Corey Anderson is a top-ranked Bellator Light-Heavyweight and here is everything you need to know about him, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Corey Anderson facts
| Birth Place | Rockford, Illinois |
| Father’s Name | Henry Anderson |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Net Worth (2021) | $1 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $85,000 (Bellator payouts not available) |
| Age | 32 |
| Date of Birth | September 22, 1989 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | March 29, 2013 |
| MMA Record | 16-5 |
| Divisions | Light-Heavyweight |
| Achievements | Number 2 ranked Bellator Light-heavyweight |
| Partner | Jenny Anderson |
| Children | CJ and Nina |
| Endorsements | Apollon Nutrition |
| Social Media |
Corey Anderson has taken the Bellator world by storm following a 6-year stint with the UFC.
Last Updated: 17-10-2021
Corey Anderson Net Worth and Payouts
Corey Anderson has a net worth of approximately $1 million. Thanks to his UFC career and recent exploits in Bellator.
His Bellator earnings are not disclosed. But, in an interview following his win over Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov at Bellator 257, Anderson revealed that in only 2 Bellator fights he made more than what he had made during his 6-year-long UFC career.
For his first UFC fight, Anderson earned $16,000 after beating Matt Van Buren.
His biggest ever payday in the UFC was against Johnny Walker. A TKO win over the Brazilian saw him earn $190,000.
Corey Anderson MMA career and UFC record
Corey Anderson made his debut at NAFC: Battleground against J.R Briones. He won the fight via. TKO in the very first round.
Following two back-to-back wins against Myron Dennis and Stephen Flanagan, Anderson made his foray into the UFC through the Ultimate Fighter.
He beat Matt Van Buren via. TKO and won the Ultimate Fighter 19 Light Heavyweight Tournament.
Anderson made his promotional debut at UFC 181 and earned a unanimous decision win over Justin Jones.
‘Overtime’ suffered his first loss against Gian Villante at UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold.Anderson then went on a three-fight winning streak before losing to Mauricio Rua via. split decision at UFC 198.
2017 was poor for Anderson after he lost two fights via. KO – against Jimi Manuwa on Ovince Saint Preux.He bounced back with four back-to-back wins that included a win over Johnny Walker. His last fight in the UFC was against Jan Blachowicz. He lost to the now-light-heavyweight champion via. KO.
Following his loss to Blachowicz, Anderson moved to Bellator and is now 3-0 up in the promotion, and has also made it to the final of Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Final.
Corey Anderson Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Corey Anderson was born on the 22nd of September, 1989 in Rockford, Illinois. His father Henry Anderson did not want him to be a fighter. The family had a roofing business, and Henry wanted his son to join the same.
However, Anderson was confident about his career path and is now among the best in business.He is married to Jenny Anderson who is a writer. She has her own podcast – First Fight.
The pair have two children – CJ and Nina.Anderson endorses Apollon Nutrition.
FAQs about Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson’s net worth is approximately $1 million.
Corey Anderson was born in Rockford, Illinois.
Corey Anderson was born on the 22nd of September, 1989.
Corey Anderson made his MMA debut on the 29th of March, 2013.
Corey Anderson made his Bellator debut on the 5th of November, 2020 at Bellator 251.
Corey Anderson’s wife is Jenny Anderson.
Corey Anderson’s MMA record is 16 wins and 5 losses.
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