Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLPFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Corey Anderson
Corey Anderson
“Overtime”
14-5-0
RESULT

Corey Anderson def. Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
“Monster”
21-7-1
Friday, October 3, 2025
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Corey Anderson defeated Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Light Heavyweight bout of PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2, held Friday, October 3, 2025 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai.

Referee
Jacob Montalvo
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

14-5-0
Record
21-7-1
3
Win Streak
1
36
Age
37
6'3"
Height
5'11"
79"
Reach
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—
Stance
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

4.43
SLpM
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46%
Str. Acc.
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2.22
SApM
—
—
Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

4.89
TD Avg.
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50%
TD Acc.
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83%
TD Def.
—
—
Sub. Avg.
—

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Corey Anderson · 4-1
  • W
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Dovlet Yagshimuradov
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First RoundSat, Jul 19, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 3:28 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Jan Blachowicz
    UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs BlachowiczSun, Feb 16, 2020
    TKO · R1 · 3:08 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Johnny Walker
    UFC 244: Masvidal vs DiazSun, Nov 3, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 2:07 · Light Heavyweight
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov · 4-1
  • W
    Tyson Pedro
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. WilsonThu, Apr 16, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Corey Anderson
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Impa Kasanganay
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 FinalsFri, Nov 29, 2024
    Knockout · R1 · 0:58 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Rob Wilkinson
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 8: 2024 PlayoffsFri, Aug 16, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Simon Biyong
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2024 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 21, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 0 fights
48.1
Avg sig. strikes
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3.53
Avg takedowns
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4:28
Avg control time
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111
Career high strikes
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12
Career high TDs
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Strike Distribution

Corey Anderson
Strike target
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
78%
Head
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15%
Body
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8%
Leg
—
Corey Anderson
Strike position
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
59%
Distance
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16%
Clinch
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25%
Ground
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