Read about Corey Anderson’s incredible journey to becoming the Bellator PFL MMA champion. Discover how he dominated Karl Moore to claim the Bellator PFL Light Heavyweight title and his plans for the future.
| Round | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Anderson |
| 2 | Corey Anderson |
| 3 | Corey Anderson |
| 4 | Corey Anderson |
| 5 | Corey Anderson |
Corey Anderson, also known as "Overtime," fulfilled his dream of becoming a Bellator PFL MMA champion. He defeated Karl Moore in a five-round battle, utilizing his superior wrestling skills to control the fight. Anderson’s victory was unanimous, with the judges scoring the match 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45 in his favor. This win brings Anderson’s professional record to 18-6-0, with 8 knockouts and 10 decisions. Anderson hails from Rockton, IL, and fights out of The Kennel Fight Club in Springfield, IL. Despite his success, he remains open to the possibility of moving up in weight classes for future challenges. Anderson’s journey to MMA greatness began in high school, where he achieved a remarkable third-place finish at the IHSA Championships before pursuing his college wrestling and MMA career.
Former Hononegah Indian wrestler Corey “Overtime” Anderson achieved his lifelong dream by capturing the Bellator PFL MMA championship. In an intense battle held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Anderson dominated Karl Moore to claim the Bellator PFL Light Heavyweight title. Utilizing his exceptional wrestling skills honed at Hononegah High School and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Anderson employed a ground-and-pound strategy to overpower Moore throughout the five-round fight. The judges scored the match 49-46, 49-46, and 50-45 in favor of Anderson, securing his unanimous victory. With this triumph, Anderson’s professional record stands at 18-6-0, including 8 knockouts and 10 decisions. Hailing from Rockton, IL, Anderson fights out of The Kennel Fight Club in Springfield, IL. Despite his recent success, he remains open to the possibility of moving up in weight classes for future challenges. Anderson’s journey to MMA greatness began in high school, where he achieved a remarkable third-place finish at the IHSA Championships before embarking on his college wrestling and MMA career. Special thanks to Bellator PR, @CoreyA_MMA, and Sherdog for providing valuable information and images for this story.
