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Corey Anderson Defeats Melvin Manhoef Via TKO In Bellator Debut

Former UFC Fighter Corey Anderson has made an explosive debut into Bellator taking out top light-heavyweight Melvin Manhoef via TKO in round two. Anderson donminated his way through the first round securing multiple takedowns and landing ground and pound without receiving any damage back. As the second round began Anderson looked to do more of […]

Former UFC Fighter Corey Anderson has made an explosive debut into Bellator taking out top light-heavyweight Melvin Manhoef via TKO in round two.

Anderson donminated his way through the first round securing multiple takedowns and landing ground and pound without receiving any damage back. As the second round began Anderson looked to do more of the same taking down Manhoef and landing more ground strikes until he was able to get the finish later in the round.

This debut sets Anderson up to fight for the title of the Bellator light-heavyweight division in the near future, a title that is currently held by Vadim Nemkov after he defeated former double champ Ryan Bader earlier this year.

After suffering a defeat to UFC Light-heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz, Anderson was let go by the company as the pair were unable to come to financial agreements.

Dana White Says Corey Anderson Left UFC To Be More Competitive, ‘Overtime’ Fires Back

Dana WhiteUFC president Dana White has claimed Corey Anderson left the promotion and signed with Bellator in order to be more competitive. Anderson was recently granted his release from the UFC an immediately signed with the promotion’s biggest rivals. ‘Overtime’ has spoken out about his decision which he says was largely due to financial factors. “I’m […]

Dana White

UFC president Dana White has claimed Corey Anderson left the promotion and signed with Bellator in order to be more competitive. Anderson was recently granted his release from the UFC an immediately signed with the promotion’s biggest rivals. ‘Overtime’ has spoken out about his decision which he says was largely due to financial factors.

“I’m No. 4 in the world, and I’m making money like it was my fourth fight in the UFC.”

“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.”

Speaking to press post-fight at UFC Vegas 7 White claimed Anderson had left the UFC in order to be more competitive, he said.

“First of all, it’s the right move for him. This isn’t something that we’ve never done before. I think that he feels, and we feel, that he can be more competitive there”. (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)

Anderson has since responded on social media, calling White a liar and calling out those staying quiet and allowing the UFC boss to lie about him, he wrote.

“It doesn’t bother me that he’s still lyin on my name. Anyone who knows me or knows MMA knows this isn’t true. But what doesn’t sit right with me is the people I consider close to me who have power that knows this isn’t true are sitting quiet. Just know I see you. #thataintloyal”

Do you believe Dana White or Corey Anderson in this situation?

White Explains Reason For Releasing Corey Anderson From Contract

Dana White is pulling back the curtain and sharing his side of why Corey Anderson was released from his UFC contract early. Earlier this month, UFC fans were taken by surprise to learn that a perennial top-10 light heavyweight was suddenly released des…

Dana White is pulling back the curtain and sharing his side of why Corey Anderson was released from his UFC contract early. Earlier this month, UFC fans were taken by surprise to learn that a perennial top-10 light heavyweight was suddenly released despite having fights remaining on his contract. Corey Anderson had been a member […]

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Bellator’s Corey Anderson Describes Fearing Death After Medical Emergency

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…

Ryan Bader Says Corey Anderson Is Deserving Of Bellator Light-Heavyweight Title Shot

Ryan BaderThe 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 […]

Ryan Bader

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.

Corey Anderson Explains Why He Left The UFC

Corey AndersonLong-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 […]

Corey 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 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.”

Do you think Corey Anderson has made the right move?