Derek Anderson (fighter)
Derek Anderson (born February 20, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist, currently signed to Bellator MMA, competing in the Welterweight division.
| Derek Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 20, 1990 San Diego, California, United States |
| Other names | The Barbaric |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Team | Team Xplode MMA |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Anderson began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 19, and later made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2011. Anderson compiled an undefeated record of 9-0 with one no contest before being signed by Bellator
Bellator MMA
Anderson made his promotional debut against Patricky Freire at Bellator 98 on September 7, 2013.[2] Anderson won via unanimous decision.
Anderson was then scheduled to face Terry Etim in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament on March 21, 2014 at Bellator 113. Etim then pulled out due to an ACL injury. Etim was replaced by Brandon Girtz. Anderson won via knockout due to a knee strike in the second round.[1]
In the semifinals, Anderson faced Polish submission specialist Marcin Held at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014. Anderson was handed his first professional loss via triangle choke submission in the second round.
Anderson faced Danny Navarro on January 16, 2015 at Bellator 132.[3] He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
Anderson next faced Brent Primus at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015. He lost the fight by split decision.
In the first rematch of his career, Anderson faced Patricky Freire for a second time on December 4, 2015 at Bellator 147.[4] He again won the fight, this time by split decision.
A welterweight bout between Anderson and Paul Daley at Bellator 163 was scrapped on the day of the event after Daley fell ill from effects of his weight cut.[5]
Anderson faced Saad Awad at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016. In a back-and-forth affair, in which both fighters traded near submission finishes, Anderson ultimately won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
Anderson faced Derek Campos at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Anderson was expected to face Michael Page at Bellator 179 on May 19, 2017 but Page suffered a knee injury and neck injury. No replacement opponent was sought.[8][9]
Anderson was expected to return against Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 189 on December 1, 2017.[10] However, an injury to Anderson forced him out of the bout and he was replaced by David Rickels.[11]
Anderson made his welterweight debut against Guilherme Bomba on October 4, 2019 at Bellator 229. He won via unanimous decision.
Anderson was then scheduled again to face Paul Daley at Bellator 247 on October 1, 2020. However, Daley was not unable to make weight and was hospitalized, leading to the bout being scrapped.[12]
Anderson faced Killys Mota on November 5 at Bellator 251. He won the bout via second round knockout.[13]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 20 matches | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17–3 (1) | Killys Mota | KO (head kick) | Bellator 251 | November 5, 2020 | 2 | 4:27 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 16–3 (1) | Guilherme Bomba | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 229 | October 4, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 15–3 (1) | Zak Bucia | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 197 | April 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 14–3 (1) | Derek Campos | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 170 | January 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–2 (1) | Saad Awad | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 160 | August 26, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 (1) | Patricky Freire | Decision (split) | Bellator 147 | December 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 12–2 (1) | Brent Primus | Decision (split) | Bellator 141 | August 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 (1) | Danny Navarro | TKO (punches) | Bellator 132 | January 16, 2015 | 3 | 3:51 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 11–1 (1) | Marcin Held | Submission (triangle choke) | Bellator 117 | April 18, 2014 | 2 | 3:09 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 11–0 (1) | Brandon Girtz | KO (knee) | Bellator 113 | March 21, 2014 | 2 | 0:23 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 10–0 (1) | Patricky Freire | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 98 | September 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 (1) | Craig Flynn | TKO (punches) | Xplode Fight Series: Aftermath | July 20, 2013 | 1 | 0:48 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California United States | |
| Win | 8–0 (1) | Ray Carter | Submission (armbar) | Xplode Fight Series: Revancha | March 16, 2013 | 2 | 1:02 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| NC | 7–0 (1) | Aaron Neveu | No Contest (overturned) | Xplode Fight Series: Damage | November 17, 2012 | 1 | 2:06 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | Overturned due to unintentional headbutt. |
| Win | 7–0 | Edward Darby | Submission (armbar) | Xplode Fight Series: Anarchy | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 1:06 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Kris Armbrister | Submission (guillotine choke) | Xplode Fight Series: Eclipse | July 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:56 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Dino Valdez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Xplode Fight Series: Disarm | March 24, 2012 | 1 | 0:26 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jeremy Michur | TKO (knee) | Xplode Fight Series: Brutal Conduct | January 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:40 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Chris Mercado | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3 | December 4, 2011 | 2 | N/A | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Dominique Chisem | Submission (guillotine choke) | Xplode Fight Series: Hillside Havoc | November 19, 2011 | 1 | N/A | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Leo Franklin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xplode Fight Series: Rumble off the Reservation | August 6, 2011 | 3 | 2:42 | San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States |
References
- "Derek Anderson | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- "Patricky Pitbull vs. Derek Anderson booked for Bellator 98".
- MMAjunkie Staff (January 8, 2015). "Bellator 132 complete with seven prelims, including Dustin Jacoby vs. John Salter". mmajunkie.com.
- "Bellator 147 Fight Card". bellator.com. 2015-12-11.
- Ariel Helwani (2016-11-04). "Paul Daley pulled from tonight's Bellator 163 card after difficult weight cut". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- Luke Thomas (August 27, 2016). "Bellator 160 results: Benson Henderson earns victory on Patricio Pitbull injury". mmafighting.com.
- Steven Marrocco (January 22, 2017). "Bellator 170 results: Tito Ortiz stuns Chael Sonnen, taps him out in first". mmajunkie.com.
- Mike Bohn (February 17, 2017). "Michael 'Venom' Page to face Derek Anderson at Bellator 179 in London". mmajunkie.com.
- Gareth Davies (May 10, 2017). "Breaking: Michael 'Venom' Page out of Wembley Bellator 179 fight with Derek Anderson after suffering knee injury". telegraph.co.uk.
- Alexander K. Lee (November 7, 2017). "Derek Anderson vs. Adam Piccolotti announced for Bellator 189". mmafighting.com.
- Marc Raimondi (November 22, 2017). "David Rickels replaces injured Derek Anderson, faces Adam Piccolotti at Bellator 189". mmafighting.com.
- Ariel Helwani (September 30, 2020). "Paul Daley doesn't make weight; Derek Anderson bout off". ESPN.
- Dave Doyle (November 5, 2020). "Bellator 251 video: Replay gives Derek Anderson KO win over Killys Mota". MMA Junkie. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
