Corey Anderson News
Corey Anderson explains why he turned down Luke Rockhold matchup
James Lynch - March 19, 2019
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.
Luke Rockhold teases being 'on track' for UFC 238, potentially against Corey Anderson
Drake Riggs - March 11, 2019
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.
Alexander Gustafsson accepts UFC Stockholm bout with perennial contender Corey Anderson
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
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.
Corey Anderson turns down Alexander Gustafsson callout
Thomas Taylor - January 7, 2019
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.
Corey Anderson calls out Jon Jones, says Anthony Smith 'hasn't earned his stripes'
Drake Riggs - January 1, 2019
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 decision.
Corey Anderson out-duels Ilir Latifi, calls out Anthony Smith (highlights)
Tom Taylor - December 29, 2018
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 of Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson’s UFC 232 main event title fight. The first round of this fight was admittedly a bit slow. Latifi seemed to land the hard shots, including a few nasty calf kicks, but Anderson had some success with his jab and his kicks.
Ilir Latifi vs. Corey Anderson set for UFC 232
Cole Shelton - October 16, 2018
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 with Alexander Gustafsson, while a women’s super fight will serve as the co-main event, as featherweight champ Cris Cyborg will defend her belt against bantamweight titleholder Amanda Nunes.
Report | Corey Anderson vs Ilir Latifi to meet at UFC 232
Drake Riggs - August 27, 2018
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 make some noise.
UFC Hamburg results: Corey Anderson dominates Glover Teixeira (highlights)
Tom Taylor - July 22, 2018
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 to succeed on a number of takedowns in the first round, though Teixeira was able to return to his feet each time. Anderson’s final takedown of the round nearly ended in disaster, as he dove in into a deep guillotine choke, and might not have survived had the round not ended.
UFC Atlantic City Live Results: Corey Anderson defeats Patrick Cummins (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - April 21, 2018
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.
Pros react to Jimi Manuwa's one punch KO victory over Corey Anderson
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2017
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.
UFC Fight Night 107 Results: Jimi Manuwa KO's Corey Anderson (VIDEO)
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2017
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.
Jimi Manuwa returns in March at UFC Fight Night London
Chris Taylor - January 8, 2017
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.
UFC Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson Has an Opponent in Mind for his Next Bout
Tom Taylor - September 19, 2016
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. Later last night, it began to look like another key light heavyweight matchup could be in the works – at least, that’s what light heavyweight prospect Corey Anderson is hoping.
Corey Anderson Blasts Alexander Gustafsson for Decision Defeat of Jan Blachowicz
Tom Taylor - September 4, 2016
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 for the Swede, who had not won a fight since a March 2014 defeat of Jimi Manuwa. Unsurprisingly, many fans, pundits and fighters were thrilled to see Gustafsson return to his winning ways and reassert himself as one of the division’s top contenders. As it turns out, however, not everyone was impressed by his victory.
Corey 'Beastin 25/8' Anderson pays it forward with generous act
bjpenndotcom - April 6, 2016
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 co-main event bout between Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo.