran Corey Anderson made the right decision moving to Bellator. Bader, who rules over the Bellator light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, weighed in on Anderson’s Bellator move in an interview with MMA Fighting. He’s adamant that Anderson will be paid much more as a Bellator fighter than […]
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Corey Anderson signs with Bellator
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Corey Anderson, the No. 4 ranked light heavyweight in the UFC, has signed a new contract with Bellator. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani broke the news that Anderson had signed with Bellator. According to Helwani, Anderson asked for his release from the UFC despite having multiple fights left on his contract. The UFC […]
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Corey Anderson details health scare after last UFC fight: Doctor said “my heart had stopped beating”
UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has opened up on a harrowing health scare that occurred after his last fight: a knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz in February. Anderson updated fans on this issue in a post on his official Facebook page. See what he had to say below. https://www.facebook.com/corey.anderson.560272/posts/2213350795476539 “Its been a long road […]
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What’s next for Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson after UFC Rio Rancho?
In the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Jan Blachowicz was taking on Corey Anderson in a rematch of their 2015 fight where it was Anderson who got his hand raised. Yet, this time the stakes were higher as the winner of this fight could very well get the next shot at Jon Jones. In […]
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Corey Anderson reacts following knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz
Corey Anderson was looking to earn a title shot with Jon Jones with a victory over Jan Blachowicz at tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event in New Mexico. Unfortunately for ‘Beastin’, Blachowicz found a home for a big right hand in the opening round which sent him crashing to the canvas. From there, Jan delivered a […]
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UFC champion Jon Jones reacts after Jan Blachowicz KO’s Corey Anderson
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in attendance for tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho main event between Jan Blachowicz and Corey Anderson. The bout was considered to be a pivotal matchup in the promotions 205lbs division, with the winner likely being next in line for a shot at the aforementioned ‘Bones’. Jan Blachowicz stunned fight […]
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Pros react after Jan Blachowicz KO’s Corey Anderson at UFC Rio Rancho
A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz headlined tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event. Tonight’s bout served as a rematch, as Anderson and Blachowicz had previously collided at UFC 191 with ‘Overtime’ emerging victorious by way of decision. Corey Anderson (13-4 MMA) entered tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho main event […]
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UFC Rio Rancho Results: Jan Blachowicz KO’s Corey Anderson (Video)
A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz headlines tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho event. Tonight’s bout will serve as a rematch, as Anderson and Blachowicz had previously collided at UFC 191, with ‘Overtime’ emerging victorious by way of decision. Corey Anderson (13-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s UFC Rio Rancho […]
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UFC Rio Rancho: ‘Anderson vs Blachowicz 2’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon invades New Mexico this evening for UFC Rio Rancho, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz. The perennial UFC light heavyweight contenders, Anderson and Blachowicz, originally collided at UFC 191 where ‘Overtime’ captured a dominant decision win. Corey Anderson (13-4 MMA) will enter tonight’s UFC Rio […]
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Corey Anderson says UFC 247 proved Jon Jones is ‘beatable’
Corey Anderson is confident he will be the first person to dethrone Jon Jones and says UFC 247 proved the champ is beatable. Jones took on Dominick Reyes, in a fight, not many thought the challenger would stand a chance. But, when the fight went the distance the majority of fighters and media thought we would […]
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UFC Rio Rancho | Pro fighters make their picks for Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz 2
In the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, Corey Anderson rematches Jan Blachowicz in a potential number one contender bout at light heavyweight. Heading into the fight, Anderson is a -205 favorite while the Pole is a +165 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for […]
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UFC Rio Rancho: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 official fight card
The next UFC fight card on the calendar is UFC Rio Rancho, which goes down this Saturday. The UFC Rio Rancho card will be topped by a light heavyweight rematch between top contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz. If Anderson wins, the expectation is that he’ll get a shot at UFC light heavyweight champion Jon […]
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Corey Anderson the betting favorite to be next opponent for Jon Jones
Corey Anderson has been labeled by the oddsmakers to be the next opponent for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones following UFC 247. Jones defeated Dominick Reyes in a close, controversial unanimous decision at UFC 247 to once again defend his UFC light heavyweight strap. The question now is who is going to be next […]
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Jan Blachowicz says he’ll get title shot with win over Anderson, confident he’d finish Jones
Jan Blachowicz always wanted to rematch Corey Anderson. The two first fought back at UFC 191 where it was Anderson who used his wrestling to score a unanimous decision win. Now, in the main event of UFC Rio Rancho, they will run it back where the stakes are higher, as the winner is expected to […]
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Dana White says Corey Anderson is ‘pissed off’ he didn’t get title shot against Jon Jones
UFC president Dana White says that light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson is “pissed off” that he didn’t get the title shot against Jon Jones. After Anderson knocked out Johnny Walker in his most impressive performance to date at UFC 244, he called out Jones for a title shot once again. Anderson and Jones have had […]
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Jon Jones takes aim at Corey Anderson while praising UFC 247 opponent Dominick Reyes
Jon Jones has taken aim at UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson, praising his UFC 247 opponent Dominick Reyes in the process. This weekend will see the return of the man who many consider to be the greatest of all time: Jon Jones. However, while his focus may be on Reyes who has been on […]
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Johnny Walker blames Corey Anderson loss on his old coach: ‘The problem is with him’
Johnny Walker believes he lost to Corey Anderson at UFC 244 because of his old coach. Walker was entering the fight riding high on a nine-fight winning streak including being 3-0 in the UFC with three first-round knockouts. Against Anderson, the fight did not go his way as he was knocked out in the first […]
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Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz headlines UFC New Mexico
A light heavyweight bout between top contenders Corey Anderson and Jan Blachowicz is set to headline UFC Mexico City next February. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news of the Anderson vs. Blachowicz bout on his Twitter account. This UFC Fight Night card is set to take place on February 15, 2020, at Santa Ana Star […]
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Corey Anderson calls Jon Jones a ‘casual’ MMA fan
UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson labeled UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones as a “casual” fan for his use of MMA math to justify fighting Dominick Reyes next. Jones wrote on Twitter that he wants to fight Reyes next instead of Anderson, and used the fact that Ovince Saint Preux knocked out Anderson while […]