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Bellator MMA light heavyweight fighter Corey Anderson said he feared for his life after suffering a medical emergency Feb. 21, one week after his knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz in his final UFC fight…
Bellator MMA light heavyweight fighter Corey Anderson said he feared for his life after suffering a medical emergency Feb. 21, one week after his knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz in his final UFC fight…
The addition of Corey Anderson to Bellator’s roster after his departure from the UFC has raised many questions regarding who he should face in his debut for the organization. Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader who is set to face Vadim Nemkov to defend his title has shared that he would be willing to take a […]
The addition of Corey Anderson to Bellator’s roster after his departure from the UFC has raised many questions regarding who he should face in his debut for the organization.
Bellator Light-Heavyweight champion Ryan Bader who is set to face Vadim Nemkov to defend his title has shared that he would be willing to take a fight against Anderson for his debut.
Speaking to MMA Junkie, Bader said he see’s Anderson as a future title contender possibly after his next victory.
“Yeah, I was happy for Corey, I’ve trained with him before. It’s a great pickup for Bellator you know, 205-pound division needs some talent and he brings, you know he’s a top-five guy in the world you know,” said Bader.
“That’s a huge pickup and a couple guys I was looking at 205 you know one being Machida after this fight and Corey Anderson is right there too, so I assume they’ll fight and then potentially be next in line for a title so I look forward to that matchup.”
After being asked if he needed a win to earn the title shot Bader said that it does not really matter.
“You know it doesn’t really matter, I stepped in and had a title fight first fight, you know because my opponent got hurt so I got to step right into the title and he’s deserving so I wouldn’t mind that at all.”
When speaking to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Anderson was asked if he though a matchup against Bader would be the right first fight for him at Bellator.
“I mean it could be. If it is if it’s Ryan Bader or if it’s the kid that he’s fighting. If it is the winner of that I’m with it, if its Phil Davis I’m with it, if it’s Lyoto Machida I’m with it.” Said Anderson.
Long-time light-heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has explained why he decided to leave the UFC and sign with Bellator. The 30-year-old credits a recent health scare and the words of former dual weight champion Daniel Cormier in helping him decide to jump ship. Anderson was granted release from his UFC contract despite the fact he had […]
Long-time light-heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has explained why he decided to leave the UFC and sign with Bellator.
The 30-year-old credits a recent health scare and the words of former dual weight champion Daniel Cormier in helping him decide to jump ship. Anderson was granted release from his UFC contract despite the fact he had two fights remaining. It came as a surprise to many as ‘Overtime’ had just headlined a UFC card in February – a knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz – and was ranked #4 in the 205lb division.
Speaking to ESPN Anderson revealed he had collapsed in a friend’s driveway and subsequently underwent multiple procedures to correct a heart condition that threatened his fight career.
“I literally came out of the last procedure, rolled into my waiting room and turned my phone on and had a contract from the UFC for a fight,” Anderson said. “I agreed to the fight, but then [the opponent] got hurt and they were doing the same thing they did in the past, offering me fights that didn’t make sense for the money I was making.
“I’m No. 4 in the world, and I’m making money like it was my fourth fight in the UFC.”
After going through such a life changing ordeal Anderson seems to be approaching his fight career with a different mindset. He was previously more motivated by being the best than making money but says he must now put his family first.
“I used to say I don’t care about the money, that I’m fighting to be the best and I don’t need the money,” Anderson said. “After hanging out with [Cormier], he broke something to me. He said, ‘You know how you say you don’t fight for money? When was the last time you got in a street fight? You don’t fight for free. You fight to pay for your family.’
“I said, ‘Let’s see if we can get a little more money for the fight.’ And the UFC wouldn’t budge. I asked for my release, and they said, ‘All right, we’ll release him,’ in 20 seconds. I’ve got no anger toward the UFC, but this is how I know my worth to them.”
Anderson is very happy to have signed a lucrative deal with Bellator and says he is willing to fight whoever they put in front of him because the money he is earning is so good.
“If it’s the Bader-Nemkov winner, I’m with that. If it’s Phil Davis-Lyoto Machida, I’m with it,” Anderson said. “I’m at the point now, they’re paying me to fight. This kind of money, it’s hard to say no to whoever they offer, whereas before, it was a calculated risk. The risk they wanted me to take wasn’t worth what was in my contract. Now this is what they’re paying me for, to go out and fight.”
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Long-time UFC light-heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has left the promotion and signed with Bellator. The top-10 ranked 205lb fighter is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC Rio Rancho back in February. Ariel Helwani of ESPN reported earlier today that Anderson has asked for and been granted his release from the […]
Long-time UFC light-heavyweight contender Corey Anderson has left the promotion and signed with Bellator. The top-10 ranked 205lb fighter is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Jan Blachowicz at UFC Rio Rancho back in February.
Ariel Helwani of ESPN reported earlier today that Anderson has asked for and been granted his release from the UFC. The 30-year-old has opted to immediately signed with Bellator.
“Corey Anderson has signed with Bellator. Anderson, who was not a free agent, recently asked for his release from the promotion and was granted it, according to sources. He still had multiple fights left on his deal, sources say. Shortly thereafter, he signed with Bellator.”
“Worth noting, Anderson has been training with DC for this Miocic fight. He can’t stop glowing about how good he is and how helpful he’s been to his training camp. Great, unexpected pickup by Bellator,” Helwani wrote on social media.
Anderson ends his UFC run with a record of eight wins and five defeats. ‘Overtime’ has several big names victories to his name including Blachowicz, Johnny Walker, Glover Teixeira and Ilir Latifi.
He joins the Bellator light-heavyweight division which is currently ruled by former UFC fighter Ryan Bader. The dual weight champion defends his 205lb belt against Vadim Nemkov at Bellator 244 on August 21.
Corey Anderson is now a member of the Bellator roster. Anderson had been competing under the UFC banner. He was not a free agent. In fact, he may have been just one win away from a light heavyweight title shot. Unfortunately for Anderson, he was knocke…
Corey Anderson is now a member of the Bellator roster. Anderson had been competing under the UFC banner. He was not a free agent. In fact, he may have been just one win away from a light heavyweight title shot. Unfortunately for Anderson, he was knocked out in his rematch with Jan Blachowicz. Anderson asked […]
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UFC light heavyweight Corey Anderson had quite the health scare. Anderson found himself in rough shape shortly after his last outing. “Overtime” collapsed and was taken to the ER. Anderson found out that not only did he blackout partially d…
UFC light heavyweight Corey Anderson had quite the health scare. Anderson found himself in rough shape shortly after his last outing. “Overtime” collapsed and was taken to the ER. Anderson found out that not only did he blackout partially due to the concussion he suffered in his last fight, but his heart stopped beating at […]
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