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My Take
Corey Anderson's story is the kind of grind I can't help rooting for. From small-town Rockton, Illinois, he built a fighting career on a wrestling base and climbed steadily through The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC, Bellator and finally the PFL, where he became the inaugural Light Heavyweight World Champion. What impresses me isn't flash but persistence, the willingness to rebuild after losses and prove himself across multiple promotions. That kind of relentless, blue-collar resolve is rare. He lets results talk instead of trash, and honestly, I have a soft spot for self-made grinders like him. I'll keep watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Corey Anderson
- Name (Japanese)
- コーリー・アンダーソン
- Reading
- こーりー・あんだーそん
- Born
- September 22, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Rockton, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 75 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hononegah Community High School
- University
- Lincoln College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Corey Anderson born?
Born September 22, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Corey Anderson from?
Corey Anderson is from Rockton, Illinois, United States.
What does Corey Anderson do?
Corey Anderson works as mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Corey Anderson?
Corey Anderson is 75 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.