Derek Anderson (fighter)

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 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)[1]
Team Team Xplode MMA
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 12
By knockout 5
By submission 6
By decision 1
Losses 1
By submission 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Derek Anderson (born February 20, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in Bellator's Lightweight division.

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.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–1 (1) Danny Navarro TKO (punches) Bellator 132 January 16, 2015 3 3:51 Temecula, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 (1) Patricky Freire Decision (unanimous) Bellator 98 September 7, 2013 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 (1) Craig Flynn TKO Xplode Fight Series: Aftermath July 20, 2013 1 0:48 San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 7–0 (1) Aaron Neveu No Contest Xplode Fight Series: Damage November 17, 2012 1 2:06 San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States Overturned due to unintentional headbutt
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Edward Darby Submission (armbar) Xplode Fight Series: Anarchy September 22, 2012 1 1:06 San Pasqual Indian Reservation, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Chris Mercado TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings 3 December 4, 2011 2 N/A San Jacinto, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Derek Anderson | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
  2. ↑ "Patricky Pitbull vs. Derek Anderson booked for Bellator 98".
  3. ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (January 8, 2015). "Bellator 132 complete with seven prelims, including Dustin Jacoby vs. John Salter". mmajunkie.com.

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