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Will face Cody Gibson
Anheliger is set to fight Cody Gibson in a bantamweight bout at UFC Edmonton on November 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 37-year-old was able to snap two-game losing streak after defeating Charalampos Grigoriou during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Angeliger will need to secure another win if he wants to continue getting fights with the company. He will fight Cody Gibson, who is looking to build off his first professional victory.
The 37-year-old was able to snap two-game losing streak after defeating Charalampos Grigoriou during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Angeliger will need to secure another win if he wants to continue getting fights with the company. He will fight Cody Gibson, who is looking to build off his first professional victory.
Snaps brief losing streak
Anheliger defeated Charalampos Grigoriou via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Now 37 years of age and almost certainly in line to be released had he lost this fight, Anheliger did just enough to earn the decision over the debuting Grigoriou. Chad had issues defending the takedown, allowing his opponent to land 4-of-5 attempts, but Anheliger really got loose on the feet whenever the two men separated and ended up with more than a 4:1 edge in terms of significant strikes landed (85-21) when all was said and done. While Anheliger is still clearly nearing the end of the line, this victory should result in him getting at least one more fight with the company.
Now 37 years of age and almost certainly in line to be released had he lost this fight, Anheliger did just enough to earn the decision over the debuting Grigoriou. Chad had issues defending the takedown, allowing his opponent to land 4-of-5 attempts, but Anheliger really got loose on the feet whenever the two men separated and ended up with more than a 4:1 edge in terms of significant strikes landed (85-21) when all was said and done. While Anheliger is still clearly nearing the end of the line, this victory should result in him getting at least one more fight with the company.
Filling in for Kazama
Anheliger will fight Charalampos Grigoriou at UFC Vegas 88 on March 16, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Anheliger has lost two straight fights since winning his UFC debut. He'll have a chance to get back in the win column against the newcomer Grigoriou, although Anheliger will be at a significant 12.5-inch reach disadvantage.
Anheliger has lost two straight fights since winning his UFC debut. He'll have a chance to get back in the win column against the newcomer Grigoriou, although Anheliger will be at a significant 12.5-inch reach disadvantage.
Taps out to Jose Johnson
Anheliger lost to Jose Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:49 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Anheliger was down two rounds on all three scorecards, so he was going to drop a unanimous decision if he didn't tap out with 11 seconds remaining. Chad was simply giving up too much size to Johnson to make any headway on the feet. He did manage to connect on 4-of-8 takedowns for 6:18 worth of control time, but it was seemingly always Johnson who ended up in the more dominant position on the mat. A couple weeks shy of his 37th birthday and with no history of defeating better competition, Anheliger -- who has lost two straight -- will almost certainly be fighting for his job his next time out.
Anheliger was down two rounds on all three scorecards, so he was going to drop a unanimous decision if he didn't tap out with 11 seconds remaining. Chad was simply giving up too much size to Johnson to make any headway on the feet. He did manage to connect on 4-of-8 takedowns for 6:18 worth of control time, but it was seemingly always Johnson who ended up in the more dominant position on the mat. A couple weeks shy of his 37th birthday and with no history of defeating better competition, Anheliger -- who has lost two straight -- will almost certainly be fighting for his job his next time out.
Booked for UFC Vegas 82
Anheliger is slated to take on Jose Johnson at UFC Vegas 82 on Nov. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Anheliger is looking to bounce back from his loss to Heili Alateng at UFC 279 last September. The defeat was his first with the company leaving him at 1-1 overall. His opponent, Johnson, is looking for his first win with the company and coming off a loss to Da'Mon Blackshear.
Anheliger is looking to bounce back from his loss to Heili Alateng at UFC 279 last September. The defeat was his first with the company leaving him at 1-1 overall. His opponent, Johnson, is looking for his first win with the company and coming off a loss to Da'Mon Blackshear.