Best fights of Corey Anderson
Over 13 years as a professional, Corey Anderson has compiled a 20-6 (9) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Corey Anderson defeats Vadim Nemkov
On April 15, 2022 Corey Anderson faced Vadim Nemkov in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Nemkov was 29 with a record of 14-2. Anderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nemkov was on a 9-fight winning streak. Anderson won via no contest.
2. Corey Anderson KOs Ryan Bader in 51 seconds
On October 16, 2021 Corey Anderson faced Ryan Bader in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Bader was 38 with a record of 28-6. Anderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bader was coming off a win. Anderson stopped Ryan Bader via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Corey Anderson defeats Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov in their 2nd fight
On October 3, 2025 Corey Anderson fought Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov for the vacant PFL light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Anderson was 36 years old with a record of 19-6, and Yagshimuradov was 36 with a record of 25-7-1. Anderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Yagshimuradov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Anderson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Corey Anderson loses to Maurício Rua via split decision
On May 14, 2016 Corey Anderson faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Rua was 34 with a record of 23-10. Anderson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rua was coming off a win. Anderson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rua.
5. Corey Anderson loses to Ovince Saint Preux via KO
On November 4, 2017 Corey Anderson faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 28 years old with a record of 9-3, and Preux was 34 with a record of 21-10. Anderson was coming off a loss, while Preux was on a 2-fight winning streak. Preux stopped Anderson via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Corey Anderson KOs Denis Goltsov
On July 19, 2025 Corey Anderson faced Denis Goltsov in a heavyweight bout. Anderson was 35 years old with a record of 18-6, and Goltsov was 35 with a record of 36-8. Anderson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Goltsov was on a 4-fight winning streak. Anderson stopped Denis Goltsov via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Corey Anderson defeats Karl Moore
On March 22, 2024 Corey Anderson fought Karl Moore for the vacant Bellator light heavyweight title. Anderson was 34 years old with a record of 17-6, and Moore was 32 with a record of 12-2. Anderson was coming off a win and Moore was on a 4-fight winning streak. Anderson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Corey Anderson defeats Tom Lawlor
On March 5, 2016 Corey Anderson faced Tom Lawlor in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 26 years old with a record of 7-1, and Lawlor was 32 with a record of 10-5. Both Anderson and Lawlor were on a 2-fight winning streak. Anderson won via unanimous decision.
9. Corey Anderson defeats Glover Teixeira
On July 22, 2018 Corey Anderson faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 28 years old with a record of 10-4, and Teixeira was 38 with a record of 27-6. Both Anderson and Teixeira were coming off a win. Anderson won via unanimous decision.
10. Corey Anderson defeats Phil Davis
On June 16, 2023 Corey Anderson faced Phil Davis in a light heavyweight bout. Anderson was 33 years old with a record of 16-6, and Davis was 38 with a record of 24-6. Anderson was coming off a loss, while Davis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Anderson won via split decision.