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Anthony Smith to rivals Luke Rockhold and Corey Anderson: ‘Earn it’
Last weekend, Anthony Smith established himself as one of the top contenders in the light heavyweight division by defeating Alexander Gustafsson — something only a few truly elite fighters have done before. “Who else has done it? If you take Phil Davis out of it because that was a long time ago, who else has done it? […]
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Corey Anderson to Joe Rogan: UFC gives Jon Jones ‘special treatment’
Back in December, an anomaly on a Jon Jones drug test caused the entire UFC 232 card to be moved from Las Vegas to Los Angeles on a weeks’ notice. UFC light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson fought on that card, beating Ilir Latifi by unanimous decision, and was not exactly pleased about this last-minute inconvenience. […]
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Corey Anderson explains why he turned down Luke Rockhold matchup
Corey Anderson is still without an opponent “Overtime” appeared to have a fight in the works with Alexander Gustafsson, only to see Anthony Smith earn that matchup instead. Then, the #7 ranked light heavyweight was offered former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 238 in June — yet he decided to decline. “I was talking […]
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Luke Rockhold teases being ‘on track’ for UFC 238, potentially against Corey Anderson
It has been over a year since we last saw former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, competing inside the Octagon. For the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) product, that most recent appearance, unfortunately, came in a devastating loss to Yoel Romero in the headliner of UFC 221 in Perth, Australia. Since then, Rockhold has questioned whether […]
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Alexander Gustafsson accepts UFC Stockholm bout with perennial contender Corey Anderson
The octagon will return to Sweden for UFC Stockholm on June 1 and it appears that Alexander Gustafsson will once again headline the card. The entire event is expected to stream on ESPN+, but no broadcast plans have been finalized as of this time. The UFC was last in Stockholm for UFC Fight Night 109 […]
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Corey Anderson turns down Alexander Gustafsson callout
Speaking on Instagram on Monday afternoon, three-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson called for a UFC London fight with streaking contender Corey Anderson. Both men, to remind, fought at UFC 232, with Gustafsson coming up short to Jon Jones, and Anderson picking up an impressive win over Gustafsson’s training partner Ilir Latifi. Here’s […]
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Alexander Gustafsson calls out Corey Anderson for UFC London showdown
Just over a week removed from his UFC 232 loss to Jon Jones, three-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson is already ready to get back into the cage. Speaking on Instagram on Monday afternoon, the Swedish star called for a fight with streaking contender Corey Anderson. Anderson, to remind, also fought at UFC […]
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Corey Anderson calls out Jon Jones, says Anthony Smith ‘hasn’t earned his stripes’
UFC 232 was an important event for the light heavyweight division as it marked the return of Jon Jones who reclaimed the title. Also on the card was the rising contender, the season 19 winner of The Ultimate Fighter, Corey Anderson who extended his winning streak to three as he defeated Ilir Latifi by unanimous […]
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Corey Anderson out-duels Ilir Latifi, calls out Anthony Smith (highlights)
On Saturday night, on the main card of the relocated UFC 232 card in Los Angeles, California, Corey Anderson and Ilir Latifi collided in what was widely regarded as a number-one contender fight in the exciting UFC light heavyweight division. The winner, it was believed, would be well positioned for a fight with the winner […]
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Ilir Latifi vs. Corey Anderson set for UFC 232
UFC 232 is shaping up to be a great card. The end of year card always seems to have some of the biggest names in the UFC on it. This year is no different. In the main event, Jon Jones will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon in a light heavyweight title fight […]
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Report | Corey Anderson vs Ilir Latifi to meet at UFC 232
Kicking things off when it comes to announcements for 2018’s final card was the big super fight between champions Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes. The second of surely multiple top-ranked matchups has now been brought to our attention. In a division that is desperate for some waves to be made, light heavyweight needs someone to […]
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Corey Anderson calls for fight with Daniel Cormier, Cormier accepts
Last weekend, in the co-main event of UFC Hamburg, rising light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson picked up the biggest win of his career thus far, defeating former title challenger Glover Teixeira by decision. As it turns out, this win over Teixeira could be even bigger for Anderson than initially expected. Riding high on this UFC […]
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UFC Hamburg results: Corey Anderson dominates Glover Teixeira (highlights)
The UFC Hamburg co-main event occurred in the light heavyweight division, where former title challenger Glover Teixeira looked to extend his streak to two-straight against Corey Anderson, who replaced the injured Ilir Latifi on short-notice. As expected, the wrestler Anderson sought to ground the knockout puncher Teixeira early in this fight. The American was able […]
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UFC Atlantic City Live Results: Corey Anderson defeats Patrick Cummins (Highlights)
UFC Atlantic City Live Results: Corey Anderson defeats Patrick Cummins A light heavyweight bout between Corey Anderson and Patrick Cummins kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night 128 prelims in FS1. Round one begins and Cummins immediately begins working to get inside on Anderson. He shoots in a presses Corey against the cage. Patrick is searching […]
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Pros react to Jimi Manuwa’s one punch KO victory over Corey Anderson
Pros react to Jimi Manuwa’s one punch KO victory over Corey Anderson A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson served as the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London, England. After a bit of a feeling out process, “The Poster Boy” was able to […]
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UFC Fight Night 107 Results: Jimi Manuwa KO’s Corey Anderson (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 107 Results: Jimi Manuwa vs. Corey Anderson A light heavyweight scrap between Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson served as the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London, England. Round one begins and the fighters touch gloves. Manuwa takes the center of the octagon. Anderson is circling on the […]
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UFC London: Manuwa vs. Anderson – Official Fight Card and Start Time
This Saturday the UFC returns to beautiful London, England. This anticipated UFC London card is packed to the edges with top talent from the United Kingdom, larger Europe, and even further afield. In the card’s main event, we’ll see British striking specialist Jimi Manuwa take on American wrestler Corey Anderson in a compelling light heavyweight style […]
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Jimi Manuwa returns in March at UFC Fight Night London
A scrap between two of the UFC’s top ten light heavyweights will take place at UFC Fight Night London on March 18. Flocombat’s Jim Edwards was first to report the news announcing that feared 205-pound striker Jimi Manuwa would be taking on Corey Anderson at the event. Jimi Manuwa was last seen in action at October’s UFC 204 […]
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UFC Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson Has an Opponent in Mind for his Next Bout
While we wait to learn whether Daniel Cormier’s next title defense will be against Anthony “Rumble” Johnson or Jon Jones, the rest of the light heavyweight division is trundling on. Yesterday afternoon, it was announced that two-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson will be taking on 40-year-old veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in Brazil this November. […]
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Corey Anderson Blasts Alexander Gustafsson for Decision Defeat of Jan Blachowicz
Yesterday, in the co-main event of the UFC’s trip to Hamburg, Germany, Sweden’s Alexander Gustafsson employed a wrestling-heavy game plan to steal a unanimous decision from the dangerous Jan Blachowicz. Though this performance was a bit of a break from Gustafsson’s typical, striking-based style, it was impressive all the same. It was also an important win […]
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Corey ‘Beastin 25/8’ Anderson pays it forward with generous act
Recently, the UFC announced that the tryouts for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter would be held at the end of April in Las Vegas. The season will be unlike any other in the show’s history given the fact that the winner will get a flyweight title shot against the winner of UFC 197’s […]